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How to Create a Ghostwriting Portfolio from Scratch

Elna Cain

When you want to land another freelance client, you’re back at the square one: no sample to show, no way you can build a portfolio. It feels like a freelance Catch-22. Without violating any rules or crossing NDA lines, you can still build a ghostwriting portfolio. What Does It Mean to Be a Ghostwriter?

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14 Top LinkedIn Profile Tips for Freelance Writers

Elna Cain

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. Fill in your information, where you worked, and there you go – freelance jobs would come to me. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap.

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I’m Noticing Something Different About Freelance Writing Jobs in 2024

Elna Cain

So, lately, whenever I check different job boards and platforms, I’ve been noticing something shifting with freelance writing jobs. At first, I only saw one or two jobs, but then as the months rolled by, it seemed like whole job boards are dedicated to these seemingly-looking freelance writing jobs. What gives?

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18 New Year’s Resolutions for Freelance Writers for 2023

Elna Cain

Many writers in my Writeto1k Facebook group are discussing intentions rather than resolutions. To help you achieve the best in 2023, let’s go over some freelance writing resolutions you can set for your business. And I’m pretty sure that if YOU raised your freelance writing rates, you’d attract better writing jobs.

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Why Reading is Important for Freelance Writers

Elna Cain

As a freelance writer, you are probably always looking for ways to improve your skills. Reading is an amazing way to develop the skills you need to make you a better writer. It gives you the opportunity to observe successful writers and helps you learn more about writing. How Does Reading Make You a Better Writer?

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How to Deal With Difficult Clients As a Freelance Writer (11 Effective Tactics to Use)

Elna Cain

And this is a high-paying freelance writing project too. It’s not fun since I’ve been freelance writing since 2014, and you would think I wouldn’t be dealing with difficult clients! So, how do I deal with demanding clients since they would look good on my writer portfolio and could lead to more high-paying jobs ?

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

Elna Cain

How do you find freelance work online? When I started out in 2014, I just used freelance job boards, and boom! There are more opportunities to find work online as a freelance writer, which works better in some ways than others. But, what if you don’t have a portfolio filled with your online work? Yes and no.

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