When I wrote my first freelance article at 17, I was working part-time at a marketing agency and had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t have a degree, a portfolio, or any formal training. I got paid $20 for my first piece and I was THRILLED. Now, I run a six-figure freelance writing business that| Peak Freelance
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Finding yourself working around the clock? Checking work messages on your phone when you’re supposed to be watching Netflix with your other half? Struggling to sleep because you’re wired from a late-night discovery call? Let me guess: none of these scenarios are likely the ones you were picturin| Peak Freelance
5/5 https://peakfreelance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sales_Landing-Page-Video.mp4The best part? It's free. The Freelance Community for Writers Who Want to Scale Are you a freelance writer who wants to work with bigger and better clients, buil| Peak Freelance
How can you become a successful freelance writer and stand out from the crowd? This article will uncover 13 of the best practical writing tips from fellow freelancers.| Peak Freelance
When you decide to become a freelance writer, choosing a niche is the first step you’ll take. Having a specialization helps you find the right clients and concentrate your marketing efforts. This guide will walk you through how to pick one.| Peak Freelance
Struggling to find freelance writing jobs? We know exactly how that feels. As a freelance writer, low-quality gigs are easy to find. You can head to Craigslist and find companies paying pennies and demanding high-quality content. But the best freelance writing gigs require a little imagination| Peak Freelance
A freelance writing website is what brings clients your way. It’ll introduce them to you and your services, prove why they should hire you, and give them an easy way to reach out. (It’s why we named it as one of the best ways to find freelance writing jobs.) So, how do you create a freelanc| Peak Freelance
You’re stuck in a rut working for low-paying clients at content mills. Plenty of projects are coming your way, but you’re working all the hours under the sun to complete them—not to mention edit them, again and again. This leaves you with zero time to develop your personal brand or seek bett| Peak Freelance
I’m turning over $150k+/year at the age of 23. I had my first six-figure year when I was 21. That’s not a phrase most people can say, nor something I like to shout from the rooftops. There’s an underlying feeling–even in me–that money is a private thing. It’s something I’ve always wanted to t| Peak Freelance
You’re ready to take the leap and start freelance writing, but you have no idea where to begin your job search. Or maybe you’ve been freelancing for a while but can’t seem to find high-paying freelance opportunities. Here’s some good news: You don’t have to struggle on popular, saturated freelan| Peak Freelance
Starting out as a freelancer can be nerve wracking. Besides figuring out what to write about and how much to charge, you may also struggle with finding recurring work. No one enjoys that feast-or-famine cycle of too much work one month and zero work the next month. All the freelance writers who h| Peak Freelance
The vast majority of my client work is ad hoc. When I tell this to other freelancers, they’re usually surprised. After all, a healthy retainer is gold for freelancers, right? In full transparency, I didn’t set out to have so much client work be ad hoc. When I became a full-time freelance writer in late […]| Peak Freelance
Working with clients in your home country is one thing, but working with freelance clients across the globe creates a new set of challenges. Managing international payments, working across different time zones, and cultural differences can make working with overseas clients awesome… or more likely: a pain in the ass. Considering 41% of freelancers intend […]| Peak Freelance
We all get sick from time to time. But being a one-person business can make illness inconvenient, stressful, and challenging. Unlike full-time folks, freelance writers can’t phone in sick and pass on their responsibilities to a colleague. They don’t have employer or statutory sick pay as a financial safety net, nor access to other well-being […]| Peak Freelance
The global freelance market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2027. But when starting as a freelancer, the idea that you could support yourself by freelancing can seem impossible. There’s much to consider, keep track of, and do. You’ll learn quickly that freelance writing is more than just being able to write well. You […]| Peak Freelance
You’re a writer who wants to turn your writing into a viable business. That’s no pipedream: As of February 2022, the average annual salary for freelance writers in the United States is $65,000—and that’s by no means the limit. Upwork lists freelancers who make $150/hr, and we’ll be mentioning writers in this article who easily […]| Peak Freelance
Dear Freelancer, What’s your best advice for someone new to freelancing? Sincerely, Getting Started Dear Getting Started, There’s no ‘best’ way to freelance and there’s no such thing as universally applicable advice; anyone who says otherwise is selling something. That means there are some things you’ll just have to learn the hard way. But I […]| Peak Freelance
This article helps you understand the causes of wrist pain and offers practical solutions to prevent and alleviate it.| Peak Freelance
Dear Freelancer, I have a freelance opportunity, but I have no idea how to charge them. I am a brilliant writer and I can write about anything. I have five years of experience and a Master’s in Professional Writing. But I have limited experience freelancing. Do I charge per hour? Per word? Per project? Sincerely,Experienced […]| Peak Freelance
Growing up, I thought only people who loved writing could be professional writers. Now, I realize writers need to love numbers just as much. It's good to have the writing chops that make for an interesting piece; one that convinces readers to stick around and learn about the topic at hand. Bu| Peak Freelance
In this post, we will use a survey sent to 213 part-time and full-time freelance writers to determine the average freelance writing rates. Using that data, we’ll answer a question we’ve heard quite a bit in the industry. What should I charge? Of course, a new writer isn’t going to charge $1,| Peak Freelance
Dear Freelancer, I’m weighing up whether to continue as a solo freelancer or to launch a micro agency. I’d like to make full use of my skills (from content strategy to reporting). I’ve worked with a lot of agencies, but maybe that’s not enough knowledge to start my own. On the other hand, why| Peak Freelance