4 ways to personalise your invoices to clients 
Sending invoices is such an automatic thing when you're freelancing and just keen to get…
Rachel SmithOctober 6, 2026
9 reasons why your job applications are unsuccessful 
The most common reasons job applications fail: generic cover letters, no examples / samples supplied,…
Rachel SmithSeptember 16, 2026
Tiered pricing: Why you should offer it as a freelancer 
Updated Sept 2026 Whether you're buying undies online, ordering dinner in a restaurant or deciding…
Rachel SmithSeptember 3, 2026
How to take on overflow work from other freelancers 
Last updated Jan 2026 If you’re a Gold member of Rachel’s List, you’ll see that…
Rachel SmithJanuary 28, 2026
How much do freelance writers charge? 
This guide explains how freelancers charge for different jobs, so you can post a job…
Rachel SmithJanuary 25, 2026
How to find good freelance writers (without wasting weeks of your time) 
This guide explains how to find good freelance writers, which hiring tactics waste time, whether…
Rachel SmithJanuary 24, 2026
My 2-hour newsletter writing process for The Wrap-Up 
"How on earth do you write The Wrap-Up every single week alongside everything else you…
Rachel SmithSeptember 4, 2025
Why freelancers need a ‘nice feedback’ folder 
Losing a retainer client, struggling to lock in work - or just feeling glum about…
Rachel SmithApril 3, 2025
What happens when… you don’t follow a story brief 
Editors share how and why following a story brief is the most important thing a…
Rachel SmithFebruary 26, 2025
How to freelance when you’ve just had a baby 
Freelancing + baby? Get tips on managing clients, workload, and finances while navigating new parenthood.
Rachel SmithFebruary 6, 2025
