Why You Need to Have an Email Newsletter

Here’s what happened when the email newsletter of freelancer Genevieve J. Long, PhD, PC arrived in my inbox. Seeing that email reminded me that…

How to Conquer Top Freelance Challenges (Survey Results)

While most freelancers are optimistic about the future, they do face some big challenges, according to the Freelancing in America 2019 survey. The best days are ahead, say 91% of the freelancers surveyed. And 67% of…

Want Better Results from Networking? Build Trust

Going to networking events won’t help you get more freelance work—because these events are only the first step in building trusting relationships with the people you meet. And trust is how you build your freelance business through networking.

“If people like you…

12 Ways to Make Networking Events Amazing, Not Scary

Networking events like conferences and meetings are the best places to meet clients and colleagues who can help you get more freelance work and better clients. But leaving the safe cocoon of our offices to go to a networking…

How More Confidence Helped Shannon Hach Unlock Freelance Success

When Shannon Hach, MD, ELS, left family medicine to become a freelance medical editor in 2013, she was full of confidence. “I trusted my instincts and knew that, having exhibited the skills to become a successful physician, surely…

How to Be Active and Effective on LinkedIn Even if You Hate Social Media

Being active on LinkedIn is an easy way to get freelance clients, build your network, and learn about the business of freelancing. Just ask freelance writers JoAnna Pendergrass,…

How to Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile, with Free Checklist

Before JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, launched her freelance writing business in 2016, she got her first major client—through her LinkedIn profile. “It was great to have a client waiting in the wings when I officially started my business,” says JoAnna. “Since then, I’ve gotten several…

The Best Way to Make Your Freelance Future Amazing

When 2019 draws to a close, do you want to be proud of everything you’ve achieved in your freelance business or…

How to Make More Money and Do Less Work: Repeat Business

Making more money while doing less work sounds like paradise for freelancers. You can easily achieve this state of supreme happiness. Just focus on getting repeat business from your clients, instead of constantly searching for new clients…

How to be First in Line for Freelance Work

Isn’t it frustrating when clients seem interested in your freelance services but don’t hire you? Maybe the client said they’ll put you in their freelance database. But you never hear from them again. Or maybe you submitted a proposal that the client liked and…