Freelancing Hacks

How Tos

May 23, 2025

How To Write A Freelance Contract & When To Use Them (+ Free Template)

I’ve been freelancing for many years, and so far, I haven’t signed a single freelance contract agreement. One time, I had to sign a nondisclosure agreement, but that was it. That’s the beauty of working with international clients. It’s risky, but there’s no need for signing documents, contract agreements, or dealing with lawyers. Of course, […]

By Roshan Perera

5 min Read

How Tos

May 2, 2025

How To Write An Upwork Cover Letter: 5 Tips + Free Template

One of the reasons most freelancers struggle to land clients on Upwork is failing to write a convincing cover letter. The cover letter is the main component of your job proposal and if you don’t write it well, you won’t be able to get the client’s attention. Each client who posts a job on Upwork […]

By Roshan Perera

9 min Read

Must Reads

May 2, 2025

How Much Do Freelancers Really Make? (It’s More Than You Think!)

It’s a question they always ask whenever I tell someone what I do for a living. Usually followed by the next question: How did I make $5000 a month? Well, you see, the thing is, $5000 USD may not sound like much in the US, but in a country like Sri Lanka, it’s considered a lot. […]

By Roshan Perera

4 min Read

Articles

May 2, 2025

100+ Easy Freelance Job Ideas For Beginners

Are you still trying to figure out where to start your freelancing career? Then here are more than 100 freelance job ideas to help you get started. With some dedication, skill, and hard work, you’ll be able to make more than $500 a month following these job ideas. You can also do these jobs at […]

By Roshan Perera

12 min Read

Freelance Tips

July 22, 2025 March 27, 2025

7 Best Tips for Creating an Effective Freelance Resume

When applying for jobs outside of freelance marketplaces, clients will ask for your resume. I learned about this way too late into my career as a freelance writer, and it took me by surprise when a client asked for my resume. Obviously, I panicked and created a basic resume. And I didn’t even get an […]

By Roshan Perera

5 min Read

Freelance Tips

January 6, 2025

Freelancer-Client Privilege: Why Loyalty Matters

Just recently, a new client reached out to me requesting my services. The only problem is that this client is a direct competitor to one of my existing long-term clients. I’ve been working with this first client for quite some time now and he has given me the opportunity to work closely with him to […]

By Roshan Perera

1 min Read