one thing I have found challenging working as a freelance writer and transcriptionist is, competition is so strife that a lot of bigger accounts with better reviews (sometimes bought) are willing to do the same job you are bidding for, for half the price and it doesn't matter how little it is.

You're selling yourself way too short here.

Maybe you've gotta change your angle a bit to ensure you're putting yourself forward as an "English-native, specialist xxxx copywriter".

Any client that's worth working with, doesn't want to be dealing with English second language writers who don't get the job done to a professional level.

If they're charging that low, they just aren't. I've worked with them before.

Just aim for that next tier of client and you'll be able to increase your income by charging more as the specialist you are.

Your writing is obviously good as we can see from above, you can do it.

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Act like you don't want it and it comes running to you. LOL

Haha wait, that's terrible advice ;)

It's not going to come running to you, that's why you've gotta actively pitch rather than just putting up ads for your services.

Cold emails, cold messages via socials, replying to Upwork ads etc.

Just be proactive :)

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