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How to add case studies to your Journo Portfolio website (and why it's a great idea)

Online portfolios are one of the most effective ways to showcase your work to potential clients and employers. They provide a platform to share your work samples, professional experience, and services. Writers, photographers, digital marketers and many other service providers benefit from having a p

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How to Manage Freelancing with a Full-Time Job

Before I started freelance writing full-time in 2015, I balanced freelancing with my corporate 9-to-5 job for six months. During those six months, I crammed freelance work into nearly every moment of my spare time. There’s an art to juggling a full-time job, freelance work, and the rest of your life

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What to Include in Your Writing Portfolio When You're Just Starting Out

When you’re a writer, your work speaks for you. Some writing gigs don’t even request that you submit a cover letter or a resume, they just want to see what you can do. That’s where your [online writing portfolio](/blog/10-best-writing-portfolio-sites-for-freelance-writers/) comes in handy. But, when

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Our 7 Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Writers

Social media marketing is one of the most powerful tools for gaining attention in today's oversaturated [information economy](https://oxfordre.com/americanhistory/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.001.0001/acrefore-9780199329175-e-903:~:text=99,might%20be%20imagined%20and%20created.). It can b

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How To Make A Social Media Manager Portfolio That Stands Out In 2024 (With Examples)

Let's be real: In 2024, a standard resume just doesn't cut it anymore. If you're a social media manager looking to catch the eye of potential clients or employers,[ your portfolio](https://www.journoportfolio.com/) is where you should focus your energy. But putting together a portfolio that truly s

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5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Career By Blogging Personal Essays

It may be tempting to use your blog as a place to give advice, but showing readers your personality beyond the tips can endear people to your unique brand and help you land more writing gigs. Here’s how to use personal essays to jumpstart your career. Blog Like It’s Your Favorite Website I

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How To Build A Tattoo Portfolio That Lands Your First Client

The tattoo industry is growing more and more with each passing day. In fact, it's had a[ steady 10% incline](https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/tattoo-market-104434) every year for nearly a decade. It's no secret why, either; Getting and giving tattoos is an intimate way to express aspects of

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How to Build a Writing Portfolio with No Experience (+ 10 Great Examples)

So you're a writer, and you want to take your writing career to the next level. What kinds of tools do you need to start [landing jobs and clients](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/03/25/15-creative-ways-to-acquire-new-clients/?sh=5936d2b87d24)? One of the first things you'