Promotion and Social Media
How to Define Your Value Proposition for Clients
Tired of clients trying to lowball you for your work? Learn how to clearly define your value proposition, by addressing the pain points of your customers and providing a solution to the problem.
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6 Ways Your Writing Really Stinks
Are you making serious mistakes that could cost you work or derail your career altogether? Learn how to identify some of the most common writing problems that plague freelance writers.
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Navigating a Dry Spell: 11 Ways to Stay Productive
Are you sales lagging as the holiday season fast approaches? Your clients may have other priorities, but don’t sit around twiddling your thumbs. Use these simple tips to stay productive as December draws to a close.
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How Can I Market Myself as an Expert Writer?
Editors love to work with industry experts, but building credibility in your niche takes hard work. If you’re wondering how you can command higher rates by strengthening your freelance profile, use these tips to get started.
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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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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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5 Smartest Moves for Freelancers Striving to Earn Money Online in 2015
Ready to take your freelance writing career to the next level but not quite certain what to do? Consider these five business moves for any freelance writer serious about maximizing their earning potential.
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Writer’s Confession: I Regret Not Joining Social Media Sooner
I like to think of myself as a pretty aware guy, particularly when it comes to technology. I was an earlier adopter of what we now call “smartphones,” I used to download podcasts via my PC and transfer them to my clunky iPod back in the day, and my hosting account with BlueHost is quickly…
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