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Advice

Providing advice and support to freelancers is a big reason for this site to exist. It’s run BY freelancers and FOR freelancers (and remote workers!)

Scroll down to see all of our freelance advice posts – or start with some of these most popular ones:

  • Details of my Freelance Kickstarter course.
  • How to protect your mental health when you work from home.
  • Being a Writer – one of our trademark “open and honest” posts, on the realities of being a freelance writer.
  • Sites Like Upwork – A list of alternatives to Upwork for online freelance gigs.
  • How to Get Approved on Upwork.
  • The 52 Best Freelance Websites (for Beginners and Experts!)

Upwork Taxes: The Essential Things You Need to Know

December 6, 2021 by Lyn McNamee
Taxes Graphic

Knowing what to do about taxes can be daunting when you leave a steady job to become a freelancer on Upwork. …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice

No Career Interests Me! How to Find a Way Forward

December 1, 2021 by Ben Taylor, Updated April 19, 2022
Bored woman at work

Feeling insecure about your career plans can be lonely and isolating. What are you supposed to do when people around you …

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Categories Advice, Freelancing

Beat the Competition: 12 Ways to be a Better Freelancer

November 17, 2021 by Ben Taylor
Laptop and notepad on desk

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there are a lot of REALLY BAD freelancers out there. It …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice

How to Become a Freelance Editor: The Ultimate Guide

October 28, 2021 by Lyn McNamee, Updated November 17, 2021
Red editing pen

Do you ever find yourself ranting about misused apostrophes? Do typos and spelling errors stop you from enjoying an article or …

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Categories Home Working, Advice, Freelancing

I Don’t Want to Work in an Office Anymore – What Can I Do?

October 27, 2021 by Ben Taylor, Updated April 19, 2022
Unhappy office worker

If you experience a crushing sense of dread when it’s time to head to the office – you’re not alone. Every …

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Categories Home Working, Advice

Sites Like Upwork: 25 Upwork Alternatives for Freelancers

October 14, 2021 by Lyn McNamee, Updated November 25, 2021
Person with laptop, hot drink and notepad

With millions of registered freelancers, and anything up to 200,000 gigs on offer at any one time, Upwork is the biggest …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice, Job Boards

How to Build a Freelance Writing Portfolio with No Experience

September 23, 2021 by Lyn McNamee, Updated November 17, 2021
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Aspiring writers frequently collide with a frustrating dilemma when trying to land their first freelance writing gigs: Prospective clients want to …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice

Freelance Pitch Examples: How to Write the Perfect Pitch

September 12, 2021 by Lyn McNamee, Updated January 24, 2023
Pen, paper and notebook

Many new freelancers are shocked by the fact that marketing is an unavoidable part of self employment. You don’t just have …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice

31 Essential Upwork Tips: How to Earn More Money and Win More Work

September 6, 2021 by Ben Taylor, Updated December 6, 2021
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Do you crave more success on Upwork, or the other freelance platforms? If so, you’re not alone. Readers ask me for …

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Categories Freelancing, Advice

Upwork Rising Talent: What It Is and How To Get It

September 3, 2021 by Karen Fleming, Updated December 3, 2021
Shooting Star

If you are serious about being successful on a platform like Upwork, then it really helps to delve into the inner …

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