In today's competitive job market, freelance writing is a flexible way to earn a living. It is also incredibly competitive, and finding long-term, sustainable work can be a challenge. However, for a writer with the determination and stamina for job-hunting, picking up freelance writing work is more than possible.
Set Yourself Goals
If you're writing for a living, whether it's part-time work or full-time, for holiday money or grocery shopping, you need to set yourself a goal. It's important to know how much you need to earn on a monthly basis for two reasons; it will help keep you focused and motivated, and it can help you decide which jobs you're going to apply for to keep the money coming in. When setting your goal, begin by determining how much your minimum monthly requirement is. Take into account any bills you need to pay and include general living expenses such as food and fuel. Once you've reached your monthly target, anything else you earn can be spending money or savings for a rainy day.
Prepare To Sell Yourself
Do you want that job? No, do you really? There are plenty of freelance writing gigs out there, whether you're looking online or in print, but out of the hundreds of thousands of project requests you'll likely trawl through in a year, there will only be a few potential gems which are worth a good amount of money for a newbie writer. So, be prepared to promote yourself as a writer and fight off the competition. Make sure you have a resume prepared before you apply - it's amazing how many writers don't. Include details of your previous writing history as well as any learned skills you have; in Word or Excel for example.
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