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Confessions of a Freelance Writer: Interview with Alicia Rades
Ready for another confession from a highly successful freelance writer/blogger?
My next freelance writer I interviewed was Alicia Rades. Alicia was one of the first few freelance writers I found online when I embarked on my freelance writing career. I was immediately drawn to her marketing strategies and informational content she provided via her own blog and guest blogs.
Confessions of a Freelance Writer
Ever wanted to get into the minds of successful freelance writers and ask, how do you do it?
How did you land your first big freelance writing job?
Why did you choose freelance writing in the first place?
For me, before I started freelance writing, I researched a ton of freelance writers. I looked at their web page, their social media presence, their guest posts, their clients, and above all, how they marketed themselves.
Creating an Effective Freelance Writing Contract: Sample Template, Tips and What You Need to Know
Over the years of freelance writing, I’ve come to know how important it is to have a freelance writing contract. Why?
Because of dodgy clients.
They often ruin your day, week, or month.
Interview Questions for Clients: 10 Good Tips to Follow
Good interview questions for clients to ask after a job search is what you need for your interview preparation as a new freelance writer.
Yikes – but you’re all new to this.
Hey, has this happened to you?
Landing Your First Job (Freelance Writing Jobs for Newbies)
I need a job!
Oh my – landing that first job as a brand new freelance writer is the holy grail.
This is what you want because once you have that first job under your belt, getting the next job and next client becomes much easier.
For beginner freelance writers, the road you take to that first job will vary from one another, but we all have the same goal for our profession: to get paid what we’re worth.
6 Foolproof Content Writer Marketing Tips To Get You Started
Freelance writing is hard when you first start. It’s hard for businesses to find you, it’s hard to get your name out there, and it’s even harder to get freelance writing jobs.
You are new to the game, but you have the writing chops. Now what?
To help you be successful as a small business you need content writer marketing tips. Essentially, you have be a better content writer so you can get in front of your ideal client.
Why I Wanted to Quit Freelance Writing When I First Started
I’m going to let you in on a little secret — so come closer and listen carefully. Ready?
I almost ruined my freelance writing jobs before they even took off.
I was about to quit my job and start another adventure as a work-at-home mom when I suddenly had a wake-up call (but we’ll get to that later).
How Writing Faster Can Get You More Clients
So, you want to learn the key to writing faster?
If you’re a freelance writer or blogger, online writing is something you should learn more about and writing faster is part of improving your writing skills.
It’s not going to be productive if you slave away trying to write your client post and the deadline is looming. You’re dragging your feet and unable to move past that second paragraph.
Having to do that for all your client work, won’t help you make a living as a writer.
Day In the Life of a Writer: 2 Kids Under 2
I want to share a day in the life of a writer.
I’m also a mom with two kids under two.
If you stepped into my home at this very moment you would notice the following:
- Random articles of clothing covering the living room floor
- An old cheerio or two by my children’s toy box
- Clean laundry in a bucket waiting to be put away
- Notebooks with random notes strategically placed throughout the house
I’m a work-at-home mom who lives in Northern Canada, with 2 kids under two. They’re twins.
I’m also a freelance writer.