Amanda Layman
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Springfield, MO, United States
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3 Principles of a Successful Freelance Career
When I began working as a freelancer, I wanted to find clients to pay me in the thousands. Once I figured out how to land writing jobs, I was working long hours, always seeking more clients—but getting paid next to nothing. I was missing something on the business side of things—an essential piece of the puzzle. → Read More
7 Mistakes Every Freelance Writer Should Avoid
Veteran freelancers explain their missteps, so you can avoid making the same mistakes. → Read More
How I Broke Into Technical Writing—and Why You Should Too
One writer shares why she ventured into an unfamiliar market -- and gives four reasons why you should, too. → Read More
How 3 Job-Seekers Owned the Interview
Make a great impression where it matters the most—with hiring managers → Read More
4 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Digital Marketing Game
As digital marketing continues to evolve, be sure you're ahead of the curve. Here's 4 tips to help stay fresh in this ever-changing field. → Read More
The Rookie Guide to Freelance Writing
Written by a freelance writer, this quick read gives writers solid advice when it comes to breaking into the world of freelance. → Read More
6 Secrets to Success as a Social Media Manager
Freelancer looking to score a client? Job seeker eager to land a new gig? Here are 6 tactics you can employ right now to rise up in social media management. → Read More
These Project-Management Tips Will Make You a Better Freelancer
These project-management tips can help freelancers become better project managers, and drive more projects to completion while staying on budget. → Read More
Your Life in 1,000 Words: The Craft of Personal Essays
Written by a personal essayist, The Craft of Personal Essays gives writers insight into developing stories that resonate with your audience. → Read More
4 Pitch Letter Must-Haves
Hook an editor with your pitch letter and land more assignments with these tips from veteran freelancers. → Read More
How to Create a Writer's Website That Gets You Work
In order to show off your skills and find work, you need a writer's website. Here, we look at how to create a writer's website that gets you work. → Read More
My Year as a Content Farm Writer
After spending a year working at a content farm, this MB contributor weighs the pros against the cons, giving readers an honest look into content farms. → Read More
5 Ways Fiction Writing Prepared Me for Nonfiction Freelancing
This MB contributor realized fiction writing had actually done quite a bit to prepare her for nonfiction freelancing. Here's her top 5 reasons why. → Read More