Bookmark this page for all the latest third-party articles I recommend for freelance writers. Learn about building and running a freelance writing business, improving your marketing skills so you can find more clients, and much more. New recommendations get added here regularly.
10 Key Tax Benefits of Sole Proprietorship Vs LLC
By: Jessica Clark, At: Small Business Trends
Added on: May 12, 2026
If you're still operating as a sole proprietor, or you're wondering whether an LLC might make sense for your freelance writing business, this article gives you a useful starting point. Jessica Clark compares sole proprietorships and LLCs on tax reporting, pass-through taxation, self-employment tax, deductions, home office write-offs and liability protection. It's not a substitute for talking to a tax pro, but it can help you understand the questions worth asking.
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The Consensus Gap
By: Kevin Indig, At: Search Engine Journal
Added on: May 12, 2026
If you use your professional site to attract clients, this is a useful look at how fragmented AI search visibility already is. Kevin Indig breaks down citation data across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, showing that most cited URLs appear in only one engine rather than across all three. For freelance writers, the useful takeaway is that helpful, explanatory content still matters, but visibility in one AI search tool does not mean you're visible everywhere.
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The Missing Generation: How AI Is Reshaping Content and Marketing Roles in 2026
By: Robert Rose, At: Content Marketing Institute
Added on: May 12, 2026
This piece explores how AI may be shrinking entry-level content and marketing roles, and what that could mean for the future talent pipeline. For newer writers, that doesn't mean the door is closed. Freelancing, publishing on your own site, and building your own clips can help you learn the craft, make contacts, develop better judgment, and prove what you can do. That path might lead to staff work later, or it might become the better career plan itself.
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The Complete Guide to Content Repurposing: How to Get the Most Out of Every Piece of Content You Create
By: Rochi Zalani, At: Buffer
Added on: April 6, 2026
This guide looks at how to get more value from the content you already create by repurposing it across formats and channels. Buffer covers practical ways to turn one strong idea into multiple pieces of content without simply repeating yourself everywhere.
The non-salesy line you should drop in every freelance client call
By: Jake Poinier, At: Doctor Freelance
Added on: March 31, 2026
Welcome back to Jake Poinier and Doctor Freelance. In this piece, Jake shares a simple way to mention other client work during a call so you can emphasize your credibility and existing demand without sounding pushy. It's a smart positioning tactic that can open the door to new projects, upsells, and referrals while helping prospects see the broader range of services you offer.
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7 Sh*tty Things You Don’t Have to Take as a Freelancer
By: Lori Widmer, At: Words on the Page
Added on: March 31, 2026
This one is a good reminder that freelancing does not mean accepting every bad client behavior that comes your way. Lori Widmer covers issues like misplaced responsibilities, scope creep, contracts, invasive monitoring, abusive treatment, and low pay, with a clear message that professional boundaries are part of running a real business.
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Unlocking Freelancing: Types, Taxes, Benefits, and Challenges
By: Lucas Downey, At: Investopedia
Added on: March 31, 2026
If you're newer to freelancing, or know someone who is, this is a solid primer from Investopedia. It walks through what freelancing is, how freelancers differ from employees, common ways freelancers get paid, and some of the tax and benefits tradeoffs that come with self-employment.
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Is WordPress Too Complex for Most Sites?
By: Roger Montti, At: Search Engine Journal
Added on: March 25, 2026
Does your site really need a content management system (CMS) like WordPress? Or would a simple static website serve you better? Joost de Valk, of Yoast SEO, weighs in on when WordPress might, and might not, be the best option.
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Building a Sustainable Writing Career in a Changing Industry in 2026
By: Laura Williams, At: TheWritingBiz.com
Added on: March 23, 2026
As a longstanding proponent of focusing on stability in both indie publishing and freelance writing, I wanted to share this piece. While it's written more for indie authors, much of the advice can be equally applied to your freelance writing business. Learn what you should consider to build a more sustainable business that keeps you earning from your writing for years to come.
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Building Accessible Websites with GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks
By: Kathy @ GeneratePress, At: GeneratePress Blog
Added on: March 19, 2026
Keeping your professional website or blog accessible to as many visitors as possible isn't just a nice feature to have. It's essential that we all work to improve web accessibility across any site we run. If you use GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks on the WordPress platform (which I highly recommend, and which I use on nearly all sites I own), this guide on the GeneratePress blog will help you navigate accessibility settings as you build or improve your site.
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AI Art Is Here To Stay — How Blockchain Can Help Creators Gain Control Over Their Work
By: Anuradha Varanasi, At: Columbia University Data Science Institute
Added on: March 16, 2026
Forget about the notoriously inaccurate AI detectors or "human certification" programs for authors. If you want to protect your work from AI abuses as a creative professional, our best answer is blockchain technology. This piece serves as an intro for writers and other creative pros to understand the role blockchain solutions could play.
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How a freelance health journalist landed her first story with National Geographic
By: Anna Medaris, At: Association of Health Care Journalists
Added on: February 11, 2026
This entry in AHCJ's "How I Pitched It" series features a pitch letter Christina Heiser sent to land a story with National Geographic. Read about her background, and check out her pitch for inspiration if you're seeking opportunities with new publications.
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12 Tax Strategies Every Self-Employed Worker Needs in 2026
By: Roxanne Bland, At: Kiplinger
Added on: February 11, 2026
Whether you're an experienced pro or new to freelancing, this article offers an excellent beginner's overview to key tax concepts and strategies that apply to freelancers. You'll also find some updated info for 2026 including updated form 1099 reporting requirements that apply to your clients or payment processors. Well worth a read as you prep your 2025 taxes, and even after to help stay on top of tax issues through 2026.
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The AI Writing Debate -- Moving From False Dichotomies to Creative Synthesis
By: Ed Gandia, At: High-Income Business Writing Podcast
Added on: February 11, 2026
In this podcast episode and show notes, Ed Gandia gives freelance writers some things to think about when it comes to AI. There is no good vs bad distinction that covers all AI use equally. You might be using AI tools without even realizing it. And the biggest issue of all might just be transparency. Check out the notes and listen to the episode for a different approach to how you might think about AI as a freelance writer.
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Editorial Rates - 2024
At: Editorial Freelancers Association
Added on: March 22, 2024
While setting your freelance writing rates is about much more than looking at what others charge, this survey-based rate data from the EFA gives you somewhere to start. These rates in some categories (like blog posts and articles) are very much on the low end of the professional spectrum, this is what survey respondents report accepting for their work. So while you can always aim higher (and I highly recommend you do), if you're getting lowball offers far below these rates, you'll know they're not the norm.
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The 11 Best ChatGPT Alternatives
At: Backlinko
Added on: March 22, 2024
Interested in using AI tools for your freelance business, but not sure which tool is right for you? This post from Backlinko will help you explore alternatives to ChatGPT based on your needs. I'm personally a fan of ChatGPT and Claude 3 for everything from ideation and outlining to data analysis and visualization.
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Content Ideation: 8 Ways to Generate Infinite Blog Post Ideas
By: Ryan Law, At: Ahrefs
Added on: March 14, 2024
Not sure what to write about on your professional site's blog? Need blog post ideas to pitch to freelance writing clients? Ryan Law offers some inspiring tips in this post on the Ahrefs blog, with 8 blog post types or themes you can use again and again.
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Your Freelance Career Speed Bumps
By: Lori Widmer, At: Words on the Page
Added on: March 14, 2024
Are you blaming the wrong people, or reasons, for missing on on freelance writing gigs? Lori Widmer shares an example and explains why we sometimes have to look inward to see the real speed bumps in our freelance careers. She then offers some tips on how we can move forward, minus the excuses.
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Niche Your Way to Freelance Copywriting Success
By: Bob Bly, At: WritersDigest.com
Added on: March 14, 2024
While focusing on a niche isn't the only way to specialize as a freelance writer, it can open the door to some of the most lucrative opportunities. This post from renowned copywriter, Bob Bly, gives some great examples of how your background could be the key to higher-paying freelance copywriting work.
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5 Things to Hate on a Website
By: Cathy Miller, At: Simply Stated Business
Added on: March 7, 2024
Long-time friend and colleague, Cathy Miller, shares some pet peeves about web site design, navigation, and more on her site, Simply Stated Business. Does your professional website break any of these "rules," potentially driving prospects away before they have a chance to hire you?
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