Jim Rozendaal

Since an online portfolio is one of the best ways to land new writing gigs and clients, your portfolio should show off your best writing. Let’s take a look at which articles you should include in your portfolio. Recent Articles One of the most obvious places to start is with your recent work

Fortunately, cold emails and job boards aren’t the only ways to find new gigs and build your client base. I’ve put together a quick list of simple habits you can use to increase your income - with no pitching required! Raise your rates every year With each passing year, you’ve got another

Imagine being in a mall with a number of shops, when all you need to buy is one shirt. How do you decide which shop to go to? The most obvious step for any person would be to have a look at the shops through their windows and decide which one offers the best options. This makes the window display

Choose a Theme The first thing you get to do is choose a Journo Portfolio theme that suits your work and style. With [eight different themes to choose from](https://www.journoportfolio.com/themes/) and lots of customizable options, there’s a theme for everyone. If you’d like your Journo Portfol

Tip One: Find out when their press day is And never, ever call them on that day. Firstly, because it won't have any effect, and secondly because you will annoy the editor involved and they will always think of you as an annoyance. How do you find out when the press day is? Phone them up and

You dream of working at home, handpicking your projects, and getting paid to do what you enjoy. I’ve been a full-time freelancer for three years now and I can confirm that all the above are true. But I’ve also had some unexpected, eye-opening realizations along the way. Let’s talk about some of the

It may be tempting to use your blog as a place to give advice, but showing readers your personality beyond the tips can endear people to your unique brand and help you land more writing gigs. Here’s how to use personal essays to jumpstart your career. Blog Like It’s Your Favorite Website I

When spending a lot of time searching for more work, it’s tempting to take the first writing job offer that comes your way. But should you really be saying yes to anything and everything? Before accepting a new gig, ask yourself these five questions. Do you have the time? This will be one of