by Julie McElroy on January 23, 2012
Once you find good clients, the goal is to keep them. This seems obvious, but sometimes by raising your rates, you may lose even your best clients. But you can’t stay at the same rate forever if you want to maintain a freelance writing career. How do you raise your rates without scaring off your [...]
by Julie McElroy on December 14, 2011
Are you writing to make money? Do you consider yourself a professional writer? Then you need an online presence. Having a website is the most logical way a freelance writer can obtain a presence online. One of the most effective business tools in your arsenal may be your website.
Your website can be as simple and [...]
by Melissa Cameron on November 12, 2011
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Melissa Cameron. Melissa, who lives in Texas next to her elderly parents, is married with 2 children. She lives a productive life in Austin, freelancing from home, which allows her to spend more time with her family. She enjoys writing about parenting, history, and how to live [...]
by Julie McElroy on October 4, 2011
Are you ready to make some serious money as a writer?
With all the information out there about copywriting, I will not attempt to cover it all in one post. One of my regular contributors, Chris Hoole, has written dozens of posts on copywriting. Today, I am going to address those who are just starting out, [...]
by Julie McElroy on September 24, 2011
When I find good clients, I obviously do not want to lose their business. As an ethical small business owner and freelance writer, I take pride in all of my work, and it is important for me to maintain that confidence in all of my clients.
Hiring a writer can cause a little bit of anxiety, [...]
by Julie McElroy on September 12, 2011
Getting new clients for your freelance writing business is a never-ending task; you have to constantly market yourself. As you become an established freelance writer, new clients will find you via word of mouth. However, in the beginning, you may have to use your creative skills and tap into different marketing sources. Sometimes, this means, [...]