How to Hire A Freelance Writer

By: Michelle S. Loyd

Original article posted on msloydwrites.com

Are you looking to hire a freelance writer and have questions about how to get started?

The following article provides information on how to hire a freelance writer including industry standards and how much you can expect to pay for your writing projects.

Keep reading to learn how to hire a freelance writer (and how much you should be paying for their services.)

Freelance Writing Services 

Freelancer Writers are independent professionals who specialize in writing and researching content for their clients. Freelance writing services include research, writing, editing, adding content to CMS platforms like WordPress or any other services that the freelancer and client agree on.

Freelance writing rates vary by experience and writing quality, so if you’re a client that is looking for quality content, you can expect to pay more for the benefit of having professionally written content.

ClearVoice published a 2018 research study that provides in-depth information based on industry research that tells you how much Freelance Writers should be paid based on experience and professional quality of their writing.

Take a look at some of the results from the ClearVoice study here. 

According to the ClearVoice study, freelance writing rates can vary drastically depending on several factors including years of experience and professionally published content.

Freelance writing is one area where gender bias is in favor of female writers who outrank their male counterparts when it comes to landing and commanding higher rates for freelance writing work.

Freelance Writing Content Types

• Blog Posts
• Email Newsletters
• Social Media Content
• Research Papers
• E-Books
• Books
• Other
• Website Copy

How to Hire A Freelance Writer

You can find professional freelance writers by browsing popular freelance marketplace sites like Upwork and Fiverr. These freelance-friendly sites have thousands of writers from you to choose from. You can see freelance writer performance ratings and reviews on these sites to help you choose the best writer for your project needs.

Once you’ve chosen a freelancer for your project, negotiate the rate for your project by piece, by word, or by completed project. If you’re not sure how much you should be charged consult the Freelance Writing Survey that provides an industry average for freelance writing rates.

Once you’ve agreed on terms with your freelancer, provide specific guidelines for your content including:

• Deadlines
• Content Tone
• Audience
• Content Goals
• Word Count
• SEO
• Related Links
• Content Examples
• Customized Guidelines

Providing clear guidelines to your freelance writer at the beginning of your project will assure project success and prevent any delays or issues in receiving your content by the deadline.

Hire Ms. Loyd Writes for Your Professional Writing Projects

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