Why Some Writers Make Six Figures While Others Struggle

High-earning writers don’t just take gigs; they build businesses.

Ever wonder why some freelance writers are flooded with high-paying work while others scrape by? It’s not because they’re better writers, but because they run their business differently.

High-earning freelancers don’t just take gigs—they build systems that bring clients to them. They don’t wait for work to appear on job boards; they create a steady stream of inbound leads and strategic outbound pitches.

💡 Quick Tip: Build a Client Pipeline

Instead of chasing gigs, set up a client pipeline—a system that continuously brings in work. High earners do this by:

✅ Putting LinkedIn and social proof to work to attract leads.
✅ Staying top-of-mind with past clients (who already trust them).
✅ Creating niche expertise so clients seek them out instead of the other way around.

If your freelance income is inconsistent, chances are you don’t have a system in place to generate steady, high-value clients. Let’s fix that.

🔒 Full subscribers: Keep reading for the key habits and systems six-figure freelancers use to consistently grow their income.