{"id":13792,"date":"2019-12-09T06:01:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T05:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=13792"},"modified":"2025-05-02T13:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:57:57","slug":"how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Brand for Your Freelance Writing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your friends know you\u2019re the one to beat on Scrabble, your classmates used to ask for your help when writing essays in college, and some even asked you to write love letters for their Significant Other. This is your thing, you\u2019re the master of words, and you\u2019re now a freelance writer starting a business, but you have no clue on how to build a brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for creative writing jobs or starting a<strong> <\/strong>freelance writing business, is really important to focus on building professional branding essentials. Since there are tons of options from online marketplaces for freelance professionals, you need to stand out and catch the eye of those looking for your expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Define Your Brand\u2019s Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the essence\nof your brand; it doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be yours. Perhaps you manage a\nteam of freelance writers who are very different from each other, so try to\ncreate a bigger character with human traits that represent the brand\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re starting with a blank slate so to get this done, ask yourself: If this brand was a person, who would it be? How would it speak? Alongside this, you should create a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.copyfol.io\/tone-of-voice-examples\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tone of voice (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">tone of voice<\/a>, which is how you will be communicating with customers and overall through different platforms and channels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blank-slate-define-personality.jpg?resize=690%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blank-slate-define-personality.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blank-slate-define-personality.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blank-slate-define-personality.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blank-slate-define-personality.jpg?w=1380&amp;ssl=1 1380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Your Brand a Unique Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s go to\nthe basic stuff: A brand is the term, symbol, design, or a combination of both,\nused to differentiate a company, a business or any kind of entity from the\nrest. It\u2019s as simple and complex as that. You\u2019ll need a name that resonates,\nthat is also bold, memorable, sums up what you do, and sounds unique as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you sat down looking at a blank page wondering how to create a brand name? Start by making a list of words you\u2019d like to represent your business, take a piece of paper with you and wait for inspiration to strike, give it a day or two. Naming is not easy and should not be taken lightly. Trust your gut if a name sounds perfect for your brand, if you succeed at this, chances are you\u2019ll be doing this for a living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal on how to create a brand starts with naming things accurately and being original at it. A brand\u2019s name should stick to people\u2019s minds and somehow make them feel an emotional connection to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make a Name Resonate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create brand awareness you need words that stick. These are the types of brand names, their pros and cons; you can choose one to help you find the perfect ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Descriptive names.<\/em> Pro: These are effective to\nclearly state what your business is about, your potential customers will be\nable to find you easily and it\u2019s also easy to memorize. Con: It\u2019s hard to come\nup with an original name when being descriptive about your business. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Made-up words. <\/em>Pro: You can make up an\noriginal, fun, or interesting word that\u2019s not already taken by any other brand.\nCon: If it\u2019s too complicated, it may be hard to remember. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Statement names.<\/em> Pro: They deliver powerful\nmessages and become a symbol for the brand. Con: Potential customers may not\nassociate the word with your writing business. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Acronyms.<\/em> Pro: These are short and perhaps\neasier to trademark. Con: They don\u2019t mean anything by themselves, you need to\nbuild a powerful brand to fill it with meaning. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Personal names.<\/em> Pro: Really easy to remember\nand relatable. Con: Your brand can be associated with a similar name or even\nconfuse your potential customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When feeling unsure about using certain words or if you don\u2019t know if people will remember your brand as much as you\u2019d want to, try gathering people with different backgrounds and invite them to a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-goods\/2019\/1\/22\/18187443\/focus-groups-brand-market-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> focus group<\/a>. Though this might sound outdated for 2019, but this is a really useful tool when picking up a correct name for your brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/6-strategies-to-make-customers-trust-your-brand\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/strategies-for-building-customer-trust-in-brand.png?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"6 Strategies to Make Customers Trust Your Brand\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/6-strategies-to-make-customers-trust-your-brand\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">6 Strategies to Make Customers Trust Your Brand<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Customer trust is key for brand success so here are some vital issues you should pay special attention to as you work to build credibility in their hearts.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/6-strategies-to-make-customers-trust-your-brand\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick the Ideal Colors to Represent\nYour Brand <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just so you know, the colors will define your brand\u2019s identity just as much as the name and the logo. Either you can rely on your personal taste if you know the basics of color theory, or try <a href=\"https:\/\/colorhunt.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">color palettes inspired by others<\/a> to choose your own palette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are people looking for when seeking professional writers for hire? Pay attention to the current demand, ask fellow writers what they\u2019ve done to make their businesses grow. Perhaps they\u2019re looking for a technical <a href=\"https:\/\/studycrumb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"writer for academic essays (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">writer for academic essays<\/a> instead of creative writers to work on children\u2019s books. Make sure your brand color palette suits your area of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to choose a harmonious palette that can make your brand stand out. Whereas positively, negatively, or neutral, our minds will respond to colors. Know that the colors for your branding material will carry a message too, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/colormatters.com\/color-and-marketing\/color-and-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Color Matters<\/a>, 60% of the time people will decide if they are attracted or not to a message based on color alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Perfect and Memorable\nLogo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You want potential customers to remember and find your brand among a bunch of other people trying to land writing gigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a logo\nthat stands for your brand, think about the shape you want if you want it to\nrepresent an object, an animal, a geometric shape, a person\u2026 just try to keep\nit minimal and choose one element only and, if possible, leave negative space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to create a brand logo<\/strong>? Create one that reflects who you are as an author so people can tell your style or if you have special topics to write about. There are plenty of online tools to help you complete this task and, though you can always call your designer friends, you can save time using a <a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/logo-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">logo maker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mockup-logos-freelance-writing-business.png?resize=690%2C507&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mockup-logos-freelance-writing-business.png?w=790&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mockup-logos-freelance-writing-business.png?resize=600%2C441&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build an Eye-Catching Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What would Hemingway\ndo? He\u2019d probably have a massive online presence and a strong, visually\nappealing website. You don\u2019t need to be a design expert to create your own\nwebsite either. There are lots of website builders that offer hosting and\ndomain, and also have a variety of templates for you to work on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you choose your favorite builder, outline the sections you\u2019ll divide your website into and the content you\u2019ll write for each one: About, Services, Products, Fees, Blog\u2026 and don\u2019t forget a call to action button! You want potential customers to be able to reach you on their first visit to your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <em>About<\/em> section, briefly explain who you\nare as an author, what\u2019s your professional background and your experience in\nwriting for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When describing <em>Services, Products,<\/em> and <em>Fees<\/em>, it is very important to be\nspecific and carefully explain the services you offer and if you can be\nflexible to work on custom-made requests or if you have special offerings for\nbundles. Make sure you give details and accurate information for a variety of\nservices, due dates, the estimated workflow, and payment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A piece of advice from the pros: Keep your fees updated, clear, and visible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Your Own Blog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blog will work\nas your book or portfolio; people want to see how you write and if your style\nmeets their needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\ninclude different types of content so your customers can see how versatile you\nare or, if you prefer, stick to one kind if you\u2019re only taking specialized\norders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few\nreasons why you should start blogging to benefit professionally: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Attract potential customers.<\/em> People will get\nto know your style and decide if you\u2019re a good fit for what they\u2019re looking\nfor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Promote your services. <\/em>Besides displaying your ability to write, you can validate your expertise by blogging about your services, your success stories, and the lessons you\u2019ve learned. Your blog can become your business card. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Create shareable content. <\/em>Make sure to choose\ninteresting, current topics that make people want to share your content,\ninclude share buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Engage your audience. <\/em>Dividing a blog post\ninto 2, 3 or 4 parts and publish them weekly will keep your audience\ninterested. Be careful when choosing this kind of posts; try to write them once\nyou have a decent amount of subscribers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Partner with other professionals. <\/em>Reach other\nfreelancers and start networking! You can always offer them a space in your blog\nand to be a contributor in theirs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Make money from it. <\/em>Apart from having your freelance writing business, you can diversify and make money from your blog posts if you\u2019re up to writing sponsored content. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:#555;background-color:#fff8f8;border-left:5px solid #e22524;padding:30px 30px 25px 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/the-secret-to-tracking-brand-awareness\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_hp_img\" style=\"height:120px;background-image:url('https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Tracking-brand-awareness-guest-post.png?fit=600%2C252&ssl=1');\" title=\"The Secret to Tracking Brand Awareness\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"text-align: left;font-style: normal;margin-top:-8px;\">\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/the-secret-to-tracking-brand-awareness\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#e22524;font-size:16px;display:block;\">The Secret to Tracking Brand Awareness<\/span><\/a>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px;color:#000;line-height:1.8;display:inherit;\">Brand awareness plays an integral role in any marketing campaign. To help you improve your performance we discuss different ways you can monitor awareness.<\/span>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/the-secret-to-tracking-brand-awareness\/?ref=how-to-build-a-brand-for-your-freelance-writing-business\" style=\"color:#e22524;font-size: 14px;line-height: 2;display: inherit;\">READ MORE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re Open for Business&#8230; Start Writing! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve mastered how to create a brand identity and finished everything listed above, it\u2019ll be easier to start getting gigs and requests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your freelance\nwriting business profitable by spending time on promoting your services and\nkeeping your content updated, enjoy your writing and keep in mind that\nsomewhere there\u2019s a person looking for what you\u2019re offering, you just need to\ncatch their attention and be clear about your services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a\nlittle extra help, take this article as a guide and write a list of the things\nyou\u2019ll need before launching your brand and then your freelance writing\nbusiness is ready to thrive! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already a successful freelance writer and want to share useful insights, please share! <\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tip_box choice\" style=\"color:1;background-color:#eff7ff;text-align:left;font-style:normal;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13806\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/headshot_AlinaMidori-1-5.jpg?resize=174%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/headshot_AlinaMidori-1-5.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/headshot_AlinaMidori-1-5.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/headshot_AlinaMidori-1-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/headshot_AlinaMidori-1-5.jpg?w=1363&amp;ssl=1 1363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Alina Midori Hern\u00e1ndez is a Content Marketer at, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Placeit  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.placeit.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Placeit <\/a>a journalist at heart, haiku writer, and heavy coffee drinker through office hours. 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