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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