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How to Build Your Freelance Portfolio from Scratch

Creative Little World

In the world of freelancing, your portfolio is your passport to success. A freelance portfolio is an online collection of your best work samples, client testimonials, and tangible proof of your expertise in your chosen field. Additionally, a well-curated portfolio establishes credibility and professionalism.

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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. copywriting).

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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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The (flexible) formula I use to market my freelance business

Freelance Magic

Because I make an effort to market my freelance business every month—in one way or another. Why you need to market your freelance business The hardest part of freelancing for many freelancers is finding enough work to tide them over. Luckily, I wasn’t completely up sh** creek without a paddle.

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7 Cold Pitching Strategies to Land More Freelance Work

Freelance Magic

By Juwaria Merchant In the world of freelancing, cold pitching is treated as the be-all and end-all to land clients. Cold pitching, if done right, can do wonders for your freelancing career. After all, you’re a self-respecting freelancer who has a lot to offer and has the ability to make your clients a lot of money.

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How to Start Your Career as a Freelance Copywriter

Express Writers

If you enjoy writing of any type, a career as a freelance copywriter could be a good choice for you. Freelance writers typically set their own schedule and choose the amount of work they do, a significant bonus for anyone looking for more flexibility in their careers. What Is a Freelance Copywriter?

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18 New Year’s Resolutions for Freelance Writers for 2023

Elna Cain

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. As a new freelancer, it’s hard to land that ideal client right off the bat.

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