2021: My End of Year Wrap Up & Plans for 2022

I don’t think I’ve ever wrapped up a year on this blog.

Instead, I’ve done things like setting goals, mid-goals and lessons I’ve learned.

Well, now is the perfect time to reflect on 2021, and prepare for an incredible 2022.

How to Land Freelance Writing Jobs Using Social Media

Interested in gaining freelance writing jobs easily?

While it’s possible to land writing gigs without social media, over the years I’ve landed amazing and high paying writer jobs with ease simply by being on social media.

When I started freelance writing in 2014, I created a LinkedIn account and Twitter account. I was NOT on social media at all before I started writing online.

19 Wonderful History Writing Jobs to Start Now (& Where to Find Them)

Can you recite the entire Declaration of Independence?

Does your ideal vacation include a trip to the Alamo and going to see all the best history museums?

Then put that history buff brain to good use and become a history writer.

20 Things to Write About For Your First Writing Sample (Writing Prompt Ideas)

Are you racking your brain trying to come up with things to write about for your first sample piece?

In order to stand out from the crowd, you want to make sure you are creating writing samples based on interesting topics that appeal to freelance writing jobs you are pitching to.

Even if you’re not pitching, it’s important to have strong writing pieces for your portfolio – you never know when a freelance client may stop by your writer’s website and take a look at what you’ve got!

How to Get Paid to Write About Anything

When you’re a freelance writer, especially one who is starting out, you are probably looking for the best writing strategy that will get you more business at higher rates.

I know I talk a lot about the importance of having a niche when it comes to marketing your writing services so that you can stick to one area of expertise and focus on it for the best results.

However, I want to talk about casting a wider net across a variety of topics and how it can benefit your freelance writing business.

The Entry Level Writing Jobs That Pay Well ($50k/Year)

Do you have a love for writing and have thought to yourself, “Hmm, what are some easy jobs that pay well?”

Since you enjoy writing, those easy jobs are writing jobs for you.

I’ll tell you that starting a writer’s website and building a portfolio are some important first steps but there’s a lot more involved when it comes to getting paid to write.

18 Fantastic Places to Find Online Magazine Jobs for Writers

The pinnacle of being a writer is seeing your name published  in a magazine, right?

There are plenty of online magazine jobs just for you but it can be difficult to find good online writing jobs if you don’t know where to look.

I should know because when I first started out as a freelance writer, I had no idea where to find these online jobs and at the end I just found market places and content mills that paid very little.

20 Easy Writing Techniques for New Freelance Writers

I’ll admit, even as a freelance writer my writing isn’t great 100% of the time.

Between running a business, writing, and taking care of twins, I can’t spend a lot of time making sure my content is absolutely perfect.

But as a freelance writer, you don’t have to!

20 Sought-After Skills to Put on a Resume (According to LinkedIn)

Recent research from Forbes and Upwork indicates that 1/3 of the workforce in the U.S. is now freelancing.

This research also shows that it’s entirely easy to land a job in a day when a skill is sought after or fast-growing. And, according to SEMrush, 81% of content writing jobs were outsourced in 2020, making writing a highly valuable job skill to have.

So, it’s no wonder that freelancing and the gig economy contributed to over $1.2 trillion dollars in 2020.

13 Genius Organization Tips Freelance Writers NEED (Double Your Productivity)

A recent study showed that up to 86% of freelancers work from home every week.

If this is you, are you doing everything you can to have a professional and more organized working environment?

No matter how long you have been freelance writing, there’s always room for improvement in your workflow and organization.