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How DeLene Stands Out with her Freelance Brand

Having a freelance brand has helped T. DeLene Beeland stand out from other freelancers and more than double her income in about a year.

In a sea of freelance medical writers, T. DeLene Beeland stands out with…


Recent Posts

5 Ways to Get the Experience You Need to Find Freelance Clients

Getting enough experience to get started is one of the biggest obstacles for most new freelance writers or editors. Here are 5 ways to get the experience you need.

Fortunately, you don’t need a lot of experience…


The Easy Way to Become a Better Marketer

If you can say “yes” to 2 questions, then you can become a better marketer and build a stable, successful freelance business. And that’s important because if you don’t market your freelance business—and do this well—you’ll struggle to succeed.

Maybe…


How to Increase Your Visibility on LinkedIn

If you increase your visibility on LinkedIn, then when clients are looking for freelancers, you’ll rank high in search results. You increase your visibility by being active, which is #4 in LinkedIn’s search algorithm criteria.

Being active, also called engagement,…


10 Ways to Get 500+ Connections on LinkedIn Fast

Getting 500+ LinkedIn connections is easier than you might think. That’s great—because you need those connections to rank high in search results when clients are looking for a freelancer on LinkedIn.

And having connections in common with the person who…


How to Thrive Like Mia DeFino—In Good Times and in Bad

Being prepared helps Mia DeFino, MS, ELS, ensure that she always has enough freelance work—even in bad times like the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. She prepares for continued success by strengthening relationships with her large, steady clients,…


How to Turn Struggle into Success with the Fearless Freelancer Mindset

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How can the fearless freelancer mindset help you?

Having a growth mindset, grit, and resilience—the fearless freelancer mindset—will help you learn what you need to learn and do what you need to do…


How to Make an Awesome First Impression

People often decide you’re trustworthy and competent in the time it takes them to blink their eyes. Here’s an overview of how to make an awesome first impression on LinkedIn, with your freelance website, and in…


1 Easy Way to Land More Freelance Work: Follow Up

In just a few hours a month or less you can get more freelance work. Just follow up with interested clients. This is easy to do and it works!

Clients often say they want to work…