The 5 Best Freelance Writing Job Boards in 2021 (Freebie Included!)

Many people hold themselves back from giving freelance writing a try because they aren’t sure how to find clients.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonApril 19, 2021Freelance writing, freelance writing jobs, Freelance blogger

How to Create Writing Samples as a New Freelance Writer

When you contact a potential client, one of the first things they will ask to see is some of your writing samples.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMarch 8, 2021Freelance writing, Freelance blogging, Freelance writing website, Freelance writing tools, freelance writing samples

5 Tips For Managing Your Money as a Freelance Writer

Can I be honest for a minute? I love talking about ways to make more money as a freelance writer.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMarch 1, 2021Making money, Managing your money, Freelance writing, Taxes

Freelance Writing Tools: 17 Tools to Help You Grow

Being a freelance writer is about more than just writing — you also need to communicate with clients, get paid, and much more.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonFebruary 8, 2021Productivity, Freelance writing, Freelance writing tips, How to become a freelance writer, Freelance writing tools, Tools for freelance writers

4 Freelance Writing Tips for New Writers

One of the hardest things about being a freelance writer is figuring out the daily activities that will help you get ahead.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonJanuary 18, 2021Freelance writing tips, Upwork, Networking for freelancers, Social media, LinkedIn, Freelance writing website

Networking For Freelancers: How to Make the Most of Freelance Writing Groups

I believe all freelance writers should spend time networking with other writers. And thanks to social media, that’s become easier than ever.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonOctober 22, 2020Networking for freelancers, Freelance writing, Freelance writing lessons, Freelance writing mistakes, Become a faster writer, Facebook groups

Freelance Writing: How to Make Sure You Always Get Paid

For me, one of the most challenging aspects of freelancing is the occasional financial uncertainty.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonOctober 5, 2020Making money, Freelance writing, Freelance writing lessons, Invoicing

6 Questions to Figure Out Your Freelance Writing Niche

Taking the leap and starting your freelance writing business isn’t easy.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonSeptember 9, 2020Choosing your niche, freelance writing niche, Freelance writing, Freelance blogger, freelance writing jobs

Freelance Writing: How to Have a Stress-Free Discovery Call

Once you start consistently sending proposals, it’s only a matter of time before potential clients will ask to hop on a call.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonAugust 26, 2020Discovery calls, Freelance writing, Freelance blogger, freelance writing jobs, Freelance writing proposals

3 Simple Steps to Set up Your Freelance Writer Website

After talking to dozens of freelancers, I’ve learned that few things cause more confusion than the topic of setting up a website.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonAugust 12, 2020Freelance writing tools, Freelance writing website, Freelance writing, freelance writing jobs

5 Steps You Should Take as a Brand-New Freelance Writer

It can be really overwhelming when you’re just getting started as a brand-new freelancer. There’s an abundance of information available, which is helpful in theory.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonJuly 22, 2020Freelance writing, freelance writing jobs, freelance writing proposals, Upwork profile

How to Overcome Writer’s Block as a Freelance Writer

If you’ve been writing for any length of time then you’re likely familiar with the dreaded condition known as writer’s block.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonJune 24, 2020Freelance writing, Freelance writing lessons, Become a faster writer, Writer's block

How to Use Social Media to Find Freelance Writing Gigs

As a new freelance writer, you need to have to have a short-term and a long-term view on your freelancing business.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMay 27, 2020Freelance writing, freelance writing jobs, Freelance writing website, Networking for freelancers, Facebook groups, LinkedIn, Twitter

4 Reasons You’re Hearing Crickets After Sending Freelance Writing Proposals

When you’re a new freelance writer, I know how much courage it takes to send those first few proposals. You worked through all your fear and self-doubt (or at least set them aside for the time being) and found a few freelance writing jobs that look interesting.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMay 13, 2020Freelance writing, Freelance writing lessons, freelance writing proposals, Freelance writing mistakes

How to Find Recurring Work as a Freelance Writer

Whether you just started freelancing or you’ve been at it for awhile, I’m guessing you want to know how you can find better-paying clients and make more money. One of the easiest ways to do this is by finding recurring work.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonApril 23, 2020Freelance writing, Recurring work, Make more money, Freelance blogging, Freelance writing lessons

How to Set Your Freelance Writing Rates as a Beginner

When I first started freelance writing in 2016, I was willing to take any job that came my way. My very first client hired me to write five 750-word product reviews for a whopping $40.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonApril 8, 2020Freelance writing, freelance writing rates, Hourly rates, Per word rates, Per project rates, Make more money, freelance writing faqs, freelance writing niche

7 FAQs About Freelance Writing

When I started my freelance writing journey in 2016, I didn’t have anyone to help me during those early days. I remember what it’s like to be brand-new and wish you had someone to tell you the right steps to take.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonApril 1, 2020Freelance writing, Freelance writing lessons, freelance writing samples, freelance writing jobs, freelance writing faqs

5 Things Freelancers Can Do to Find Work During COVID-19

If you’re feeling nervous about the state of the world right now then I definitely empathize with you. And as a new freelancer, you may be wondering how you could possibly find work during a time like this.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMarch 27, 2020Freelance writing, freelance writing jobs, Freelance writing gigs, COVID-19, Coronavirus

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Become a Freelance Writer

I frequently receive emails from new freelance writers looking for advice on how to start their business and find their first few clients. And the other day, someone asked a question that caught me off-guard.

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMarch 23, 2020Coronavirus, COVID-19, Freelance writing, Freelance blogging, Freelance writing lessons

How to Make Your Freelance Writing Proposal Stand Out

When I first started freelance writing in 2016, I remember how intimidating it was to send proposals to potential clients. How would I be able to compete with freelancers that had years of experience?

Freelance Writing TIpsJamie JohnsonMarch 18, 2020Freelance writing, Freelance blogging, freelance writing samples, freelance writing proposals, Upwork

Freelance writer tips to help you grow

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