So, you want to start a freelance writing business? If you like writing, I think you will enjoy this field a lot. I get to work with some pretty fantastic clients. I started writing for others for pay in 2017, and it was a great decision. The flexibility that comes with freelance writing is terrific. Today, I wanted to teach you all some tricks you can use to get started. Are you ready? Let's go![...]
Freelancing requires a lot of marketing. To find clients, have clients come to you, et cetera, you need to be present online. Social media can be a great way to connect with clients on a deeper level, but what exactly do you post? Today, I am going to share 27 different things you can post on social media, so you always know what to say. There are so many other things you can post, so don't con[...]
Pricing is a tough debate when you are a beginner freelancer. How much do you charge for the work that you do? What will someone be willing to pay? It can be very daunting because there is no standard in this industry. Everyone has a rate that they hold near and dear. My rate fluctuates between .10 and .20 cents per word depending on the client. I am always trying to find ways to charge more in ho[...]
Building a relationship with a potential client can be scary. One of the hardest parts? Going from a conversation to having money in your PayPal account! Booking a client can be very stressful, and I don't want you to stress anymore. Today I am going to share my foolproof strategy for taking calls with clients. A client call is strategic. Yes, calls give me major anxiety, but they help me close[...]
As a full-time internet person, I have to get down to business and be as productive as possible. While I love creating online, it can be challenging to stay focused. There is so much calling your name on a day-to-day basis. Why focus when you could watch a video on the internet? Cute puppy videos on Twitter are very compelling, which is why I use these tools to get myself back on track and focused[...]
Freelancing is a challenging career path to choose. Chances are you know very few people in your family who have picked this career path, and everyone who has done so seems to be flying by the seat of their pants. I'm no freelancing expert, but this has been my life's path for the last year and a half. I wanted to shed some light on a few phrases that I hear all the time in the freelancing world.[...]
Thank you PayPal and Walmart for sponsoring this post. Introducing PayPal cash in and cash out money services, the financial services alternative which allows you to manage your cash flow on your own terms! Freelancing has been one of the great joys of my 20s. When I first started this period of my life, though, I was enthralled with academia, grades, and higher education in general. I got so m[...]
