When you are creating a quote for a new client you need to know what you are going to charge. The most frequently asked question for freelance writers, especially newbies, is how much should I be charging? I am a fan of charging what you think the project is worth to you. I came …
Essential tips on how to charge your freelance writing clients.Read More »
Just a few days ago I posted about the importance of having a website as a freelance writer. Today I am offering a few simple tips to develop your website, which will ultimately help promote and grow your business. The first step to develop your website: You must decide if you are going to use free …
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So, you want to develop your freelance writing business, but are not sure about having your own website? It could be you believe it will be hard, time consuming or not worth the effort. However, if you want to be successful and gain traction in your business one of the best marketing tools is to …
FOUR essential reasons you should have a website as a freelance writer.Read More »
Have you ever looked at a website or blog and thought, I could really help improve this? I could add in more content or build their social media profile? A “cold pitch” is sending an email to these businesses, telling them who you are and why they should hire you. Essentially, it is marketing yourself …
An effective guide to nailing your next cold pitch.Read More »
On paper I have now been a freelance writer for a year! However, it has been only the last 3 months that I have really stepped up the anti to become a full-time freelance writer. As I have spoken about previously, I am a nurse who works on rotating shifts and a first time mum. …
6 lessons I learnt in my first year as a freelance writer.Read More »
Making the decision to start your own business and be your own boss is overwhelming, exhausting and exhilarating! Most of us will have started, or in the process of starting, our freelance writing business on the side whilst still earning an income from another job. So in order to be our own boss we have …
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Are you a new freelancer writer? Struggling to start your freelance writing business? Finding it difficult to identify a starting point? You are not alone. When I started my business, I was unsure of where to go or who to approach. I did a lot of research, reading and asking around when I first …
Have you been thinking about becoming a freelance writer, but something is holding you back? Have you already started, but are lacking clients and regular bank deposits? Are you marketing yourself, but only spasmodically? I want you to think about it carefully and be brutally honest with yourself. Are you simply making excuses and procrastinating? …
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Are you thinking about developing a freelance writing business and not sure where to begin? There are many sites, posts and articles out there about freelance writing. However, I found it difficult to find a simple post about how to run the business side of things. For example, the tax and book keeping aspects …
How to start your freelance writing business: A guide for beginners.Read More »
I have had many people ask me, why freelance writing? And my answer to them is, why not freelance writing? It is a great career choice for a work-at-home-mum (WAHM), that allows me to choose where, when and who I work with. It is also a whole lot of fun! I love to …
Why you should choose freelance writing as a way to earn money as a WAHM.Read More »