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6 Ways I Plan on Finding Freelance Clients in 2023
“How do you find clients??” This is by FAAAR the #1 question I get from freelancers. And it’s all well and good me saying, do this, this, and this, but “this” might not work for you, or “that” might be better. Every freelancer is different. I know some who have had...
How I Manage My Freelance Workload With 10+ Clients
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...
How 1 Week on LinkedIn Landed Me 3 New Freelance Leads
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...
What is a freelance writer? 6 different types of freelance writers
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. You're not...
How to Get Amazing Freelance Clients Through Referrals
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. Except... you haven't got...
How to Make Your First $100 as a Freelance Writer on Twitter
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 freelance...
Getting Started Freelancing: The 3 “Secret” Ingredients Every Newbie Needs
Getting started freelancing isn’t easy. I’ve been there and got the t-shirt, and it is not a comfortable t-shirt. In fact, it’s incredibly daunting, especially when you have no idea what to do or where to even start. When I quit my full-time job back in 2014, I had...
Freelance Lead Generation: 4 Quick Ways to Warm Up Leads Before You Pitch
Freelance lead generation is one of the main sticking points for new freelancers. The act of finding prospects and nurturing them until they eventually hire you isn’t an easy task - especially if you don’t even know where to start. The best results I’ve had from...
11 Ways to Find Freelance Jobs Online Without Losing Your Mind
If you don’t know where to even start when it comes to finding freelance jobs online, you’re not alone! In fact, the number one question I get from readers and students is “where can I find clients?!”. It’s a great question. The internet is a huge place, after all,...
How to Become a Ghostwriter: A Guide to Getting Started
Want to know how to become a ghostwriter? This post is part of the How to Become a Freelancer series, where we dig into the different disciplines you can freelance in and how you can get started in each of them. Every post in the series is written by a successful...
The Ultimate List of Freelance Writing Jobs that Pay Well
When I first started freelancing, I scoured hundreds of freelance writing jobs trying to see what kind of projects I could work on. I wanted to know what exactly “freelancing writing” meant and what kind of content and words it covered. As I burrowed deeper into my...
What It’s Like to Be a Black Agency Owner
Earlier this month, I had the chance to chat to Brandon Williams, the founder of 55 Media Group, a multicultural digital ad agency with broad expertise across content, partnerships, and advocacy. The focus of the agency is very much on building multicultural...