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COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at 10 GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Saveur. Saveur is one of the best known and loved American magazines. It focuses on gourmet food and wine for passionate home cooks. There are lots of opportunities for freelance writers to pitch to Saveur – they use up to 15 contributors per issue. Evergreen stories, meals to remember and food throughout the world are favourite themes. MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING FOR FREELANCERS It’s a great time to be a freelance writer who creates articles and content about science, medicine, the environment, climate change and conservation issues.I have seen so many callouts lately for writers in these areas that I thought it would be worthwhile pulling together a post for freelancers who want to jump into freelance science writing or submit articles to science magazines. WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at 10 GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Saveur. Saveur is one of the best known and loved American magazines. It focuses on gourmet food and wine for passionate home cooks. There are lots of opportunities for freelance writers to pitch to Saveur – they use up to 15 contributors per issue. Evergreen stories, meals to remember and food throughout the world are favourite themes. MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING FOR FREELANCERS It’s a great time to be a freelance writer who creates articles and content about science, medicine, the environment, climate change and conservation issues.I have seen so many callouts lately for writers in these areas that I thought it would be worthwhile pulling together a post for freelancers who want to jump into freelance science writing or submit articles to science magazines. WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. ABOUT | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR The Freelancer’s Year teaches you how to earn a great living from freelance writing – I’ve got interviews with seasoned freelancers, editors and content marketing managers, as well as heaps of strategies to help freelance writers and journalists write what they love and earn what they’re worth. START HERE | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR There’s never been a better time to be a freelancer. But how do you make the leap from writing as a hobby to full time freelancing? The Freelancer’s Year has all the tips and tricks you need to THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press WHERE TO FIND THE BEST STORY IDEAS FOR ARTICLES Online book stores. Amazon, Book Depository and other online book stores can be a great place to find story ideas. In the past I have typed in key words for the area I’m interested in (e.g. anything from women’s health to eco-houses) and I’ve found a list of potential story ideas, along with the experts you can interview. WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at MEDIUM PUBLICATIONS THAT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM FREELANCE Health and wellness writers will want to consider pitching to Medium’s science and wellness publication, Elemental. They’re specifically looking for evidence-based reported pieces, insights from experts and science-backed personal essays. Pitch: elemental@medium.com. Pay: $1/word. Follow: Editor in chief Sarah Collins and Deputy Editor A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - FINDING A PUBLICATION FOR YOUR (REJECTED) STORY IDEA Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea. My pitch acceptance rate is fairly average I think. It tends to hovers around 30 – 40% for first time pitches. But that still means there’s a lot of pitches that I’ve spent time on, which don’t get picked up the first time around. It wasn’t until a BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCH Modern Farmer was one of the first food publications I wrote for, so I have a soft spot for this incisive (now digital only) publication. If you’ve got ideas about agriculture, technology, people, policy, plants and animals impacted by food, then it’s definitely worth pitching. Pitch: Amy Rosen, the digital editor edit@modfarmer.com. UPDATED: THE 4 PODCASTS EVERY FREELANCE WRITER SHOULD I am such a fan of podcasts – in fact, I think the podcast app on my iPhone is the one I use most. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of a podcast – it was listening to Ed Gandia’s podcast that made me realise I could make a living from being a freelance writer. In March 2017 I wrote a post about the four podcasts that I believed every freelance writer should listen to, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER ON UPWORK I’ve heard so many horror stories about freelancing platforms and ‘content mills’, that I was intrigued when award-winning writer Amy Suto got in touch to say that she was regularly using Upwork and making good money from it. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Amy - GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. SENDING THE SAME PITCH TO MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS Roy does have some words of warning though for freelancers who are keen to send the same pitch to multiple publications. “Please use common sense,” he says. “For example, there’s no point in sending out a budget travel query to luxury travel magazines. Likewise, you wouldn’t send a simultaneous query for a family travelstory out to
WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGEFREELANCE PRESS PASSWHAT IS FREELANCE WRITING Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at INTERESTED IN WRITING ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES? PITCH TO THESESOCIAL COMMENTARY INCLUDESSOCIAL COMMENTARY IN ARTSONGS WITH SOCIAL COMMENTARYWHAT IS SUBCONSCIOUS SOCIAL COMMENTARYDEFINE SOCIAL COMMENTARYSOCIAL COMMENTARY ARTWORK There are numerous online magazines and publications looking for writers. But it can be hard to know where to pitch your ideas if you want to write about social justice, international development, human rights or humanitarian issues. There are numerous magazines and publications in this space who are looking for freelance writers - here are eight that are well worth considering. HOME | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Because in my first 11 months of full time freelancing I earned over $100K. The Freelancer’s Year is full of tips, strategies and guides about how to write what you love and earn what you’re worth. LindyAlexander.
BLOG | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR Lindy Alexander March 24, 2021. business of freelancing. How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year) After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a. Lindy Alexander March 17, 2021. business of freelancing. The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer. COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. FOLLOWING UP WITH EDITORS Following up with editors is a simple and effective way to increase your commission acceptance rate. If an idea gets passed on, it also gives you a chance to tweak and improve it before you pitch to a different editor. I really believe that following up is one of the lost arts of freelance writing. I think it’s time to revive it. A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRAVMEDIA'S IMM A beginner’s guide to TravMedia’s international media marketplace (IMM) Before 2018, I had never heard of IMM. But, in late 2017 as I looked to expand my travel writing opportunities, a friend who is an incredible travel writer told me that I should apply to attend IMM Australia, held in Sydney each February. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGEFREELANCE PRESS PASSWHAT IS FREELANCE WRITING Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is finding clients or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at INTERESTED IN WRITING ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES? PITCH TO THESESOCIAL COMMENTARY INCLUDESSOCIAL COMMENTARY IN ARTSONGS WITH SOCIAL COMMENTARYWHAT IS SUBCONSCIOUS SOCIAL COMMENTARYDEFINE SOCIAL COMMENTARYSOCIAL COMMENTARY ARTWORK There are numerous online magazines and publications looking for writers. But it can be hard to know where to pitch your ideas if you want to write about social justice, international development, human rights or humanitarian issues. There are numerous magazines and publications in this space who are looking for freelance writers - here are eight that are well worth considering. COURSES | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR STEP 2: Write Earn Thrive. Once you’ve got some freelance writing experience, it’s time to boost your income by landing high-paying clients so you can have the freedom, flexibility and lifestyle you want. This course helps established writers wanting to hit $100K a year from their freelance writing. START HERE | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR There’s never been a better time to be a freelancer. But how do you make the leap from writing as a hobby to full time freelancing? The Freelancer’s Year has all the tips and tricks you need to ABOUT | THE FREELANCER'S YEAR The Freelancer’s Year teaches you how to earn a great living from freelance writing – I’ve got interviews with seasoned freelancers, editors and content marketing managers, as well as heaps of strategies to help freelance writers and journalists write what they love and earn what they’re worth. THE QUESTIONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST ASK POTENTIAL CLIENTS The questions you absolutely must ask potential clients. By Lindy Alexander. December 12, 2018 June 29th, 2019. 6 Comments. There’s a lot to think about when you start working with a new client. It’s imperative that you have a clear brief, a detailed scope of work and set deliverables. I’ve found that if you don’t have these from the JUNE - MY INCOME REPORT FOR THE 19-20 FINANCIAL YEAR I invoiced for $116,756. My actual income (money that has hit my bank account) was just over $107K. But (and this is a big BUT) my expenses this year were crazy big. That’s because I invested A LOT in professional development this financial year. I spent just over $35K on running my business in 2019-20. WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN WHEN I WAS STARTING OUT AS A As a newbie freelancer, I pitched, got commissioned (if I was lucky), wrote the story and invoiced. But as my business has grown, I kind of wish I had known that I’m not going to spend most of my days writing. Rather, the writing bit is only part of what I do. I’ve had to learn loads of new skills on the job. And I "WHAT'S YOUR RATE?" HOW TO ANSWER THE TRICKIEST QUESTION Lindy Alexander is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year. She is an award-winning writer who has had hundreds of articles published in high-profile Australian and HOW I GOT A $2/WORD WRITING JOB ON LINKEDIN How I got a $2/word writing job on LinkedIn. Some of my highest paying clients have come through LinkedIn.A couple of times I’ve spotted these opportunities while ‘passively’ scrolling, but I’ve also had great success in reaching out directly to people who commission freelance writers. In this post I share how I landed one gig that paid GET MORE WORK WITH A KILLER LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Get more work with a killer letter of introduction. If you are looking for content marketing, content creation or copywriting work, a well-crafted letter of introduction (LOI) might be just what you need to land great clients. While LOIs are fairly simple, there are lots of mistakes that freelancer writers make when pulling them together. WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITER Freelance writer Danielle Norton says travel writing can mean experiencing amazing things by yourself. “Recently I spent the weekend at a five star boutique hotel,” she says. “The room was so incredibly luxurious and the restaurant had a brilliant new chef who showered me with extra dishes of exquisite quality.About
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THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A FREELANCER. BUT HOW DO YOU MAKE THE LEAP FROM WRITING AS A HOBBY TO FULL TIME FREELANCING? THE FREELANCER'S YEAR HAS ALL THE TIPS AND TRICKS YOU NEED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL FREELANCE WRITER. POPULAR RESOURCE - How to find high-paying clients on LinkedIn Earn a great living from freelance writingAug 7
AUG 7 HOW I EXCEEDED MY INCOME TARGET IN JULY (WITHOUT ANYCOMMISSIONS)
Lindy Alexander
the month in review
I barely pitched in July. I didn’t get any commissions, yet I exceeded my income target. That’s the dream for every freelance writer, right? I’d like to tell you that it was the result of a well executed plan, but the truth is, I got lucky.
A high-paying corporate client who I’d written for previously got in touch and offered me a chunk of work, which pretty much made up myincome target
for July. It is fortuitous, but you know what else I think it is? It’s the result of building strong, genuine relationships with editors and clients.Jul 31
JUL 31 6 MORE GREAT FOOD PUBLICATIONS TO PITCHLindy Alexander
where to pitch
I’m yet to meet a freelance writer who doesn’t love food. Writing about food is a heaven-match for many people because food writing is so much more than penning stories about ingredients, products or recipes. I believe there’s a food story almost everywhere you look. Food intersects with so many things: politics, waste, cultural appropriation, business, gender, travel … the list goes on. So if you’ve got a passion for food and for writing, here are 6 great paying publications to pitch.Jul 24
JUL 24 HOW TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED FROM INTERVIEWSLindy Alexander
corporate writing , feature writing Conducting interviews is a very important part of being a freelance writer. For me, the best interviews are those where you get exactly what you need in the shortest amount of time possible. These are the interviews where the interviewee feels heard and understood, and where your questions hit the mark. But not every interview goes smoothly, in fact, I’ve had some shockers. Here are my top tips for preparing for interviews and getting exactly what you need.Jul 17
JUL 17 THIS IS WHY THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A TRAVELWRITER
Lindy Alexander
travel writing
In the past couple of months I’ve spoken to a number of travel writers and editors and several of them have said a curious thing. That yes, it’s tough being in the publication game in the current climate, and yes, budgets for writers haven’t increased in years. But despite this, these high profile editors and well established writers all told me the same thing. There has never been a better time to be a travel writer. And this is why.Jul 10
JUL 10 MEET THE AVIATION QUEEN - BENÉT WILSONLindy Alexander
meet the freelancer
I’m going to call it. This is one of my favourite Q&As with afreelance writer
.
You know when you interview someone and they are so passionate about their work that you want to do what they do? Well, after this Q&A with Benét Wilson, I actually started wondering if I too could write about aviation. And perhaps more astonishingly, this conversation with Benét almost (almost!) had me reconsidering my anti-niche stance.
Jul 3
JUL 3 JUNE - A MONTH OF SAYING NOLindy Alexander
the month in review
Are you as stunned as me that June is over already? Each year I set myself goals and targets that I want to achieve and happily, I’ve started hitting lots of them, including ramping up the amount of travel writing I do. This year, almost 80 per cent of the articles I’ve written have been travel related (that may explain the big drop in income!) But this month I’ve had to say no quite a lot - especially to things I really have wanted to do.Jun 26
JUN 26 SCIENCE WRITING FOR FREELANCERS - 8 PUBLICATIONS THAT PAY WELLLindy Alexander
where to pitch
It’s a great time to be a freelance writer who creates articles and content about science, medicine,
the environment, climate change and conservation issues. I have seen so many callouts lately for writers in these areas that I thought it would be worthwhile pulling together a post for freelancers who want to jump into freelance science writing or submit articles to science magazines. If you’re looking for freelance science writing jobs or opportunities here are 8 publications that want your pitches and will pay well (one even pays $2 a word).Jun 19
JUN 19 HOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE (AND WHAT TO CHARGE)Lindy Alexander
business of freelancing Lots of freelance writers I know offer press release writing as one of their services, as it is a great way of diversifying what they offer to clients. I’ve been on the receiving end of a lot of terrible releases. I’ve also received a few good ones, but those have been few and far between. I was recently chatting to a copywriting friend and web designer about what makes a good press release and she suggested I share the secrets of writing a killer press release.Jun 12
JUN 12 "NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LOVE YOUR JOB, YOU’LL ALWAYS NEED SOME DOWNTIME" - MEET KATIE SILCOXLindy Alexander
meet the freelancer
It sounds like a dream career for a freelancer - writing for big name publications like Conde Naste Traveller, penning guidebooks, working as a photo editor for GQ, creating corporate communications for AMEX, while also fitting in time to volunteer each week. This kind of workload made me wonder how British writer and photo editor KatieSilcox does it all
.
I asked her in this Q&A, and I think you’ll agree, her responses arefascinating.
Jun 5
JUN 5 MAY - THE MONTH OF PITCHING WITH FEW RETURNSLindy Alexander
the month in review
Ah, pitching. Most freelance writers I know have a love or hate affair with pitching (and even that may change each week or day). I’ve been lucky in recent years that I haven’t had to relentlessly pitch story ideas to keep afloat, but this month was different. In April I pitched only one story and my income came to me,
but my goodness, how things change in the space of four weeks.May 29
MAY 29 HOW TO GET AN EDITOR TO READ YOUR PITCHLindy Alexander
feature writing
There’s no doubt that pitching is an art, and if I’m honest, despite all the good advice out there,
pitching is one of the things that lets so many freelance writers down. Despite what some people may profess, there’s no one single way to make sure your pitches to magazine or newspaper editors hit the mark, but there are definitely ways to increase your chances of your queries getting opened, read and responded to.May 22
MAY 22 WANT TO WRITE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH? THESE PUBLICATIONS ARELOOKING FOR PITCHES
Lindy Alexander
where to pitch
Sometimes half the battle (or more) with freelance writing is findingclients
or publications to pitch. I really believe that regardless of which area you want to write about (not that I think you only need one area of expertise), there will most likely be a publication, brand or business willing to pay you for your words. Articles and blogs focusing on health and wellness are so popular at the moment, and mental health content is a huge part of that. Here are 5 publications that pay decently for mental health articles.May 15
MAY 15 BOOST YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE - DO THESE 5 QUICK AND EASY THINGSLindy Alexander
corporate writing
Despite LinkedIn
being one of
the most useful platforms for freelance writers, many people are overwhelmingly ambivalent about it. Every week I hear from writers who say they don’t have a LinkedIn profile, can’t see the point of having one, think the platform is daggy or are not sure how to present themselves on it. I’m here to tell you that if you are a content marketing freelancewriter
(or want to be one), LinkedIn is one of the best tools around. It’s quick, free and best of all - it’s super effective.May 8
MAY 8 FROM MARKETING MANAGER TO EXECUTIVE EDITOR - MEET MICHELLE PINILindy Alexander
meet the editor
With my background in social work, it probably won’t surprise you to know that I really admire publications and editors who strive to cover human rights, social justice and environmental issues. Michelle Pini is the executive editor of Independent Australia (I_A_), an online publication that champions investigative journalism and promotes a diversity of voices. On a personal level, Michelle is generous, funny and open, and professionally she is an incisive, supportive and meticulous editor. I love that I_A_ mentors new writers, so let’s meet Michelle.May 1
MAY 1 APRIL - THE MONTH MY INCOME CAME TO MELindy Alexander
the month in review
This month felt like a bit of an experiment. I barely pitched any articles, I went on two press trips and yet still somehow made my income target (just). I feel as though I’m in a liminal space, but I’m not sure what is ahead. All I know is that freelance writing allows you to be so flexible and nimble. It feels like only a few short months ago I decided to focus on travel writing, and here I am, at the end of the month, having travelled to India and writing thispost from Canada.
Apr 24
APR 24 WHAT NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A TRAVEL WRITERLindy Alexander
travel writing
What do you think of when someone says they are a travel writer? Jet-setting business class around the world to stay in luxurious hotels and eating feasts prepared by Michelin-stared chefs? I won’t lie; this is not unheard of, but more often than not, the life of a travel writer is much more complex than it appears. I know lots of you are travel writers or aspiring travel journalists, so I wanted to take you behind the scenes and give an insight into what it’s really like to be a travel writer and what you need to know to be successful.Apr 17
APR 17 DISABILITY TRAVEL ACTIVIST, EDITOR AND FREELANCE WRITER - MEETJULIE JONES
Lindy Alexander
meet the freelancer
The word ‘inspirational’ gets thrown around a lot in the disability space, but I have to say that freelance writer, blogger, editor and disability activist Julie Jones absolutely inspires me. I first met Julie on a famil in Thailand last yearas
part of the Australian Society of Travel Writers’ conference. We spent lots of time talking about the number of people who want to travel but can’t because of a multitude of barriers - societal, not their own. It’s not easy advocating for accessible travel in a space where travel writing is often portrayed as white sand, glimmering water and ten course degustations. But Julie’s blog and now, her new magazine, are breaking down some of those barriers.Apr 10
APR 10 HOW TO FIND HIGH-PAYING CORPORATE WRITING GIGSLindy Alexander
corporate writing
A month or so ago when I asked what you wanted me to cover in upcoming blog posts, there was one question that kept coming up: _How do I find high paying corporate writing gigs? _ Some of you were fed up with writing for small business (I hear you), some of you had had some interest from potential corporate clients and others just didn’t know where to begin. I am in no doubt that a lot of my financial success has come down to the fact that I have regular, high paying corporate work that comes to me.So let’s jump in.
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APR 3 MARCH - TRYING TO MAKE TRAVEL WRITING WORKLindy Alexander
the month in review
Helicopters. Stretch limos. Elaborate cheese boards that stretch across two tables. It’s fair to say that March has been quite the month. My income for March was pretty low compared to this time last year because I’ve been focusing on travel and travel writing, but that said, the non-financial perks of travel writing are pretty great. But while I had some incredible experiences this month, I also hadsome big lows.
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MAR 27 WANT TO WRITE ABOUT WRITING? 9 GREAT PUBLICATIONS TO PITCHLindy Alexander
where to pitch
This may seem a bit meta, but did you know there are loads of digital and print publications that are specifically geared towards readers who are journalists or freelance writers? They are usually wonderful reads and often these magazines and digital outlets are also looking for contributors. I’ve complied a list of 9 great publications throughout the world where you can write about writing.Load More
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