Freelancing Hacks

How Tos

May 23, 2025

How To Write A Professional Email & Talk To Clients (10+ Tips)

Learning to write a professional email and create client proposals is a skill every freelancer must master from the start. Without the skill of proper communication, you will never be able to land high-paying clients or build long-term relationships with them. It’s as simple as that. To help you get started, I’ll share a few […]

By Roshan Perera

9 min Read

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

Freelance Tips

October 8, 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