The most popular FWT advice of 2025

It's been a rough year, but our community came together in huge ways.

Dec 23, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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The Great EOY Purge: It's time to dump some of your clients

Is that paycheck really worth the emotional cost?

Dec 18, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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A quiet truth about getting more freelance work

Being impressive is one thing. Being an obvious choice puts you on a whole other level.

Dec 16, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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October 2025

An editor's guide to reviewing your own pitches

Every pitch is different, but there are some common themes you should look for — both to include and to avoid

Oct 9, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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How to pitch an Opinion article or op-ed

Build your case and prove your cred

Oct 7, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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September 2025

LinkedIn is the best place you're not hanging out at

100% serious y'all

Sep 19, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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Should you try to kill a 'kill fee'? Maybe ...

Love 'em or hate 'em, they're still a factor

Sep 16, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories

A subtle but crucial difference.

Sep 11, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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The exact text of 2 personal essay pitches that sold

Sometimes keeping it simple is best

Sep 9, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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3 things all freelancers should stop stressing about

Take a beat, relax, and don't overthink.

Sep 4, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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How much pre-reporting should I do for a pitch?

A lot less than you probably think

Sep 2, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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August 2025

All it takes is one: The power of stacking your wins

Use those past successes to generate more

Aug 28, 2025 • Freelancing With Tim

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