How I made over $25,000 as a freelance writer in three months
Quarterly income report for April - June 2023
Earlier this year, I published a newsletter that detailed exactly how I'm making money right now. I listed out all my current revenue streams and what percentage of my income they bring in for my work as a freelance writer. I shared as much as I could about the inner workings of my business of one. Well, that post was so popular that I'm now making it a regular feature!
Every quarter, I’ll send out a breakdown of the last three months worth of income. My income reports include everything I think that’s helpful to know, from how I get the work to what it's like to do it. I also include the exact amount I made, including profit after costs.
One of the reasons I like writing about work is because it gives us a sharp lens on money, power and people. Our jobs are a powerful force in our lives, profoundly impacting our sense of identity, our relationships and our well-being.
That’s why my income reports also include a “Financial Feelings Analysis”, where I share my emotional reaction to my earning. We like to think that business isn’t personal, but it is - money makes us feel many conflicting emotions so I want to capture that in my financial statements as much as possible.
Now, talking about money on the internet is fraught. Before we get into it, here’s my usual disclaimer:
This is how I make my money
I’m sharing this because I think you might find it helpful (or maybe you’re just nosey, I’m also fine with that)
I’m not a financial advisor
Okay! Here’s how much money I made from April through June of this year.