Whether you’re still in law school, a registered lawyer, or someone with experience and interest in legal matters, you can make the most out of what you know and earn extra dollars while working from home. With the majority of individuals and businesses depending on online resources, now more than ever, journalists, reporters, and even legal writers have been in demand. And with the technicalities and research involved in this type of gig, they are now one of the highest-paid writers. [Read more…]
Know Your Niche: Finding Success as a Freelancer
There are a lot of pros to becoming a freelancer that makes launching your own business seem quite attractive. Setting your own hours, not having to wait for time-off requests to be approved, and choosing what projects you want to work on are serious perks.
SEO Content Writing vs SEO Copywriting – Differences and Similarities
One may think that writing is just writing. That there are slight differences from one type to another but the job is always to put words together in various formats. In reality, if you’re a freelance writer, it’s crucial that you understand the different forms of writing there are and how different they are from each other.
7 Steps For Creating Enticing Outlines For Book Series
As all writers of books know, there are two things you need to achieve success: a great story and a publisher ready to take a chance on it. Many writers find the second part harder than the first, but we’re on hand to help.
5 Reasons Why You’re Being Ignored By an Editor
Nobody wants to be ghosted. Whether in the dating world or a professional environment, it’s hard to bounce back when you don’t get a reply. Somehow, it hits harder when you’re trying to secure work.
It’s a scenario you’ll unfortunately already know well. You spent all that time building up to a pitch and… nothing. No “thanks but no thanks” email, no “we’ll be in touch” reply – just an empty inbox. As a professional, being ignored can be worse than a rejection. A polite no tells you where you stand. Silence leaves you hoping that they might respond. [Read more…]
Navigating Competition as a Freelancer
Freelancing is a career path with a broad range of benefits. You have the opportunity to contribute to your field of expertise while also enjoying the flexibility to set your own working schedule. You’re not restricted by geographical location, either, meaning that it can be a way to support your global travel adventures. However, the growing list of advantages also makes freelancing subject to a lot of competition.
Business Plan Software for Freelance Writers
What are your plans and goals for your freelance writing business? Have you taken the time to write them down? Business plan software will guide you through the process of preparing a detailed plan for your freelance writing business.
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Setting Up an Office in a Small or Shared Space
As a freelancer, you are probably no stranger to working from home. For years, this circumstance was just fine and dandy. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many companies and schools were forced to send their employees and students home in the name of social distancing and public health. Now, freelance writers with roommates and families are likely sharing a space, and making it work requires serious adjustments. If you live in a small house or apartment, the issue becomes even more complicated. [Read more…]
3 Successful Steps I Use to Pitch Story Ideas to Editors
So you wanna pitch editors? But you don’t know where to start. How do you find them? What do you say? And how exactly do you increase your chances that they’ll respond? Those are some of the questions I had when I first started writing, and it took me a long time to find the answers. Luckily for you, I’m going to tell you the three steps I’ve found utterly invaluable for successfully pitching my story ideas to editors. [Read more…]
10 Freelance Resume Writing Strategies You Should Try
A resume is a formal document that contains an applicant’s professional background, education, skills, and experience. It is very typical for traditional companies to require resumes to employ. However, in the freelancing world, where jobs are usually short-term and are limited by contracts, you might wonder if resumes are still relevant? [Read more…]
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