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Upwork vs. Fiverr for Freelance Writers: Which is Better?
Wondering whether to focus on Upwork or try websites similar to Fiverr? As a writer who’s earned over $300,000 on the Upwork freelance platform and hired extensively from Fiverr, I compare Upwork freelance writing opportunities, commissions, and client quality with Fiverr freelance services — plus where to find the best Upwork alternatives and sites like Upwork for high-paying remote writing work.
Upwork vs. Contra for Freelance Writers: Which is Better?
Wondering whether to focus on Upwork or try Upwork alternatives like Contra? As a freelancer who’s earned over $300,000 on the Upwork freelance platform and $25,000 on Contra, I compare Upwork jobs, commissions, and portfolio tools with Contra’s sleek design and zero fees — plus where freelance writers can find the best sites like Upwork for high-paying remote writing work.
How to Get Hired as a Content Writer
Discover how to get hired as a freelance content writer with this expert guide from San Francisco-based writer Amy Suto. Learn the difference between full-time and freelance content writing, explore top niches, and find out where to get the best remote content writing jobs — including access to Amy’s curated Writing Job Board featuring high-paying freelance content writing jobs and the best freelance writing sites for growing your career.
How to Get Hired as a Technical Writer
Want to land high-paying technical writing jobs? This guide from San Francisco-based writer Amy Suto shows you how to get hired for remote writing jobs as a freelance technical writer. Learn the difference between freelance vs. full-time tech writer jobs, how to find technical writer jobs, and how to build a six-figure writing career from anywhere.
How to Get Hired as a Book Ghostwriter
Want to get hired as a freelance book ghostwriter? In this guide from San Francisco-based ghostwriter Amy Suto, you’ll learn how to find remote ghostwriting jobs, build a high-paying portfolio, choose the right niche (memoirs, nonfiction, or fiction), and land freelance author jobs that pay real money — not exposure. Whether you’re new to ghostwriting or ready to level up, this is your roadmap to making book writing your job.
How to Get Hired as a Freelance Proofreader
Looking for remote proofreading jobs? Learn how to get hired as a freelance proofreader, build a standout portfolio, and find high-paying gigs on top job boards — including my curated freelance writing job board.
Where to Find Freelance Copywriting Jobs
Looking for freelance copywriting jobs? Here are the top 4 places to find high-paying work as a freelance copywriter!
The 5 Best Writing Job Boards for Freelance Writers
I built my six-figure writing career one freelance writing job at a time — ghostwriting memoirs, editing books, and pitching like mad on job boards. In this post, I’m sharing the 5 best freelance writing job boards for finding high-paying remote gigs, how to stand out as a new freelance writer, and where clients are actually hiring in 2025.
6 Ways to Get Hired More as a Freelance Writer
Want to get hired more often as a freelance writer? Check out my 6 tips for landing more freelance writing jobs!
3 Ways Expert Freelance Writers Grow with the Freelancing Flywheel
Want to grow your freelance writing business? Here are 3 growth tips tied to the idea of kickstarting your “freelancing flywheel.”
How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate as a Freelance Writer
How much should you charge as a freelance writer? Learn how to set your hourly rate in this article.
5 Interview Tips for Freelance Writers
Want to land more great jobs as a freelance writer? Ace your client interviews with my 5 interview tips for freelance writers!
5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Freelance Writing Business
Want to have a recession-proof freelance writing business? Here are my top 5 tips to become a need-to-have freelancer for the businesses you work for, and stay as booked and busy as you desire!
How to Make Money Online as a Six-Figure Freelance Writer (My New Book!)
Want to make money online as a six-figure freelance writer — without working crazy hours? In this post I share my new book on how to do just that, and strategies to rethink your career as a freelance writer!
How to Write Great Landing Page Copy
Want to learn how to write great landing page copy that converts visitors into fans? I’ve written dozens of landing pages as a freelance copywriter and I’m here to share my secrets.
5 Stress Reduction Tactics for Freelance Writers and Solopreneurs
Are you a freelance writer who’s constantly stressed out? Here are my top 5 strategies for reducing stress — that actually work!
My Favorite Tools + Tech Stack as a Freelance Writer
Want to find the best software, tools, and hardware to improve your freelancing? Here are my favorite picks for invoicing and billing portals, scheduling tools, and back office platforms for freelancers.
