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3 Simple Ways to Find Better-Paying Freelance Writing Clients
If you want to start landing well-paying freelance writing jobs, you probably need to do two things. Here’s what you need to know.
Freelancer Invoicing: 8 Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
Freelancer invoicing is an incredibly important topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough.
5 Unconventional Soft Skills Every Freelance Writer Needs to Succeed
What makes someone a successful freelance writer boils down to how they utilize the soft skills that already exist within.
6 Freelance Writing Courses To Jumpstart Your Career
When it comes to becoming a paid writer, it can be a good idea to sign up for freelance writing courses. However, it can be hard to figure out which ones will help you get closer to your goals or ones that are just a waste of money. While things like AI are on the...
Find a Lucrative Writing Niche Using the Cow-Farts Method
Ready to find a lucrative writing niche, even if you’re still trying to land your first freelance writing jobs? Use the Cow Farts Method (plugging your nose optional). Here’s what you need to know.
What to do With an English Degree Besides Teach: 7 Unconventional Suggestions
If you’re wondering what to do with an English degree besides teach, then keep reading because we have seven career path suggestions (and sub-suggestions) you may not have considered yet!
Where to Sell Short Stories: 7 Places That Pay
If you are a writer trying to grow your career or start to make money from your craft, you most likely have wondered where to sell short stories.
Get Paid to Write: 23 Sites That Pay Freelancers $100+
In this list of sites that pay freelance writers, we’ve identified new markets we haven’t featured before. And even though these sites represent a variety of different niches, they all have one thing in common.
These are sites that pay $100 or more for blog posts, articles, essays, tutorials, and other types of writing assignments.
Smart Goals Ideas for Creative Writers (+ 2 Smart Goals Examples)
If you’re a creative writer, you may not be known for things like “organization,” but this doesn’t have to be the case! We’ve put together smart goals ideas and smart goals examples to demonstrate how creating structured goals can actually enhance your creativity, not limit it.
Ghostwriting 101: What You Need to Know
While ghostwriting gigs can be fun and pay well, it requires a different set of skills and has different pros and cons you need to know before you say “yes” to a project.
How to Write Perfect Love Poems (+ 5 Great Examples to Inspire Your Heart and Mind!)
Valentine’s Day is closer than you think! So, what better time to explore love poems and romantic rhythms?
How to Become a Technical Writer + 3 Tips for Success
Do you love writing technical content that helps regular people understand complex or niche topics? Then you may want to look into how to become a technical writer.
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