Freelance Writing Hub:

Ultimate Guide for Freelance Writers

From elevating your writing skills to getting paid to write, here’s everything you need to know about freelancing.

TL;DR for Freelancers

TL;DR for Freelancers

Short on time? Read these articles first. They’ll teach you how to get started as a freelance writer, how to find freelance writing gigs that pay, and answer your common questions:

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  36 Underrated Ways to Find PAID Freelance Writing Jobs in 2021
  
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  How to Become a Freelance Writer, Starting from Scratch
  
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  What is Freelance Writing? (+ Answers to All Your Questions)
  
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  The Definitive Guide to Freelance Contracts, Invoices, & Taxes
  

Freelance Writing Basics

Freelance writing success tends to find those who are prepared for it. These articles cover the basics you need to know as a freelance writer:

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  How to Create a Writing Portfolio That’ll Wow Potential Clients
  
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  How to Write a Bio Like a Superhero (Easy 3-Part Process)
  
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  How to Craft the Perfect Writing Sample (+ Examples)
  
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  Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks
  
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  How to Write a Pitch That’ll Wow Editors & Clients
  
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  How to Write a Testimonial: 7 Tips (+ 9 Examples)
  

Freelance Writing Basics

Get Paid to Write

Get Paid to Write

Whether you’re looking to make a full-time or part-time living as a freelance writer, these articles will teach you how to get paid for doing what you love:

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  How to Make Money Writing: 5 Ways to Get Paid to Write
  
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  How to Get Paid Big Bucks As a Ghostwriter
  
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  How to Get Paid to Write for Magazines
  
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  50+ Writing Contests with Awesome Cash Prizes
  
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  How the Medium Partner Program Can Make You Rich (Slowly)
  
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  How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job as a Freelancer
  

Boost Your Writing Skills

From writing faster to having a finely-tuned system of time-management hacks, the best writers have learned how to elevate their writing skills. These articles will help you do the same:

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  18 Writing Tips That’ll Actually Make You a Better Writer
  
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  Proofreading: 7 Editing Tips That’ll Make You a Better Writer
  
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  How to Write Faster: 10 Crafty Ways to Hit 1,000 Words Per Hour
  
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  26 Creative Writing Exercises That’ll Punch Up Your Writing
  
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  3 Great Gifts for Writers That’ll Fit Any Budget
  

Boost Your Writing Skills

Master the Mechanics

Master the Mechanics

The most successful freelance writers are on a continuous quest to hone their craft. You should be doing the same. These articles will help you master the mechanics of writing:

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  The English Grammar Guide: Everything Writers Need to Know
  
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  298 Filler Words That Rob Your Writing of Its Power
  
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  How to Use Transitional Words and Phrases to Make Your Writing Flow (with Examples)
  
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  How to Write a Paragraph (Yes, the Rules Have Changed)
  
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  How to Write a Sentence (That’s, You Know, Actually Good)
  

Supercharge Your Words

Want your content to have an edge? Successful freelancers know how to make their words burst to life in their readers’ minds. These articles will help your words come to life too:

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  801+ Power Words That Pack a Punch
  
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  57 Metaphor Examples That’ll Pack Your Prose With Persuasion
  
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  583 Sensory Words to Take Your Writing from Bland to Brilliant
  
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  How the Humble Analogy Can Give Your Writing More Punch
  
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  66+ Alliteration Examples to Make Your Message More Memorable
  
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  57 Literary Devices That’ll Elevate Your Writing
  
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  350+ Onomatopoeia Examples for Writers
  

Supercharge Your Words

Get Inspired to Write

Get Inspired to Write

Every writer needs encouragement (or a kick in the rear) from time to time. These articles will inspire you when you need a tiny lil’ spark to start writing:

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  Writer’s Block: 27 Techniques to Overcome It Forever
  
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  99 Ways to Get Inspired to Write
  
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  133 Writing Quotes to Motivate, Inspire, & Kick Your Butt
  
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  Stuck? Try These 72 Creative Writing Prompts
  
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  Why You’ll Never Reach Your Writing Goals (Unless…)
  
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  6 Writing Motivation Tips That Work (Even if You’re Busy)
  
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  31 Writing Podcasts You’ve GOT to Hear
  
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  Journal Prompts & Ideas to Unlock Your Creativity
  

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