Freelancing

Freelance writing is incredibly competitive. For every job listing you see, there are probably hundreds of people clawing for it. That means you need to stand out with the first message you send if you want a shot. That first…

Buenos Aires is one of South America’s most popular destinations for tourists. After living here for a while, I can vouch for its charm. However, if you want to try your luck as a digital nomad or settle down to…

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, not all freelance writing niches offer the same level of opportunities. If you’re passionate about knitting scarves, for example, then all the more power to you. However, you probably won’t find a lot of…

Depending on who you ask, being a freelance writer is either the best job in the world or something only desperate college students do. The answer you get, of course, depends on how much money that person is making. Overall,…

Most experienced freelancers will tell you to stay away from websites like Upwork. One of the first pieces of advice I give most friends is “Don’t focus on freelance platforms, but pitch clients directly.” However, there are a lot of opportunities on…

There are a lot of ‘gurus’ who claim to make a killing as freelance writers and bloggers and won’t shut up about it. They get a lot of attention, but they’re usually trying to sell you something, often saying it’s…

Even the most experienced writers make mistakes. Once I wrapped up writing this article, I went back through it and I found more than a few spelling and grammar errors. That’s coming from someone who’s been writing full-time for years,…

Perhaps the toughest aspect of freelance writing is finding new clients. For every good gig you get, chances are you’ll pitch a lot of clients and not hear back from most of them. It’s a rough field to make a…

When it comes to freelancing, most people head straight to the most popular platforms, such as Upwork and Freelancer.com. There’s plenty of work there, but the competition is also fierce. In many cases, it can be smarter to wander off…

Finding rewarding entry level jobs that pay well is a pipe dream in almost every field. The truth is, when you’re a newbie, you often have to put up with terrible jobs for a while and that goes double for…