r/freelanceWriters
203k members
r/freelanceWriters is a subreddit with 203k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses freelance, writing, struggling, clients, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review wordpress theme, keyword research tool, and media.
A place by and for freelance writers of all kinds to discuss and share every facet of freelance writing.
Popular Themes in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Advice Requests
: "How can I upskill as a writer? Want to improve my craft."
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Be Warned: Revelry Content Writer position is a scam"
5 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Any Magazine Writers Out There?"
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "More and more writing job application forms are asking me for my portfolio website. I don't have one yet. How to do this with the best balance of speed, quality and cost?"
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I Made My First Sale Yesterday"
2 posts
#6
News
: "Is this the sign human-written content could make a comeback?"
2 posts
#7
Money Talk
: "NZ copywriters: What’s the going rate for freelance copywriters in NZ? Is $90-$150/hour normal or on the higher side?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Freelance
: "People who have moved on from Freelance writing: what are you doing now?"
51 posts
#2
Writing
: "People who have moved on from freelance Writing: what are you doing now?"
49 posts
#3
Struggling
27 posts
#4
Clients
12 posts
#5
Tired
8 posts
#6
Payment
6 posts
#7
Niches
5 posts
#8
Upwork
4 posts
#9
Time
4 posts
#10
Editor
: "Editor not responding"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/freelanceWriters
Wordpress Theme
21 reviews
#1
Astra
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Polmo Lite
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
OnePress
4.0★ from 1 review
Keyword Research Tool
13 reviews
#1
Semrush
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
TubeBuddy
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Keyword Tool
4.0★ from 1 review
Media
6 reviews
#1
SocialRails
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Mautic
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Postiz
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Advice & Tips
: "3 months into freelance writing, 36 outreaches, 0 responses. What am I missing"
10 posts
#2
Looking for Help
: "How can I upskill as a writer? Want to improve my craft."
2 posts
#3
Success Story
: "Just sold my first Article!"
1 post
#4
AI/Machine Learning
: "Is my fate to edit AI books forever"
1 post
#5
Rant
: "A Rejection Is Better Than Ghosting"
1 post
#6
Experience
: "Static Media. Be careful out there."
1 post
#7
Starting Out
: "My views on Content Writing"
1 post
#8
Portfolios
: "More and more writing job application forms are asking me for my portfolio website. I don't have one yet. How to do this with the best balance of speed, quality and cost?"
1 post
#9
Invoices & Payments
: "What to do about a client that’s ghosting me?"
1 post
#10
Discussion
: "Should I go for admin executive VA or continue copywriting when part-time and 600$ a month is the goal?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/freelanceWriters
Yearly
+23k members(12.9%)
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Last updated: November 10, 2026