Have you decided to step on a new career path as a freelance writer, or are you perhaps looking for a way to make some extra cash next to your full-time job? This article explores the freelance writer rates of different writing jobs online. Types of freelance writing jobs In this time of uncertainty, making…
As the world goes internet, more and more companies are moving towards a totally remote workforce. Going digital is greatly advantageous for both company and employee: companies benefit from reduced needs and related costs for office spaces, while workers enjoy flexibility and the freedom to roam, among others. It’s in everyone’s interest that such a…
Every writer has their own story. Each of us has our own style, type of creative expression and preferred medium for writing. The realities of being a freelance writer, however, differ greatly from those of your typical novelist. The technological revolution is the playground of thousands of content writers from all over the world, and…
So you’ve never written anything before, and now you’re staring at a blank screen, cursor blinking away, just waiting for that first brainwave to strike. Not as easy as it looks, is it? I feel you. Don’t worry – we’re here to help you take your first steps down that path you’ve been dreaming of…
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleonor Roosevelt When I was a child, I was convinced that, if I practised enough, I could actually learn to fly. Years later, my feet are still firmly planted on the ground, but, looking back, I can’t help but admire my childish…
Google is by far the most formidable virtual entity on the planet. Omnipresent, all-powerful, and a constant sidekick to most of our phone-wielding generation, the idea of surviving without it is almost inconceivable. From solving family arguments, to predicting the weather, to providing users with a barrage of information, the usefulness of this giant of…
No matter whether it is in written or spoken form, questions help us to get answers. But are we asking the right questions to get the answer that we want? If you see an issue with your business, partnership, friendship or other elements in your life that don’t appear quite so successful, well, the answer…
Years ago, when it was still possible to spend lazy days by the beach, my husband bought me a Kindle. We were still kid-free, and taking my eyes off the rippling waves for more than a few seconds wouldn’t have me struggling to my feet, sand-covered knees creaking, to wipe noses or soaked faces a…
Life as a freelancer is funny. Not funny “ha ha”. Funny because that sought-after flexibility needs careful management; days are way shorter than you ever thought possible; the temptation to sleep in, stay up late (or both) is super strong; and wine is only ever a cupboard away. Funny because life as a freelancer is…
The demand for quality content has never been greater and so has the demand for good content writers. If you’re new to the freelance writing scene, finding your first assignment for your skill set may prove somewhat difficult. When I was first starting out and searching for a gig, I found a sheer abundance of…
At Topcontent, we have two quality-levels: Standard Quality (SQ) and Business Quality (BQ). For BQ tasks, we only trust our highest quality freelancers to do the job. Here, one of our German freelancers, Joel, shares his experience with Business Quality writing. Travel and content writing hand in hand In February this year, I spent a…
We’ve all had those days when we simply can’t face another day at the office. When we throw on the first thing that comes to hand in the morning, drink our coffee without even tasting its energy-bearing flavour, stare blankly into space on our morning commute and get through the whole day in a total…
Name: Elina Özek (Pöyry) Role: Content Manager Location: Istanbul, Turkey Thank you, Elina for taking the time to have a chat with me. I’m really excited that our readers are going to hear from you and get to know you. Elina, you’ve been with Topcontent for over a year now. Can you tell us a…
Let us help you become part of our team! Job roles are a dime a dozen and nowadays, all companies are using buzz words such as “great culture”, “beer Fridays”, “free lunches”, “learning and development opportunities”. These are all fantastic attributes that make a company attractive and certainly providing a great place for employees to…
One of the main purposes of our lives is to bring in enough money to support our lifestyle, whatever that may be. How much effort we put into it is another matter altogether. How great would it be if we didn’t even have to lift a finger and nevertheless have a good income regularly rolling…
Kylie Grech has been blessed to have spent her childhood on two contrasting islands. From the biggest island in the world – the thriving new world of Australia, to a tiny island in the Mediterranean – the equally thriving yet ancient island of not just Malta, but her sister island Gozo. Kylie spent a lot…
A relatively new hip term that is making its way around is the gig economy. This is being quoted on social media, blogs and other platforms. In reality, the gig economy is not really a new term; it’s been around for ages. A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are…
We all have some kind of plans for our lives. Someday I will start to work on writing jobs which I truly love, someday I will travel the world, someday I will be the king of my castle. Yet, somehow, we do not fully realise that our lives are actually made up of the today’s…
The dust from the last few days of 2018 hasn’t even settled yet, but chances are most of your new year’s resolutions have already flown out of the window. The problem with most resolutions is that they rarely present realistic goals – which is why we find it difficult to keep them! But wasting talent…
“I have no time …” “Twenty-four hours just isn’t enough.” “I want to have freelance jobs … ” We’ve all uttered at least one of these phrases at some point in our lives. Many of us think that freelance jobs will give us freedom and we’re craving it. We’ve had moments when we’ve undoubtedly felt…