
I often have newbie or wannabe freelance writers contact me through my website or professional blog, asking for advice on how to get started in the business. Here are a few tips that I give frequently.
Market every day. This is especially important when you are just getting started in the business. Your primary source of work will be clients you find via marketing, so it’s especially important to browse jobs and markets, and even make cold calls, every single day. There are some freelance job sites, such as Freelance Writing Jobs, that make great resources for finding writing work.
Have a website with at least an online resume and clips. Your website is your virtual business card and your reputation, so be sure to design a professional-looking website and keep it updated with recent clips. Maintaining a professional blog on your website might be another way to impression potential clients and attract new business.
Mind the logistics. You need to be sure that you are taken care of, or your business won’t survive. This means determining decent rates, planning for days off, and finding affordable health insurance in Florida. You can get quotes for the latter online by Googling for “health insurance FL” or similar search terms.
It’s not as difficult as you might think to get started as a freelance writer, but it does require a lot of dedication and hard work. You have to be willingg to work pretty hard until you establish yourself well enough to get repeat clients and word-of-mouth referrals.
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