Fancy some new writing jobs online? How about part-time and/or contract jobs that may require some on-site meetings? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve probably got it for you.
Good luck!
Fancy some new writing jobs online? How about part-time and/or contract jobs that may require some on-site meetings? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve probably got it for you.
Good luck!
We’re back!
How was the long break? I hope you had time to rest and that your energy meter is all filled up. Let’s start the last week of the month with a fresh batch writing jobs online, as well as jobs onsite.
Good luck!
Good morning!
Are you all set for Thanksgiving (our friends in the U.S., at least)? We’re joining everyone in spending this time to take a break, so there won’t be any jobs tomorrow and Friday. For our friends who are not taking days off, please bear with us. You can still check out our Job Board.
Have a meaningful long weekend, everyone. See you on Monday!
by FWJ 2 Comments
If you’ve got writing chops and can offer your service to others, you can make a comfortable living – despite the belief that all writers are starving artists. However, not everyone is successful in their writing ventures. It all depends on the time and effort you’re willing to put into the career and the kinds of jobs you pursue.
There are thousands of different writing jobs out there, many of which you probably didn’t realize existed. So, here are some alternative freelance writing jobs you may not have considered. [Read more…]
Good morning, FWJ folks!
Here are your freelance writing gigs for today. Have a good one!
Hey, everyone! Thanksgiving’s around the corner. Are you ready for the festivities?
Well, holidays or not, there are jobs to be found, and we can always use more especially with Christmas coming soon. So, here are freelance writing jobs online, part-time jobs, as well as contract gigs.
Good luck, and may your Monday be a great one!
We’re looking at the weekend once more, and I am planning on spending a couple of hours at the park early Saturday morning for some serious brainstorming for new projects. (IF I wake up early.) How about you? Got any projects in the works?
If you need more, then here are opportunities for you to check out.
Have a great weekend!
by Zac 7 Comments
The world of freelance writing is growing every day and the opportunities are more lucrative than ever before. For example… did you know that there are currently over a billion active websites on the internet today? Not only is it true, it also means there is a massive demand for new content to be created across these sites every single day.
With only around ten pages rankings organically on the main page of Google, it’s more important than ever for small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 brands to come out with great new content on a daily basis. For the most part, a great majority of this content is being outsourced — whether through agencies, writing networks of hiring new in-house or freelance writers.
In short, if you’ve ever wanted to find success with freelance writing, now is the best time to get started. To help with this process, I’m going to provide you with three actionable tips to not only help you get started but also to help you earn more in the process.
In a world full of freelance writers, one of the best things you can do to stand out from the crowd is to have a professional website and portfolio of your own. With literally millions of writers to choose from, the odds will quickly swing in your favor just for having a simple website with a bio section, writing examples, past clients, testimonials and anything else of value you can offer.
Best of all, setting up something like this is now easier than ever. There is no need to set up your own hosting account, registering a domain name and messing with all the frustrations of setting up a real site. Solutions like WiseIntro make it easy for anyone to create a personal profile site in just minutes, and at a fraction of the cost a web hosting service and professional designer could charge you. Or, you can start with fully managed WordPress hosting which is prefect choice for lean startups & medium sized businesses with a limited budget.
You can see an example of a personal site designed through their platform below. As you can see, it includes everything a freelancer would need to provide enough information (picture, bio, social profiles, portfolio, contact info) and value to their potential clients to further convince them to move forward with a writing deal. The premium version of WiseIntro also includes access to their WiseStamp service, which allows you to create a custom signature within your emails — which can also result in additional freelance writing work. To put this into perspective, just think about how many emails you are sending out on a daily basis!
Should your potential client have the decision between a freelance writer without a site and one that has everything professional laid out for them like the in the example above — the choice is clear. Adding a personal website and portfolio to your freelance writing business is a complete no-brainer.
One of the hardest parts to being a freelance writer is actually finding a constant supply of work. More often than not, new clients will come and go based on the actual amount of writing work they need completed. The horrible thing about this, is that your incoming revenue can simply dry up overnight.
A great way to combat against this is to simply take advantage of other high-end writing job sites already out there. Upwork is a great site for getting your name out there and occasionally bringing in new work, but it’s also extremely saturated. Better alternatives may come through sites like TextBroker and iWriter. These two sites are perfect for freelance writers of all sizes and skills, as writers are paid based off the quality of their work and their writing skills. (based off client ratings)
While freelance writing job sites mostly offer work on an ‘individual’ order/article basis, this can definitely add up over time, and it’s also a great way to bring in new clients that send a continual flow of new articles. TextBroker also has “Groups” set up within their system, that allows for clients to upload a large amount of articles to a select group (based on quality/expertise), which can result in many writing opportunities at any given time. Both of these sites also cater to writers who specialize in SEO — as most of the jobs coming through these sites will be for content sites that are looking to improve their existing search rankings.
Another benefit to using these sites is that payment isn’t collected or managed directly between the writer and the client. Instead, the actual writing site charges a transaction fee to the individual placing the order and will issue payment to the writer once the client is happy with the work. The benefit here is on both sides, as the writer will always get paid for their work, and the client will always be happy with their completed writing job.
The ultimate accomplishment for any freelance writer is to secure enough clients on a recurring basis. Once this goal has been met, it leaves more time for you to focus on the quality of your work and not worry about where your next paying job is coming from. More often than not, these opportunities will come out of nowhere but are definitely based off the skills and professionalism you present as a freelance writer.
To improve your chances to securing a long-term client, here are a few tips to implement right away.
In addition to each of the bullet points above, the most impactful ways to bring in long-term clients is simply by delivering amazing work. Remember, there is a whole world of competition out there, and if you can make the writing process that much easier for your client… there is no reason why they wouldn’t want to stick with you for the long haul.
Take Action Right Now and Improve Your Freelance Writing Business
As you likely already know, the world of freelance writing is quite competitive. If you follow through and implement each of these three methods into your business, you will quickly stand out from the competition and earn more business in the process. Clients want long term writers that provide high-quality work. Make this process as easy and seamless as possible, and the writing jobs will just continue to keep pouring in.
Freelance writing isn’t a “traditional” career, so to speak, so finding a model for success can be difficult. Many freelancers have to stumble upon their success strategies through trial and error.
But if you’ve found your way to this blog post, you may be able to save yourself that trouble. I’ve been a freelance writer for 10 years and can offer some advice based on that experience. Here are several key things I’ve learned. [Read more…]