🐦⬛ The desert taught me this client-finding secret
You Have More Samples Than You Think… · April 16th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋 This weekend, we took a day trip to Sitting Bull Falls, a gorgeous natural oasis nestled in the Chihuahuan Desert. If you didn’t know where you were heading, the 30-some mile road leading into the park would make you believe the rocky desert was endless. The falls popping up from nowhere are truly a hidden gem! As a writer, you probably have some hidden gems of your own. Lots of new freelancers worry about not having a…
🐦⬛ Most freelance writers screw this up (don’t be one of them)
5 Mistakes Freelance Writers Make When Choosing a Niche · April 9th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋, I’ve been slammed with work the past week, so I’m going to keep this one short and sweet. If you know me, you know I’m a huge advocate for niching down. It’s the secret sauce that makes landing freelance gigs 100x easier. But not all niches are created equal. Although there’s no such thing as a “wrong” niche, there are some mistakes that can derail you from finding your ideal specialty. In this week’s…
🐦⬛ The “lazy” freelance schedule that saved my butt this week
The Part-Time Path to Full-Time Freedom · April 2nd, 2025 · Hey friend 👋, I’ve been getting over a nasty stomach bug the last couple of days, so apologies for today’s newsletter coming out later than usual. Being sick reminded me just how important it is to have a freelance writing setup that doesn’t completely fall apart if you need to take a few days off. This week’s article is all about that. Specifically, we’re diving into how you can build a sustainable, long-term income on part-time…
🐦⬛ They replaced me with AI. Now I charge them double
They replaced me with AI. Now I charge them double. · March 26th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋, Sometimes even those bummers of a story have a happy ending. Like when you lose a client to AI, but they come crawling back and are now paying you double for the same work. That’s what happened to me this week. I think it teaches a very important lesson about AI, freelancing, and why high-quality writers should feel more confident than ever in this job market. Speaking of those top-notch folks, I want to…
🐦⬛ The #1 myth about freelance success
· March 12th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋 Hard to believe we’re already nearing the halfway point of March! Right now, clients are settling into their new marketing strategies, which makes it the perfect time to land some awesome gigs. After hearing your feedback in the Q2 survey, I’m making some changes to the newsletter this week. You probably already saw our new logo at the top. Below, you’ll find a new section where you can ask questions about the freelance writing biz and get answers. I hope…
🐦⬛ Steal this bold client-getting trick Anna used to make 10k in February
🐦⬛ Write Your Story 🐦⬛ · March 5th, 2025 · A Bold Client Acquisition Strategy for 2025 Hey there 👋, I hope your week is off to a great start! I’ve been thrilled to hear stories from so many of you about what’s working for your freelance business in 2025. I’ve heard some truly awesome strategies and successes. This week, I have a client acquisition strategy to share from Anna—and it’s one you probably haven’t thought of. It helped her do $10k revenue in February. We’ve also got some awesome…
🐦⬛ How washing a pig makes you more creative
🐦⬛ Write Your Story 🐦⬛ · February 26th, 2025 · Why Writers Should Spend Time Washing Pigs
🐦⬛ These 3 steps will make you a $5k case study writer in 2025
🐦⬛ Write Your Story 🐦⬛ · February 19th, 2025 · Positioning Yourself as an Expert Case Study Writer in 3 Steps Hey friend 👋, I’ve been hearing a ton of doom and gloom from freelancers over the past few weeks. “I can’t find jobs.” “I’m worried about AI making this career impossible.” “I just don’t know what to do next.” Even if you’re in a good spot, it’s hard to ignore this constant negativity. My best advice? Turn off the noise. Get out into the world and do something you enjoy. (Here’s me…
🐦⬛ This is the easiest freelance gig to land right now (AI can’t touch it) — Write Your Story 2/12/25
🐦⬛ Write Your Story 🐦⬛ · February 12th, 2025 · You Need to Learn Case Study Writing (Here’s Why) How it feels trying to win trust without a case study Hey writer! We have a lot of new readers joining this week, so if this is your first time, welcome! If you aren’t new, welcome back! This week’s letter is pretty long (but super important) so I’ll keep this intro brief. All week I saw posts from writers freaking out about AI taking jobs. Some were even questioning whether you can even…
🐦⬛ 5 Great Writing Jobs Inside (& How To Get Them) – Write Your Story – December 5, 2024
This week, I have something new and exciting to share with you.
I know that finding jobs is one of the hardest parts about being a freelance writer. So what if the jobs came to you?
Part of my mission with Ravenwood Writing Academy is to help you find success, so bringing the jobs to your inbox is exactly what I’m doing!