2014-07-15



I love reading blogs that offers tips for freelancers (especially freelance writers). Primarily because these blogs publish awesome content on productivity, writing tips, and marketing tips too. So many interesting blog posts are there on these blogs, which might interest you as a writer or even as a marketer.

Do you want to become a better writer? Then start reading a lot. I mean a lot.

15 (+ Bonus 5) Must-Read Blogs For Freelance Writers

In this post, I have decided to feature some of the blogs that I care to read any time. These blogs lets ideas to flow. Infact, there is never a dull moment when you read any of them.

I’ve also included some blog posts from each blog, so that you can get started. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a newbie or an experienced writer. They have immense value.

Apart from these blogs, you must always follow the top 10 blogs in your niche. For example, if you are writing  topics on Internet Marketing and Technology, then you can also subscribe to My Favorite Tech & Marketing Blogs.

1. Copyblogger



Copyblogger is perhaps the most popular content marketing blog that teaches people how to create killer content. As you probably know, Content marketing is the new SEO and the team at Copybloggers know it better than we do.

They have come out with this perfect definition on Content marketing:

Content Marketing means creating and sharing valuable free content to attract and convert prospects into customers, and customers into repeat buyers. The type of content you share is closely related to what you sell; in other words, you’re educating people so that they know, like, and trust you enough to do business with you.

So if you’re a writer and is able to deliver killer content that attracts customers, then you’re going to rock freelance writing.

53 Freelancing Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients, Cash, and Credibility

The Complete Flake’s Guide To Getting Things Done

Ten Timeless Persuasive Writing Techniques

How to Write Damn Good Sentences

7 Ways to Improve Your Writing … Right Now

10 Ways to Write Damn Good Copy

2. ProBlogger



If you know what “blog” or “blogging” is, then there’s every chance that you know Darren Rowse and ProBlogger.net. Darren is one of the world’s most successful professional bloggers. ProBlogger basically focuses on all things “Blogging & Blogging Tips,” but it’s equally useful for freelance writers as it’s about writing too.

Creating Content: The Easy Way

How to Write Great Blog Content

Lessons I’ve Learnt about Blogging

Can You Really Make Money Blogging?

Blogging for Beginners

3. Leaving Work Behind

Tom Ewer is a full-time freelance writer freelance writer, and a blogger. At Leaving Work Behind, he shares his personal experiences as a writer and even motivates you to become a better writer.

18 Ways to Motivate Yourself in the Moment

How to Overcome Fear and Chase Your Dreams (in 5 Steps)

The Best Way to Make Money Blogging (That You’re Ignoring)

Freelance Writing: How To Find Your First Job

4. Buffer Blog

Buffer is a social media app that helps you manage your social media accounts. The Buffer Blog is their official blog, and is not exactly about freelance writing. They excel on writing very powerful blog posts focusing on content marketing, social media, and productivity. Buffer’s blog is another classic example of acquiring customers via content marketing, because their content helped them to attract 1000s of paying customers.

How We Research: A Look Inside the Buffer Blog Process

How We Run a Blog with 700,000 Readers Per Month

An Expert Guide to Idea Curation: How to Get More Ideas for Great Content

How I Cut My Writing Time From 2 Days to 4 Hours

6 Ways I’ve Improved My Writing In the Past 6 months You Can Try Today

5. Passive Panda

Passive Panda doesn’t publish new blog posts frequently and in fact the blog is not updated since the past one year or so. But the reason why I included Passive Panda is because of its evergreen resources for freelance writers.

Want to Start a Business? 10 Reasons You Should Start Now

10 Self–Promotion Tips That Aren’t Sleazy

How to Succeed (The Secret That You’re Probably Ignoring)

Introducing The Remora Method: Earn a Side Income of $500/Week (or More)

How 17 internet experts are really making money online

The secrets that 23 Internet rock stars use to get more clients

Tactics from 20 professionals on how to raise your rates and earn more

9 common problems freelancers face and what to do about them

Thoughts from 8 experts on using freelancing to build a business empire

7 Blogs For Freelance Writing Tips, Advices, and Ideas

You can learn a lot from other freelance writers out there and here I’m listing some of my favorite blogs for freelance writers.

6. Men With Pens

The Bad Writing Advice that Kills Your Success

Why some people make money writing and others never will

The Real Reason Why You Can’t Write

What Your Copywriting Clients Secretly Think (But Won’t Tell You)

The Most Powerful Secret to Winning New Clients

7. Goins, Writer

The Secret to Effortless Writing

Stop Waiting to Be Picked

The Difference Between Good Writers and Bad Writers

Why Your Work Never Feels Good Enough

8. The Write Life

Make a Living as a Writer: A Simple Strategy That Works

Freelancing with a Family: How to Balance Your Work and Your Kids

5 Details That Will Make or Break Your Freelance Writing Career

12 Facebook Groups for Writers You Don’t Want to Miss

15 Blogs That Will Help You Make Money Off Your Writing

9. Write To Done

201 Ways to Arouse Your Creativity

The Art (and Science) Behind Neck-Snapping Headlines

How to Boost Your Writing Confidence so You CAN Hit Publish

Stuck for Ideas? 20 Quotes Telling You What To Write About

31 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Writing

10. Guerrilla Freelancing

15 draw backs to working as a full time freelancer

15 benefits to working as a full time freelancer

10 guerrilla marketing tactics for designers

How to completely back up your freelance life

11. Make A Living Writing

How I Made 6 Figures as a Freelance Writer in 2011

How I Make $5,000 a Month as a Paid Blogger

3 Simple Ways to Find Better-Paying Freelance Writing Jobs

12. Grammar Girl

Grammar Girl is:

Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language.

3 Blogs For Tips About All Things In Life

The next three blogs are for daily inspiration and writing ideas. If you’re a writer who focuses on lifestyle topics, then make sure that you don’t miss any of these.

13. Zen Habits

Simplify the Internet

The 7-Step Method to Find Focus for Writing

How I Tackle a Big Writing Project

How Creativity Works, & How to Do It

How to Kill Your Excuses

Stop Reading About It and Do It

14. The Daily Positive

3 Unusual Secrets For Working Smarter, Not Harder

How To Write A Killer Business Plan in One Week

15. Lifehack

10 Ways To Instantly Have Confidence

15 Simple Ways To Get Confidence Back

20 Signs You’re Succeeding In Life Even If You Don’t Feel You Are

BONUS: More Resources For Freelance Writers

16. Minterest

Well, you can call me biased to include my own blog here when it’s not exactly about freelancing. But I just wanted to highlight some of my blog posts, that are meant for freelance writers.

101 Websites For Anyone And Everyone To Make Money Online

The Freelancer’s Guide: Showcase Yourself As An Expert!

The Freelance Writer’s Handbook – 61+ Tips, Resources & Guides

The Definitive Guide To Writing A Perfectly Optimized Blog Post

15 Blogging Tips To Supercharge Your Next Blog Post

Make Money Writing Articles: Top 25 Sites That Pay Upfront For Your Content

17. Quick Sprout

If you’re a digital marketer then you know Neil Patel and his Internet marketing blog Quick Sprout. Yes, it is true that he writes mostly about Internet marketing and Blogging.  I highly recommend the blog for any freelance writer,as there is much to be learnt from his experiences.

Neil Patel’s Guide to Blogging

How to Get Your Blog Posts Read

How I Write 8 Blog Posts a Week While Running 2 Companies

The Complete Guide to Building Your Personal Brand

The Advanced Guide to Content Marketing

The Complete Guide To Building Your Blog Audience

18. Medium

Medium is not actually a blog, but a new publishing platform like WordPress.com, Blogger.com, etc. If you’ve written a good piece of content or a story, then you can publish it on Medium. Likewise, you can discover interesting articles by other members. They even select their Top 10 stories every month. What makes Medium different from traditional blogging platforms is that you don’t need large audience or subscribers to get attention. It is proven.

How to Stop Procrastinating by Using the “2-Minute Rule”

A Love Letter to Confident Women

If You Commit to Nothing, You’ll Be Distracted By Everything

100 Tips About Life, People, and Happiness

7 Reasons Why You Will Never Do Anything Amazing With Your Life

Seven Proofs You are Amazing!

How To Do Work

Innovation often starts with the ordinary.

19. Jim’s Marketing Blog

I subscribed to Jim’s blog recently only, and I totally love it. He provides regular marketing tips with great value. What’s interesting is that his blog posts are short, and easy to consume, with great value.

Top Marketing Tips

Why too few people read your blog and how to fix it!

Internet Marketing: Aim for meaning, not traffic!

How to do your best work

If you don’t like the way your future looks, change it!

20. Seth Godin

Seth Godin is an American author, veteran marketer, and a public speaker. Again, his blog posts about marketing tips and business are also short, valuable, and to the point.

In search of meaningful

Looking for the sure thing

The first thing you do when you sit down at the computer

The quickest way to get things done and make change

Words. Sentences. Paragraphs. Stories.

Conclusion

I’m not a professional writer and  it’s possible that I might have missed your favorite blog. If  you have any favorites other than these, let me know as a comment below and I’ll be glad to review and add it to the above list.

So which is your favorite blog that offers great value to freelance writers and bloggers?

Happy Writing!

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