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Prove, Prove, Prove
Your portfolio should not have claims on it, it should have proof. Instead of claiming that you are the “best copywriter” show your conversion ratios on some of your best pieces. Instead of claiming your are an “expert” this or that, show that you are by talking about your experience, the companies you’ve worked... »
Freelance Writers Should Have Value Beyond Writing
As a freelance writer, I know that one of my more valuable traits is my personality. What the heck does that matter? Look, anyone can write. All the other good freelance writers out there–they can string sentences together just as functionally as I can. But they can’t mimic my personality, my voice, my way... »
The To-Do List
Creating a to-do list is a great idea for freelance writers. You can make one for each new day or one for the entire week. Why bother? Freelance writing is the type of career where you will often be juggling several projects simultaneously and it can be easy to forget details if you don’t... »
Evaluate Your Skill Sets
If you want to start freelance writing but don’t know where to begin, an excellent place to start is to sit down and make a list of the areas where you feel confident in your skills and knowledge. Do a complete self-assessment and include everything you know something about even if those areas don’t... »
Do I Need A Degree To Be A Writer?
Many ask, few believe when you tell them a freelance writer does NOT need a diploma of any kind. While it is true that freelance writing for medical journals and other highly specialized publications do require degrees in the field of concern, as a general rule you don’t need a degree to write for magazines,... »
How Can I Get Published Clips as a Freelance Writer?
For starters, consider your skill sets and the topics you are most passionate about. Then start a blog about one of those passions. While you are honing your skills writing on your blog, approach some low-paying sites and publications that are willing to work with newcomers. You don’t have to advertise that you are new... »
