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You’re Closer Than You Think to Your First Freelance Client
You don’t need a full portfolio, a website, or a big audience to start freelancing; you need one good sample, one real connection, and the confidence to…
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Miranda Miller
Mastering the “Revenue Per Hour” Rule for Writers
Want to earn more? Start tracking this one metric, and cut anything that doesn’t move it.
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5 Lessons That Supercharged My Freelance Writing Income
If you're unsatisfied with your writing income, you don’t need more gigs; you need a better strategy. These lessons helped me earn more, work less, and…
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Miranda Miller
Productized Writing Services: Making Money While You Sleep (Kind Of)
Productized services let you package your writing into repeatable offers—and charge premium rates for them. Here's how to get started.
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Ghostwriting: Big Money, Zero Spotlight (And That's Not a Bad Thing)
Want high-paying writing work without building a public brand? Ghostwriting lets you earn big behind the scenes. Here's how to get started—and thrive…
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Writing for Agencies: A Hidden Goldmine
Writing for agencies can offer steady work, diverse projects, and fewer admin headaches, but it comes with challenges. Learn how to thrive in agency…
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Is Freelance Writing a Real Career or Just a Side Hustle?
Struggling with inconsistent income and wondering if freelance writing can really replace a full-time job? These tips will help you build a stable…
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The Freelance Writing Income Plateau, And How to Break Past It
Have you hit your income ceiling? Try this technique for breaking through to keep your rates rising alongside your experience and expertise.
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The Terribly Unsexy & Underserved Freelance Niche That Six-Figure Writers Love
Freelance writers are fighting over scraps of blog posts, social media content, and website copy, but there's a quieter corner of the industry where…
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Stop Writing for Free: When and How to Say No
Exposure doesn’t pay the bills. Stop giving away your time.
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How to Get Paid Faster (and Stop Clients from Ghosting on Invoices)
Freelancers aren’t banks. Stop letting clients hold your money hostage.
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How to Price Your Writing Services Without Undervaluing Yourself
Hourly rates? Project fees? Here’s how to charge what you’re worth—and make sure it’s profitable.
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