Thinking about quitting your day job to become a freelance writer?

The transition from full-time employee to freelance entrepreneur requires the mastery of 5 distinct tasks: planning, marketing, cash flow management, client retention and an effective pricing strategy.

But before you put in your two-week notice and wave goodbye to your old 9 to 5, here are 5 things every future freelance writer should know to successfully transition themselves from employee to freelance entrepreneur. Read the rest of this entry »

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Web Content Writers: How to Find Freelance Work Online

Posted by Online Freelance Writer in Web Content Writers

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Tips and Tricks To Find Freelance Work Online

In the old days of dial-up internet service and rotary phones, the best options to find freelance work were cold-calling potential clients, crafting an irresistible sales letter or sending a direct mail piece.

Thanks to the launch of online auction sites and freelance job directories, creative consultants are just a point and a click away from paying clients and lots of opportunities for freelance work.

Want to add a little more freelance cash into your business bank account? Follow these 4 tips to find freelance jobs and get paid to write online. Read the rest of this entry »