If you want to be a successful freelance writer, this is for you. It’s five stories from writers who have been in the trenches, working hard and earning their living as freelance writers.
My hope is that you’ll learn something from each of these writers. Your situation will be different than theirs, but hopefully they will give you insight that will help you succeed in your unique situation.
I don’t know what your hopes and dreams are as a writer. But, I do know that it always helps to learn from those who have forged the path ahead of us.
Here are five stories from freelance writers who have done just that.
From Homeless to Full Time Freelance Writing: My Incredible Journey
When I became a freelance writer, I was homeless and jobless. I had very few friends. Freelance writing was the gift that allowed me to live a comfortable life on my own terms.
“How I got my best freelance writing job.”
My ambition to become a writer was born out of necessity. As a single mother of a one-year old, I sought to find a way that I could raise my 1-year old son myself, while still providing for him financially. Here is what I found: Because I was a new mother, it was next to impossible to get hired anywhere. I had earned half of a college degree in interior design, but not enough to become a…
The $1,000 writing job. From this one short email.
If you want to make a living as a writer, this is for you. Why? Because I’m going to show you exactly how I got my first big writing client. Not only that, I’m going to walk you through the steps that I followed, so that you can duplicate my success.
How I Became a Freelance Writer Days Before Giving Birth to My Third Child
My freelance writing career started just days before I gave birth to my third child. With maternity leave looming, I needed a new source of income, fast. I was motivated. I was also lucky, because I had finally found the right guidance to get me started.
The Small Town Freelance Writer
Many people dream of becoming a freelance writer, but quickly find reasons why they just can’t do it. I’m here to say you can do it. Keep reading if you want to be convinced.
