Writing is a great way to make money online in Kenya. I am living proof of that. I’ve been a freelance writer since April 2011. I’ve also coached some of the best writers in the region. The best part is you don’t need to have a university degree to succeed in this. Writing got me […]
The Ultimate Guide to Referrals for Freelancers
Every new freelancer dreams of one day getting to a level where they earn more with less hustle. Imagine a life where you don’t have to keep creating profiles, sending proposals, doing multiple pitches a day, and responding to numerous ads on job boards and social media job groups. Not because of laziness, but because […]
50 Best Places to Find Paid Freelance Writing Jobs (Even if You’re a Newbie)
The ultimate goal of every freelancer, whether new or experienced, is to make money. When I was starting my freelance writing career, this was the one question that kept ringing in my mind with every piece of writing I created. Yes, I had the desire, I wrote a few samples to showcase my writing skills, […]
These 6 strategies got me 4 clients as a beginner in June 2021
Believe it or not, I ventured into writing in May 2021. And no, I had never written for clients before. So, the tips I am giving you are from newbie to newbie. It can be a struggle to succeed as a beginner if you don’t take the proper steps. So, I’ll tell you a little about myself. […]
Book Review: 10 Steps to Freelancing Online by Daniel Ong’era
The online freelancing journey is not easy as some people make it sound. Yes, all these people with laptops on the beach don’t tell you the whole story. It’s fun to work from anywhere, dress up anyhow, and have clients all over the world. But on the other side, there are skills to perfect, deadlines to […]
Insider Secrets to Jump-Start (and Run) A Successful Freelance Writing Career
Catherine Ogenga When I started my freelance writing career 5 years ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. All I knew was that I needed a few extra coins to get me through campus. I had no one to guide me on how to get started or enlighten me on how […]
5 Lessons COVID-19 Has Taught Me as Freelancer
In the last three months of 2019, I was comfortably hitting over Ksh. 80k ($800) as a freelance writer working 6 hrs a day, weekends excluded. I was helping a client create content for his new internet security blog and we still had loads of topics that needed to be covered. By my estimate, I […]
Freelance Writing Tips for 2022 – Not Easy but Simple
The freelance writing world is not the easiest place to break into, especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19. It’s competitive, challenging, and the margins can be slim. With a general understanding of the business, you can drastically improve your chances of getting steady writing gigs and making some money while doing it in 2022. […]
Question and Answer Session with Walter Akolo
You’re a beginner or veteran who wants to go to the next level. You have a ton of questions, but nobody out there wants to answer you, especially the veterans. Everyone is telling you how successful they are. But it looks like no one wants to share the intricate details with you. Worry no more. […]
I Want to Be a Writer: How Long Does It Take to Learn Article Writing?
Do you have a passion for writing? Or do you simply want to be a freelance writer to get an extra stream of income? Either way, you may be wondering how long it will take you to learn. There is more to freelance writing than stringing words together. It involves creating unique high quality, and valuable […]
Freelance Writing: From Zero to a Decent Side-Hustle
Content writing is a goldmine! How best can I prove it other than sharing my personal experience? If you are a beginner, roll up your sleeves and put in the work. You can succeed in freelance writing. Gurus reading this should honestly share feedback on the comments section. Why? I’m still hungry to learn more. That’s how writers grow into […]
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