Elna Cain

MARCH 17, 2024

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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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a freelancer, I am my brand. As a freelancer, you also need to “get emotional”. As well as leaning into emotion for your client work, you need to do the same with marketing your own services as a freelancer. Make it clear what kind of work truly excites you… the kinds of projects you truly love to work on.

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For most freelance writers, December means beginning year-end tasks. So, as a new freelance writer, how can you score big clients in December? It’s a necessity nowadays for freelance writers to market on LinkedIn. Using LinkedIn was one of the methods I used to land a freelance writing gig back when I first started.

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Caroline Gibson

APRIL 7, 2024

What to consider for your website design Template or bespoke (the latter is very expensive)? Squarespace or WordPress (and what about hosting packages?) Services, Contact, Blog), what about the legal ones (Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Use) and the small essentials such as the 404 error page?

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Elna Cain

JULY 16, 2023

A popular question I get from new freelancers and copywriters is: “How do you find copywriting clients?” I mean, getting freelance copywriting clients isn’t complicated…but if you are a brand new copywriter or freelancer, this can be a major roadblock, stopping you from ever trying.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And yes, some of those advances will impact our work as freelance copywriters. One of the problems with thousands of companies all using the same AI tools, with the same “Top 50 Prompts”, is they fall into what I call the Sameness Trap. appeared first on Writing for the web - online copywriting and content writing.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 12, 2024

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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Express Writers

APRIL 24, 2024

If you enjoy writing of any type, a career as a freelance copywriter could be a good choice for you. When done right, a career as a copywriter can be satisfying and lucrative. If you have ever wondered how to get started as a freelance copywriter, this guide is for you. What Is a Freelance Copywriter?

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Too many freelancers believe that creating a brand starts and ends with the creation of a clever logo and a nifty tagline. Because, as a freelancer, your brand is YOU. Think about some of the biggest names in copywriting. What are your core strengths? A good copywriter apparently. What are your own goals?

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Nick Ursborne

MARCH 19, 2023

As freelancers we have to get out there and build an audience. What kind of audience are you building? If you are a freelancer, you need them to be real prospects. For instance, if you specialize in search engine copywriting, focus your content on the tips and tricks of SEO. What are their key information needs?

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I’ve been a content writer for SaaS for almost a decade now… well, I mean, a freelancer, not just a writer. Maybe you’re interested in this writing niche and want to see what it’s all about. Content for these businesses is what helps drive their brand and sales. What is SaaS and SaaS Writing?

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 13, 2023

The age of an AI writing tool is here, and as freelance writers, we need to EMBRACE this new way of writing. I know many writers are thinking this is the end of freelance writing, but it’s not. In fact, with the advent of using an AI writing tool, you can offer new jobs – prompt engineering – as a freelancer!

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

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. What is “the gap”? Or the financial industry.

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Nick Ursborne

MARCH 25, 2023

Maybe you think we all have to compete with other freelancers. It’s a rare thing to have a client who is never going to be approached by other freelancers. And those companies hiring freelancers are always comparing freelancers, by skill set and by price. Even so, I don’t compete with other freelancers. No thanks.

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Caroline Gibson

MARCH 20, 2023

If a client enquiry is mainly concerned with asking “What’s your day rate?”, 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. Every client is unique.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 3, 2023

Maybe you want to give up freelance writing before you even start. It’s all about generative AI, and you are worried if freelance writing is safe from AI now and in the future. The impact of the new technological advancement is a central focus for many new freelance writers and copywriters – and it should be.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As freelancers we all need to invest in our futures by learning. But before you take the leap and invest a few hundred or thousand dollars in that next program, think carefully about what you are doing, and why. As a professional freelancer, and a coach, here’s my take on the subject. But the topic really resonated with me.

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Nick Ursborne

MARCH 3, 2023

As a freelance writer I have gone to considerable trouble to position myself as a true expert. What I should be doing is pricing according to the perception and persona I have created. But I bet the majority of freelance writers and copywriters underestimate their true value. If that is the case, Google yourself.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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. These are special websites that allow writers to post an article and get paid for it.

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Caroline Gibson

MAY 14, 2023

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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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Personal anecdotes If you’re a freelancer or a small business founder, you can use your own stories to add authenticity to your messaging. The more realistic and credible the what-if scenarios you create, the more powerful they’ll be. And, once again, this is beyond what AI can reasonably achieve. Yup, Nick-4 is me.)

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Nick Ursborne

MAY 15, 2023

Too many freelancers believe it’s enough to find a niche that seems “OK”, and just dive in. If you want your freelance business to be as profitable, productive and enjoyable as possible, there are five elements you need to consider. Element #1: Find a niche where competition from other freelancers is low. What are you good at?

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 8, 2024

Want to get into copywriting but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with a list of copywriting tips for beginners. If you’re a mid-career or seasoned copywriter or content writer, it doesn’t hurt to get a refresher. We’ll talk about the most common types of copywriting projects but the sky’s the limit.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

What a 2022 it has been for the world and for my business! So, what’s in store for my business in 2023? To help you achieve the best in 2023, let’s go over some freelance writing resolutions you can set for your business. So, what does this look like? What is this? Was it just as wild as mine?

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Look – What’s the fastest way to build your freelance writing business when people are losing their jobs everywhere you look? But, because of what is happening offline, it’s actually improving chances for new freelancers. When I started in 2014, I made many freelancing mistakes.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 5, 2023

Writing is a form of creativity, and as freelance writers, it’s our job to write compelling blog posts, white papers, case studies, or any content a client wants. Not only do they want a writer, but also someone who knows SEO, knows copywriting, can interview SMEs, can illustrate points, and make the article easy to understand.

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Nick Ursborne

APRIL 30, 2023

Many freelancers find it hard to say no. But… When you make a habit of saying yes, it should tell you something very important about the way you are running your freelance business. Is that what you really want? Know what you are worth, and when a prospect or client wants to pay less, say no. But they are.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 8, 2022

When I first started freelance writing in 2014, I knew nothing. And guess what? So, why did I recently try even more content mill writing jobs when I can regularly land high paying freelance writing jobs that pay $900+ a post? Take their tests to see what types of content mill jobs online they can do. Get paid cents.

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Kayleigh Moore

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's finally time for me to share what I've been working on for a very long time: The Writing Lab. Here's what you'll find. 99) Writing to Drive Sales : Tips and tactics for persuasive writing that drives sales leveraging basic copywriting formulas, psychology, and more. ($99)

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Nick Ursborne

JANUARY 16, 2023

I used to do a lot of one-on-one coaching with freelancers. This is what it came up with: “Working with Nick as my coach was a game changer for my freelance business. appeared first on Writing for the web - online copywriting and content writing. Then I paused for a while. This year I’m going to start again.

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Nick Ursborne

JUNE 8, 2023

After all, as freelancers we don’t set out to charge less than we can. We think we know what our clients and prospects will accept, and we write up our estimates accordingly. So what are you going to do about that? But given that you have only 10 days, here is what I would suggest. That sounds reasonable.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now — but what does it actually mean?! According to Askwonder , freelance writing is the third most popular freelancing task, representing 17% of all freelancing in the UK and US. What is freelance writing?

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Copywriter Collective

MAY 7, 2024

When I finally made the move to full-time freelance blogger and copywriter from my life in the corporate world, it was both existing and overwhelming. I was so excited to do what I had always wanted to do finally, but I knew I needed to make some changes. I needed to create boundaries. But before long, I was in over my head.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

I discovered that the true answer to how much new freelance writers make remains low – $10/hour. If your freelance writing business is down the toilet and you’re struggling to gain consistent writing jobs, pay attention to what I’m about to share. A sea of content is flooding us, but you know what?

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 15, 2024

We will dive into some of the best remote freelance jobs along with tips to find them. In this article, we explore some of the best remote freelance jobs for writers and editors, along with tips on how to thrive in these roles. Remote copywriters create advertisements, email campaigns, landing pages, and sales copy for businesses.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Let me guess: Every new freelance writer wants a legit writing job, right? If that’s you, don’t count your chickens before they hatch, because what if you land three clients? As a new freelance writer, this is one of the skills you need t to have a successful freelance writing business. Or five clients?

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ContentWriters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Whether to prioritize copywriting vs content writing is a question many B2B CEOs and marketing managers debate when considering who they need to hire. Both copywriters and content writers solve a need for the reader. Copywriting Copy is writing that persuades your audience to take action. Its function is transactional.

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