In this post, we will use a survey sent to 213 part-time and full-time freelance writers to determine the average freelance writing rates. Using that data, weāll answer a question weāve heard quite a …
Ad Hoc Work is a Viable Freelance Business ModelĀ
The vast majority of my client work is ad hoc. When I tell this to other freelancers, theyāre usually surprised. After all, a healthy retainer is gold for freelancers, right? In full …
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How to Work With International Clients as a Freelance Writer
Working with clients in your home country is one thing, but working with freelance clients across the globe creates a new set of challenges. Managing international payments, working across …
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How to Manage Sickness or Illness as a Freelance Writer
We all get sick from time to time. But being a one-person business can make illness inconvenient, stressful, and challenging. Unlike full-time folks, freelance writers canāt phone in sick and …
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15 Essential Resources for Freelance Writers (2023)
The global freelance market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2027. But when starting as a freelancer, the idea that you could support yourself by freelancing can seem impossible. Thereās …
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The Best Freelance Writing Courses for New and Advanced Writers
Youāre a writer who wants to turn your writing into a viable business. Thatās no pipedream: As of February 2022, the average annual salary for freelance writers in the United States is $65,000āand …
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Advice for New Freelancers: 29 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Freelancing
Dear Freelancer, Whatās your best advice for someone new to freelancing? Sincerely, Getting Started Dear Getting Started, Thereās no ābestā way to freelance and thereās no such thing …
Wrist Pain from Typing: Explained by the Experts (2023)
The feast or famine of a successful writing career can mean sitting for hours at a computer. Include the increased usage of mobile phones, and itās hardly surprising that wrist pain can affect many …
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Should I Charge Per Hour, Per Word, or Per Project?
Dear Freelancer, I have a freelance opportunity, but I have no idea how to charge them. I am a brilliant writer and I can write about anything. I have five years of experience and a Master's in …
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Do Freelancers Need a Personal Brand?
Dear Freelancer, What do you make of āpersonal brandā? Does it have a place for freelancers looking for more work? Sincerely,Lots of freelancers everywhere Dear freelancers …
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Should I Turn My Freelance Business Into an Agency?
Dear Freelancer, Iām weighing up whether to continue as a solo freelancer or to launch a micro agency. Iād like to make full use of my skills (from content strategy to reporting). Iāve worked …
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