how I contacted 100 potential freelance writing clients in 5 days
I contacted 100 potential clients in five days to test whether cold email still works. Here’s where I found them, what I sent, and what came back.
notes from the cave
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how I increased my LinkedIn visibility as a new freelancer
I posted writing tips for months and got almost nothing back. Then I changed one thing about what I posted, and people started talking back.
how I edit AI articles
Spot AI-written content at a glance and edit it into something humans actually want to read. Here’s the exact process for turning AI drafts into publishable articles.
visibility and outreach
Finding better work, pitching clearly, and building visibility that compounds.
how I contacted 100 potential freelance writing clients in 5 days
I contacted 100 potential clients in five days to test whether cold email still works. Here’s where I found them, what I sent, and what came back.
how I increased my LinkedIn visibility as a new freelancer
I posted writing tips for months and got almost nothing back. Then I changed one thing about what I posted, and people started talking back.
I know what works on LinkedIn. I’m just not doing it… yet
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Strategy, distribution and search for lean teams and solo marketers.
6 things I should have done to get my first 1K Instagram followers
I tried to grow my Instagram account to a thousand followers, and failed. Read six things I wish I did instead.
how I ranked a DA5 site in AI Overviews
Read how I helped a DA 5 site get cited in AI overviews, ahead of high-authority competitors using structured content and strategic brand mentions.
my no-ads content distribution strategy
Tired of low reach or engagement? Here’s my practical content distribution strategy to boost visibility before and after publishing my articles, no ads needed.
workload and systems
Doing great work at a pace you can keep: process, productivity and capacity.
how I edit AI articles
Spot AI-written content at a glance and edit it into something humans actually want to read. Here’s the exact process for turning AI drafts into publishable articles.
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Use my trusted self-editing guide for clearer writing, smoother flow, and stronger content results.
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Learn six realistic productivity hacks for neurodivergent freelancers. From body doubling to automation, find ways to work with your brain, not against it.
the guest desk
First-hand essays from writers and marketers across the globe.
how I contacted 100 potential freelance writing clients in 5 days
I contacted 100 potential clients in five days to test whether cold email still works. Here’s where I found them, what I sent, and what came back.
how I increased my LinkedIn visibility as a new freelancer
I posted writing tips for months and got almost nothing back. Then I changed one thing about what I posted, and people started talking back.
how I edit AI articles
Spot AI-written content at a glance and edit it into something humans actually want to read. Here’s the exact process for turning AI drafts into publishable articles.
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