Think of all the professions that require anonymity. The list is pretty short: CIA agent, the Phantom Chef, and…um…escorts, I suppose. That’s basically it. For all other professions, especially if you’re a freelance writer, anonymity just gets in the way. In my brief career, I’ve...
During the early stages of their career, freelancers need high-level freelance writing tips to learn how to make clients come to them. Finding steady, reliable work is one of the biggest challenges that freelance writers face. In fact, 57 percent of writers claim that the...
Many in the B2B world believe that it’s nearly impossible to measure the success of a content marketing campaign. This is a common misconception that needs to end now. When it is time for your marketing presentation, and you have to explain exactly why your...
We’re living in what’s been dubbed “the freelancer economy.” According to Forbes, by 2020, 50 percent of the U.S. workforce will be freelancers in some capacity. This means that for many freelance jobs, there can be a great deal of competition. In turn, there’s a...
You’ve just landed a new client, and you’re absolutely stoked. Here’s an opportunity to earn more money and build your freelance writing business. You know, as long as everything goes smoothly. What happens, then, when your client turns out to be overly picky? Suddenly, you’re...
This guest post, Freelance Writing Taught Me 5 Lessons about My Job, is from Kelly Vo. Kelly is a writer, CEO of Kevo Writing, and member of the nDash Content Community. Starting a career as a freelance writer isn’t easy. That may be a bit...
Imagine what it was like 15 years ago trying to strike out on your own. Just getting a home office set up would break the banks of most who are freelance writing today. Printers, fax machines, an extra phone line for dial-up? Then, how would...
This post, How to Set Freelance Writing Rates, is from Nick Mann. Nick is a writer, entrepreneur, and member of the nDash Content Community. As a freelance writer, one of your most important responsibilities is to set your rates. This directly dictates how much you...
This guest post, Lessons Learned From My First Freelance Writing Job, is from Dave Eagle. Dave is a writer, photographer, and member of the nDash Content Community. It was only 15 minutes after I’d nailed down the first freelance writing gig that I received another...
This guest post, How A Freelance Writer Can Command Higher Rates, is from Nick Mann. Nick is a writer, entrepreneur, and member of the nDash Content Community. When it comes to payment rates, there’s often a power struggle between freelance writers and their clients. Freelancers...