🐦⬛ Freelance famine?
You Aren’t Failing… It’s Just Quiet Growth · May 7th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋 Over the last 10 days, we’ve been in seven different states, driven almost 2,000 miles, and are now living in a totally different world (yeah, Seattle isn’t quite the same as rural New Mexico… who would’ve guessed?). While checking out the massive redwood tress, the Utah desert, and the Pacific Northwest coast, I’ve had plenty of quiet moments to think. I think a lot of us fear those quiet moments. When you’re…
🐦⬛ Beekeeping, mouth tape, and your next big thing
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do · April 30th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋 As you’re reading this, I’m probably somewhere between Salt Lake City and northern California. While I’m gone, my friend Steph Mickelson has offered to keep things going. She has some awesome advice on what you can do when you, well, don’t know what to do. We’ve all been there as freelancers, right? I know I have. So without further ado… take it away, Steph! ~ ~ ~ Hey everyone! First of all, I’m Steph! I’m a…
🐦⬛ New clients? In this economy??
Using Case Studies to Win Freelance Clients · April 23rd, 2025 · Hey friend 👋 Hope you had a great Easter weekend if you celebrate! If not, hope you had a great weekend! Can you believe we’re already getting to the end of April? I don’t know about you, but 2025 is flyyyyyying by for me. There’s a lot of uncertainty out there, and I’ve heard some writers worrying about whether the shaky economy is going to pull the rug from under our feet. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But some of my…
🐦⬛ 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…
🐦⬛ Pricing hacks every pro writer knows (but won’t tell you)
How to Use Pricing Psychology to Win Better Writing Clients · March 19th, 2025 · Hey friend 👋, Welcome back to Write Your Story! Glad to have you here for another week. Last time, you voted to hear more about the psychology of pricing. So that’s exactly what we’re doing! Most writers I know hate talking about pricing. It’s the “icky” business side of things that makes them anxious and unsure. But pricing can actually be a pretty powerful tool for growing your business (and attracting your…
🐦⬛ 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…