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7 Brutal Reasons You’re Still Not Landing Freelance Writing Clients in 2026 (And What to Do Instead)
Why Starting Freelance Writing Broke Will Hold You Back (And What I’d Do Instead)
I still remember sitting at my desk during maternity leave, thinking about what it would look like to not go back to my 9-to-5 and instead write full-time while raising my twins.
12 Freelance Writing Job Boards, Newsletters, and Communities to Help You Land Writing Gigs
In 2026, it’s easy to assume all the “old ways” like newsletters, job boards, and freelance communities are outdated.
The No-Stress Way Freelance Writers Build a Steady Flow of Clients
When I first started freelance writing, finding a high-paying writing job felt like a full-time job.
The 5 Things I Look at Before Accepting a Freelance Writing Gig
6 Cold Emails That Almost Never Work (and What to Send Instead)
Cold emailing is one of the very first skills I had to figure out when I became a freelance writer.
How to Get Paid Writing Jobs When No One Knows You Yet
When Should You Pitch on LinkedIn? (Here’s the Only Rule That Actually Works)
If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you already know there’s one debate that never seems to die: when you should pitch after someone accepts your connection request.
How Freelance Writers Can Stand Out Online Without Being “Cringe”
AI Created a Problem & Writers Will Fix It in 2026
I still remember the day in 2014 when I wrote my very first client email pitch (after my horrible stint with content mills).