If you are a busy freelance writer, you know that if you’re not working, you’re not making money. Freelance writers get paid by completing assignments or projects rather than on an hourly rate in most cases, and so the fingers really need to fly along on the keyboard for freelance writers to earn a living….
Many people who are just getting started in their career as a freelance writer are often surprised at just how many different types of writing assignments they have access to. From ghostwriting books and ebooks to preparing resumes for professionals, writing greeting cards, and marketing material for companies, the opportunities seem endless. Combine this with…
As a freelance writer, you generally work on a contract basis for your clients. You may write a short, 100-word product description or you may ghostwrite an entire novel on behalf of a client. Some assignments may include details to write just one piece, but other assignments may provide you with work on an on-going…
You may have heard about people who make a pretty great living blogging on their own websites. You may also have a few friends, family members, or co-workers who have their own blogs. There are hundreds of thousands of blogs on the internet now, and so you may be wondering, “Why can’t I start one?”…
When you thought about starting a career as a freelance writer, you no doubt have wonderful visions of spending quiet, stress-free days writing at the computer in a quiet house or perhaps in a neighborhood coffee shop. Your first few weeks or months as a freelance writer may have even been as easy-going as you…
Freelance writers really have a lot of control over their income. In some professions, you get paid a certain salary, and you earn the same amount regardless of how many extra hours or how much extra effort you put into your job. As a freelance writer, you generally get paid per project or per single…
Freelance writing rates can vary significantly depending on a variety of factors. It is common to see rates equivalent to about $1 to $3 per 100 words, but there are also some instances when the rate may be significantly higher or lower than this, too. As a freelance writer, you no doubt want to find…