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Freelance Writing Tips: Everything (Almost) You Need To Know

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

Freelance Writing Tips

There are not enough freelance writers. Seriously. Whenever I come up with a freelance writing based topic, I  mention that it’s extremely competitive. If there’s a writing gig on a freelance writing marketplace such as Upwork.com (formerly oDesk.com), Fiverr.com, or elsewhere then there will be a ton of applicants — even if it’s just a micro-project.

Today I have a perspective that contradicts the statement “freelance writing is extremely competitive”. Over the past many months I have successfully failed to hire an affordable writer for this very blog — no, It’s not that I am going to make my blog multi-authored —  I just happen to want to write and publish blog posts in a consistent way.

You might already have noticed that neither do I write regularly nor do I focus on a single topic. I only write about things that I find interesting at that point of time. Therefore I don’t have any plans to hire an army of content writers to publish 100s of blog posts a month — like the Mashables and BuzzFeeds of the world are doing.

I was just looking for someone — preferably a contributor or an editor — who could help me finish a blog post much faster. Because now I take several days to finish an in-depth or lengthy blog post (like this one). So I thought I could outsource the “writing” process and focus only on research and editing by myself — to save a lot of my time and effort.

And you know what happened? It never worked — at least for me!

If you have been following my freelance topics then you probably know that I’m not a freelance writer myself — but I wish I were one. However, as you can see I can write for myself but definitely not the way someone wants me to. And yet, I got a ton of writing opportunities in the past — by way of guest blogging, SEO writing, web content, etc. and I was forced to deny all of it. :(

So what’s the point?

Simple! You don’t have to be a native English speaker or a best selling author to make money writing.

If you can write, then money can be made. Absolutely!

But no, that doesn’t really mean that you can become a six-figure writer in few months/years just because you know how to write few sentences. It doesn’t work that way at all!

The real questions are… Can you write quality content? Can you write content that meets the criteria or guidelines set by your client? Can you write error free (both grammatically and technically) content? If your answer is ‘Yes’ to all the above questions then you can become a successful freelance writer. Guaranteed!

Don’t Miss: The Freelance Writer’s Handbook — 75+ Tips, Resources & Guides

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21 Blogs You Should Really Read If You Are A Freelance Writer

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

21 Blogs You Should Really Read If You Are A Freelance Writer

I love reading blogs that offers tips for freelancers (especially freelance writers). Primarily because these blogs publish awesome content on productivity, writing tips, and marketing tips too. So many interesting blog posts are there on these blogs, which might interest you as a writer or even as a marketer.

Do you want to become a better writer? Then start reading a lot. I mean a lot.

21 Must-Read Blogs For Freelance Writers

In this post, I have decided to feature some of the blogs that I care to read any time. These blogs lets ideas to flow. Infact, there is never a dull moment when you read any of them.

I’ve also included some blog posts from each blog, so that you can get started. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a newbie or an experienced writer. They have immense value.
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Make Money Writing Articles: 37 Blogs That Pay Up To $300 For Your Guest Posts

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

Make Money Writing Articles

First Published: June 25, 2012; Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2018

Freelance blogging is a great way to make money writing articles online because there is immense demand for awesome blog posts, always! But that doesn’t make it easy! The problem is… finding high-paying freelance writing jobs will take time and loads of efforts, especially if you’re a newbie.

In fact, if you visit any of those freelance marketplaces or job sites, you can see that it’s crowded with hundreds of thousands of writers/bloggers. And if you don’t have an author profile or pricing that is not  attractive enough then your would be clients can easily find a dozen of other writers.

Another problem is, content agencies or clients on freelance sites do not pay much. Even if you meet their criteria you may not earn more than $10-$15 per 500 words (unless you are a native English speaker).

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Freelance Writing Jobs: Over 51 Places To Find Freelance Writing Gigs That Pays

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

Freelance Writing Jobs

I know you are here because you are looking for freelance writing jobs and want to make money by becoming a freelance writer, right? Freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money online from home and you don’t even need a website to get started. That said, if you own a blog (or even a portfolio website) it gives you instant credibility and a lot more exposure because you will be able to showcase your skills and your portfolio.

Okay, let’s get to the basics. Who is a freelance writer? Well, a freelance writer can be anyone who writes content for another individual or for a company. And the content can be blog posts, web content, press releases, infographics, ebooks, whitepapers, product descriptions, etc.

Don’t Miss: The Freelance Writer’s Handbook — 101+ Tips, Resources & Guides

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The Freelance Writer’s Handbook — 101+ Tips, Resources & Guides

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

The Freelance Writer’s Handbook

If you’re good at writing then you can become a freelance writer and make money out of it. But if you’re totally new to freelancing then you may be confused about where to start and that’s the reason why I’m writing this blog post. My goal is to organize some of the best resources for freelance writers to help you kick-start your freelance writing career or to make you a better writer and make more money out of it.

Freelance Writing For Beginners

Here I’m featuring some blog posts that I find useful for beginners or those willing to work as freelance writers. They’re written by some of the best full-time freelance writers out there who are making over $5,000 a month from writing alone.

  1. Why You Might Never EVER Make Money As A Freelancer| Writers In Charge
  2. How To Get Your First Freelance Writing Client (How I Did It) | Leaving Work Behind
  3. 5 Reasons Why I Earn $100+ An Hour From Freelancing | Leaving Work Behind
  4. The 9 Challenges Of A Freelance Writer | Writers In Charge
  5. 9 Lessons I’ve Learned In 8 Months Of Writing For Income | Writers In Charge
  6. How I Made 5,000 Dollars Online In One Month By Writing| Writers In Charge
  7. 53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash And Credibility | Copyblogger
  8. What To Look For In A Professional Content Writer | Copyblogger

Don’t Miss: 51 Blogging And Publishing Platforms To Showcase Your Awesomeness

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You Have Started Blogging When ‘They’ Are Quitting It

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

Why Do You Blog?

Are you getting it? Yes, I am absolutely talking about bloggers — professional bloggers to be more specific and not hobby bloggers.

If you are a regular reader of Minterest (which I refuse to believe :D) then you probably know that I don’t stop criticizing bloggers (especially the so-called professional bloggers) when they are running a blog only to make money and then branding themselves as an “I love to connect/help…”.

Perhaps you should check out: 30 Things I Absolutely Hate About Your Blog.  Or, maybe this screenshot (an excerpt from the aforementioned blog post) should summarize everything: [Read more…] about You Have Started Blogging When ‘They’ Are Quitting It

Write Today; Monetize Tomorrow!

by MAHESH MOHAN on August 27, 2018

If you have just one reader and your blog changes their life your blog is big enough. — Darren Rowse

A blog post by Jim Connolly inspired me to write this very blog post. In that blog post he mentioned about a best selling Kickstarter book written by the awesomest Seth Godin. When people said it took Seth 3 hours to write that book Seth said it took him around 8 years.

Yes!

That’s how long it took him, writing blog posts almost every day, to build a big enough community to reach his Kickstarter target in 3 hours.

You know what? It applies to blogging as well. [Read more…] about Write Today; Monetize Tomorrow!

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