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Don’t Let Fake PR Firms Cost You Freelance Writing Clients

February 24, 2026 by Jennifer Mattern

From the early days of digital PR and SEO, I’ve made the point that SEO (search engine optimization) is primarily a PR function. After all, it’s largely about visibility and reputation management (being found via … Read more.

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One Weekend. One Short E-book. Over $50k in Freelance Writing Work.

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Jennifer Mattern

Find out how one writer landed thousands in freelance writing gigs from one weekend’s work creating a short premium nonfiction e-book.

How to Use Job Boards to Find Unadvertised Freelance Writing Jobs

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by Jennifer Mattern

It’s no secret that the best freelance writing gigs are rarely advertised on traditional job boards. Those gigs are often assigned through pitches, referrals, and searches by clients. But did you know you can use … Read more.

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3 Times to Lower Your Freelance Writing Rates

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Jennifer Mattern

Usually freelancers look to raise their fees. But here are three times when it might be better to lower your freelance writing rates.

When (& How) to Update Your Freelance Writing Business Plan

November 10, 2025October 7, 2025 by Jennifer Mattern

Here are three signs it’s time to update your freelance writing business plan to earn more money, find better freelance clients, and be happier in your career.

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Advanced Fee Strategies for Experienced Freelance Writers

September 23, 2025September 19, 2025 by Jennifer Mattern

  When it comes to freelance writing income, it’s not only about how much you charge, but also how you charge. Sometimes using advanced fee strategies can increase your income even without directly having to raise your … Read more.

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Easing Toward Freelance Writing Retirement (My Plan & Other Options)

March 3, 2026January 6, 2023 by Jennifer Mattern

In this year’s post at All Freelance Writing about my 2023 freelance writing resolutions, I mentioned that I’ll spend this year continuing to ease towards a freelance “retirement” of sorts. What does that mean exactly? … Read more.

Negative & Black Hat SEO: What Freelance Writers Need to Know

March 18, 2026September 19, 2022 by Jennifer Mattern

  Whether you take on SEO-oriented projects for clients or not, as a freelance writer there are some things you should understand about search engine optimization. Specifically, you need to be aware of the shadier … Read more.

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Ancillary Products & Services for Freelance Writers

March 27, 2026January 26, 2022 by Jennifer Mattern

  There are more ways than one to increase your earnings as a freelance writer. You can raise your rates. You could target a new market that’s more lucrative. Or you might create ancillary products … Read more.

Raise Your Freelance Writing Rates With This 3-Step Strategy

March 31, 2026January 11, 2022 by Jennifer Mattern

While there’s no bad time to raise your freelance writing rates, the start of a new year is a great time to consider it. After all, you have more experience now. You’ve gotten to know … Read more.

Merging the Personal and Professional: Sharon Hurley Hall on Anti-Racism Writing

March 31, 2026November 17, 2021 by Jennifer Mattern

  In your freelance writing career, there might come a time when you seek to change or expand your focus. We previously talked about how to change your target market without starting over. But sometimes … Read more.

How to Target a New Freelance Writing Market (Without Starting Over)

April 6, 2026May 10, 2021 by Jennifer Mattern

  If you’ve ever thought about targeting a new freelance writing market but felt like it would be too much work, this post is for you. Pursuing a new specialty can sometimes mean starting over … Read more.

How to Beat Freelance Writing Niche Saturation

April 6, 2026February 17, 2021 by Jennifer Mattern

In an ideal world as a freelance writer, you want more than enough prospects to fill your schedule and pay you well. But sometimes competition increases to the point where it gets tough to find … Read more.

Freelance Writing Myth: Bigger Clients Always Have Bigger Budgets

April 7, 2026November 25, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Don’t fall for the freelance writing myth that bigger clients mean bigger budgets. Find out why small business clients can be even more profitable.

How to Use 90-Day Planning to Conquer Your Biggest Freelance Writing Goals

April 7, 2026November 13, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Learn how 90-day planning sprints can help you achieve even your biggest freelance writing goals or break down intimidating goals into manageable bits.

Think Like a Boss for a More Successful Freelance Writing Career

April 7, 2026November 11, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Not happy with your freelance writing career? Think like a boss to land more clients, grow your income, & reach your goals.

Freelance Writer Platforms 101

April 7, 2026October 3, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Learn what freelance writer platforms are, how you can build yours, and how your professional platform can help you land more freelance writing clients.

Easy Ways to Improve Your Website Speed

April 7, 2026September 19, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Learn how to improve the website speed for your freelance writer website for better search engine rankings and more client conversions.

Why You Should Use a Custom Contact Form (and How to do It)

April 7, 2026September 16, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

Learn how you can use a custom contact form on your freelance writer website to turn your contact page into a lead-generating machine.

Non-Compete Clauses vs NDAs for Freelance Writers

April 7, 2026September 9, 2019 by Jennifer Mattern

What’s the difference between a non-compete clause and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) when it comes to freelance writing contracts?

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