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How to Start Freelancing (With No Experience)

Freelance Magic

You’re tired of working for someone else, 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. You’re in luck: 62% of companies already hire freelancers, while 66% plan to hire more freelancers in the next few years. The good news? Read the guide).

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25 Must-Have Freelance Writing Newsletters to Gain a Job

Elna Cain

One of the hardest things new freelance writers face is the uphill battle of trying to find a dang writing job. It can be challenging if you don’t know where to look or all you see from freelance platforms like Upwork are low-paying writing jobs. You’ll witness the success and failures as a freelancer and content creator.

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Why You Should Never Ask A Freelance Copywriter “What’s Your Day Rate?”

Caroline Gibson

It’s important first to discuss the exact scope of the project and take a number of factors into account in order to give an estimate. You can’t compare apples with apples It’s not just the variables that affect what a freelance copywriter may charge: it also depends on their experience and expertise.

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Why Freelance Copywriters Should Request A Down Payment — And How Much To Ask For

Caroline Gibson

A freelance copywriter recently told me that he’d provided some copy for a new client who then ghosted him. Here’s why getting a down payment is so important for a freelance copywriter Just like the five lights signalling the start of a Grand Prix, having a down payment means the work can officially commence. I continued.

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10 Insider Tips for Freelance Writers from Those Who Hire Them

Elna Cain

These freelance writing tips are invaluable information for you. If you’re a new freelance writer and struggling to find clients, find writing gigs, and impress clients so that they give you glowing testimonials, then learn these tips. But there are more freelance writing tips out there!

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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. Or, what if you have absolutely no experience writing online or writing for freelance clients?

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To maximize your freelance income, find the gap.

Nick Ursborne

Too many freelancers build up a body of expertise in a particular area and then dive straight in. Maybe they decide to be a writer or copywriter in the alternative health industry. You don’t want to have to compete with other freelancers for every job that comes up. They get away from the crowds of competing freelancers.

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