Start (or Restart) Your Freelance Writing Career with Confidence
Learn how to become a freelance writer, build your first portfolio, set your rates, and land your first client, even if you have no experience.
Freelance writing offers flexibility, creative freedom, and the chance to work with clients worldwide. However, starting can quickly become overwhelming:
How do I find clients? How much should I charge? What skills do I need?
Whether you're brand-new or pivoting into freelance writing, below is a roadmap to the key topics that (in my humble opinion) every aspiring freelance writer should master.
From writing samples to contracts to marketing yourself, explore expert insight designed for aspiring freelance writers looking to build a sustainable, successful business.
✨Start Here If You’re:
Curious about writing online but unsure how to get started.
Thinking of freelancing as a side hustle or career change.
Trying to land your first client (without experience or a portfolio).
Overwhelmed by where to begin - contracts, writing samples, rates, and more.
What You’ll Learn
Getting Started as a Freelance Writer
Welcome to Freelance Foundations 101. This is a great starting point if you’re unsure of how to dive in. Starting your freelance writing journey is exciting but requires planning. Learn how to identify your niche, set realistic goals, build your brand, and prepare yourself for the ups and downs of freelancing.
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