6 Freelancing Blogs to Start Following

by Rocky Parker · Published · Updated

Welcome to Blog Profiles! Each week, we select a topic and handful of blogs that do a great job contributing to the conversation. If you’re considering a move to independent work in the new year, these freelancing blogs are a great resource. Do you have a blog that deserves recognition? Tweet our writers at @BeyondBylines.

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Are you considering a move to freelancing in the new year? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. The number of people freelancing in the U.S. has been increasing since 2014 and reached 59 million in 2020, according to Statista.

But going solo can be daunting. From finding clients to sorting out finances and invoicing and staying organized and on task, there’s a lot that goes into being an independent worker.

These freelancing blogs are full of tips and advice to help you get on the path to a successful freelance career.

1. Make a Living Writing

While many freelance blogs focus on the general realm of freelancing, which includes a wide variety of skills, I was drawn to this one because it focuses specifically on writing. Founded in 2008 by successful freelancer Carol Tice, the site now has more than 1,000 posts to help readers achieve their freelance writing goals.

Check out the library of posts to get advice on booking clients, increasing productivity, using social media, avoiding scams, and more. Subscribers will also get access to posts not available on the public site.

And if you’re looking to join a community of fellow writers, Tice also created the Freelance Writers Den. The highly-engaged membership community opens to the public twice a year, so get on the waitlist asap.

Recommended Reads:

Follow @MALWriting on Twitter.

2. Freelancers Union

The Freelancers Union supports a membership of more than 500,000 independent workers. In addition to providing member benefits like insurance and advocacy, the organization also runs an in-depth blog that’s full of helpful resources for freelancers.

The site offers a number of posts about navigating finances as a freelancer, whether it’s taxes, invoices, or setting rates. Blog posts offer a variety of tips and advice to help independent workers — from graphic designers to contractors and writers — get the most out of this career path.

These recent posts caught my eye:

Follow @freelancersu on Twitter.

3. The Solopreneur Society

The Solopreneur Society was created by Dre Beltrami, a “branding junkie” who wants to help customers (or “kindreds”) create a brand that’s going to resonate with the target audience and lead to a successful business. Her writing style is full of humor that makes her posts seriously fun to read.

If you’re branching out on your own freelance adventure, Dre’s programs can help you create your brand voice, style, messaging, and more. And check out her handy list of business tools for everything from website design to design and chrome extensions.

Check out these posts:

Follow @thesolopreneursociety on Pinterest.

4. ProBlogger

If you’re looking to turn your blogging hobby into a profession, ProBlogger is a must-read. Darren Rowse created this trusted site with the goal of “helping other bloggers learn the skills of blogging, share their own experiences and promote the blogging medium.”

ProBlogger’s library of content includes over 8,000 articles, tutorials, case studies, and podcast episodes. The blog content can help bloggers with everything from getting started to creating content, building a community, and monetizing their site.

Here are a few posts to get started:

Follow @problogger on Twitter.

5. Millo

The content published by Millo (blogs, podcasts, courses, and more) is created to help freelancers achieve the three Fs: Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment. The team aims to “help you finally do work you love, make more than you can in a cubicle, and build a business that makes you happy.”

The blog is updated with fresh content every week with new tips and advice for freelancers.

These posts offer plenty of helpful tips:

Follow @milloteam on Twitter.

6. Huntlancer

If you’re looking to be inspired by your fellow freelancers (or looking for a freelancer to hire), Huntlancer is the site to check out. The site was created “to give aspiring freelancers a career boost” by promoting and showcasing their standout work.

Huntlancer features freelance work in a variety of fields, including design, writing, music production, web development, and more. In addition to highlighting great work, the site also posts helpful articles with tips for a successful freelance career.

These posts are definitely worth a read:

Follow @huntlancer on Twitter.

P.S. Ever wonder how we come up with ideas for our blog profiles? Our handy list of industries and subjects on PR Newswire for Journalists stays top of mind. If you’re a blogger or journalist looking for workforce news, let us know. We can customize a newsfeed for you.

Rocky Parker is the Digital Content Lead at Cision PR Newswire. She works with journalists, bloggers, and content creators to create their targeted newsfeeds from PR Newswire for Journalists. Rocky has also counseled on content writing best practices. Check out her previous posts for Beyond Bylines. In her free time, Rocky can usually be found cooking, binge-watching a new show, or playing with her puppy, Hudson. 

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