| So there you are... sitting and searching for a freelance | | | | things I despised and didn't even agree with. It didn't |
| writing job online. | | | | take long before I found myself dreading the thought |
| Where do you start? How do you get some to notice | | | | of sitting down to work on one of my writing projects. |
| your writing skills? How do you compete with the | | | | So take it from me, if you are searching through |
| foreign writers that will work for extremely low pay? | | | | freelance job boards remember not to waste time on |
| These may just be a few of the questions that are | | | | bidding jobs that don't even interest you- it's pointless |
| running through your head. | | | | and a huge waste of time. |
| To become a successful freelance writing you need | | | | It's all about the Interview |
| to keep three main things in mind when looking for | | | | When you finally catch the attention of a potential |
| work: | | | | client don't attempt to impress them with big words or |
| Don't Sell Yourself Short | | | | call them "sir" or "ma'am." To someone that is looking |
| Common freelance job boards like oDesk are often | | | | for a down to earth writer, this is a huge turn off. The |
| bogged down with writers that are willing to write 500 | | | | most important thing is to be sure you don't spell any |
| words for $1-$2. If you are a Native American | | | | words wrong. Sometimes when people try to use big |
| speaker and can produce a high quality article than this | | | | words they use them in the wrong context because |
| is a ridiculous price. You are better than that. Patience | | | | they don't truly understand the meaning of the word- |
| is the key. It will take time to find that perfect client that | | | | this is a HUGE turn off to the client. I have had many |
| is willing to pay the right amount for the services you | | | | writers write content for me and I always |
| provide. Remember, "You get what you pay for." | | | | automatically reject the ones that start their cover |
| Patience | | | | letter of with "Madam or Sir." Just communicate with |
| When I started my freelancing career I got onto these | | | | them like you would a business associate via e-mail. |
| common freelance job boards and bid for every | | | | These are just a few tips to help you land that |
| writing job out there, regardless of the pay, topic or | | | | freelance writing job you have been waiting for! |
| type of project. I found myself writing articles about | | | | |