Freelance Writing: Exciting New Opportunities For Writers
Considering taking up freelance writing? Do it. You have an amazing array of options open to you: there’s more than enough work for everyone. If you’re a new writer, start with confidence. If you’re writing in your day job, you’ll soon realize you can make more money as a freelancer.
Consider that to write, you don’t need to spend any money. You have a computer, a text application (you don’t need a word processor) which comes pre-installed on your computer, and an Internet connection. It’s quite possible to have money in your PayPal account within hours, if you know where to look for opportunities.
I’ve been writing for over 30 years. I wish that I were just starting out today, or that I could clone myself, because there’s just so much available.
Let’s look at two of those options now. They’re options most writers miss, despite the fact that they’re highly lucrative.
1. Go and find your local Yellow Pages — print, or online. Did you know that hundreds of thousands of businesses hire writers? And that they’ll happily pay you more money than publications pay? This is a well-kept secret that professional writers know: business writing pays very well indeed.
Businesses hire writers to write everything from advertising to employee manuals. Common jobs include writing website content and newsletters.
2. Get started on the outsourcing sites — it’s well worth it. My most successful students, who are earning much more than they ever earned in any day job, all got their start on the outsourcing sites. In general, writers fail to give these sites the respect they deserve.
The major benefit of these sites is that you can get as many writing jobs as you want. Be patient. Take the time to learn how these sites work: it’s a big investment in your future.
If there’s one thing which leads to success on these sites it’s this. Concentrate on creating a great proposal. Few writers do this. They prefer to talk about themselves, which is a mistake. Remember, the project poster cares only about his project.
Your local businesses and the outsourcing sites can provide you with many more well-paid freelance writing jobs than you can handle. Get started today.
Want more great writing tips from a successful freelance writer? Angela Booth gives you the information you need to write for money on her freelance writing blog. Subscribe to her ezine, and receive the “Power-Write Report” for free.
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