I've been a freelance writer for just under 2 years.
I work about 5 hours M-F and make around $6K a month.
Here are the 8 essential tools I use every day to help run my business and create content:
I work about 5 hours M-F and make around $6K a month.
Here are the 8 essential tools I use every day to help run my business and create content:
1. Clockify
Clockify is a time tracker that logs hours across projects.
This tool helps me:
• Signal to my brain it's time to work
• Notice how long a project actually takes
• See where my time goes and improve productivity
clockify.me
Clockify is a time tracker that logs hours across projects.
This tool helps me:
• Signal to my brain it's time to work
• Notice how long a project actually takes
• See where my time goes and improve productivity
clockify.me
2. Novo
If you're a freelancer, a business banking platform is essential:
• Send invoices (no fees)
• Easier to track tax write-offs for LLCs
• Create "reserves" so you can put money aside for taxes (I do 25%)
novo.co
If you're a freelancer, a business banking platform is essential:
• Send invoices (no fees)
• Easier to track tax write-offs for LLCs
• Create "reserves" so you can put money aside for taxes (I do 25%)
novo.co
3. Hemmingway
Tool to edit your writing and catch any glaring mistakes.
I never send a client any deliverable without first putting it into Hemmingway!
hemingwayapp.com
Tool to edit your writing and catch any glaring mistakes.
I never send a client any deliverable without first putting it into Hemmingway!
hemingwayapp.com
4. Excalidraw
Articles with images get 94% more views than those without!
This tool helps you create drawings which:
• Engages the reader
• Helps communicate information
• Is an easy way to underpromise and overdeliver as a freelancer!
excalidraw.com
Articles with images get 94% more views than those without!
This tool helps you create drawings which:
• Engages the reader
• Helps communicate information
• Is an easy way to underpromise and overdeliver as a freelancer!
excalidraw.com
5. Otter
Otter uses AI to record real-time transcription meeting notes.
Super useful for when:
• I'm interviewing an SME for a case study
• Chatting to CEO/influencer for ghostwriting
• Recording a brain dump of ideas during my walk 🚶♀️
otter.ai
Otter uses AI to record real-time transcription meeting notes.
Super useful for when:
• I'm interviewing an SME for a case study
• Chatting to CEO/influencer for ghostwriting
• Recording a brain dump of ideas during my walk 🚶♀️
otter.ai
6. Notion
The absolute best project management and note-taking app ❣️
I use Notion to:
• Keep track of income, calls, and projects
• Plan my weekly agenda and schedule tasks
• Bookmark and store relevant resources (see below!)
The absolute best project management and note-taking app ❣️
I use Notion to:
• Keep track of income, calls, and projects
• Plan my weekly agenda and schedule tasks
• Bookmark and store relevant resources (see below!)
7. GIPHY
Another way to make your articles pop — insert GIFs!
Lots of companies (like @MorningBrew and @TheHustle) use GIFs in their newsletters to make them more entertaining.
An easy way to amuse the reader and make your content shine. ✨
giphy.com
Another way to make your articles pop — insert GIFs!
Lots of companies (like @MorningBrew and @TheHustle) use GIFs in their newsletters to make them more entertaining.
An easy way to amuse the reader and make your content shine. ✨
giphy.com
8. @TweetHunterIO
Twitter was a game-changer for my business. It led to exposure, opportunities, and clients!
I use Tweet Hunter to:
• Analyze which tweets work
• Compose and schedule tweets
• Find inspiration from past successful tweets
tweethunter.io
Twitter was a game-changer for my business. It led to exposure, opportunities, and clients!
I use Tweet Hunter to:
• Analyze which tweets work
• Compose and schedule tweets
• Find inspiration from past successful tweets
tweethunter.io
Other honorable mentions:
• Google Docs (obviously)
• Slack (again, obvious)
• ConvertKit (for my newsletter!)
That's the best part about freelancing — it doesn't take much to get started and build a profitable business. 🤝
• Google Docs (obviously)
• Slack (again, obvious)
• ConvertKit (for my newsletter!)
That's the best part about freelancing — it doesn't take much to get started and build a profitable business. 🤝
And a shoutout to @typefully — I use it for threads specifically!
If you want to learn how to build a freelance writing business and live a more creative life, you can check out my newsletter 🤠
alicelemee.ck.page
If you want to learn how to build a freelance writing business and live a more creative life, you can check out my newsletter 🤠
alicelemee.ck.page
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