by Lizzie | 16th January 2023 | Freelancing
At any given time, I’m juggling way more than a handful of clients. Right now, I have 10 recurring monthly clients, and 3 I do ad-hoc work for. I admit, it *does* seem like I do a lot of work. I know a lot of freelancers who only write one or two pieces a...
by Lizzie | 3rd January 2023 | Find clients, Freelancing
How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? Maybe it’s their decades of experience. Or their poetry-dripping prose. Perhaps they just have a magic wand to make these high-paying clients appear out of thin air. It might be...
by Lizzie | 6th December 2022 | Find clients, Freelancing
I’m not the biggest fan of LinkedIn. I’ve never been a fan of it and recently it seemed to get more… salesy? My inbox was full of people trying to sell me something and the posts on my homepage all seemed to be lightly veiled humble brags. But I’d heard...
by Lizzie | 25th November 2022 | Find clients, Freelancing
You’ve heard it multiple times now—”The riches are in the niches.” But are they REALLY? While selecting your niche, you have to be extremely strategic and consider the future growth potential. At the same time, you need to make sure that you have some interest...
by Lizzie | 26th October 2022 | Find clients, Freelancing
Freelancing is a game of ups and downs with no guarantee of a consistent, steady income. Clients come and go, sometimes way too suddenly—leaving you high and dry, scrambling for funds to pay the bills. But what if there was a way you could dodge this...
by Lizzie | 19th October 2022 | Freelancing
Does this sound familiar to you: “Choose a freelance niche if you want to get paid well”? If so, you’re not alone! Whether you’re a beginner or have been feeling stuck for a while, you’ll probably have heard other freelancers harping on about...
by Lizzie | 17th September 2022 | Freelancing, How to Be a Freelancer
The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now — but what does it actually mean?! According to Askwonder, freelance writing is the third most popular freelancing task, representing 17% of all freelancing in the UK and US....
by Lizzie | 26th July 2022 | Uncategorized
Your freelance business is only as good as your clients. If you have a shocker of a schedule that’s 99% freelance clients from hell, you’re going to have a bad time. On the flipside, if you have a dreamy mix of wonderful clients that might also secretly be unicorns,...
by Lizzie | 21st January 2021 | Find clients, Freelancing
Ever wondered how to get freelance clients through referrals? You’re not alone. Let’s set the scene: You’ve just finished up a project. The dust has settled, the money’s in your bank account, and you’ve got a wave of fresh inspiration....
by Lizzie | 6th January 2021 | Find clients, Freelancing
Making sure your freelance client list is regularly topped up with paying work is a big struggle. In fact, finding work is probably the hardest part about freelancing. I remember in the early days, I’d spend the majority of my week hunting down potential...
by Lizzie | 23rd November 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing, Pitching
If you’ve found yourself wondering how to write a cold email, you’re not alone. I get a lot of emails from readers who struggle to find the right words to put in their pitch or who simply don’t know where to start. It happens, but don’t make cold emailing harder than...
by Lizzie | 23rd October 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing
Today, I’ve got a great post for you from fellow freelancer Nathan all about finding freelance clients on Twitter. His personal story is a great reminder that clients can be found anywhere… Have you ever wondered how you can make money off Twitter as a...