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 […]
Paxful Review: Is it Worth the Hype?
This no-nonsense Paxful review will tell you the truth about this famous Bitcoin (BTC) marketplace. Yes, there’s a lot of hype around Paxful. Some call it “the Uber of Bitcoin”. Others call it “the eBay of cryptocurrency”. I know what you’re thinking, though. Is Paxful legit? Is it a scam? Should you confidently buy or […]
Cold Pitching Basics: 9 Tips for Writing a Pitch that Converts
Want to skyrocket your income from freelance work? I know you said a BIG YES. But I guess you’re also asking how? Here is your solution – cold pitching! What’s that? It is where you apply directly for work from strangers, companies or clients who don’t know you and have not expressed that they’re hiring. […]
COVID-19: More Ways to Stay Afloat as a Freelancer During a Pandemic
What could possibly be worse than a dwindling economy and an uncertain future? A pandemic. Right? First, I hope and pray that you are all safe and will make it out alive, if not better. Second, I hope you read Walter’s detailed guide on how to survive the Coronavirus crisis. In this post, I share […]
5 Common Freelancing Mistakes (And How You Can Avoid Them)
People think that freelancing, as the word “free” suggests, has lesser work and responsibilities than other types of jobs. But the truth is freelancing requires more passion for work than the average office job. This side of freelancing is something that many new freelancers fail to consider before they commit to freelancing. If you want […]
How Online Freelancers Can Survive the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
It’s sad to see just how bad Coronavirus has affected people’s lives and businesses. It’s threatening the very livelihood of entire countries. And sadly, it’s spreading fast. These are uncertain times. People keep saying, “We’ll do this and that after Coronavirus.” However, nobody really knows how life will look like after this. We have no […]
I quit medicine and set a target to hit $2,000 monthly income through online writing
If you are one of those people who knew their career path (or even better, their life’s purpose) from childhood, just thank God. Some of us didn’t get that privilege. But looking back now, I know that I have many reasons to thank God despite that ‘limitation’ so to speak. Discovering what I wasn’t meant […]
12 Freelance Writing Tools You Must Have Before Starting a Freelance Writing Career
Freelance writing is a lucrative career. Since businesses discovered that content marketing is the best alternative to traditional marketing methods, tech companies have gone ahead to develop useful freelance writing tools that have increased productivity. An efficient worker must have great tools. Let’s see what you can use as a freelance writer. But first… Why […]
Getting Clients on Social Media: A Guide for Freelance Writers
A little over two decades ago, social media was still a concept in the minds of innovators. People had to meet in person, business had to be conducted in brick and mortar stores, long lost friends would remain lost, and advertisements were only seen on TV and other traditional promotional means. But now, social media […]
Freelance Writing Job: How Beginners Can Get Clients to Hire Them
Show of hands. How many are struggling to get started as freelance writers, and even worse, getting clients to say yes? You’ve literally been dreaming of your first freelance writing job? I understand the frustration of being a beginner because I passed through that stage, too. You seem to be making headway, only to realize that […]
7 Types of Blog Headlines That’ll Increase Your Traffic (Even if You’re a Beginner)
So, you’ve managed to create and post epic articles on your blog, but how do you get people to actually read them? It’s unfortunate that there’s such a huge number of quality blogs out there that never get read by searchers. This is because quality content is not enough to make people read your blog: […]
Remove “Feast or Famine” from Online Work Using These Tips
You want to be smiling like the lady above, but you’re tired. One month you’re earning a lot online, enjoying life and paying all your bills. Another month you earn much less. …and another, almost nothing. In short, one month feast, another month famine. It’s easy to blame such things on many known or unknown […]
Why Every Freelancer Should Try Cycling To Keep Fit
Let’s face it. If you’re a freelance writer, you’ve most likely gained extra pounds over the years. It’s hard to stay thin and fit because we spend all those hours behind our computers writing. Here’s a fact my friend Sitting has been declared as a health threat. So don’t laugh at your friends who smoke […]
How Audience Testing Can Help Ensure Your Success in the World of Business
After dedicating hours or even days of your time to brainstorming the perfect brand name for your startup, you have finally discovered the perfect name. You have spent so many hours crossing off and adding names to your list but how can you know if your name is actually going to be effective for your […]
What’s the Best Daily Routine for Freelancers?
We’ve all seen it… Someone on social media states that they’ve been struggling for a month without results. And another person responds with a very good question, “What exactly were you doing in that month?” On the other hand, successful people also share what they’ve earned in a month and everyone is like, “Heey! What […]
This Is Why No One Reads Your Blog
So you finally got round to starting your blog and you have been going strong for a few weeks. However, you only get one or two visitors and no one seems to stick around to read the other posts. You’re not making any money blogging. What could be wrong? There could be a lot of […]
Looking for high value clients? Invest in yourself first
How often do you invest in yourself? …waiting for your answer… Okay, I know that question can be a bit confusing. When most of us hear of the word investing, we associate it with the rich or at least the middle class who have a coin to spare. We think of investing in the stock […]
My Journey to Freelance Writing Success
My name is Tom Nyarunda, a Christian, a husband and a father. I am a trained counseling psychologist, preacher and motivational speaker, but I work full-time as a freelance writer. My journey in freelance writing began accidentally some time in 2012 or thereabouts. I had seen many advertisements and pop ups on my computer about […]
How Tom earned $2,600 in October 2018 doing freelance writing jobs
What’s your biggest win right now? Mine is the story of one of my trainees – Tom Nyarunda. He’s now getting high paying clients. He sent me an email on Saturday that has been in my mind throughout the week. I just had to share his story. Tom joined my freelance writing course in September 2017. […]
I could not even afford a matchbox. I took this free writing course…
One reason that makes me encourage people is that I’ve gone through so much in life. The fact is that there are so many people going through tough situations and are at the point of giving up. I was there! I almost gave up when life became too hard and unyielding. During this time, I […]
I Make $500 a Month Working Only 3 Hours A Day
One Charles Richards once stated something very profound: Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out of a week. While most people may […]
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