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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve Just Received My First $230 From A Client. Here’s How I Got Here…
I struck a gem in Walter. Article writing looked attractive, but I was broke. A colleague agreed to instruct me, but in academic work. He instructed me well, but I enjoyed no fruits. Academic writing is not my style, although I am an A graduate. Another friend taught me, but I never got a break. At that point, […]
How I Used Negative Feedback to Improve My Writing
At some point in our lives, we give up and fate takes charge – that’s the world’s greatest lie. On 13th April, I received an Upwork job invite. This was going to be my second job in Upwork. So I had to end my first contract to give space for this project. The client in […]
I did not believe I was a great article writer, but I tried anyway! I’m now making $1,000 a month…
My name is Daniel. One year ago, after graduating from campus, I immediately landed a job as an after-sales services executive with a Chinese electronics company based in Nairobi. Considering the number of unemployed graduates in Kenya, that was quite some luck, and you bet I was over the moon. 2017 was an electioneering year […]
How I Went From $140 to $350+ Per Week With One Freelance Writing Client
Two years ago, I was working with businesses that paid me $0.8 per article in Arabic. At that time, my earnings were smaller than my bank account fees. I felt scorned, broke, and hopeless. I wasn’t going anywhere earning peanuts working my face off all my holiday and after-school time. Thankfully, I bumped into a few English freelance writing […]