Mandy Ellis is the genius behind the Writer Wealth Lab
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Writer Wealth Lab: Your Guide to Freelancing Freedom

Freelance writers NEED writing communities. Where else will you turn with questions? Or when you're stumped on how to handle a client? Maybe you're just excited about a win. That's what communities are FOR. And Writer Wealth Lab is one of the best I've ever encountered.

Upwork and other freelance marketplaces exploit writers
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The Dangers of Freelance Marketplaces (like Upwork) No One Talks About

You want to embark on a freelance writing career. (insert cheers here) Various social media feeds point you in the direction of Upwork or other freelance marketplaces as the best place to start. They sound perfect. And since I cut my teeth at Upwork, I should champion your path. But I don't. Marketplaces prey on writers. And you need to know what you're getting yourself into.

Freelance Writers Den
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Continuous Education for Writers

No one should stop learning. Imbibing knowledge is what makes you a better person. You can always find different sources to feed your brain. And if you're a freelance writer? One of those places is the Freelance Writers Den. Which just happens to be open for membership for a few more days.

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Getting Personal

As a writer, getting your name out there becomes a goal (obsession). And you'll explore plenty of avenues to achieve that dream. One that people often overlook is the personal essay. Which is crazy because the writing involved isn't complicated, and you'll find plenty of sources ready and willing to accept a polished piece.

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The Writer’s Best Friend

The world's reached a point where most of us rely on some form of technology. That's reasonable, but there's an "ancient" writing tool that no writer worth their salt should abandon. And if you don't have at least ONE notebook squirreled away, can you actually call yourself a writer?