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No BS Freelance Writer Tools for Beginners

Before you read another word, this isn’t another “XX best freelance writer tools” article where we give you a useful list of writing tools we’ve never used followed by a summary of features that don’t really help you much.

Overwhelmed with choices, trying to separate the “gotta have” from the “not right now” while getting started as a freelance writer on a budget. What do you really need right now?

A few essential tools, mostly free, could save your butt at the right moment. Now that you’re a freelance writer, just one great client’s worth a decent chunk of change if you’re looking in the right places. Not sure how much freelance writers charge? Here’s a good place to start: How much Freelance Bloggers Earn: The Surprising Truth

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By Sophie Lizard 2 Comments

Freelance Writing Jobs: Your Ultimate “Get the Gigs” Guide

Wondering where all the GOOD freelance writing jobs hide out?

You’re not the only one.

Lots of freelance writers, especially beginners, go to Google and type in freelance writing jobs when they want to find work.

I’m guessing you’ve tried that yourself at least once.

So you already know there’s a ton of websites that put up freelance writing job ads, or run bidding wars in which writers compete to win gigs. But there’s too much to look at — you could spend hours scanning these opportunities and still be no closer to getting hired.

And when you check out blogs and podcasts for help, you quickly realise that they all recycle the same few tips… some of which are likely to work for the majority of people who use them properly, and some of which are MAJOR long shots that rarely work for anybody.

Problem is, you can’t tell which is which.

What you need is a way to narrow down your freelance writing job search and *only* do the things that are worth your time.

This guide shows you where to find good freelance writing jobs, how to get hired, and how to make yourself even more hireable (so you can win more work with more fantastic clients for more money).

You’ll probably find tips in here that are familiar to you, but you’ll also find ideas beyond the usual boilerplate advice — and sane expectations to balance the overoptimistic bullshit you might read elsewhere.

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By Mandy Gardner 15 Comments

10 Great Apps and Tools for the Freelance Blogger

There’s nothing better than a great app or computer program that makes work quicker, easier and more fun. From a simple alarm clock to the most specialized email management software, the right app can not only keep you organized but help you enjoy your time at work.

As a freelance blogger, you’re already familiar with the most essential programs and tools of your trade: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, OneDrive, WordPress, and Grammarly. If you’re like most people, however, it’s easy to get stuck in a technological rut and stop trying out new things after a while.

You’ve got a lot on your plate as a blogger, in terms of coming up with creative ideas, meeting deadlines, and organizing your accounts, and chances are you aren’t making use of some of the best tools out there. If you’re a fan of technological assistance, the following apps and tools could help you stay on top of it all.

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Get Paid: 22 Cannabis Writer Jobs for Freelancers

Want to write for the $61 billion and growing cannabis industry?

Our rule when picking an area of expertise as a freelance writer: pick an industry with money (so becoming a cannabis writer is looking like a great idea right about now).

This marketplace is filling up with new products, new innovations, and more ways to experience cannabis. Guess what? Cannabis startups need content marketing help to stand out in this crowd.

Are you ready to jump in and develop some expertise in a market projected to reach $100 billion by 2030?

Want more blogging gigs on other topics? Check out our Ultimate List of Better-Paid Blogging Gigs here.

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By Suzanne Berthuy 4 Comments

62 Political Blogs Hiring Writers: Get Paid to Write about Politics and Social Justice

Think nobody’s looking for freelance politics writers?

Think again. Black Lives Matter, vaccine mandates, climate change, and fair wages are still making headlines. If it affects their readers, blogs and magazines want to publish it.

Social justice, politics, and the people fighting for or facing hardship because of public policies aren’t going away. If you love writing about these emotion-triggering topics, get ready to start pitching.

You may run out of time or energy…but you won’t run out of publications to pitch.

Want more blogging gigs on other topics? Check out our Ultimate List of Better-Paid Blogging Gigs here.

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