A Survival’s Guide to Freelance Writing

How to find work as a freelance writer and what to do when you’re stuck without work.

Benjamin Watkins
Nov 4 · 5 min read

Some of the best writers say you need a niche. You need writing chops. Impeccable grammar. You need to write for at least 15 cents a word.

You need a portfolio. A website. An email list.

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Benjamin Watkins

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Marketing specialist - www.BenjaminTWatkins.com, Founder of The Freelance Guidebook & The Scientific Marketer. Ben & Jerry’s forever & a porter beer, please.

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