Many people today would like to try their hand at freelance writing for a living, but most believe that they cannot earn a full-time living in this line of work. The fact is, however, that many freelance writers are able to not just earn a living, but they also learn a very comfortable wage that supports themselves and their family. So just how do real freelance writers earn a full-time income?

Varied Income Streams

Some freelance writers earn a living working for just one client, but most work for several different clients. For those who are used to working at a 9-to-5 job and earning a stable salary, the idea of earning income from work that really is not guaranteed at all can be stressful and intimidating. It is true that even regular clients will adjust their needs (and thus your income) from time to time. Some may decide they simply no longer need your services at all. This can be stressful and at times even discouraging. However, it also is a part of the business. By earning income from varied sources, however, a small shift in your work load is not the end of the world. A varied income stream provides you with more reliable income. After all, even if one client adjusts their needs from you, you may still have three, five or more other clients you work for on a regular basis.

Fallback Work

Of course, if you need to earn a full-time income as a freelance writer, even a small setback in your income can create issues for your personal budget. Some client changes may be temporary, and they may request you to pick back up at full-steam next month. Other changes, however, are permanent. You can certainly look for new clients, either temporary or permanent, to work with. However, in the meantime, you also need to have a fallback plan for earning income. There are numerous websites that will allow you to self-publish your articles for money. You can also write on-demand contact for a host of clients through other websites. While your clients may be your main source of income, these sites may provide you with fallback work that can help you to smooth out those rough patches with your income.

A Regular Work Schedule

While finding working to do on a regular basis is one key aspect to earning a full-time income as a freelance writer, another key aspect to consider is defining what level of income you want to earn. After you have defined how much money you want (or need) to earn in a given week, month or year, you can then establish a work schedule for yourself. The most successful full-time freelance writers are those who do establish a work schedule and who diligently work each and every day until their work for the day is completel. When you work for yourself at home, as most freelance writers do, it is easy to simply say, “I’m tired of working,” and walk away from the computer. However, this mentality will not help you to earn a full-time living.

It is entirely possible for anyone who has a special skill with writing to earn a great living as a freelance writer. In order to earn a full-time wage, however, you do have to commit full-time hours. You also have to fill your work schedule up on a daily basis so that you are indeed making money throughout an entire workday.