Are you thinking about starting a career as a freelance writer?
Did you know that in 2020, the freelance economy contributed $1.2 trillion to the US economy – during the pandemic?
And what’s more impressive is that 84% of companies outsource their content.
Do you want to become a freelance writer, but have no clue how to do it?
The frustration is too much and you give up even trying.
I’ve been there and have done that! I almost quit entirely when someone made fun of my writing.
Everywhere you look, someone is trying to sell you something – but you may not even realize it!
Unlike walking into a car dealership where you’re bombarded by a salesperson trying to convince you to buy a car, everyday advertising is subtle and uses emotional connection and storytelling to draw you in.
This is copywriting!
As a freelance writer, do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels every day trying to make a steady income?
It can definitely be stressful, feeling like your financial situation depends on picking up a handful of clients after spending hours pitching and applying for writing jobs.
Your mind immediately starts to wonder what happens once the work with the client is done.
When I became a freelance writer in 2014, I didn’t use any apps to help me with my freelance writing business.
Were there even apps back then? Lol.
I’ve found over the years that I had to be more organized with all aspects of my business like writing or managing my projects.
When I first started freelance writing, one of the pressing questions I had was how much to charge for my writing to land freelance writing jobs easily.
I even stalked freelance writers and asked them what rate I should have.
They didn’t help me much since they told me it was dependant on my writing skill.
Do you find yourself devouring John Grisham novels?
Do you follow the latest court cases to soak up every detail?
Then maybe you should think about becoming a freelance legal writer!
Are you interested in becoming a freelance writer?
Have you been writing for money but want to make your business legit?
Grabbing up writing jobs here and there is a great way to make a side income but, without a solid business plan, it’s difficult to grow that pocket money into a full-time income.
Guess what?
Stepping into the world of freelance writing can be like opening Pandora’s box!
Making money from home as a freelance writer involves so much more than tapping your fingers on your keyboard and putting words together.
I don’t think I’ve ever wrapped up a year on this blog.
Instead, I’ve done things like setting goals, mid-goals and lessons I’ve learned.
Well, now is the perfect time to reflect on 2021, and prepare for an incredible 2022.
