17 Responsibilities of a Freelance Writer You Should Know

Let me guess –

You just started freelance writing and have no clue what you’re doing.

And when you think of all the freelance writer responsibilities you need to know, you suddenly have analysis paralysis and don’t know where to begin.

Where I’m Writing Now (And How I Get It All Done)

Back in the day, when I first started out as a freelance writer, I was excited to tell my audience all about where I was writing.

It sort of started as a mini-series:

Top Financial Writing Jobs That Pay Big Bucks

Whether you’ve always been good with money or just enjoy learning about finances and investing, financial writing jobs can pay big bucks.

2 Freelance Writing Jobs in 2 Weeks (From Big Brands)

A few years ago, I wanted to do a case study of using job boards to land new freelance writing gigs.

I was able to land two solid writing jobs in one week.

While those new clients were great to write for, they weren’t from notable brands or my preferred writing niche: SaaS digital marketing.

How to Design a Freelance Writer Logo

When I started as a freelance writer in 2014, I wanted to have a freelance writer logo that embodied my personality and excitement of starting something new.

But, I had no clue about creating logos and had other things to figure out (like my tagline and title!).

Are you feeling the same?

16 Best Copywriting Books You Should Read

Did you know that some of my absolute favorite writing jobs are copywriting jobs?

Copywriting is such a fascinating form of writing, but it can take time to develop the right skills to become a successful copywriter.

And companies will pay big bucks for copywriters who are good at what they do!

13 Editing Books for Beginner Freelance Writers

As a writer and editor you soak up as much information on copy editing as you possibly can.

And just like any other topic, you can’t seem to get enough copy editing books to dive deeper and deeper into the best tips, tools, and tricks.

When it comes to books on editing though, where do you start?

11+ Top UX Writer Jobs That Pay Well in 2024

Nowadays, more and more businesses are hiring writers to create UX content for their sites, apps, and other digital products.

In fact, the Business Bureau of Labor Statistics says the demand for industrial designs has seen a 3% growth year after year since 2018.

So, if you want to become a UX writer, now is the time!

31 Best Books on Writing You Have to Read

You can never stop learning, right?

Whether you have tons of experience or are a budding writer, it never hurts to pick up a book on freelance writing to boost your knowledge and skills!

While I do talk a lot about freelance writing as a service for crafting web content, you can actually make money as a writer in a variety of writing niches.

How to Use Reddit for Freelance Writing

Ever heard of a site called Reddit?

Reddit aggregates news but as a freelance writer, Reddit offers discussions and forums and in those forums you can land a freelance writing job.

Yes – that’s right.