Posts by Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Are retainer clients the secret to a high income as a freelance content marketing writer?
I often get questions from writers about retainer clients. Writers want to know how to find them. Or they are stressed that they don’t have any. Writers often assume that, in order to earn a high income, they must have retainer clients. I personally don’t think that’s true. Yes, it’s great if you can get…
Read MoreDo You Make More Money Working for Direct Clients or Content Marketing Agencies?
Note from Jennifer: Because I have been busy putting the finishing touches on my course, I decided to update a blog post from awhile ago that I think is still very relevant and often has different opinions. I think many writers overlook working with agencies because they assume that they are lower paid, but that’s…
Read MoreHow to Turn a Client into an Anchor Client
Note from Jennifer: With many writers concerned about budget cuts and layoffs, I wanted to update today’s post about anchor clients. This is a great way to turn an occasional client into an anchor client. As we continue with uncertainty, clients that regularly assign you work are key to staying successful. If you have been considering…
Read MoreShould Companies Prohibit Freelance Writers From Using ChatGPT for Non-Writing Tasks?
Not surprisingly, several big publications updated their freelance contracts last week in the wake of the ChatGPT buzz. The new rules say writers for these organizations cannot use artificial intelligence writers to create articles either in part or in full. The companies also put the writers on notice that they are actively watching for AI-generated…
Read MoreDoes a Fulltime Job or Freelancing Offer More Security?
In recent weeks, I’ve noticed many more conversations on the Freelance Content Marketing Writer group on Facebook about the possibility of taking a full-time job. And the topic has come up much more often with other freelancing groups as well. I’m not surprised. The combination of layoffs and ChatGPT brings up many questions about the…
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