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Freelance Writing 101
Our freelance writing articles will teach you everything you need to know about making a living as a freelance writer. We’ll give you tips, tricks, book recommendations, and much more to help you turn your words into money.
Browse the guides below to find out what you need to know before you start freelance writing. And find the answers to some of your burning freelance writing questions.
Guides For Beginners
Check out these beginner guides to find out what it takes to become a successful freelance writer:
Freelance Writing FAQs Answered
Find the answers to the most common freelance writing questions with these articles:
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How To Make A Freelance Writing Portfolio (Beginner Tips)
Raquel Santos
30th October 2023
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Is Freelance Writing A Good Career? (It’s Complicated)
Raquel Santos
28th October 2021
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Is Freelance Writing Safe? What Are The Risks?
Chris Hanna
12th June 2023
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Can You Be A Freelance Writer Without A Degree?
Raquel Santos
13th October 2021
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Freelance Content Writing vs Copywriting: Which Is Better?
Chris Hanna
8th August 2024
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Is Medium Worth It For Freelance Writers? (The Truth)
Chris Hanna
13th May 2024
Latest Freelance Writing 101 Posts
Our beginner freelance writing guides cover topics from creating your portfolio to getting more clients:
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Freelance Content Writing vs Copywriting: Which Is Better?
Chris Hanna
8th August 2024
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How To Get More Clients As A Freelance Writer
Chris Hanna
2nd August 2024
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13 Useful Freelance Writing Tips For Beginners
Kate Stacey
2nd August 2024
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How Freelance Writing Works: The Ultimate Beginner Explainer
Chris Hanna
1st August 2024
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10 Beginner Freelance Writing Mistakes To Avoid
Chris Hanna
1st August 2024
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The 5 Hidden Downsides Of Freelance Writing
Chris Hanna
31st July 2024
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10 Content Writing Dos & Don’ts (To Become A Better Writer)
Chris Hanna
31st July 2024
![Medium home screen showing a quote from someone saying why they're a Medium member.](https://freelanceready.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/is-medium-worth-it-freelance-writers.webp)
Is Medium Worth It For Freelance Writers? (The Truth)
Chris Hanna
13th May 2024
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6 Freelance Writing Myths Debunked
Chris Hanna
19th February 2024
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Freelance Writing Rates: How Much To Charge Your Clients
Raquel Santos
18th January 2024
The Team Behind These Articles
Chris Hanna
Chris is the creator of Freelance Ready, but he also has 4+ years of experience as a freelance writer
Kate Stacey
Kate is an Australian freelance writer now based in Europe, and she writes about various aspects of freelancing
Raquel Santos
Raquel uses her experience as a freelance writer to tackle a wide range of topics