Ready to launch yourself as a successful freelance writer? Then first you need to be honest with yourself according to eHow. If you don't have good quality writing skills without grammatical errors, an editor or project manager will not use your work.
Your work will be reviewed. But remember it's your work, not you. Project managers want quality work finished on deadline. Those who hire you want to please their customers and their audience. Not used to feedback? Join a writers' critique group or writing workshop so you can learn to accept feedback easily.
To get the business you'll need to get the project assignment. This means writing query letters for magazine articles. For online work it means learning how to bid on projects. Different markets require different skills.
Learn where people are looking to hire freelancers. If you want to write magazine articles get a copy of "Writer's Market," at your local bookstore or library. For online projects visit Guru.com, elance.com or other online marketplaces.
Market yourself. Develop a portfolio of your work. People looking to hire you want to know you can deliver quality on time. You may need to work without pay in the beginning to get a portfolio of articles to show. One advantage of working online is you can start a blog at no cost and write articles to demonstrate your expertise. Attend conferences and meetings like Freelance Camp San Antonio to meet people who can hire, refer and share leads and experiences.
Your time is precious. Protect it! It's easy to get caught up in online discussion and chat groups. Study the work of successful writers. Focus on your craft, and marketing yourself. Send out query letters and bid on projects. You need to take action to succeed. - 15275
Your work will be reviewed. But remember it's your work, not you. Project managers want quality work finished on deadline. Those who hire you want to please their customers and their audience. Not used to feedback? Join a writers' critique group or writing workshop so you can learn to accept feedback easily.
To get the business you'll need to get the project assignment. This means writing query letters for magazine articles. For online work it means learning how to bid on projects. Different markets require different skills.
Learn where people are looking to hire freelancers. If you want to write magazine articles get a copy of "Writer's Market," at your local bookstore or library. For online projects visit Guru.com, elance.com or other online marketplaces.
Market yourself. Develop a portfolio of your work. People looking to hire you want to know you can deliver quality on time. You may need to work without pay in the beginning to get a portfolio of articles to show. One advantage of working online is you can start a blog at no cost and write articles to demonstrate your expertise. Attend conferences and meetings like Freelance Camp San Antonio to meet people who can hire, refer and share leads and experiences.
Your time is precious. Protect it! It's easy to get caught up in online discussion and chat groups. Study the work of successful writers. Focus on your craft, and marketing yourself. Send out query letters and bid on projects. You need to take action to succeed. - 15275
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