If LinkedIn is not on your list of places to find freelance clients, you’re missing out a valuable resource. LinkedIn’s a great place to find freelance writing clients because you can do so in multiple ways: though the job search feature, connecting with prospects in your niche or setting up your profile so prospects can find you. Whether you want to use all three methods (ideal) or just one, here’s how to find freelance writing clients with LinkedIn. Job Search One of the easiest ways to ... Read More about How to find freelance writing clients with LinkedIn
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How much to charge freelance writing clients
By Joe Dyton Flexibility is one of the biggest perks of being a freelance writer. Flexibility does not just apply to the hours you work, however. As a freelancer, you also have control over how much to charge freelance writing clients. When you're a salaried employee, you’re somewhat locked in to what your employee will pay you. As a freelance writer however, you have the option to charge what you want—or at least as much as you can get. Charging what you want can be a blessing and a ... Read More about How much to charge freelance writing clients
What to say to freelance writing prospects
By Joe Dyton Once you decide to whom or where to sell your freelance writing services, the next step is to figure out what to say to freelance writing prospects so you actually make the sale. Regardless of how you contact prospects, (email, phone, etc.) you may not have much time to make your pitch. You might have a few sentences in an email, or just seconds on the phone. It’s important that you make those few precious moments count. So how do you get someone’s attention who doesn’t know ... Read More about What to say to freelance writing prospects
5 Tips for Crafting Your Freelance Writing Pitch
By Joe Dyton Congratulations! You have found some places to pitch your freelance writing services. Now, comes the hard part--crafting your freelance writing pitch. After all, it’s great that you’re putting yourself out there, but it’s not enough that you’re pitching—you need a solid sales pitch, too. Every pitch you send could lead to your next big freelance writing client. The stronger your pitch, the quicker you can secure clients and get to the point where you’re spending more time writing ... Read More about 5 Tips for Crafting Your Freelance Writing Pitch
Best places to pitch your freelance writing services
By Joe Dyton Job boards can be a great resource to find writing clients, but they aren't necessarily one of the best places to pitch your freelance writing services. It's tempting to lean on job boards however. After all, the job posts typically give you a point of contact, the work you’ll be doing, experience requirements and maybe even a rate. There’s not a lot of legwork on your part—just find a job board site, find the “freelance” section and start applying. Sounds easy, right? It is ... Read More about Best places to pitch your freelance writing services
How to write for a new industry as a freelancer
By Joe Dyton As you embark on your journey as a freelance writer, you’re going to hear the word, “niche” a lot. As in, “you need to pick a niche to make it easier to find freelance writing clients.” Or, “pitch companies that are in your niche.” But what happens if you want to write for a new industry? Sure there are times when your freelance writing niche can pick you. For example, I spent four years working for a commercial real estate magazine and 10 years as an insurance copywriter, so ... Read More about How to write for a new industry as a freelancer