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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? A dead link! But, not anymore. Yes and no.

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How to Create a Writing Portfolio That’ll Wow Potential Clients

Smart Blogger

Your writing portfolio is a critical tool in your marketing arsenal. And a kick-butt writer portfolio can do most of the selling for you. As a freelance writer, you know this, but where do you start? Tips for a writing portfolio published on your own website. Let me walk you through these.

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Should You Do On-Spec Writing As a Beginner Freelance Writer?

Elna Cain

With so many freelance writing terms floating around out there, you may have stumbled upon the term “on-spec writing.” ” I know how confusing everything can be when you’re a beginner freelance writer, so I’m here to make things easier for you! What is On-Spec Writing?

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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. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap. With the demand for freelance work, you need a place to market your skills and experience as a freelance writer.

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This is How I Write a Winning Pitch Email for Websites (2024 Guide)

Elna Cain

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. For a brand new freelance writer, these websites can be the big break to make this dream a reality. If you want to be able to work from home as a freelance writer, then a way to get started is to snag paid guest posting websites.

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What Happens When a Client Removes (or Replaces) Your Article from their Blog?

Elna Cain

My portfolio is dwindling. At first, I noticed only a few writing samples on my portfolio page didn’t go to my post. Weird, but that’s the facts about writing for online clients for almost a decade. That hurt my business because I was gaining writing jobs based on my Walmart client.

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Rising to High Editorial Expectations as a Writer

Kayleigh Moore

In this new era of AI-powered writing tools , I’ve been thinking a lot lately about quality when it comes to writing. Or are there still publications and organizations out there dedicated to producing top-notch, highly researched, funny, culturally relevant writing? Are we generally satisfied with “done, and good enough”?

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