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By Williesha Morris 1 Comment

From Journalism to Freelance Blogging: Here’s How to Make the Switch

From Journalism to Freelance Blogging: Here’s How to Make the Switch

Are you one of the thousands of journalists holding your breath and watching as the industry declines?

28,000 people in the United States lost their newsroom jobs between 2008 and 2018, according to the Pew Research Center. (That’s a quarter of all the news jobs in the US.)

If you work for a print publication, you’re probably taking the brunt of the downturn. But digital media isn’t off the hook. Nowadays, layoffs of digital media employees happen with frightening frequency, too.

Being laid off is nerve-wracking in any industry.

Most of us knew the downturn meant taking positions that offered lower pay. But with 25% of the jobs vanishing, that motivation is gone, and you may be wondering how to keep a roof over your head.

It’s time to channel that fear and anxiety and shape it into entrepreneurship: you’re going to make the switch from journalism to freelance blogging.

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By Suzanne Berthuy 7 Comments

No BS Freelance Writer Tools for Beginners

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 Mandy Gardner 17 Comments

10 Great Apps and Tools for the Freelance Blogger

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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By Sophie Lizard 77 Comments

How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Freelance Website: 3 Quick Questions to Answer

How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Freelance Website: 3 Quick Questions to Answer

If you want to be a writer online, you need a website.

Nobody’s going to argue with that. As a freelance blogger your website is one of the deciding factors in getting you hired.

But choosing the right domain name for that website is a HUGE obstacle for some writers. I’ve seen people dither over this decision for weeks, wasting time they could’ve spent marketing and blogging and earning.

To make this simple, I’ve broken down the basic process of choosing an effective domain name into just 3 questions. Answer these, and you can choose your domain name today. Tomorrow, on with the making money. 🙂 

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By Sophie Lizard 34 Comments

9 Warning Signs That Mean You Should NOT Be a Freelance Blogger

9 Warning Signs That Mean You Should NOT Be a Freelance Blogger

Not sure how to break this to you. It’s bad news.

Maybe you really *shouldn’t* try to be a freelance blogger. I mean, normally I’m quick to point out that almost anyone who is teachable can learn to do freelance blogging.

And yep, anyone teachable can learn to earn anything from a decent chunk of “mad money” to a full-time income that pays for everything you want to do.

But this career choice isn’t right for everyone.

So how can you find out if it’s wrong for you, before you spend valuable time trying and failing?

I’ll tell you.

If you see any of these warning signs in yourself or your usual lifestyle, then freelance blogging may not be a good idea for you. 

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