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Try This Uncomfortable (But Effective) Way to Grow Your Freelance Blogging Career

Congrats! You’ve come far as a freelance blogger.

You’ve been featured on reputable publications. Fellow bloggers come to you for advice. You have engaged subscribers on your email list. The blog posts you create attract comments and shares. Clients find you, leaving you more time to do the stuff you enjoy doing as opposed to feeling like you have to market all the time.

The problem? You’ve grown comfortable.

Maybe you haven’t raised your rates in a while. Perhaps you’re still shying away from pitching some of your favorite blogs and brands because even though you know you’re good, impostor syndrome is making a comeback in the middle of your career. The list of things you ought to learn more about keeps growing, and overwhelm is pissing you off.

Relax. We’ve all been there.

The thing about being a freelance blogger is that there’s always something new to try and something else to improve. And that’s fantastic! Your career will never be boring. (Challenging and occasionally frustrating, yes. But boring? Never.)

So where do you begin with leaving your comfort zone? How do you raise your rates, expand your reach, get more awesome bylines, and update your website? Worry not, we’re here for every step of the way.

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By Suzanne Berthuy

Lifestyle Bloggers: Make Money Writing for These Blogs & Online Magazines

Lifestyle article writing… FINALLY, something easy, right?

Ummm… well, some aspects of freelancing as a lifestyle writer are easier than others, I guess.

First the good news: There are tons of freelance writing jobs (staff jobs and one-off gigs!) at lifestyle blogs and online magazines.

The bad news: There’s a boatload of competition. Lifestyle bloggers make money in a bunch of different ways, from sponsorships to Google Ads, and plenty of ’em have started to explore freelance writing as an extra income source.

To get in the door here, don’t try to be the freelance writer extraordinaire who writes about anything and everything. Get specialized in a few categories — when you’re an expert in your chosen topics, it’s a lot harder for editors to say no.

If current events, culture, or any of the other very popular lifestyle topics are in your wheelhouse, you’ll have tons of blogs and magazines to pitch.

And the bonus is that most of these lifestyle websites and blogs are ALWAYS looking for content. Once you get your foot in the door, getting regular work will be way easier.

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

Do Lifestyle Bloggers Make Money Writing for These Sites?

…or is it more like a hobby that pays a little?

Up to you — you can take it as a little extra pocket money, or turn it into a full-fledged freelance writing career. Some of the sites in this list pay several hundred dollars per post. Some pay as much as $1-$2 per WORD. So if you can snag a couple of good posts each week at the higher-paying end of the lifestyle market, you could be raking in thousands of dollars a month!

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By Rochel Maday

How to Build a Blog Audience for Your Client (Who’s Been Doing It All Wrong)

It’s finally happened. You’ve landed your dream gig.

You’ll be writing for an existing business blog in your favorite industry. The work is consistent, and the pay is amazing.

Then, when you’re in the middle of discussing potential blog topics with your new client, it happens.

You discover they have no idea who their company’s audience is.

Your stomach drops as you realize this gig isn’t going to be as smooth as you envisioned. Your dream job is quickly turning into a nightmare…

As a fellow freelance blogger, I’ve been there. And the truth is that while there is a way to solve this issue, you need to be cautious. Learn from my experiences in how to build a blog audience for a client who’s been doing it all wrong:

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By Sophie Lizard

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 Jersey Griggs

6 Writer’s Block Busting Tips (Banish Your Block for Good!)

We’ve all been there — the dreaded writer’s block.

One minute you’ve got ideas flowing out of your fingertips and the next minute… nothing, nada, zilch. Your words have dried up and you’re staring at a blank page.

It’s a freelance blogger’s worst nightmare.

So… what do you do next?

If your first inclination is to ignore the problem, you’re not alone. But procrastination — whether it’s with a Netflix show or a social media account — will not fix the issue at hand.

Being a freelance blogger means working for clients on a deadline. When you’re unable to write, your career and income are at stake.

The good news is there are plenty of solutions to help you beat writer’s block, especially if you’re willing to put in the work.

Some of these solutions are writing tools, some are science-based, and others are just plain common sense. But they’re all dedicated to making self-care a priority in your personal and professional life. So if you’re feeling stuck or just can’t write, try these tips to banish writer’s block for good!

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