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5 Freelance Writing Observations for 2025

Michael Stover
The Freelancing and Writing Source
4 min readDec 9, 2024

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5 Freelance Writing Observations for 2025
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The year 2025 promises to bring in lots of changes, and many of those will directly impact freelancers and freelance writers. The freelancing revolution is on fire and continues to evolve as market demands, AI, changing lifestyles, and more introduce new curves.

I will celebrate 20 years as a freelance writer in 2025 (7 years operating my own full-time business), so you could say I’ve witnessed many fads and industry upsets. I continue to learn more about the freelance writing industry and make a successful career in it. Here are five key observations highlighting freelance writers’ exciting landscape this year.

The Rise of AI Collaboration

While some might view AI as a threat to freelance writing, the reality is that these tools are becoming indispensable allies. 2024 saw a surge in writers leveraging AI for tasks like brainstorming, outlining, proofreading, and even content creation. This collaboration allows freelancers to enhance their productivity, enabling greater creativity and efficiency. Successful writers can harness these tools…

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Michael Stover
Michael Stover

Written by Michael Stover

Author, talented writer, and exacting editor. Learn more at http://michaeldstover.com. Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/michaeldstover

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