Freelance Writers: This Week’s Reading List

Freelance Writers: This Week’s Reading List

Freelance writers — we know you have a lot on your plate! We know you’ll be busy writing this week and pitching ideas to new companies on nDash – so we wanted to bring the latest news updates and freelance writing insights to you!

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Below you’ll find a few articles that you may find of interest, along with a quick takeaway for each, just to make your life a bit easier:

How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Unlocking Content

“The written word still rules.” We shouldn’t be fearful of AI and machine learning; these technologies are actually going to help us get our content found.

P.S. if you want to utilize AI to help with content ideation, check out this AI-powered content brief we provide.

7 Myths You Have to Bust as a Freelance Writer

We especially love Myth #2: your writing is not worth what you charge for it. As mentioned above, it’s important that you value your writing expertise; if you’ve been writing for one industry for the past two years, and haven’t changed your rates, maybe it’s time!

30% of Freelance Writers Make Less than $10 Per Hour Their First Year, Survey Says

If you’re new to freelance writing, don’t give up hope! However, it’s also important that you’re not under-selling yourself. Make sure you price content according to your experience and expertise!

And lastly, here’s an awesome infographic you may want to check out (courtesy of makealivingwriting.com):

 

Facts about writers who earn $76-$100+ per hour

 

Happy writing!