As a freelance writer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overworking yourself and ultimately experiencing burnout. You may start to feel like your passion for writing has disappeared and that the work you used to love now feels like a chore. It’s happened to me. And I see it happening to other writers, …
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I started freelance writing in 2014. It saved me from a job that I hated and gave me an entirely new career path and a new sense of financial freedom. When I first started, I had preconceived notions about what a freelance writer does. But, nine years later, I have a much more robust perspective …
Freelance writing has changed my financial circumstances and my life. Without it, the past nine years would have been far more stressful and far less fun than they were. So the main question is: How much can a freelance writer make? There’s a wide-ranging answer to that question, which I’ll explore below. But know that …
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How many Americans freelanced in 2022? According to Upwork’s 2022 Freelance Forward research report, the answer is 60 million, representing almost 40% of the workforce. That’s an insane percentage of total workers in the United States. But the benefits of freelancing are what makes it such an attractive lifestyle. Yes, many professionals choose to freelance …
Spend enough time on LinkedIn following freelancers, and you’ll get a pretty rosy perspective on quitting your job and going to work for yourself. I can confirm that there are great things about freelancing. But there are also a lot of challenges that don’t get the same amount of air time. Which is why I …
If you’re like me, it was drilled into your brain that you could not be “successful” in life without a college degree. For older generations, getting a good job meant security and the chance to have a good life. A college degree was essential to that plan. But that’s not the case anymore. Do you …
Interested in freelancing but don’t know where to start? I firmly believe that anyone can learn a new skill if they want to. All it takes is commitment and an investment of time. So, if you don’t have a clear-cut freelance skill that you can put to use right now, choose one of these in-demand …
The R word is starting to creep into the headlines in 2022. Recession. Is one possible? Is one imminent? If it is, what does it look like to secure freelance and contract work during a recession? No one can know for sure whether or not a recession is going to happen this year or next. …
Freelance platforms are expected to experience rapid growth by 2030. We’re talking about sites like Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer.com, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, plus others. I believe it. I’ve been using Upwork to find freelance writing jobs since 2015, and it works incredibly well as a one-stop-shop to connect with clients, communicate about projects, submit work, secure payment, …
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