Freelancing
Writing for Constant Content: A Simple Overview for Freelancers
Landing ongoing work should be your primary focus, but what can you do when your contracts are few and far between? Constant Content offers earning opportunities—I just earned $85 for a single article last week—but is the effort involved worth the end results?
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How to Strengthen Your Freelance Writing Resume
Competing with other freelancers for work is no laughing matter. You’ll need a fair bit of luck to land a new contract, but you should also ensure your resume checks the right boxes. Whether you’re just starting out or simply hoping to land more work, use these tips to improve the strength of your freelance resume.
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How to Earn More Money Freelancing Online
Too many writers spend long hours churning out content for pitiful compensation. I’ve been there and done that—yuck. If you’re struggling to make a respectable living as a writer online, consider these important tips to earn more money.
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Apartment Hunting for Freelancers: 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Search
I’ve just made it through another housing hunt in New York City—no simple feat as a freelancer! Use these tips to simplify your apartment search as a self-employed worker.
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Freelance Taxes: How I’m Avoiding a Catastrophe Next Year
As the old adage goes, two things are certain: death and taxes. Filing freelance taxes often proves challenging, so equip yourself with the right tools to make the job easier.
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Editorial Input: How to Handle Critiques Gracefully
Receiving really tough feedback from clients often proves immensely challenging—it’s hard not to take that stuff personally! Use these tips to respond gracefully.
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Waiting on a Miracle: How to Handle Unhappy Clients
Nobody likes to deal with unhappy clients, but you’ll inevitably encounter these individuals over the course of your freelance career. Use these tips to solve the problem and get your project back on track.
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Standing Out in a Crowded World of Writers
Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit discouraged by the sheer number of people competing for the same jobs you wish you could land?
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How to Convert Visitors into Clients on Your Freelance Site
It’s one thing to write pretty pose, but convincing real-world businesses to sign lucrative freelance contracts is a completely different ballgame. If your pitches aren’t receiving any bites, ask yourself: is my website turning visitors into clients?
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7 Boneheaded Social Media Mistakes
We’re constantly told to invest our time building a community on social media, but not every update is a good update. Avoid these 7 completely boneheaded mistakes, unless you want to send your social efforts straight down the drain.
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