All you have to do is write an extra 834 words. — Marketing emails, landing pages, blogs. Whatever you write for your freelance side hustle, chances are you charge per word. At the very least, it’s likely you think in those terms. Or some combination of words per hour. I know I do. That’s how I figured out I couldn’t make real…

Tips from someone who did it the hard way. — There’s a lot of conflicting opinions out there about Upwork. Some writers say it’s a disgrace. Others say it’s a great way to meet new clients and make tons of money. No matter how you personally feel about it, I made over $50k in the last 12 months on Upwork…

Three steps to catching a quality freelance client — I’m a full-time freelance content writer and I earn a significant percentage of my income on Upwork. I’ve lost count of how many proposals I’ve written at this point. But I’ve written enough to know what works, and what doesn’t work, when it comes to pitching new clients. …

Because prepping social doesn’t have to suck. — Scheduling social media is a time suck for most of us. Especially if you’re a team of one. Facebook and Instagram are great spots to market your hustle and build a following. But if you aren’t careful, it’ll steal hours of your time. …

Tip #3: Make sure you know about “comps.” — Starting out on any new side hustle platform is intimidating. At least, for me it is. And trying to flip clothes on Poshmark wasn’t any different. But in a few months, I made just shy of $1,500 in cash selling my old clothes (and flipping some thrift store finds). Here’s…

Tips on figuring out what your specialty is. — If you’re a content writer, you’ve probably heard to “niche down.” And if you haven’t, it’s a saying that means “find a specialty.” Some content writers don’t believe in sticking to a niche. Others think it’s the only way to find high-paying clients and long-term success. Now whether you subscribe…

How to fix your writing portfolio or e-commerce site. — Even if you aren’t into e-commerce, your website should provide some value to the people who visit it. For example, let’s say you own a brick-and-mortar bike shop. Your website might tell visitors about where you’re located and offer a general overview of what you offer. If you’re running an…

Two steps forward, five steps back. — I took on jobs I didn’t have the time for. So I found a way to make it work. And by making it work, I mean late nights and weekends, working weeks at a time without a single day off. I remember chugging RedBull and trying to prop my eyes…

Tips on how to update your voice. — Let’s start this off with the fact that academic writing isn’t bad. It’s just not the ideal style for most content, and academic writing is a hard habit to break. It took me years to kick the habit and it’s no wonder. After four years in high school, another four…