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👋 As always, an honor to talk about finding work through social media with @TimHerrera! I wanted to share a quick roundup of helpful resources:
The best newsletters featuring freelance work: kaitlynarford.com/2021/04/20/13-…
The best newsletters featuring freelance work: kaitlynarford.com/2021/04/20/13-…
My newsletter with 100 freelance opportunities for all kinds of creatives: buymeacoffee.com/kmarford/posts
Hashtags and accounts that regularly feature freelance work:
#FreelanceTwitter
#CallsForPitches
@weischoice
@womenwriterswin
@job_writers
@WritersofColor
@superpathco
@jobs_content
#FreelanceTwitter
#CallsForPitches
@weischoice
@womenwriterswin
@job_writers
@WritersofColor
@superpathco
@jobs_content
Drink some water, take a breath, and scroll through these freelance opportunities for writers, editors, and social media managers from places like Forbes Marketplace, Healthline, and Dame Products.
Disclaimer: I am not hiring, nor do I know pay rates. If you missed any of my March opportunity threads, I’ll be rounding them up soon on my @buymeacoffee. Thanks to everyone who has supported me! buymeacoffee.com/kmarford/posts
Forbes Marketplace needs new freelance writers for education: linkedin.com/posts/veronica…
Fun news!
I'm now offering a service for my fellow freelance writers: Research and outlines.
Here's how it works:
1. I research credible statistics, quotes, and examples for your future article.
2. I compile these findings into an optimized outline so you can start writing
I'm now offering a service for my fellow freelance writers: Research and outlines.
Here's how it works:
1. I research credible statistics, quotes, and examples for your future article.
2. I compile these findings into an optimized outline so you can start writing
Below is what a typical optimized outline looks like with the research included:
I've divided this service up into three different plans, which you can view here: jesspereirawrites.com/research-for-f…
Annnnd I'm officially open for work! Send me a note if you're interested in learning more 🥳
#freelancetwitter #marketingtwitter
Annnnd I'm officially open for work! Send me a note if you're interested in learning more 🥳
#freelancetwitter #marketingtwitter
Most advice about getting started as a freelance writer is straight up WRONG.
❌Make a website
❌Get on all the freelancing sites
❌Have a vast portfolio
❌Work for free
❌Create a lead gen funnel
When I started, I had nothing - no website, no portfolio, & no funnel.
❌Make a website
❌Get on all the freelancing sites
❌Have a vast portfolio
❌Work for free
❌Create a lead gen funnel
When I started, I had nothing - no website, no portfolio, & no funnel.
Got my first gig on Fiverr writing product descriptions for an eCommerce store.
He referred me to others with a similar need & I was in business.
Cut to now, I still don’t have a site, not active on any freelancing sites, & no lead gen funnel.
So here’s what to do instead:
He referred me to others with a similar need & I was in business.
Cut to now, I still don’t have a site, not active on any freelancing sites, & no lead gen funnel.
So here’s what to do instead:
✅ Use Ikigai to find out if writing is your calling
Everyone can write but not everyone should. Money shouldn't be the sole motivator.
Everyone can write but not everyone should. Money shouldn't be the sole motivator.
Freelancers: Here's a list of 18 clauses my lawyer told me should be in every freelance contract
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(this is not legal advice)
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1. Named parties
Clearly state the name of the BUSINESS you're entering the contract with
2. Definitions
Any short hand you use (e.g. "Contractor" instead of writing your name every time)
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Clearly state the name of the BUSINESS you're entering the contract with
2. Definitions
Any short hand you use (e.g. "Contractor" instead of writing your name every time)
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3. Nature and delivery of services (structure)
How you work together
4. Relationship of the parties
Who you are to each other (ie. you're NOT an employee)
5. Term and termination
Cancellation clauses / outs / etc
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How you work together
4. Relationship of the parties
Who you are to each other (ie. you're NOT an employee)
5. Term and termination
Cancellation clauses / outs / etc
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