Freelance Tips

As a freelancer, you get to be your own boss. You’re responsible for every aspect of your business – which is both exciting and daunting! Our blog is here to help. It's packed full of handy hints on all aspects of running a successful freelance business, from writing a business plan to determining your marketing strategies, managing your finances, finding clients, and more!

  • Certificate vs. Degree: Which Should You Choose?

    Certificate vs. Degree: Which Should You Choose?

    Feb 25, 2024

    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    When you’re looking to advance your career or start a completely new one, it can be challenging to know whether a certificate or a degree is the best way to achieve your goals. In this post, we’ll explore what certificates and degrees are, how they differ, and how to choose between the two. What’s the […]

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  • How to Find Entry-Level Writing Jobs

    How to Find Entry-Level Writing Jobs

    Feb 24, 2024

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    As a new writer, the thought of securing your first entry-level writing job can be a little overwhelming. With such a wide variety of job opportunities and career-building websites out there, it can be challenging to know where to start your search. Don’t stress – we’re here to help you take your first step into the […]

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A Guide to Writing on Spec as a New Freelancer

  • 6 Ways to Find Fact-Checking Jobs Online

    Feb 19, 2024

    • Fact-Checking
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’re new to fact-checking or considering a career in the fact-checking industry, you might be wondering how to find fact-checking jobs. Even if you’ve just begun a course on fact-checking, it’s never too early to think about finding freelance work! That’s why we’re sharing this post. We’ll show you six ways to find a […]

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  • 10 In-Demand AI Skills (and How to Build Them)

    Feb 18, 2024

    • AI
    • Freelance Tips

    Looking to develop your AI skills? In recent years, numerous new AI tools have become available. And the invention of new technology comes with new opportunities! If you want to take advantage of these opportunities, there are many skills you can build that will help you stand out among your peers. This post will cover […]

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  • Top 8 Generative AI Skills for Freelance Writers

    Jan 31, 2024

    • AI
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    It doesn’t seem that long ago that A.I. was just a Spielberg movie, yet here you are, searching for answers on how to use generative AI skills in your freelance writing career. However hard – and scary – it might be to grasp the leap from fiction to fact, we’re here to reassure you that […]

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  • How to Be a Fact-Checker

    Jan 29, 2024

    • Fact-Checking
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    As the amount of online information continues to grow, the ability to discern fact from fiction is becoming increasingly important. One way to do this is to learn how to be a fact-checker. In this blog post, we’ll cover: Whether you’re a journalist, a student, an editor, or just someone who wants to be better […]

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  • Legal and Ethical Issues with AI for Content Creation

    Jan 26, 2024

    • AI
    • Freelance Tips

    Many people have concerns about legal and ethical issues with AI and the creative content it can be prompted to generate. It has become incredibly easy for anyone to use AI tools to generate almost anything they can think of, but that doesn’t mean the critical eye of a human is no longer necessary. Care […]

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  • What Is Fact-Checking, and Why Is It Important?

    Jan 22, 2024

    • Fact-Checking
    • Freelance Tips

    What is fact-checking, and why is it so important for content creation? If you have these kinds of questions on your mind, you’re in the right place! This post will: We’ll also share an exciting opportunity to learn all the skills needed to be an expert fact-checker! What Is Fact-Checking? Fact-checking involves checking the accuracy […]

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  • How to Become a Technical Writer

    How to Become a Technical Writer

    Jan 21, 2024

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    Ever wondered how to become a technical writer? If you have a passion for technology and a knack for explaining complex concepts in simple terms, technical writing could be the perfect freelance writing niche for you! In this post, you’ll learn: What Is Technical Writing? Technical writers are experts in presenting complex technical information. Technical […]

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  • 5 Top Prompt Engineering Courses for Writers and Editors

    5 Top Prompt Engineering Courses for Writers and Editors

    Jan 20, 2024

    • AI
    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning

    If you’d like to enhance your skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, you might want to consider looking into prompt engineering courses. A growing number of businesses are using AI to speed up the content creation process – to conduct research, generate content ideas, produce content outlines, and draft copy. As a freelance […]

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