Getting started in the world of freelance writing can be a scary proposition. You don’t know when another project will come your way or where your next paycheck will come from. You likely don’t have a solid understanding of the various ways you can make money as a freelance writer, so the prospects for finding…
Many freelance writers enter the wonderful world of freelancing by switching careers. Some freelance writers may have a technical background. Others may have worked in the finance, education, or various other industries. In most cases, freelance writers have little experience being self-employed contractors, and have spent most of their adult lives working in salaried or…
The Internet has created a lot of great opportunities for freelance writers. With more traditional media forms slowly decreasing in popularity with the public, such as newspapers and magazines, more and more people are getting information about everything from their local weather and news events to health and parenting information online. The fact is that…
At first glance, it may seem like the only skill you need to succeed as a freelance writer is the skill of writing well. However, the fact is that freelance writing is just like any other business where you would act as an independent contractor. You have clients that you work for, and so you…
Most freelance writers spend a large portion of their day working at home. Occasionally you may find yourself venturing out to the coffee shop, library, bookstore, or other such quiet location with your laptop, but for the most part the convenience and solitude of working at home preferable to the distractions of working outside the…
For many freelance writers, Elance.com is a lifesaver. There are a wide range of websites that promise to connect freelancer writers to actual paying gigs. Some of these websites offer limited job opportunities. Others are difficult to work with. Many freelancer writers agree that Elance.com takes the hassle out of finding freelance writing jobs. The…
If you are in the freelance writing business, you likely have some great writing or editing skills that you can’t wait to show off. But often new freelance writers have trouble getting their foot in the door somewhere to establish some experience. Many freelance writing gigs posted online will ask that you submit a proposal…