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A Guide to Earning Your First $1500 a Month as a Freelance Writer Online

Luisito Gavara
5 min readSep 24, 2023

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Warning — it take a lot of hard work!

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Freelance writing has become an increasingly popular way to earn a living, offering flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to work from anywhere. If you’re aspiring to make your first $1500 a month as a freelance writer online, I hope this guide will provide you with valuable insights and practical steps to get started on your journey. Warning — it won’t be easy. Starting anything is hard work and full of moments of doubt, but if you stick with it, as with anything, you will improve and things will start falling into place.

1. Define Your Writing Niche: To stand out in the competitive freelance writing market, it’s crucial to identify your niche. Determine the type of writing you excel at or have a passion for, such as blog posts, copywriting, technical writing, or creative writing. Specializing in a particular niche allows you to establish yourself as an expert and attract clients looking for your specific skills. It is better to do one thing really well than a whole bunch of things mediocrely.

2. Build a Portfolio: Clients often seek writers with a proven track record. Begin by creating a portfolio that showcases your best work. If you’re starting from scratch, consider writing sample pieces in your chosen niche to…

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Luisito Gavara
Luisito Gavara

Written by Luisito Gavara

A world traveller. From Venezuela, living in Canada, telling stories of humanity. POM (poet of medium). https://bmc.link/0iPLSjb

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