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Your Online Writing Portfolio: 11 Must-Haves for a Standout Portfolio

Elna Cain

I recently checked out my online writing portfolio, and guess what I found? Since I’ve been freelance writing for almost a decade, for some reason I wasn’t paying too much attention to my portfolio. But, how do you make your portfolio stand out, then? So, how do you create an easy online writing portfolio?

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12 Ways to Find Freelance Work Online (No Experience Needed)

Elna Cain

But, what if you don’t have a portfolio filled with your online work? Go Local Top Soft Skill : Interpersonal skills (maintaining positive relationships, actively listening) Top Writing Skill : Short copy for social media You can get your foot in the door and gain experience with freelance work by finding work in your town or city.

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Is Freelance Writing Safe from AI of the Future? The Impact of Technology, Opportunities & Challenges

Elna Cain

But what if I never updated my portfolio and my Periscope content was the first on my list? Knowing the latest Google updates or what’s going on with generative AI will help grow my knowledge bank for my client articles. Make sure your services are relevant. I used to write about Periscope, Vine, Board Booster, and more.

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How to Land White Paper Writing Jobs with Huge Pay

Make a Living Writing

Maybe you will not earn enough for all the effort you put in, but you will get a sample that will help you land lucrative jobs in the future Once you have a few samples in your portfolio, you can look for better jobs. ” To which I replied, “What releases????

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Freelance Writing 101: Who is a Freelance Writer?

Write Freelance

Put together a small portfolio. Clients are doubtful about hiring new freelance writers and hence they often ask you to share your portfolio to get an idea about your style of writing. That way, they would be willing to hire you if they liked your work, and even if they didn’t, you would have a sample to add to your portfolio.

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Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Freelance Copywriter

Susan Greene

Copywriters write advertising and marketing copy, such as websites, brochures, ads, blog posts and more. The words we write (our “copy”) sell products and services, convince people to take an action, or persuade them to think of a company or brand in a certain light. I’m revising my copy based on client feedback.

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How to Stay Competitive in a Saturated Freelance Market

Freelance Writing Jobs

If you want to stand out and gain some edge over other freelancers in the same niche, you will need to add more competencies or skills to your portfolio. You can take copywriting courses and create sales copy, not just blog posts, for your existing clients. ez-toc 7 Skills Freelance Writers Need to Stay Competitive 1.