The Top 10 Blog Posts That My Audience Found Intriguing

I’m not really sure how it’s mid-December and I’m reflecting on my most popular blog posts–but here we are! 

Like many year-end roundups we all read online, I also love to take a step back and look at metrics to see what blog content resonated with my audience the most. 

For those of you that are new to my content, I’ll save you some time reading through all my blogs and share the 10 most popular ones of the year to get a sense of my content. 

Topics range from how to price freelance work, article pitching tips, blogs to read to expand your expertise, and so much more. I hope you’ll learn a few lessons that can improve your business with these freelance writing blogs.

A Countdown of My Most Popular Freelance Blogs in 2022

10. How Can Freelancers Make Six Figures a Year?

In this blog, I share five steps that I encourage you to take to become a six-figure freelancer. I’m not telling you to quit your job and take on freelancing with no experience, but rather what you need to be “ready” to quit your job–like making at least 1.5 times your salary with your freelance income, being prepared to pay for your own health insurance, and able to contribute to your retirement account. 

9. 15 Fun Ways to Come Up with Amazing Freelance Article Ideas

I share 15 engaging thought starters for articles that your freelance clients will love in this blog, including some (obvious!) tips like addressing problems and getting personal and some not-so-obvious tips like listening to podcasts and checking out TikTok.

8. How Much You Should Charge for a 500-Word Article

Price is one of the most talked about topics when it comes to client work and ensuring that you’re getting paid appropriately based on your worth is important. This blog post focuses on how much to charge for a 500-word article, four common rate mistakes freelancers make when pricing their work, and how long it takes to write a 500-word freelance article. 

7. The Best Blogs for Freelance Writers

If you're wondering which freelance blogs to read to get a ton of pro tips and actionable advice, check out this list. Some of my favorite ones include The Content Strategist by Contently, Seth Godin’s Blog and The Talent Fairy Powered by ED2010. 

6. 9 Tips On How to Pitch An Article

Pitching can be a tedious task for some. In this blog, I focused on the best tips on how to pitch an article, including reading the publication or outlet that you’re pitching, coming up with a fresh idea, and making sure it wasn’t previously covered. 

5. Types of Freelance Writing Freelancers Should Know

Looking for a career change and thinking about freelancing? There are a few different types of freelance writing that I dive into in this blog post, like blog writing, copywriting and technical writing. Learn the differences and how in demand they are.

4. Best High-Paying Freelance Writing Niches in 2022

Speaking of types of freelance writing, I wrote this blog about the best high-paying freelance writing niches this year. Not only will it put you on the track to becoming a six-figure freelance writer, but it also provides insights into the most profitable freelance writing niches, like health care, medical writing, and finance writing. 

3. How Many Hours Do Freelancers Work Each Week?

Coming in as the third most popular blog of the year, I focus on one question that may come to mind when thinking about switching your career to freelancing, which is “how many hours do freelancers work each week?”, and (hint!) there isn’t just one answer. In this blog, I dive into how freelancers work certain hours per week. As of last month, I averaged about five to 12 hours of paid client work per week and 15 hours working overall each week. 

2. What Do Freelancers Charge? Writing Rates for Magazines

I talked a little bit about what freelancers charge in general, but in this blog post, I highlight writing rates for magazines. I share the differences between print circulations and digital magazine publications and how prices can even differ depending on niche outlets. 

1. Freelance Article Pitches That Got Accepted

My most popular blog of 2022 focused on freelance article pitches that got accepted, including article pitch examples that editors assigned after I emailed them. The examples here also include feedback on the pitch and the outcome (the successful freelance assignment link!). For more information related to this topic, download more pitch examples in my PDF about article pitches that sold. 

Check out my freelance writing blog for more tips on how to get started freelance writing and run a successful freelance business.