Top 10 Biggest Mistakes Freelance Writers Should Avoid in 2025

If you didn’t start planning for getting more high-paying freelance writing jobs for 2025 in September, it's a misstep...but you're not in trouble...yet. In order to grab those six-figure freelance writing clients or write for freelance clients who pay well, you need to start planning TODAY by avoiding these top 10 mistakes content marketing writers, content writers, copywriters, and content strategists make year after year. In this video, we're going over giant fails that impact your ability to attract good freelance writing clients, waiting or not spending time on several critical business elements, worrying about writing specifics that miss the forest for the trees, being surrounded by crab bucketing and how to avoid it, and the number one thing that'll hold you back from the best freelance jobs in 2025. Full Transcript Here: https://mandyellis.com/weekly-livestream/2025s-top-10-freelance-writing-mistakes ________ Ever thought, "I wants the steps seasoned freelance writers know by heart?" Get them free with my Seasoned Veteran Cheatsheet, your step-by-step client, marketing, and onboarding checklist to Forge Gold-Standard Freelance Success: https://www.mandyellis.com/cheatsheet Want to 2X or 3X your prices overnight? Check out my FREE Pricing Guide tailor-made for freelance writers and content strategists: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f78d012322e6addec584a72 Want a step-by-step blueprint proven by clients and students to grow a high-earning freelance writing business you adore? Check out my course, Freelance Writer Wealth Lab here: https://www.mandyellis.com/course Looking to fast-track your freelance writing success? Join my 5-day lightning-speed course, Runway, here: https://www.mandyellis.com/runway Need some tried-and-true marketing, LOI, cold email, LinkedIn, and contract templates proven to get responses and results? See my template bundle: https://www.mandyellis.com/templates   Want weekly actionable advice plus updates on new freebies and when Freelance Writer Wealth Lab opens for enrollment? Join my email list here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8e4b311ae3721c031ddd24 Want to follow me for inspiration, tips, and to stay connected? Coaching: https://www.mandyellis.com/coaching Freelance Writer Wealth Lab Course: https://www.mandyellis.com/course   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-ellis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmandyellis/ ________ Hi there! I’ve got you covered for all things freelance writing. We’ll go over a quick bite tip to help you move forward in your business, then I’ll answer any and all of your questions; including those on marketing, money, mindset, mental health, and of course, business.  For a little on who I am and who I’ve worked with, check out my site: https://www.mandyellis.com/  So glad you’re able to join me, and I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your freelance writing career! So psyched you’re joining me on this livestream adventure! 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Failing to continuously learn 03:20 Waiting until... 05:11 Never identifying your diamond clients or best clients from last year 07:06 Not understanding planting and harvest seasons 09:39 Failure to do annual business analysis and calendar audit 11:43 Worrying too much about writing skills 15:59 Being surrounded by the wrong writing community 18:45 Not developing your writer spidey-sense 20:59 Losing track of marketing 23:57 Standing in your own way