Newsletter #065
Welcome to another edition of The Write Stuff—your weekly round-up of useful resources we’ve found online, specifically for content writers.
This week we’re talking about whether you should niche down, creating credibility as a new writer, and four unexpected places to find work.
Do You Have to Choose a Niche as a Freelance Writer?
Deciding whether to niche down is almost as hard as deciding what niche to focus on. When you have multiple interests and expertise, should you choose one category? Well, Kaleigh and Emma have a few thoughts on that after years of freelance writing.
Get advice on whether niching down is for you.
Creating Credibility as a Beginner Writer
When you first start out writing, you may ask yourself the question, “why me?” Out of all the voices out there, why would someone want to listen to you? Well, that’s a question every new writer faces. Luckily, Dickie Bush put together a long and detailed thread to explain why and how new writers should create credibility.
Here’s that ultra-specific thread.
4 Unexpected Places to Find Freelance Writing Work
Finding freelance work may feel like a never-ending quest. But there are a few places you could find work that you may not even be thinking about. For new writers especially, you’ll want to get your feet wet in many opportunities (if only to see what you like), and this article explains four places you probably haven’t thought of to look for them.
Four unexpected hiding spots for your next writing gig.
What would happen if you made $10,000 as a freelance writer…
Would your freelance writing dream feel more attainable?
Would you have enough writing experience to charge more for your articles?
Would you be able to reach out to dream companies and ask to write for them?
The answer is yes to all the above—answered by two writers who have turned their passion for typing into full-time careers.
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How to find clients and projects you're excited to work on
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