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Tips and inspiration for making your freelance business work for you (instead of the other way around!).

5 Simple Tips for Building Your Brand as a Freelancer

Building your brand as a freelancer is key in order to both keep clients coming back and bring in new clients. For my freelance business, branding has both brought in more paying

Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals | How to Set Realistic Goals

You may or may not have heard of creating S.M.A.R.T. goals before. It takes some planning and brainstorming but it works! Creating S.M.A.R.T. goals If you’re a writer, you probably

Boost Your Freelance Income Without Working More Hours

Many freelance writers assume the easiest way to earn more money is to take on more work. More clients. More assignments. More words. And for a while, that can work.

How to Choose Health Benefits for Your One Person Business

Running a freelance writing business gives you freedom, but it also means you’re now the one handling everything behind the scenes. Things like health coverage. No HR department (yay!). No

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Why Freelance Writers Struggle With Workload “Inventory” (+ What to Do About It)

On the surface, managing your workload as a freelance writer looks easy. Take on projects. Deliver projects. Repeat. Simple. Except…not really. If you’ve been freelancing for more than 10 minutes,

Simple Ways to Boost Your Efficiency as a Freelance Writer

Practical systems to help you stay organized, hit deadlines, and reduce mental load As a freelance writer, your “warehouse” isn’t a giant building filled with inventory—it’s your laptop, your project

Could You Work From Home as a Freelance Writer?

3 things you must get right before you commit to working from home as a freelance writer At first glance, working from home sounds ideal—no commute, no fluorescent lights, no

Common Marketing Mistakes Freelance Writers Make (and How to Fix Them)

If marketing yourself as a freelance writer feels awkward or confusing, you’re in good company. Many writers struggle to balance doing great client work with promoting their services and even

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7 Smart Ways to Branch Out as a Freelance Writer

If you’re a working freelancer, then it comes as no surprise to hear that nothing is certain right now. In any industry. Work is shifting, clients are unpredictable, and sure-things

4 Simple Ways Freelancers are Finding New Clients In 2025

In any business, finding, winning, and keeping clients is paramount. And in this economy? Finding good clients quickly is more important than ever. A solid prospecting strategy changes how you

Essential Tech Tools for Freelance Writers to Boost Quality and Attract Clients

As a freelance writer, your words are your business. But in many cases these days, great writing alone isn’t enough. To stand out, attract clients, and create content that commands

Get More Clients by Improving Your Freelance Writing Website Visuals

Want to get more clients? Although you don’t have to have a freelance writing website to secure work, having a website is one of the most valuable tools you can

3 Tips to Expanding Your Freelance Writing Business Without Burning Out

Running a freelance writing business often feels like managing a one-person show. You’re not “just” a writer—you’re the marketer, accountant, VA, project manager, and graphic designer too. With so much

Wondering how to craft a cold pitch? I have four pitch templates for you!

The fastest way I know how to make money as a freelance writer is to pitch companies with marketing budgets. Don’t know what to say in your pitches? Don’t worry—I’ve got four pitch templates you can start using right away!

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