How many clients should freelance writers have?
Freelance writers can structure their business in a multitude of ways, working with dozens of clients at once or handling one at a time. In this episode, we discuss how many clients is the right number for us, and how we know when we’re working with too many.
Where does freelancing fit into your overall career?
In this episode, we discuss how freelance writing and self-employment fit into your overall work life. This episode is for people who have gone in and out of freelance work, aren’t sure it’s for them, or are midway through their career and can’t figure out how to start.
Do freelance writers need certifications, courses, and coaches?
Today we’re talking about courses, certificates, and coaches. Who needs them? Are they worth the investment? What should you bear in mind when taking them?
Productized services: How to do them, pitfalls, and perks
When you productize a service, you make it easy for your freelance writing clients to buy a service off the shelf. Productized services may help you sell more, but they may also deter clients from working with you. Here's what you need to know.
How to create a portfolio that showcases your work
Portfolio tips for freelance writers: What to include, what to leave out, and general guidance for curating a top-notch body of work to share with clients.
How do you GROW a freelance writing business?
Your freelance writing business is coasting along. How do you take things to the next level? What does it mean to grow? Two not-so-big-picture thinkers discuss how we think about growth and offer suggestions on where to go (grow?) next.
Our writing processes: How we get words on a blank page
The blank page. Ugh. It’s a source of intimidation and frustration. In this episode, we talk about our processes for getting a piece of writing out the door. We also concluded we don’t want each other’s jobs. Listen in to find out how many words Kaleigh writes in a day.
Why companies hate most freelance writers (and how to be likeable)
Flaky. Unprofessional. Frustrating. These are some of the words we’ve heard to describe freelance writers. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode, we discuss why companies hate most freelance writers and how you can rise above the rest.
Dispelling the myths about freelance writing
People say to pick a niche, make a course, and build a website. But we don’t think there’s one right way to run a business. Everyone’s path is unique and different. In this episode, we explore a number of myths about freelance writing businesses and offer alternative perspectives.
The freelance writer’s website: Stories about our own + how to think about yours
Does your freelance website really matter? Kaleigh doesn’t give the website too much credit, while Emma sees hers as a mark of her whole identity. Emma put her head into her hands while recording this episode. If you’re creating a website for the first time, revamping the one you have, or find yourself unsure what a website even means, this is a must-listen.
Rates: How to set them, raise them, and fearlessly ask for what you need
Guess what? You should probably charge more. But how do you figure out what to charge when there’s not a go-to source for setting freelance writing rates? In this episode, we cover strategies for setting rates, as well as some ways to justify those rates to the clients you serve.
How we find new freelance writing clients
How do you find quality, high-paying clients that are a pleasure to work with? In this episode, we cover how we found our first freelance clients, as well as how we find new ones today. It’s a BIG topic, but you’ll come away with ideas on where to start.
Why freelance writing is a BUSINESS
What do you do when you’re a freelance writer in the business of selling YOU? We discuss why you should approach freelance writing as a *very* official business. We talk about invoicing software, bank accounts, and recount the moments when we knew we were more than just piddly order takers.
A day in the life: Our schedules + how we juggle heavy workloads
Freelance writers have the ability to control our days, but only if we create a structure for guarding our time. In this episode, we discuss what a day looks like in our businesses today, as well as our journey to recognizing what we need to be successful. We also cover strategies on how to deal with clients who want you to be “always on.”
Introducing: The Freelance Writing Coach Podcast
Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have been friends ever since they started freelance writing almost a decade ago. Now, they’re sharing everything they’ve learned on their brand new podcast. They give quick introductions and explain what the hell they’re doing here.