I get pitched a lot of guest posts. And most of them, are absolutely terrible. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m working on doing more guest posts.. As I was preparing my list of people I wanted to approach, and how I planned to go about doing it, there was something just gnawing at the back […]
Freelance Writing: The UItimate Beginner's Online Business
Freelance writing is hands down one of the best businesses for new entrepreneurs to start with online.
Why?
Because it's a skill the vast majority of us already have at least a little bit of a grasp of, and there's a huge demand for freelance writers.
For people just starting out in their journey to build a lifestyle business we are big advocates of starting with freelance writing. It's the fastest way I know of to build income and confidence and it can be a great bridge business to go from your day job to entrepreneur.
Here are some of our best posts on Freelance Writing:
The Definitive Guide: How to Start Freelance Writing (For Total Beginners)
- Getting Started: How to Become a Writer
- Finding Writing Jobs: 105 Places to Find Writing Jobs Online
- Copywriting: What is Copywriting and How to Become a Copywriter
- B2B Writing: Everything You Need to Become a B2B Writer
- Best Writing Tools: The Best Writing Tools for Becoming a Freelance Writer
- SEO Writing: How to Make $3,000 in Two Months SEO Writing
What is Copywriting and How to Become a Copywriter
So you want to be a copywriter. But, you keep running into one big roadblock — you don’t know how to get started with copywriting. And then, there’s that other matter of experience. You don’t have any. Isn’t that kind of a big deal when it comes to becoming a copywriter? Well, yes and no. […]
Freelance Writing Jobs Online: Over 100 Places to Find Writing Work
Want to make money online? For most people, freelance writing is one of the first places most people look as a way to start. It makes sense, right? Getting started with freelance writing doesn’t cost much, you don’t even need a website to start, even though we think it’s a pretty good idea. Here’s how […]
6 Freelance Writing Hacks to Instantly Grow Your Business
A lot of our freelance writing content is pretty long form. Our primary How to Start Freelance Writing blog post is over 7,000 words. SEVEN THOUSAND. And it’s really good. However, part of the problem is it’s too good. These days most people don’t have the time to sit down and read a 7,000 word post. The people […]
How to Select Your Business Structure as a Freelance Writer (or Blogger)
**Important note: I’m not a CPA or a Lawyer, so do your due diligence and check with a professional before making your final decision. This post is for informational purposes only. One of the biggest hangups new bloggers and freelance writers have comes down to the idea of their business structure, or a business license. […]
How to Become a Freelance Writer in 2020
Updated in September 2020 to remain up to date and accurate. To understand how to become a freelance writer, we need to look at a brief history of freelance writing. Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and Sean started Location Rebel, the easiest way to get into freelance writing was via something called SEO writing. […]
Is Blogging Dead? 5 Ways to Grow Your Blog in 2020
Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. This begs the question, right now, in 2020 is blogging still a viable business and growth strategy? The answer? Yes – with a caveat. Back when I started Location Rebel in 2009, things were much easier. There was less competition… People […]
17 Ways to Land High Paying Freelance Copywriting Jobs
Maybe you’ve been freelancing for six months or a year. You’ve got some quality blog posts and other content under your belt. But now, you want to take things to the next step. For you, and a lot of other people, that’s copywriting. Becoming a copywriter is a natural option because it’s still writing (duh) […]
How to Build a Daily Writing Habit (and Why You Should)
When you’re starting a business online, your success is largely dictated by one thing: your habits. Lots of bad ones? You’ll struggle. Good, healthy habits? You’ve got an immediate head start. Personally, I’ve never felt like I’ve had all that many good habits. Lots of good intentions, and stops and starts, but overall I’ve always had […]
6 Ways a Stay-at-Home Mom Can Find Time to Be a Successful Freelance Writer and Blogger
Today’s post is a bit different. SO many of you are parent’s who are trying to juggle work, home, and the thought of building a business – and that can really daunting. Lindsey Ralston knows this – but she’s been doing it anyway. And today on the blog she is sharing some advice on how […]