Author: Elise Dopson
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How to Start Freelance Writing with No Experience (2026)
When I wrote my first freelance article at 17, I was working part-time at a marketing agency and had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t have a degree,…
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How to Research Like a Pro: My Process for Writing $1,500+ Blog Posts
Growing up, I thought only people who loved writing could be professional writers. Now, I realize writers need to love numbers just as much. It’s good to have the writing…
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Freelance Writing Rates: How Much to Charge as a Freelance Writer (2026)
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, we’ll answer a question…
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16 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs Online (2026)
Struggling to find freelance writing jobs? We know exactly how that feels. As a freelance writer, low-quality gigs are easy to find. You can head to Craigslist and find companies…
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Freelance Burnout: How to Spot & Overcome Self-Employed Burnout
Finding yourself working around the clock? Checking work messages on your phone when you’re supposed to be watching Netflix with your other half? Struggling to sleep because you’re wired from…
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The Best Black Friday Deals for Freelancers in 2022
The 2022 Black Friday, Cyber Monday weekend is upon us. If you’re anything like me, you treat the weekend as an opportunity to stock-up on software, training, and tools to…
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How to Write Better: 16 Writing Tips to Make Your Words Pack a Punch
Everyone writes at least a little bit every day. They send a text. Comment on social media. Process their feelings in a journal. But taking pen to paper (or fingers…
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How Alex Boswell Increased His Rates by 166% After Joining Peak Freelance
Alex Boswell is a freelance writer for B2B companies who started freelance writing back in 2020 and later quit his full-time job to start his own content business. Even though…
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Escape The Content Mill: How to Earn More Money as a Freelance Writer
You’re stuck in a rut working for low-paying clients at content mills. Plenty of projects are coming your way, but you’re working all the hours under the sun to complete…
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The R Word: How to Prepare for a Recession as a Freelancer
Companies are shutting down, laying off employees, and cutting budgets. Goldman Sachs Research estimates that the risk of a recession in the next year is 30% in the US. That…
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