Avatar image for Jennifer MatternJennifer Mattern

Jenn Mattern is a professional blogger, freelance business writer, consultant, and indie author. She runs numerous publications, including Freelance Writing Pro's sister site All Freelance Writing, NakedPR, and Kiss My Biz.

Jenn has 25 years' experience as a professional writer and editor, more than 20 years' experience in marketing and PR (including SEO and social media consulting), 19 years' professional blogging and digital publishing / web development experience, and 18 years' experience as an indie author / publisher.

Jenn also writes fiction under multiple pen names and is an Active member of the Horror Writers Association.

Sticky Websites

NEWSLETTER 3 When a potential client visits your freelance writer website, or reads a post on your professional blog, what do they do next? Chances are good many of them leave. But sometimes a single page isn’t enough to convince them to hire you. A Google search might have taken them to Page A where Page B might have convinced them to place an order. … Read more.

Tweaking Your Target Market

NEWSLETTER 2 Sometimes when you’ve been in business for a while, things can become a bit too routine. You can stick to things that are comfortable, or habits you’ve fallen into, and in the process your income might stop growing. Now, for some freelancers, that’s perfectly fine. If you’re earning enough to support yourself (and maybe a family), have retirement savings, are able to afford … Read more.

Client Content Calendars and Site Updates

NEWSLETTER 1 Do you ever get tired of chasing the next gig? Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a stable of regular clients that fill the majority of your schedule? What if you could turn one-off, or occasional, clients into regulars? Getting more work from existing clients can lead to less time spent marketing and, even better, more billable hours. Here’s one easy … Read more.