Freelance Success Blog

Practical advice and inspiration, and freelance success stories!

5 Ways to Get the Experience You Need to Find Freelance Jobs and Clients

how to get experienceWorried about not having enough freelance experience?

Getting enough experience to get started is one of the biggest obstacles for most new freelance writers or editors. Here are 5 ways to get the…


How to Make an Awesome First Impression

first impressionCan you make an awesome first impression in 7 seconds or less?

People often decide you’re trustworthy and competent in the time it takes them to blink their eyes. Here’s an overview of…


3 Practical Questions to Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever

Grow Your Freelance Business in 2024

Taking a good look at the big picture is one key to building a stable, successful freelance business. My simple 3-question year-end review is an easy way to…


7 Things Amazon Does That Will Make You a Success

How Amazon succeedsWhat can you learn from one of the world’s most successful companies?

Best known as the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has spearheaded best practices that are just as applicable to…


15 Trustworthy Sources of Advice for Freelancers

trustworthy sources of freelance adviceAre you’re overwhelmed by all of the advice out there? Unsure about what works best for freelancers and what doesn’t apply to us? Tired of experts who make promises that seem too good…


Does Your Photo Attract Clients or Drive Them Away?

A professional photo will impress clientsIn about the time it takes to blink, a client who’s looking online for a freelancer will form that all-important first impression about you. A professional photo on your LinkedIn profile…


How 4 Freelancers Make More Money as Specialists

Make more money as a specialist

Get Bigger, Better Clients as a Specialist

Being a specialist helps you get high-paying freelance jobs and clients with less work and in less…


How to Conquer Fear of Public Speaking for Freelance Success

through public speaking, freelancers can build their businessesWhen I was growing up, I was so shy that I used to hide behind my mom when people came to see us—even people I knew…


What You Need to Know About Freelance Failure

freelance failureFailure is a stepping-stone to success.

We all make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes lead to failure. But failure isn’t a bad thing. It’s an opportunity to try again, and a stepping-stone to your…