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Freelance Writer Resource Roundup September 2024

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Freelance Writer Resource Roundup September 2024

So you’ve started on the path to independence and freedom as a freelance writer, but you’re not sure where to start? 

Let me help with that!

With my monthly freelance writer resource roundup, you’ll find the best curated resources and tools for content creators like you anywhere on the web. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to writing or you’re an old hat — anyone can benefit from these resources.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 10+ years as a freelance writer, there’s always something new to learn! 

Looking for guidance, inspiration or tools to make freelance lif easier? I’ve got you covered!


Standout Freelancing Articles

These are the best articles I’ve crossed paths with this September, with tons of insights, tips and advice for freelancers.  I think you’ll find each one offers something new to up your freelance writing game!

How to Write A Freelance Article Outline to Win More Clients (By Allan Calder — RemoteOfficeWorld.com)

3 Ways I’m Building Passive Income (By Miranda Marquit — Newsweek)

10 Tips to Make an Extra $1000 A Month in 2024 Without Changing Jobs (By Rachel Wells — Forbes)

Writers Working Alone, Together (By Philips Muscovitch — Halifax Examiner)

How A Freelancer’s Story Instincts Landed a Piece in The New York Times (By Kim Cross — NiemanStoryboard)

Combining Words, Colours to Make Living Beautiful (By Bharati Pawaskar — The Goan)


Best Freelancing Blogs to Follow

Not satisfied with just one article? Below are my picks for the best freelancing blogs to follow in September 2024.

  1. Freelancers Union
  2. Millo
  3. Elna Cain
  4. The Solopreneur Society
  5. Double Your Freelancing

Freelancing Podcasts of The Month

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Don’t have time for a lot of reading? How about a podcast to listen to at the gym that can also help boost your freelance writing career. In the following list you’ll find some great choices to help you on your learning journey.

  1. The Tim Ferriss Show
  2. Freelancer to Founder
  3. The Side Hustle Show
  4. Being Freelance
  5. The Freelance Friday Podcast

Freelance Writing Tools

I know, I know. It’s a little cliche to state the obvious that it’s always better to “work smarter, not harder”, but there’s a good reason this phrase is so overused. It’s true!

Here are 3 writing tools for October that can make your life easier and boost your freelance career at the same time.

  1. Grammarly
  2. Hemingway Editor
  3. ChatGPT

Freelance Business Tools

The most successful freelancers of all stripes take their home business seriously. If you’re going to turn this into a full time income, you need the best tools for the job. Here are our favorite freelance business tools for the month of September 2024:

  1. Trello
  2. Notion
  3. Calendly

Best Freelance SEO Tools

You can write the best content in the world for your clients, but it won’t do them much good if it’s not optimized for SEO success. Here are some tools that can help you with that: 

  1. Google Trends
  2. Google Analytics
  3. Google Search Console 
  4. Lighthouse

Top Freelance Communities

Being a freelancer can be lonely work. That’s why top freelancers build their own community through forums and groups. Below are some great ones you might want to consider joining:



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