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Freelance Writing
Our freelance writing articles will help you become a better writer, get more clients, and charge more for your services. Whether you’re a freelance copywriter, a blogger looking to sell your skills, or simply want to know what it takes to make money as a writer, these guides are for you.
Beginners Start Here
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The Pros & Cons Of Freelance Writing Explained
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The 12 Best Books For Freelance Writers In 2024
Getting Freelance Writing Jobs
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The 14 Highest Paid Freelance Writing Jobs & Niches
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How To Find Beginner Freelance Writing Jobs (No Experience)
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15 Types Of Freelance Writing Jobs
Latest Writing Articles
Our 50+ writing guides cover everything you need to know about improving your writing skills and making money as a freelance write!
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10 Beginner Freelance Writing Mistakes To Avoid
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Can You Get Rich Writing On Medium? (The Truth)
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Blogging On Medium vs Starting Your Own Website
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Is Medium Safe To Write On? (Full Answer)
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How To Make A Medium Account (Beginner’s 5-Step Guide)
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Is Medium Free? (Cost & 4 Ways To Read Free Stories)
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What Are Claps On Medium? Do They Affect Your Earnings?
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Is Freelance Writing A Good Career? (It’s Complicated)
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Can You Be A Freelance Writer Without A Degree?
The Team Behind These Articles
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Freelancing FAQs
How do you start freelance writing?
There are lots of ways to start freelance writing. One of the best ways is to use a freelance marketplace or a job board like ProBlogger or BloggingPro.
You can also reach out to people in your existing network, or use cold emailing to try and get clients. But these methods are generally quite time-consuming and not always very rewarding.
No matter how you start, you’ll ideally start getting more clients either through people finding you (on social media or on your own website) and through word-of-mouth referrals.
Do you need experience to become a freelance writer?
You don’t need experience to start freelance writing, but you will of course need to be a good writer! You also don’t need a degree.
You will need to create a portfolio of writing samples to show potential clients. And one of the best ways to create a free online writing portfolio is to create content on the blogging platform Medium.
Is it worth becoming a freelance writer?
Whether or not freelance writing is the right career path for you depends on your skills and unique situation. If you:
- Love writing
- Are pretty good at it
- Are willing to take a fair bit of risk
- Need some extra money
- Want to carve out your own career path
Then freelance writing could be the perfect career for you!
But if you prefer to work as part of a large group in a traditional 9-5 job, or can’t afford to risk going through periods of income instability, freelance writing may not be the right choice.