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Freelancing 101

How to Start Freelancing as a Marketer

Build a sustainable business.

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Freelancing 101

Is Freelancing Hard? It Doesn't Have to Be!

How to set your freelance business up for success.

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Productivity & Organization

Project Management vs. Task Management: What's the Difference?

How to wrangle your to-do list.

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Freelancing 101

4 Tips to Make Your Freelance Portfolio Work to Your Advantage

Maintain a strong portfolio.

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I Publish on Substack, Ghost, and Kit. Here's Why.

I publish on three separate platforms because it works for me.

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How to Use Podcast Guest Appearances to Market Yourself

Here's what you need to know.

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5 AI Tools for Solopreneurs (That Are Actually Useful)

The best AI tools have a very specific purpose.

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Hate Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn? Here Are Ways to Make It Less Cringe.

Cut through the noise with these simple tips.

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How to Build a Freelance Project Management System

Use tools that match the way YOU work.

Anna Burgess Yang

Tactical advice for freelancers and solopreneurs.

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AI Comments on LinkedIn: Endless "Slop"

Make it stop!

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The Content Ecosystem That Grows My Audience as a Creator

Help readers discover your work.

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Business Management Basics for Solopreneurs

How to run a business.

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How to Become Known as an Expert in Your Niche

Getting started and building an audience.

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How to Repurpose Podcast Content as Social Media Posts

Get the most mileage out of your podcast guest appearances.

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Content Marketing Insights From a Fintech Writer

Strategy and trends.

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How to Budget as a Freelancer: A Real-World Example

Tips to get started.

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How to Take a Brain Break During Your Workday

And why you need one.

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My Daily Routine As a Writer

What I do every day.

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How Successful Freelancers Build a Great Reputation

Stand out from the crowd.

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Invoicing for Freelancers: What You Need to Know

Make it easy for clients to pay you.

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Tips to Organize Your Day as a Freelancer

How to manage your workload and stay on track.

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