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5 Ways to Add Value to Your Freelance Writing Clients
Throughout your freelance writing adventure, you'll find that consulting and writing are two essential skills every freelance writer should possess. Prospective clients often expect you to provide solutions and new methods to improve their businesses and drive more...
7 Quick Tips To Set You On The Road to Freelance Writing Success
Today's guest blog comes from freelance writer and WriteWorldwide reader Bamidele Ojo. Read on for his 7 quick tips that'll set you on the road to freelance writing success! The desire to be successful resides in every human being - who among us doesn't want a taste...
7 Problems Writers Face (And How to Overcome Them)
I’ve been freelance writing for less than a year. In that time I’ve noticed that there are common problems writers face (myself included). Some of these problems reveal themselves early on in writers' careers and others later on. Problems include (among others)...
4 Reasons Why Writing For Content Mills is a Bad Idea
Are you writing for content mills? If yes, you may feel like you're in a rut, especially with "SEO" content. In fact, one of the main purposes of WriteWorldwide is helping freelance writers move away from writing for content mills and...
How to Set Your Professional Freelance Writing Rates
There are plenty of benefits to pursuing a career as a freelance writer. Huge perks like location independence, being your own boss, and the potential to increase your earnings exponentially year after year. My recent article A Freelance Writing Action Plan for...
3 Pricing Methods for The Freelance Professional
If you’re writing for money and self-employed, you’re a freelance professional. One issue that gets discussed often in the freelance writing community is pricing. How do you price yourself so clients are paying what you're worth and you get to make a decent living at...
7 Web Tools to Make Starting a Freelance Writing Business Easy
At WriteWorldwide, we've talked a lot about the creativity and freedom that comes with choosing freelance writing as your career path, and the benefits of starting a freelance writing business. It's amazing to be able to make a living on your own terms, from wherever...
Getting Started as a Freelance Writer: Healthy Routines For Optimum Success
Getting started as a freelance writer is an exciting, exhilarating experience. You’ve decided to make a huge lifestyle change and leave the grind behind, swapping the daily slog of working for somebody else for the freedom of being your own boss. Dolly Parton was...
More Freelance Writing Resources to Supercharge Your Content and Career
Last week I wrote about freelance writing resources that will help you generate article ideas fast. I enjoyed putting that piece together so much, I thought I'd bring you more of the same right now. So let's get down to it, with some more news you can use. Today I'm...
A Freelance Writing Action Plan for Quitting Your Day Job
Why do you want to be a freelance writer? Obviously, you love writing – that's a given. But I'm sure there are a few more reasons the lifestyle appeals to you. Exploring these reasons - and finding your own 'why' - is an important step in your journey to becoming a...
Choosing a Freelance Writing Niche: Does it Actually Matter? (Part 2)
Yesterday, Nick shared his story of achieving success without choosing a specific freelance writing niche. He simply chose a couple of services he could perform well, made a list of companies in a few industries he was comfortable writing about, and got down to work...
Choosing a Freelance Writing Niche: Does it Actually Matter? (Part 1)
In today’s post, I share my experience as a generalist freelance writer. At the end of the article follow the hyperlink for part two, where Richard shares his experience as a specialist. Let's get to it. Niching. The holy grail of freelance writing. Or is it? When I...
Ditch These Bad Habits Before They Kill Your Professional Writing Career
A professional writing career - getting paid in exchange for your words - is the ultimate goal for any freelance writer. But getting to that place isn’t easy. Today, connections are made in the same way information is shared - instantly - and this has changed...
8 Actionable Posts for Beginner Freelance Writers
Are you new to the world of freelance writing? Whilst there's a wealth of information available online to help beginner freelance writers kickstart their freelance writing careers, the amount can prove overwhelming. To address this problem I've curated a list of 8...
How to Land High-Paying Freelance Writing Jobs Online, Fast (A Case Study)
There’s no question that cold-pitching is one of the best, if not the best way, to land high-paying freelance writing jobs online. But the whole process takes time, from prospecting for clients and finding the editor’s contact name to finding their email address and...
A Powerful Psychological Trick That Will Help You Succeed as a Freelance Writer
There's a powerful psychological trick that will help you succeed as a freelance writer, but only if you use it. When you learn how to harness this trick, you'll improve your writing skills, increase your motivation, find new writing opportunities, and tap into a huge...
9 Great Websites That Will Help You Become a Freelance Writer
So you want to become a freelance writer? Well, if you’re someone who has a good grasp of the English language you’re closer than you think. The internet is full of writers' websites and resources that'll not only help you become a freelance writer but also help you...
What Chuck Berry Can Teach You About Being a Successful Freelance Writer
Rock 'N' Roll legend Chuck Berry sadly died on Saturday at the age of 90. Berry was known for many things including inventing the guitar riff, keeping Angus Young in shorts for 50 years, and taking the pop culture rating of the Back to the Future film franchise from a...
Your Brief Guide to Hiring an Editor as a Non-Native English Freelance Writer
Are you still a novice warrior? Are you a non-native English freelance writer? If yes, you probably struggle to kill these cursed monsters. If yes, you probably struggle to string words together, the right way. You don't have to struggle on alone. There are many...
How to Start a Freelance Writing Career With No Writing Samples – Part 2
At WriteWorldwide, we know that we’re only in the freelance writing business because of you, our readers and subscribers. It makes sense for us to try our very best to provide content that you would find useful and valuable, and the more you keep talking to us the...
How to Start a Freelance Writing Career With No Writing Samples – Part 1
Social proof is an important part of the strategy to become a freelance writer. If you missed it, check out Ciaran's post explaining exactly why you need it. This post is the first in a two-part series giving you a step-by-step guide on how to get your first few...
5 Freelance Writing Limiting Beliefs and How to Overcome Them
Since embarking on my freelance writing career in June 2016 I’ve come across several freelance writing limiting beliefs, beliefs that if held as gospel have the danger of derailing your chances of success in the world of freelance writing. And that’s the thing with...
Why English as a Second Language is No Barrier to Success as a Freelance Writer
Throughout history, many freelance writers like Vladimir Nabokov, Joseph Conrad and Lin Yutang have left their mark in the world of freelance writing. What did they have in common? They were all non-native English speakers (freelance writers who use English as a...
10 Books That Will Make You a Better Freelance Writer
Being a freelance writer is a very rewarding career - providing you can get it right and land those great clients offering high-paying gigs and long-term work. For writers with English as a second language, taking the time to continually sharpen your skills can bring...
Why Social Proof is Important as a Freelance Writer (And How to Build It)
So, you’ve decided to set yourself up as a freelance writer. You've zoned in on your niche, created a website, and now you need to find clients. But there’s just one problem - you have to convince them to hire you. You might have a few good writing samples, but if...
3 Powerful Steps for Taking Massive Action to Succeed as a Freelance Writer
"Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." That's a quote by H.L. Hunt, the Billionaire American oil tycoon, and once the richest man in the world. The quote you just read is Hunt's recipe for...
The Importance of Expectation and How to Prepare for Freelance Writing Success
So you’ve decided you want to launch your freelance writing career. Maybe you've taken a few steps - you’ve got that writer website up, secured a few pieces of social proof, and you’ve sent out your first round of pitches. You might be thinking about some critical...
6 Mindsets You Need to Adopt to Become a Successful Freelance Writer
Are you a freelance writer who’s struggling to advance your writing career? The internet is full of the best strategies to help you become a successful freelance writer. Whilst many of these strategies are solid, they often fail to address an...
How to Build Your Foundation as a Freelance Writer
So, you want to be a freelance writer? As content marketing has exploded and the number of websites and publications grow daily, it’s a viable option. But I see far too many freelance writers entering the market without a clear strategy. And even more, writers who are...