The Steps I Took to Land My First Freelance Writing Job

Do you want to be a freelance writer but have no clue how to start?

Or, are trying to make some money as a freelance writer and all you’re getting are one-off content jobs for $20? Navigating the world of freelancing can be a challenge if you don’t know where to find jobs or how to have steady work.

I started freelance writing over two years ago. My twins weren’t even two years old when I landed my first client. I was new and made a lot of mistakes.

Hit a Dead-End With Your Freelance Writing Business? Here’s What to Do

I have hit a dead-end with my freelance business. I am not getting any new prospects.

Is that you?

I get a lot of emails every week from new aspiring freelance writers and those who have been moonlighting as a freelance writer for a while.

17 Best Freelance Writing Job Boards

Ready to check out these freelance writing job boards filled with good paying freelance writing jobs?

Making consistent money is probably the number one goal all new freelance writers strive for, right?

You just want to learn how to make money with your words (hint: it’s using job boards as a freelance writer!).

Why Adding Value to Your Content Improves Your Freelance Writing Rate

A lot of new writers can’t believe how much money you can make writing for small businesses or online clients.

Mom blogger? You can be a freelance writer and make some cash with your blog posts.

Bank teller? Burnt-out corporate advisor? Clerk? Librarian? Yes, you also can be a freelance writer full-time or part-time (like me!).

How to Improve Your Samples as a New Freelance Writer

Samples.

The ticket to getting your first freelance writing job.

Yes, it’s that important.

15 Terrible Pitching Mistakes New Freelance Writers Often Make

Let me guess:

It’s been three weeks and you haven’t heard from any of the pitches you sent out, right? You thought all you had to do as a new freelance writer was pitch. Nothing else eh?

I’ve talked a lot about making mistakes as a new freelance writer on this blog. It’s because when I first started out, I made a lot of mistakes. Heck, I still do on occasion!

7 Ways to Maximize Your Time as a Freelance Writer

People ask me all the time when the heck do I find time to freelance write, write on multiple personal blogs, run a successful course and take care of my twins?

Do I get anything done in a day?

I do!

How to Be a Freelance Writer (Without Leveraging Your Experience or Contacts)

Everywhere you look, you keep reading about people that break into freelance writing by using their professional background or leveraging their corporate contacts.

Most of these stories are from writers with a business, IT or real estate background.

These niches are highly profitable, but what if you don’t have that same background?

Find Your Profitable Freelance Writing Niche (And Say Goodbye to Your 9-5 Job for Good)

It’s so frustrating, isn’t it?

You decided that you want to ditch your 9-5 job and finally do what you’ve been dreaming about fo’ evah! – make a living as a writer.

But, you’re just not sure if you’re doing this right since you haven’t landed any decent gigs. Why not?

This Single Mom Quit Her Day Job in 3 Months Thanks to Freelance Writing

Imagine waking up to your own schedule and starting the day off on your own terms. Freelance writing can give you the ability to be your own boss and make a living from your passion. But, as luck would have it, you’re stuck at a job that doesn’t inspire you and all you want to do is quit your 9-5 job and work from home.