馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Ignore this if you don’t like getting paid
How to Ask Clients for a Raise 路 August 28th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Right now I’m probably somewhere in the middle of the Dakotas driving across the country. But I wanted to bring you a highly requested topic: how to raise your freelance writing rates. This is super important right now. The cost of living is up, companies are getting picky about how they spend their marketing budget, and AI is still a factor. You might be nervous about asking for a raise in this market, but it’s essential if…
How to Ask Freelance Writing Clients for a Raise
You deserve to be paid what you’re worth. Here’s an effective strategy for asking freelance writing clients for a raise.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Are these freelance writing tools legit?
A Look At My Tech Stack as a Freelance Writer 路 August 21st, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 I’ve been super busy this week getting ready for a cross-country move (yep, again 馃槄), so this one will be a little short. I’m taking a page from my friend Liz Heflin’s playbook. In her latest newsletter issue, she shared the technology and tools she uses in her freelance writing business. As you know, I’m a huge fan of transparency in this industry. It’s more important than ever right now as freelance writers…
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Get paid in more than exposure
How to Get Paid for Writing Guest Posts 路 August 14th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Hope you’re doing well! I’ve had several people ask me about guest posting opportunities. This might not be the path you first think of when imagining how you can get paid as a freelance writer. After all, there’s no client involved. Even so, guest posting can be a rewarding way to build your writing brand and earn credibility. You can turn around and use that to your advantage when pitching for future jobs. This week,…
How to Get Paid for Guest Posting as a Freelance Writer
Guest posting gets a bad rap in the freelance community. Here’s how to make it work for you (and get paid for your time)!
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Total stranger -> paying client (my playbook)
Cold Pitching Strategies (That Actually Work) 路 August 7th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Cold outreach can be one of the most miserable tasks you’ll ever undertake. Most freelancers I know would rather spend the day scrubbing the bathroom ’til it shines than send one more cold email. No one likes begging for work. It sucks. If you opened this email hoping I have a magic solution to make it un-suck, sorry. Until I learn how to become a wizard, that won’t happen. But if you’re going to spend time cold…
Cold Pitching for Freelance Writers: Turning Strangers Into Clients
Sick of cold pitching freelance writing clients? Try this approach to improve your success rate and land more jobs.
On the Importance of Taking a Break
Freelance writers need breaks. It’s true. This simple strategy will make you a better writer and happier human.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 “I thought referrals just happened…” oops!
Get More Referrals Using Your Network (Part II) 路 July 2nd, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢, Today we鈥檙e continuing the last newsletter鈥檚 series on getting referrals. When someone passes your name along to someone else who needs help, it鈥檚 their stamp of approval. That鈥檚 a big deal. Knowing a writer does great work from day one is something clients value. It鈥檚 also valuable for your business. Studies show that referrals lead to significantly more hires than cold outreach. And it happens without you…
How to Turn Your Network Into a Freelance Referral Engine: Part II
Want more freelance writing referrals? Start leaning on your network! Here are three ways to encourage people to share your message.