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How to Drive More Traffic to Your Writing Portfolio

Your writing portfolio is finally all set up with great content, visuals, and even a dash of your witty humor. It’s finally time to sit back and watch people flock to your portfolio. ...right? Well, not exactly. You could sit back and wait, but chances are you’ll be waiting for a long time

5 Essentials for Becoming a Freelance Writer

You can start freelancing as a side-hustle while studying in school or working at a 9-to-5 job. Despite that, there's something about getting started that is intimidating to newbies. If you want to become a freelance writer but aren't sure where to start, check out these five essentials. 1.

Should You Be a Part-Time or Full-Time Freelance Writer?

Signs You Should Start Freelancing Full-Time You thrive on change and variety. The life of a freelance writer is rarely predictable because your client roster, project types, and workload can vary drastically from month to month. To be a successful full-timer, you definitely need to be com

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What to Include in Your Writing Portfolio When You're Just Starting Out

When you’re a writer, your work speaks for you. Some writing gigs don’t even request that you submit a cover letter or a resume, they just want to see what you can do. That’s where your online writing portfolio comes in handy. But, when you’re a student looking for a first job, a nine-to-fiver looki

How University Students can Create an Attention-grabbing Portfolio

What should students keep in mind when building a portfolio? Glad you asked. I talked to three experts on the topic, and they were kind enough to share their wisdom with me. **Lisa Waananen Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor at The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State Un

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Accepting A New Writing Project

When spending a lot of time searching for more work, it’s tempting to take the first writing job offer that comes your way. But should you really be saying yes to anything and everything? Before accepting a new gig, ask yourself these five questions. Do you have the time? This will be one of

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