I contacted 100 potential freelance writing clients in 5 days
Someone told me cold emailing doesn’t work anymore. Instead of arguing, I opened a spreadsheet and contacted 100 potential clients in five days. Here’s where I found them, what I sent, and what came back.
how I increased my LinkedIn visibility as a new freelancer
Everyone on LinkedIn was starting to sound the same, me included. 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
I’ve spent the last few months at an SEO agency that runs mostly on AI-generated first drafts, so I can spot AI-written content from a mile away, even without em dashes. Here’s my process for editing it into something a person would want to read.
I know what works on LinkedIn. I’m just not doing it… yet
The real reason for my LinkedIn procrastination was the gap between knowing and doing. Here's how I defeated creation paralysis.
6 things I should have done to get my first 1K Instagram followers
Getting 1K followers on Instagram wasn’t as easy as I thought. In this post-mortem, I reflect on the steps I wish I had taken from the start to grow my account faster—from making my content less predictable to being consistent and not waiting for everything to be perfect.
TALK: the self-editing process that leveled up my writing
Use my trusted self-editing guide for clearer writing, smoother flow, and stronger content results.
5 unpopular places to find freelance writing jobs in 2026
Finding high-quality freelance writing work often feels harder than the writing itself. I spent years burning pitches until I discovered where serious clients actually post. Here are my top places to find high-paying freelance writing jobs—all personally tested.
how we landed our first content marketing client (without spending a dime)
A behind-the-scenes breakdown of how The Other Guys landed their first content marketing clients using cold email. Includes the actual emails we send, our follow-up cadence, the tools we use (all cheap or free), and the unfiltered truth about what worked, what didn't, and why the meetings that didn't close taught us as much as the one that did.
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.
6 productivity hacks that actually work for neurodivergent freelancers
Learn six realistic productivity hacks for neurodivergent freelancers. From body doubling to automation, find ways to work with your brain, not against it.
types of guest pitches we’ve rejected
Most pitches don’t get turned down because you’re a terrible writer. They get turned down because your pitch is vague or clearly not meant for our audience.
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.