Spend any time blogging and it won’t be too long before a prospective client might get in touch and ask if you offer ghostwriting services. This is the most common reaction for new writers to that question: “???” The next thought is usually “what is a ghostwriter?” Ghostwriting is yet another type of freelance writing. […]
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
Freelance Writing Niches: Do You Have to Niche Down?
Around these parts, we talk a lot about having a freelance writing niche. Read any of the big guides we have on becoming a freelance writer or how to be a B2B writer and you’ll see a big section in each of them about finding a niche. So we get a lot of questions from […]
How to Write a Blog Post: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
Welp, you’ve done it. You’ve decided you’re going for it. You’re becoming a freelance writer. So you got your freelancer website set up. You’ve got a niche you want to target. You’ve got some dream brands you want to hire you. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. There’s just one tiny problem that is becoming a sticking point… You […]
How Do You Make Time to Start a Freelance Writing Business?
Are you reading this while swinging from a hammock on a beautiful beach in Thailand? No? Good. Because unless you’re independently wealthy or living off your savings in a destination where your money can really stretch, you probably have a job. And that job is something you want to keep, at least for now, while […]
Do Freelance Writers Need to Know SEO?
Being a freelance writer is often about a lot more than just writing. That’s the easy part. What most people don’t realize when they get into this career is just how much of it revolves around sales and marketing. To see success, especially at the start, you have to learn to market yourself to potential […]
Is Getting on UpWork for Freelance Writers Still Worth It?
Ten years ago, hell even three years ago, a lot of aspiring freelancers decided to start on one really common website: UpWork. Do a quick Google search, and you’ll find plenty of articles from 2014, 2015, 2016 saying UpWork was a place where it didn’t hurt to put in some effort. We even told you […]
Best Gifts for Writers: 20 Christmas Gifts Every Writer Will LOVE
With the holidays just around the corner, you might be thinking about what sort of gift to get for the writer in your life. If you’ve been stumped or want something beyond the typical stuff you see everywhere else, then you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for writers […]
How to to Choose a Theme for Your Freelance Writing Portfolio Website
Ok, you’ve made the decision. You’ve decided to take the leap and work for yourself. You’ve read our epic post on how to become a freelance writer. You’re going to be a freelance writer. Awesome, that’s your first decision made. Now, it’s all about creating your freelance writing website. To do that you’ll need three […]
What is a Letter of Introduction in Freelance Writing? Here’s Why it Matters
You probably know about sending out cold pitch emails. We’ve written a lot about how most people suck at sending out cold emails — especially pitches. If you don’t want to be one of those people, then you need to read this right now. But there’s actually another way to approach cold emailing that might […]
Why Start Freelance Writing? 7 Reasons It’s the Best Lifestyle Business
We spend a lot of time hyping freelance writing here at Location Rebel. There’s a reason for that, it’s the best lifestyle business you can jump into to get started. When it comes to learning how to become a freelance writer, you don’t need a ton of tools, special skills, or experience. Plus, there are […]