I frequently get asked the question from readers “how do I become a writer?” I find it slightly ironic that I usually get that question via email, so the inevitable answer becomes “well, you already are a writer.” But what about those people who simply want to get better at writing? As far as I’m concerned, writing […]
How to Find More Freelance Writing Clients: 10 Things You Must Do
It’s no secret that my favorite bridge business to help people pursue is freelance writing. Why? Because most of us already have a basic proficiency in writing, there’s a huge demand for writing services, and it’s a great way to build your online skills, your confidence, and some income in the process. And if you’re not a […]
105 Places to Find Writing Jobs Online in 2018
Note: This post has been updated as of January 2018 There are a lot of people looking for writing jobs online right now. Most are those who are looking to build a career around working for themselves. As well as those who would like to land remote writing jobs too. Hell, even I do it, […]
Is Blogging Dead? 5 Ways to Grow Your Blog in 2018
Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. Which begs the question, right now, in 2018 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 […]
12 Strategies to Find More Freelance Work
Here’s a confession: getting new freelance work can be hard. Super established freelancers often have this down pat. But, if you’re new to the game, more often than not it’s this part of the process that’s going to give you the most frustration. Which kinda sucks because, you know, it’s preeeeeetttty important! Without clients, it’s […]
15 Types Of Blog Post Titles That Get Clicked: A Beginner’s Guide
Note From Sean: Most bloggers will spend hours writing a blog post, and then write their headline in seconds as an afterthought. This is a HUGE problem though. Why? Because if your headline isn’t good enough to get someone to click on the post and read it, then what’s the point of having great content […]
Freelancing Advice: 15 Valuable Lessons You Should Learn
It sounds crazy to say this out loud, but I’ve been freelancing for five years now. It seems like forever and feels like I’m only getting started all at the same time. And while I haven’t seen fame or riches come from my freelancing skills quite yet, I’ve learned a lot. Inside Location Rebel Academy, […]
How to Make $3,000 in Two Months with SEO Writing
Note: This post has been fully updated with what works for SEO writing in 2017. Kevin Cole first wrote this post in June 2013. After joining Location Rebel Academy in October 2012, he shared his successes. Using the steps outlined below, he was able to make $3,000 SEO writing in the first two months of starting […]
6 Months and 128k Words: 5 Lessons Learned from Daily Writing
About three years ago, I decided I wanted to start a daily writing practice. I immediately set a goal that I’d never actually achieve: 1,000 words a day. You can guess how long my writing practice lasted…. Two days. Writing 1,000 words was absolute torture. It made me feel worse about my writing than ever. […]
Blog Post Ideas: 100 Fool Proof Ideas for Your Next Blog
Here’s a crazy stat: the vast majority of data and content ever produced has been created in the last few years. Impressive to think about, right? So it shouldn’t be too shocking to see that everyone is blogging right now. I mean, blogs are great. This blog has changed Sean’s life, and honestly, mine too. […]