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The other day, I tweeted something that got more engagement than anything I’ve ever tweeted before.
It said: “Freelancer math: Connections + conversations + being nice = $”
I think it was popular because it distills a fairly complex concept into a simple idea, which is:
Ever had a writing client who keeps adding more to your plate?
They want you do to just a few more things—no big deal.
At least that’s how they phrase it.
When I was getting started with my own freelance writing business, I wanted those questions answered, too. The trouble was: I had no one to ask.
I tried different courses and eBooks, but my issue was that nothing felt like it was exactly suited for what I was doing. There was a lot of generalized information to learn from, but what about my questions? I just wanted someone to talk to that could help me find my way and share what they’d learned, too.
This week, I want to talk about the importance of community for writers, freelancers, and really, anyone who works from home.
Read moreToday, I’m sharing all of my favorite things that make life as a freelance writer easier. Think of it as a freelance writer starter kit that I’ve put together just for you.
It took me about three years to discover and realize the importance of these different things, so I’m hoping this will save you some time. Let’s dive in.
Now that I’m more than two years in to my career as a freelance writer, I think it’s safe to talk about my share of struggles. I’m feeling good about this, guys.
Why? Because it’s easy for me to say, “Freelancing is amazing! I love my job so much and everything is wonderful!”
Pricing is of the biggest areas I’ve wrestled with in my freelance copywriting business.
Why? Because explaining to a potential client why they should hand over their hard-earned money is intimidating. You have to ask for something, which for many people like me, is hard to do. But over time, I’ve realized there’s a smarter way to tackle the pricing issue.
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