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How I Manage My Freelance Workload With 10+ Clients
At any given time, I’m juggling way more than a handful of clients. Right now, I have 10 recurring monthly clients, and 3 I do ad-hoc work for. I admit, it *does* seem like I do a lot of work. I know a lot of freelancers who only write one or two pieces a...
19 Ways to Win, Attract, and Retain High-Paying Clients
How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? Maybe it’s their decades of experience. Or their poetry-dripping prose. Perhaps they just have a magic wand to make these high-paying clients appear out of thin air. It might be...
How 1 Week on LinkedIn Landed Me 3 New Freelance Leads
I’m not the biggest fan of LinkedIn. I’ve never been a fan of it and recently it seemed to get more… salesy? My inbox was full of people trying to sell me something and the posts on my homepage all seemed to be lightly veiled humble brags. But I’d heard...
23 Surprisingly High-Paying Freelance Writing Niches + Their Rates
You’ve heard it multiple times now—"The riches are in the niches.” But are they REALLY? While selecting your niche, you have to be extremely strategic and consider the future growth potential. At the same time, you need to make sure that you have some interest in the...
Cold Pitching: Everything You Need to Know as a Freelancer
Freelancing is a game of ups and downs with no guarantee of a consistent, steady income. Clients come and go, sometimes way too suddenly—leaving you high and dry, scrambling for funds to pay the bills. But what if there was a way you could dodge this...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Freelance Niche
Does this sound familiar to you: “Choose a freelance niche if you want to get paid well"? If so, you're not alone! Whether you’re a beginner or have been feeling stuck for a while, you'll probably have heard other freelancers harping on about choosing a niche. This is...
What is a freelance writer? 6 different types of freelance writers
The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now -- but what does it actually mean?! According to Askwonder, freelance writing is the third most popular freelancing task, representing 17% of all freelancing in the UK and US. You're not alone...
How to Spot a Freelance Client From Hell (and Run a Mile)
Your freelance business is only as good as your clients. If you have a shocker of a schedule that’s 99% freelance clients from hell, you’re going to have a bad time. On the flipside, if you have a dreamy mix of wonderful clients that might also secretly be unicorns,...
How to Get Amazing Freelance Clients Through Referrals
Ever wondered how to get freelance clients through referrals? You're not alone. Let's set the scene: You've just finished up a project. The dust has settled, the money's in your bank account, and you've got a wave of fresh inspiration. Except... you haven't got...
How to Use Agencies to Top Up Your Freelance Client List
Making sure your freelance client list is regularly topped up with paying work is a big struggle. In fact, finding work is probably the hardest part about freelancing. I remember in the early days, I'd spend the majority of my week hunting down potential prospects and...
How to Write a Cold Email That Gets the Attention of High-Paying Prospects
If you’ve found yourself wondering how to write a cold email, you’re not alone. I get a lot of emails from readers who struggle to find the right words to put in their pitch or who simply don’t know where to start. It happens, but don’t make cold emailing harder than...
How to Make Your First $100 as a Freelance Writer on Twitter
Today, I've got a great post for you from fellow freelancer Nathan all about finding freelance clients on Twitter. His personal story is a great reminder that clients can be found anywhere... Have you ever wondered how you can make money off Twitter as a freelance...