Do You Talk Yourself out of Winning Online Freelance Jobs?
I realize that bidding for online freelance jobs can be a little overwhelming – especially when you are first starting out. I even know some experienced freelancers who stay away from the bidding...
View ArticleCompetition for Freelance Opportunities Isn’t as Steep as You Think
When you start looking for freelance opportunities, it can seem like the ratio of providers to clients is very high. This is especially true on the major freelancing platforms. Today, I want to give...
View ArticleThree Ways to Get More Referrals from Your Clients
Do you wish you could get more referrals and spend less time looking for new clients? You really do get the best leads when you let your existing clients do your marketing for you. People with the same...
View ArticleSeven Reasons Clients Choose Domestic Freelancers
One concern that comes up frequently in conversations with freelancers in the United States (and other English speaking countries) is perceived competition from offshore providers. As a writer, this is...
View ArticleWhy You Should Burn Your Freelance Resume
In my professional networking circles on LinkedIn, the question of creating a freelance resume comes up pretty often. When it does, I always advise freelancers to move away from presenting themselves...
View ArticleGuest Post about Constant Content by Kevin Casey
Today’s guest post is by Kevin Casey, an intrepid adventurer and occasional freelance writer from the Land Down Under. I got my hands on a review copy of his book (see link at the end of this post),...
View ArticleFreelance Networking Tips to Build Your Business
Hello, loyal readers. It’s been a while since my last post, and much has transpired. This month, I’m ready to start sharing my freelance networking tips to help you land clients. During my first six...
View ArticleMarket Your Freelance Writing Business with a Ribbon Cutting
Are you looking for a high-impact way to market your freelance writing business? Of all the methods I’ve tried so far, my ribbon cutting has been the most effective (and the most fun). As I mentioned...
View ArticleJust Starting Out? Get Practical Freelancing Advice Like This
Over the past year, I’ve been contacted by a number of new writers looking for freelancing advice. I’m always happy to help! Today, I’d like to share an example from a recent LinkedIn exchange. Chris...
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