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The Fastest Way to Build Your Freelance Writing Business (Even With Thousands of Layoffs)

Elna Cain

One time I just forgot to invoice a client because I didn’t have a project management system. Another time, I wasn’t communicating with the right person for content. Researching Networking Understand your niche industry Understand how to write SEO content Developing a fast writing process 1.

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17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2023

Smart Blogger

A freelance writing niche is a specialization in either a topic or a content type. Examples include personal finance, digital marketing, and technology. You also have content type — the “how” you write about it, or the form your writing takes. You’ll know which businesses to pitch and what writing services to offer them.

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How To Hire a Content Marketing Writer

ContentWriters

Here are a few questions that can help you craft your job description: What types of content will this writer be expected to deliver? Will the writer be responsible for ongoing projects or as-needed tasks? Which departments will the content writer need access to? This is an individual who works hourly or by project.

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Prove the value of content by managing the end-to-end process under one roof

Contently

In the publication settings of Contently’s platform, you can edit your strategy so that each new project you create will automatically house your content goals, personas, tone of voice, and pillars. This helps keep your freelancers on track from the moment they receive a project.

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Freelance Writing Websites: 5 Essentials to Attract Ideal Clients

Make a Living Writing

There are several different CMS (content management systems) you can use to build and design your writer website, like: Squarespace Wix Weebly WordPress My software recommendation to build your writer website… WordPress. Don’t forget to update your portfolio when you complete a new project.)

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People Round-Up, Early November 2022

Publishing Trends

Catherine Woods joins MIT Press as Executive Editor for Economics, Finance, and Business. She was previously VP, Content Management at Macmillan Learning. At Sourcebooks, Alexandra Derdall has been promoted to Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Special Projects. Erica Loberg is now Senior Publicist at Soho Press.

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9 REAL Challenges of Being a Freelance Writer (& How to Overcome Them)

Elna Cain

Project Acquisition Can you believe project acquisition – the writing jobs you get – is more challenging than fluctuating income? Project Requests Don’t Match My Skills When you’re new to freelance writing , you probably take any job that comes your way, right? ” *nods, yes* WRONG!

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