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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]