How to create a library of canned responses to save hours of time 
I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely DROWNING in emails. And as someone who…
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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…
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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…
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How to freelance when you’ve just had a baby 
Freelancing + baby? Get tips on managing clients, workload, and finances while navigating new parenthood.
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Freelancers: Do you send a newsletter to clients? 
"I'm too busy writing other people's newsletters." "I don't think my client want me clogging…
Rachel SmithJanuary 24, 2025
Forget work-life balance, let’s talk work-work balance 
Guest writer, Vivienne Pearson wants us to forget work-life balance. Instead, she wants us to…
Vivienne PearsonAugust 30, 2024
Panic marketing: Do you need to break the habit? 
Updated Aug 2024 If you typically get snowed under with work, hit a slow patch…
Rachel SmithAugust 12, 2024
‘I’ll know it when I see it’: How to manage clients who don’t know what they want 
If you've been working as a freelance copywriter for a while, there's every chance you've…
Rachel SmithApril 26, 2024
5 ways to make AI your writing partner 
I’ve been a professional writer for more than 20 years, and I’m an open user.…
Rachel SmithMarch 15, 2024
6 red flags with potential new clients
When you’re canvassing a new lead and assessing whether you want to work with that…
Rachel SmithJuly 16, 2023
