Peak Freelance

The Community for Freelance Writers

The Community for Freelance Writers

Are you a freelance writer who wants to work with bigger and better clients, build a personal brand, and scale from $250/post to upwards of $1k? You'll love it here.

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Freelance writing is hard. We've been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. Peak Freelance is the support group we wish we had back then: paid products, private community, and A+ advice included.

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Find high-paying freelance writing jobs through our job board.

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Make friends with other freelance writers, ask questions, get support, and find work in our free Slack group.

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What members are saying…

"I'm so glad I joined Peak Freelance. Whether you're brand new to the world of freelancing or you've been in the game for the while, you'll find value here. I can't recommend it highly enough." Louise Shanahan
I've already gotten so much out of the community. From expert interviews, resource templates to simple camaraderie among fellow freelancers, it's worth every penny. Alex Boswell
I just closed my first client officially. And I got the lead from a writer I met on this platform. The amount of value (in knowledge, connections, and feedback) that we get from the group is priceless." Benahili Ojeme

Elise Dopson

Hey! I'm Elise, the co-founder of Peak Freelance. I'm also a freelance writer for B2B SaaS companies like HubSpot, CoSchedule, Shopify, and Databox.

I started freelance writing after quitting my job at 17. Just three years later, I had my first six-figure year.

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Michael Keenan

Hey! I'm Michael, the other co-founder of Peak Freelance. I'm a freelance writer and SEO strategist for brands like Shopify, Help Scout, and ManyChat.

I started ghostwriting online for $20 per article. I landed a job at an agency writing local SEO content (which only lasted 4 months), before going full-time freelance. In under three years, I started earning a 6-figure freelance writing salary.

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