When Lola Méndez left her job in public relations to see the world in 2015, she swiftly transitioned to
Previously a senior manager at a strategic branding agency, Méndez was able to transfer her skills in keeping a meticulous editorial database and detailed tracking doc for pitches to freelancing. She now uses an Excel spreadsheet to track any pitches, articles, and outstanding payments.
After hitting her first five-figure month in September, she shares with Business Insider her best practices on landing clients — even during the pandemic — and keeping her gigs organized.
"Freelance writing is my career — not a hobby," Méndez said. "I don't aspire to hit this milestone monthly, but I'm thrilled to have reached this financial accomplishment."