In a freelancer’s work life, the only constant is change.
While some freelancers enjoy working for a small number of reliable, well-paying clients, others work on multiple small projects drawn from a large client base.
In a freelancer’s work life, the only constant is change.
While some freelancers enjoy working for a small number of reliable, well-paying clients, others work on multiple small projects drawn from a large client base.
Being a good writer is one thing, but having the skills necessary to adapt to different content formats without losing the messages and goals of your marketing content are perhaps the most important part of being a solid and dependable content writer.
So you’re enjoying the awesome perks associated with being a freelancer — you make your own hours and are your own boss. However, the downside is that since you are independent and lack the backing of a regular company and a regular paycheck, you need to ensure that you keep your finances in check. To do so, you will need to budget, plan ahead, and make the right moves to create a financial safety net should your work dry up.
The world of work is changing. Daily commuting is, for many, being replaced by remote working at home.
Some, though, are going a step further, hopping about the world, remote working wherever their fancy takes them. Because for millions of “digital nomads,” completing that latest project, then connecting with a client via live video call from a hotel on the beach is more than their working life. It’s their way of life. [Read more…]
Whether you had a steady stream of writing gigs or a tiny trickle, you undoubtedly learned some lessons on what to do—and not to do—as a freelance writer in 2022.
As you write your way into 2023, here are some New Year’s resolutions for you, the freelance writer, that will help you create a freelance writing career you’ll love. [Read more…]
The freelance writing job market is experiencing a boom. The number of writers who work for themselves has increased by about 50% since the recession of 2008, and it’s not slowing down. Why?
It’s simple: people are looking for ways to make money. And more than ever, they’re willing to do it on their terms.
Whether you’re a copywriter, a scriptwriter, or even a one-man explainer video service, all freelancers have one challenge in common: setting a reasonable rate.
Figuring out freelance rates takes forethought.
The relationships between you and your clients can make or break your business as a freelancer. Not only do harmonious relationships lead to business growth, but they can also help you work to your full potential.
Freelance writing can be a lucrative and fulfilling career path. You have a certain amount of freedom over your working life and can focus on subject areas that fascinate you. Yet, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an easy way of life. There can be significant areas of stress and anxiety that can be detrimental to your physical and mental health.
The idea of freelancing is a wonderful concept. The ability to work from anywhere with limited oversight and a schedule that suits the work-life balance that best suits you is almost idyllic. With the largest freelancing market in the world, a staggering 67.6 million people freelance in the US.