Many freelance writers are seeing a major decrease in projects and writing income due to the coronavirus pandemic. This post shares timely and essential resources to help you boost your freelance writing income now and position yourself to thrive once the pandemic ends. I could share what I think you should do, but several very […]
Freelance Writers: The 11 Top Event-Networking Tips
Many freelance writers attend networking events in order to get the word out about their services and to land new clients. Networking is all about making quality connections with other people. In this post we’ll examine how you as a freelance writer can make good impressions on the people you meet face-to-face and increase the […]
Editor Silence Does NOT Mean Writer Rejection
One aspect of being a writer is dealing with silence from editors. Silence can mean rejection, but often it does not. Silent Editor Equals Writer Rejection? Let’s See… Here’s an e-mail I received recently from a purchaser of my ebook Writing College Textbook Supplements who was diligently applying my advice on how to connect with […]
Article Publication Rights Guide for Freelance Writers
Hey freelance writer, are you confused by all the different types of article publication rights? You are not alone! Whether you’ve written an article for a print publication or an online website, or a combination of the two, the different types of rights can be confusing. However, you need to be clear on exactly what […]
Should You “Fake It ‘Til You Make It”?
The saying “fake it ‘til you make it” is used way too often by way too many people posing as experts when in fact they know very little about what they’re doing. Fake It ‘Til You Make It… can be highly unethical. Would you want someone to rebuild the transmission in your car if they […]
The One Magic Word that Completely Changed My Copywriting Cold-Call Results…
Successful freelance copywriters figure out the best ways to land good clients. This post discusses one strategy that will definitely boost your results. It’s written by Omaha-based healthcare freelance copywriter Matt Seidholz, and Matt originally shared it in the forums over at the Freelance Writers Den. Boosting Freelance Copywriting Cold-Call Results This is based on my experience trying to […]
Your Complete Guide to Mastering LinkedIn
LinkedIn is THE essential site for business professionals, period. If you want to be a successful freelance writer, you need to be on LinkedIn and you must have a complete profile that sells you and your services. LinkedIn is also an excellent place to network with people who can help you, and it can be a very […]
Lost All Your Freelance Writing Clients? Do This…
Are you a freelance writer? Got all the clients you can handle? Great! But there can come a time when you lose important clients, perhaps all of them. Or perhaps you’d like more clients? Better clients? Let’ see what veteran writer and editor Tom Mangan has to say… Help! All My Clients Ditched Me! A […]
Why I Did Not Help a Fellow Freelance Writer
I did try, really try, to help him, but… He made it too difficult. The Background on the Freelance Writer Website Fail … A few weeks ago, I was taking a short breakfast break from a major freelance writing project. While looking at a list of freelance writing jobs, I see one that pays really, […]
Freelancers, Would You Use This E-Mail Auto-Response?
When and how should a freelance writer use an e-mail auto-response to potential clients? What are the possible payoffs and potential pitfalls? Freelance E-Mail Auto-Response: A Real-Life Example A few months ago I exchanged a couple of e-mails with another freelance writer. Immediately after I sent her the initial e-mail, I got an auto-response back […]
The Freelance Writing Project Hiding in Your Spam Folder
Why should freelance writers check their spam folders? There’s one obvious answer: sometimes a legitimate e-mail gets dumped there. The Great Freelance Writing Project Sitting in My Spam Folder So I’m scanning my spam folder a couple of months ago and –bam! – I see “possible project with *specific company name*.” Well, it turns out […]
My New Freelance Writer Business Card
Every Freelance Writer Needs a Business Card It doesn’t matter what you write about, or what you specialize in, there will be times when you talk to someone interested in your freelance writing services, or who knows someone who could be interested in your freelance writing services, and you need to hand them a business […]
What Freelance Writers Must Know About Inbound Marketing
Marketing is a key task for freelance writers: the quantity and pay of the assignments we land determines how much we earn. However, too many freelancers spend too much time contacting potential clients and filling out applications online. In recent years, my best clients have found me, and they found me through inbound marketing. But […]
Nine Key Steps to Freelance Success on LinkedIn
You know that I’m a strong advocate of freelance writers using LinkedIn. I’m back beating the drum again — if you’re not making the most of LinkedIn, you’re missing out on some quality writing assignments. That’s why I’m sharing great graphic from the sharp folks at mindflash. It gives you the nine key steps you […]
Six Tips for Marketing Your Freelance Writing from Lori Widmer
Lori Widmer is one of my absolute favorite freelance writing bloggers. She has a successful freelance career and she shares her experience and advice at her Words on the Page blog and at her membership site AboutWritingSquared. Lori just released Marketing 365: Daily Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business, which I read ravenously as soon […]
Why My Freelance Writer Resume Needed Updating
Well, I updated my freelance writer resume for two very good reasons: I had a bunch of new projects to add, and I wanted to make it more attractive to search engines, especially the big G. My Freelance Writer Resume Focuses on My Main Niche For those of you who don’t know it, my main […]
Improve Your Freelance Writing Business Now…
Post author Linda Formichelli is a top freelance writer and also a den mother alongside Carol Tice at the Freelance Writers Den. Take It Away Linda… People always ask me how I get so much done: I’m a highly diversified writer who is the main breadwinner for her family, I teach online courses, and I’m […]
Why Freelance Writers Must Be On LinkedIn
Freelance writers who want successful writing careers must be on LinkedIn. I know some of you reading this are already there, but even if you are, do you take full advantage of the site? How LinkedIn Helps Freelance Writers I’ve gotten assignments from editors and companies that have found me on LinkedIn, and I know […]
Interview Tips for Podcast and Webinar Guests
Going to be a guest on a podcast, webinar, or teleseminar? Here are the top tips to make sure you do an excellent job. Last December I was the featured guest on the Text and Academic Authors Podcast. I really enjoyed being interviewed by Kim Pawlak of the TAA. I’ve been interviewed many times in […]
