How to Learn about the Freelance Writing Industry
When you don’t know much about the freelance writing industry it can be difficult to grow as a professional. Just like any career, you will start out at the bottom but hopefully learn more and more as the days go by. Many aspiring writers have a difficult time believing that they will learn what it takes to become a success. Of course, this is not true. It can seem this way early on, but soon enough you will begin to pick up knowledge which you can apply to better your career.
There are many ways to learn about the freelance writing industry:
1. Read as many freelance writing blogs and websites as you can find. You may not find unique information on every site, but any knowledge is better than none at all. The internet is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the freelance writing industry. A few days reading through the many websites on this topic will turn you into a more knowledgeable professional.
2. Find a mentor. This is something that I have suggested in the past, and still strongly believe in. You can find a mentor in a family member or friend with freelance writing experience, or by searching for help online. This is one of the main reasons I started my freelance writing course. I want to give aspiring writers a place to turn if they are interested in working with a mentor during the early stages of their career.
3. Head to the bookstore or library. There are many books on the freelance writing industry that are worth reading. The book that helped me the most as a new freelance writer was “Secrets of a Freelance Writer: How to Make $85,000 a Year†by Robert W. Bly. If you are new to freelance writing and want some great advice, I strongly urge you to read this book.
If you are worried about your progress as a freelance writer due to a lack of knowledge, try learning more by following the tips above.
