How to Be a Freelance Writer

Writing is a wonderful art form, you can explore your own feelings, your attitudes, values, goals, motivations and so many more feelings that you may or may not have known you had. To turn writing into a career that actually pays you have to approach your writing as not only a craft but also a profession.

Here are a few steps that you need to take before becoming a freelance writer.

Step One

Look at your options and your skills. Not everyone can write a bestselling novel. However, if you can write informative and interesting articles and short pieces or stories, then you could make a career as a freelance writer. Copywriting is massive at the moment and because it takes place mainly on the internet your options are literally endless. Think about how many websites there are that need regular updated content. There are lots! This means everyone who can write and write well can get a piece of the proverbial pie.

Step Two

Use your own logic and the desire within you to find and create the vision you really want.

Step Three

If all you want is money then you are looking at the wrong career. Being a freelance writer isn't an easy job. A freelance writer works long hours and has to put a lot of effort and grind into the work. If you are willing to go that extra mile and make a name for yourself then being a freelance writer is for you. If you want to write because of the love for it then being a freelance writer will be right up your street.

Step Four

Find your niche and unless you are comfortable stepping outside of it, don't. As you begin your career as a freelance writer be prepared to write about what you like the most. This way you will be more confident in your own skills. When you have built up your confidence then you go on to write about other things.

Step Five

Writers block exists and it can be nasty! I know because I have experienced it! As a freelance writer working from home it is all too easy to write 7 days a week and as many hours as you can manage without sleep! Doing this will only reinforce the writer's block, and you will be staring at that dreaded white screen of nothingness!

Step Six

Take regular breaks and make sure you give yourself a day off at least once or twice a week.

In later articles I will list sites that offer work as a freelance writer - tried and tested by me!