If you are considering the world of freelance writing, you
may want to consider a few aspects of the trade that have
very little to do with writing. Being able to write well is
just the first step in becoming a freelance writer. The
biggest item on the list of considerations, to becoming a
freelance writer, is finding getting and keeping the work.
It helps to be a know-it-all
The internet is one of those wonders that opens up a world
unto itself. Freelance writing means understanding how to
tap this wealth of supposed knowledge quickly. The faster
you can figure out where valid information lies the faster
you can begin writing. If you have a basic knowledge about
many things, as in many not just more then most, you will
be able to ferret out information more quickly. This
wording, "many things", is important because making money
as a freelance writer means writing about some very odd
things.
Knowing the different channels
Understanding what kind of writing you are good at is a key
part of being successful as a freelance writer. It tells
you where to look for work and increases the chances of
getting and keeping work. If you're good with advertising
copy you need to be aware of who is offering work and
where. If you are better at business writing or magazine
writing you need to be aware of who is offering that kind
of work and where. In many instances, you may find that you
are good at a particular writing style/form but hate
writing it. In the world of freelance you have to just suck
it up for the moment and do it until the style you enjoy
comes along and pays. Each type of freelance writing is
different and requires different tactics.
Know the different markets, voices and styles
As each type of freelance writing is different, you should
be able to write in the style and voice that is expected
for that particular form. The thing to remember in finding
the work is that you have to be able to satisfy a world of
readers; not just US real estate people, fashionistas,
computer hackers or UK engineers. Everybody must be
satisfied with words they can understand in a form they
understand.
Pick a primary market and expand
Once you've found a market and style that you can expect a
steady flow of work from, make it your base and begin
looking for that style and form you would rather be writing
in. The big thing is to just keep writing.
Write allot even if for free
The biggest secret in freelance writing is to keep you
fingers moving at any cost. Even a few days off will find
your mind and fingers starting to get stale. If you get a
job writing about Outer Mongolian Yaks, write a solid piece
about them even if you're going to be paid in yak droppings.
Get fast and get good
The reasoning behind keeping your fingers moving, at any
cost, is to get fast in your writing and research. The more
quality work and research you can turn out in the time
allotted, the more money you can make. Quality is
important, but when it comes down to it freelance is a
piece work trade.
Be available
Once you have found a few clients that send you work on a
regular basis make sue that you are available to them when
they get into a bind. After you become established, the
freelance world become a bit of a; you scratch my back/I'll
scratch yours world. Unfortunately, as a freelancer, you
tend to do most of the scratching but don't be afraid to
ask for a scratch every now and again.
Make deadlines
If you want to stay working, always make your deadlines.
The quickest way to fall out of the assignment loop is to
miss a deadline. If your client doesn't get paid, in
whatever form, you won't find work in your in-box.
Never underestimate your worth
Sometimes you will need to work for less then you feel your
worth. But, you will never get to what you think your worth
unless you ask. Once you feel you are at a good stable work
flow ask for what you feel you're worth. All the client can
do is say no. Once you start getting work that pays better,
you can start accepting fewer jobs from those that pay less.
Work on internet speak and etiquette
Understand that the person on the other end of the e-mail
doesn't know you or your quirks. Stick to the straight and
narrow until they get a feel for your work. Keeping the
work coming your way is the most important thing to
consider. All it takes is one or two missteps and the
assignments may stop coming your way.
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