How to Stay Sane During the Holidays
Plus a study on what you should charge and formatting blogs for SEO
Newsletter #071
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 how to format a blog post for SEO, what the average freelance writer is charging (based on an in-depth study), and how to keep your sanity intact during the holidays.
How to Format a Blog Post for SEO
SEO is a skill that freelance writers can always improve upon. Since the practices are always changing, it’s a good idea to freshen up your SEO knowledge here and there. This video by Lauren Melnick does a great job of explaining the small details that go into formatting a blog for SEO.
Freelance Writing Rates: How Much to Charge for Freelance Writing Services
What to charge for your freelance writing services can feel like a mystery. But this survey by Peak Freelance lifts the veil on what freelance writers charge, make per year, and their rates for other projects. If you aren’t charging at least $250 for an article, then you’ll want to click this link.
Learn what freelance writers are currently charging.
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to the Holidays
Organization is important for freelance writers, but even more so when it comes to the holidays. People are out of the office; you most likely have holiday plans. Instead of letting the month of December consume your sanity, use these tips from The Write Life to help you navigate this tricky time of year.
Enjoy the holidays rather than stress.
Have you figured out how to market yourself as a freelance writer?
When I figured out what clients were looking for and how I could show them I was the best writer for the job, I started to market myself as their ideal writer. I went from an anonymous writer on Upwork to a writer who gets DMs and emails from people asking to hire me (Eva in 2017 would be SO relieved to hear this).
I've turned a DM interested in working with me into a $30,000+ retainer contract.
And the only reason it happened was that I figured out how to market myself as a freelance writer.
It's time for you to learn, too.
Join the How to Market Yourself as a Freelance Writer Masterclass (writers have already signed up!) on Friday, December 10th from 12:00pm-2:30pm PT (if you can't make it live, you'll get access to the replay).
Time to sign up is *LIMITED* so make sure to grab your ticket ASAP.