Digital technology has drastically altered the ways in which humans interact, from the gas station to the office and beyond. Increasingly, technological advancements are helping to create an employment landscape that looks vastly different than the workforce of the past. Today, workplace collaboration can be done on a remote basis, and the job search can be done from the comfort of one’s living room couch. Freelancers can even become entrepreneurs, taking charge of their own future on both a personal and professional level. [Read more…]
16 Habits to Boost your Creativity as a Freelance Writer
Freelance writing takes grit.
You have to put your faith in your own talent and strike off on your own, without the comfort of an office job and stable paycheck.
Freelance writing also requires thinking outside the box in terms of what you write, who you write for, and building up your portfolio. Creativity is in your ink. [Read more…]
How to Find Recession-Proof Writing Gigs
The recession has hit most industries hard — freelance writing is no exception. A Freelancer’s Union survey from early April found that 76% of freelancers had contracts cancelled and 65% had difficulty finding new clients as a result of the virus.
I was really shocked to see that a lot of freelancers are losing work because of the pandemic, mostly because I’ve been busier than ever. Clients are giving me more work since the recession started.
Data graph from Freelancer’s Union
So why are so many freelance writers struggling right now? [Read more…]
How to Still Close Freelance Clients During a Recession
Every freelance writer knows the struggle of finding clients that offer regular work and pay well.
It seems almost impossible, at times.
And when there’s a recession going on, it feels like the entire freelance ecosystem has just dried up.
Everyone’s getting laid off, you think. Who’d want to hire a writer now? [Read more…]
How to Jumpstart Your Career As a Certified Freelance Writer
If you think you are missing the credentials or qualifications to be professional blogger or article writer, you are not alone. There are many like you who feel proper credentials are mandatory for a successful career in this field. While writing, per se, in terms of creativity and expressing ideas in a logical sequence has little to do with qualifications, certified writers with graduate degrees or diplomas from online or other college courses have an edge over other writers and make them more employable. [Read more…]
How to Launch a Freelance Writing Career in More Than One Language in the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left people around the world out of work. Many of them are turning to new freelance careers to replace lost income streams. In this article, we look at freelance writing as a career – in particular, freelance writing for those who are fluent in two or more languages.
There are plenty of companies out there that employ freelance writers. Translation agencies, for example, provide multilingual content writing services to clients around the globe – and thus employ freelance content writers from across the world. [Read more…]
A Few Ways to Increase Your Earnings As a Writer
You read articles all the time about freelance writers who have earned $30,000, $40,000, or even $60,000 a year doing what they love. In fact, it’s success stories like those that partly inspired you to try your hand in the freelance writing business yourself. Perhaps you earn a few bucks here and there working with writing agencies or you have a few clients, but your income is nowhere near what you’d hoped it would be. Close to giving up on the idea altogether, you can’t help but wonder how they do it. [Read more…]
Authors, Here Are Tips for Marketing Your Writing Online
Congratulations, you’ve completed your first novel! It’s finally time to shop for an agent or, if you’re not into the traditional publishing route, to self-publish. Whichever path you choose to introduce your master opus to the masses, you’re going to face a tremendous challenge at your next step. Your work will be competing for the attention of agents, publishers, and readers against a pool of talented authors and limited publishing opportunities. For the self-publisher, there’s the challenge of connecting with an audience beyond your immediate circle of friends and supporters. For the traditionalist, the difficulty lies in convincing professionals with deep constraints to take a chance on a new author. [Read more…]
4 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelance Writer
Anyone who has solid writing skills, a laptop, a healthy work ethic, and a plan has the ability to be a freelance writer. That’s great news, isn’t it? Being a freelance writer means that you can have a side gig with the option to turn it into a full-time job. It’s flexible, can be fun, and with the right opportunities, can even be lucrative. If you’re still reading this, we can assume that you’ve got the computer, the work ethic, and the skills. Now you just need to get a few tips before getting started on your plan. [Read more…]
Best Ways to Market Yourself as a Freelancer
Being a freelance writer offers flexibility, a chance to learn new things, and it’s a great way to make extra money. The freelancing world requires time and commitment, and if you’re new to this world, you may wonder how to land high paying jobs and begin making a name for yourself. The best way to be successful in this type of work is learning how to market yourself. Clients look for individuals with talent, experience, and reliability, so you need to have ways to showcase that you have what it takes. [Read more…]
