31 Ways a Freelance Writer Can Increase Productivity (And Earn More Money)

It’s your year to start freelance writing.

Yes, you’ve mulled it over and finally have taken the first step to becoming a freelance writer.

But, there’s one that that can hurt your chances at ever making a living as a freelance writer. It’s the distraction.

How to Land a Freelance Writing Job in 2025 (as a Beginner)

It’s 2025, and you want to be a freelance writer.

What are the new things you need to know?

I landed my first freelance writing job over 10 years ago.

How to Find Content Ideas for a Freelance Writing Job (And Write the Post)

As a new freelance writer, one of the skills you need is researching blog topics for your clients. Understanding which sites to go to or which sources to link to is important to not only wow your clients but to show your credibility as a freelance writer.

So, when you have a brand new freelance writing job and that client doesn’t supply content ideas, what do you do?

Check out my latest YouTube video on finding some topics for your freelance writing client. Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel too!

How to Create Your Freelance Writing Portfolio from Scratch

How do you build a writing portfolio from scratch as a beginner?

The big question for new freelance writers.

You need a freelance writing portfolio.

16 Best Tools for Writers (Content Writers)

So, you wanna be a freelance writer!

Congrats and how exciting. For most people, writing is their passion and if you can make money with your passion, well, people start getting jealous!

And your life becomes so much better too!

18 Writing Websites That Attract Online Writing Jobs

Are you new to freelance writing? Want to start but not sure if you need a writer freelance website?

One of the first things I did when I wanted to become a freelance writer was start a blog for my business.

This one thing helped me land gig after gig, project after project and freelance writing job after job.

How to Start a Blog for Your Business in 3 Easy Steps

Interested in learning how to start a blog and business?

I’ve been blogging since 2014.

I have two blogs – Elna Cain to help with freelance writers and Twins Mommy to help moms make money blogging.

Do You Need a Website for Your Freelance Writing Business? (Video)

I get a lot of emails from brand new freelance writers or those interested in learning to become a freelance writer.

A lot of them ask me if it’s really necessary to have a website?

And you know what I tell them? Yes…..and no 🙂

How to Overcome the Initial Fear of Pitching for New Freelance Writers (Video)

Are you a new freelance writer?

One of the initial fears most newbies have is pitching. This is a big step for a lot of new freelance writers.

This means they can get hired potentially! But, for many, writers think this can mean failure. A potential client comes back saying that your writing is horrible.

53 Places to Land Freelance Writing Gigs Online

You’re a new freelance writer.

You have no idea how to start, what to do first or how to find online writing jobs. You’re interested though in learning where the best places to find a freelance writing job is.

I’ve been freelance writing for over three years now and I’ve learned through trial and error where to find profitable and high-paying writing gigs. When I was brand new, pitching was my job.