In this post, we’re going to use a survey sent to 213 freelance writers to determine the average freelance writing rates. Using that data, we’ll answer a question we’ve heard quite a bit in the …
5 Lessons Ashley R. Cummings Learned in 10+ Years of Freelance Writing
After ten years of freelancing, my business is *finally* a dream come true. I: Do what I love, and I get paid for itWrite for leading SaaS companiesMake six figures and only work 4-5 hours a …
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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 chops that make for …
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How I Turned a Pandemic Layoff Into a Six-Figure Freelance Business
I spent years dreaming of full-time freelance life as I sat behind a desk at my day job. When I hopped on to what I thought was a regular all-hands Zoom meeting in May 2020, I had no idea that day …
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The Right Time to Invest in a Freelance Business Coach (+ Recommendations!)
When you’re a fresh freelancer with your own business, you’ve got a whole lot to learn, from how to attract new clients to how to create proposals and get paid. Luckily, there are bustling …
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3 Freelance Writing Lessons Nia Gyant Learned the Hard Way
January of 2022 will mark my 7th year as a freelance writer. That might sound impressive and aspirational but it’s not. In reality, I’ve only been freelancing for three years. I was playing at the …
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The 12 Best Freelance Writing Job Boards to Find Writing Gigs
You’re ready to take the leap and start freelance writing, but you have no idea where to begin your job search. Or maybe you’ve been freelancing for a while but can’t seem to find high-paying …
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Writing Feedback is Scary, Isn’t It? Here’s How to Handle It (& Push Back if You Disagree)
In a recent interview with Ryan Robinson came one of my favorite quotes: "If you can bring some of your own humility to the table and know that you cannot be omnipotent on anything, that's going to …
What is Freelance Writing? The Ultimate Guide
Seen the word “freelance writer” hovering around the internet...but not really sure what it means? You’re not the only one. The definition of freelance writing can vary dramatically depending on …
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What Makes Content Great?
Collaboration is the secret to the most successful articles. Writing well is the barrier to entry, but collaboration takes you to the top. Sadly, most writers overlook collaboration. They assume …