Freelance Magic

MARCH 15, 2023

By Juwaria Merchant In the world of freelancing, cold pitching is treated as the be-all and end-all to land clients. We’re not here to refute this claim. In fact, we’re here to back it up. Cold pitching, if done right, can do wonders for your freelancing career. However, it can be scary. After all, we’re a bunch of coffee-loving, phone-call-hating introverts.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 8, 2023

By Juwaria Merchant If there’s one thing every freelancer will agree on, it’s that freelancing is a wide sea with superficial depth. And many of us, when starting out, rely on the endless barrage of advice from Google or Twitter “universities”. While the advice is appreciated, there’s one major problem that comes with it —- how do you know who to trust and who not to?

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than half of the world’s population uses social media today. That translates to tons of opportunities to connect with different people, including your target audience, helping you grow your freelance business. In this case, an effective social media strategy can help you expand your network and get lucrative high-paying clients. Instead of shooting in the dark and hoping that you hit the mark, back your social media strategy with tips and data.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

My latest podcast episode is all about the future of freelancing: Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard all the talk about ChatGPT for writers—will it replace us? Is it a flash in the pan? Are robots going to take over the world? It’s endless. There are two sides to the coin: AI will never replace writers because it’s… not human AI will replace writers and we should all lower our rates right now to account for it The latter is a narrative that I’ve seen crop up a couple o

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

“How do you find clients ??” This is by FAAAR the #1 question I get from freelancers. And it’s all well and good me saying, do this, this, and this, but “this” might not work for you, or “that” might be better. Every freelancer is different. I know some who have had HUGE success through building a LinkedIn following, while others are really rocking it with cold outreach.

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 16, 2023

At any given time, I’m juggling way more than a handful of clients. Right now, I have 10 recurring monthly clients, and 3 I do ad-hoc work for. I admit, it *does* seem like I do a lot of work. I know a lot of freelancers who only write one or two pieces a week, and that’s totally cool too. There’s no one-size-fits-all. But I’ve been doing this for 8 years now (my freelance anniversary is coming up this month!

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 3, 2023

How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? Maybe it’s their decades of experience. Or their poetry-dripping prose. Perhaps they just have a magic wand to make these high-paying clients appear out of thin air. It might be either of those things (magic wand being the most probable). But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients.

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Freelance Magic

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I’m not the biggest fan of LinkedIn. I’ve never been a fan of it and recently it seemed to get more… salesy? My inbox was full of people trying to sell me something and the posts on my homepage all seemed to be lightly veiled humble brags. But I’d heard from a lot of freelancers that LinkedIn was THE place to be. And, with the threat of Twitter going up in flames, I was keen to try out some other platforms.

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

You’ve heard it multiple times now—”The riches are in the niches.”. But are they REALLY? While selecting your niche , you have to be extremely strategic and consider the future growth potential. At the same time, you need to make sure that you have some interest in the niche or prior knowledge to continue the work long-term. Imagine writing about something that bores the heck out of you for the rest of eternity.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, I’m handing over the blog to Erika Rykun who has written a great guide to choosing a freelance career. If you’re on the fence or aren’t sure what’s involved, this will definitely help… . Traditional forms of works are becoming less popular every year while the freelance economy is growing day by day. The increasing demand for freelance experts can be seen in the number of open positions and the success of global freelance platforms.

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Today, I’ve got a great post for you from fellow freelancer Nathan all about finding freelance clients on Twitter. His personal story is a great reminder that clients can be found anywhere… Have you ever wondered how you can make money off Twitter as a freelance writer? Well, you should think of using Twitter to find leads if you haven’t done so in the past.

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

If you’ve found yourself wondering how to write a cold email, you’re not alone. I get a lot of emails from readers who struggle to find the right words to put in their pitch or who simply don’t know where to start. It happens, but don’t make cold emailing harder than it has to be. Think about it: How much time do you spend writing and sending an email to a colleague or a friend?

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 6, 2021

Making sure your freelance client list is regularly topped up with paying work is a big struggle. In fact, finding work is probably the hardest part about freelancing. I remember in the early days, I’d spend the majority of my week hunting down potential prospects and reaching out to them. While this is a great way to find clients that you’re going to love working with, it’s not always the quickest way to land a glut of clients at once (or get a consistent income, and we all kn

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 21, 2021

Ever wondered how to get freelance clients through referrals? You’re not alone. Let’s set the scene: You’ve just finished up a project. The dust has settled, the money’s in your bank account, and you’ve got a wave of fresh inspiration. Except… you haven’t got another project lined up. Cue the panic. We’ve all been there.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 31, 2022

W ritten by Rochi Zalani. It’s 2022, and you want to start freelancing — maybe as a side hustle on the weekends or because you want to wave goodbye to your day job. The good news? You’re in luck: 47% of hiring professionals are more likely to hire freelancers since the pandemic than they were in the past. What’s even better is you don’t need any experience to begin freelancing (wondering what a freelance writer does ?

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Freelance Magic

JULY 26, 2022

Your freelance business is only as good as your clients. If you have a shocker of a schedule that’s 99% freelance clients from hell, you’re going to have a bad time. On the flipside, if you have a dreamy mix of wonderful clients that might also secretly be unicorns, you’re really going to enjoy yourself. But sometimes a client can be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now — but what does it actually mean?! According to Askwonder , freelance writing is the third most popular freelancing task, representing 17% of all freelancing in the UK and US. You’re not alone if you’ve been scouring the internet to find out what exactly a freelance writer does and, just as importantly, what a freelance writing career involves.

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Does this sound familiar to you: “Choose a freelance niche if you want to get paid well “? If so, you’re not alone! Whether you’re a beginner or have been feeling stuck for a while, you’ll probably have heard other freelancers harping on about choosing a niche. This is especially true if you’re a freelance writer, where the difference between getting paid as a generalist and as a specialist is staggering. .

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Freelancing is a game of ups and downs with no guarantee of a consistent, steady income. Clients come and go, sometimes way too suddenly—leaving you high and dry, scrambling for funds to pay the bills. But what if there was a way you could dodge this uncertainty and take control of your client pipeline to stabilize (and scale) your earnings every month?

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