I strongly believe that a good workspace can help any freelance writer increase efficiency and achieve better results. Early in my career I did not have a dedicated freelance writing office. Fortunately, this changed soon enough and when it did I definitely began to feel better about my career and the future.
Does this mean that I need to have a dedicated workspace? Of course not. Simply put, some people do not have enough room in their home for an office only space. It is nice if you do, but if you don’t you can still make it work. The key is to stay organized no matter how big of a space you are using. Even if you are only working in one small corner of your bedroom, you can use this space to your advantage if you are organized and smart about the way that you set everything up. Over the years I have found that an unorganized office, no matter how big or small it may be, is one that is hard to work in.
It is up to you to decide what a good workspace looks like. Some people don’t need much in their office to thrive. Others need a lot of space, the right atmosphere, and more. Even though this post is meant to get you on track, I am not the person who should be telling you what your office should look like. You have to make this decision on your own.
You have the ability to tweak your office until it is exactly what you want. If something seems out of place, change it. If you like the results you are seeing, keep things the same for the time being.
Your workspace is what you make of it. I have seen many great home offices in small spaces, as well as offices in large rooms that are full of clutter and are a total mess. Remember, a good workspace can help you achieve better results. Â
Are you interested in becoming a freelance writer? There is a very good chance that you are reading this blog because your answer is yes. Before you decide that this is the career for you, it is important to ask yourself the right questions and to be aware of the steps that you will have to take. The first step in becoming a freelance writer is very important. Everybody has a different opinion on the steps you should take to become a freelance writer. I feel that step number one is determining why you want to follow this career path.
If you don’t know why you want to become a freelance writer you should never move forward. There are many reasons to join the industry. You may want to do so because you love writing. Or maybe you want to become a freelance writer because you are searching for a job that offers more freedom. You don’t have to defend your reason for wanting to become a freelance writer. You just need to have a solid reason for moving in this direction.
I strongly believe that everything else will fall into place once you take the first step. I decided to become a freelance writer because I was tired of working for other people, and I always had a great interest in this field. This was enough to propel me into the industry, and soon enough it was obvious that I made the right choice.
Every aspiring freelance writer has a different reason for wanting to take on this career path. As long as you know what is driving you to become a freelance writer you should have a solid surface to stand on, as well as a great platform for moving forward.
What sets you apart from other freelance writers? You have to do something that shows your clients how much you care. The same holds true when you are speaking with and selling to potential clients. Going above and beyond can help you keep your current clients happy, while increasing your workload at the same time. And that is what you want, right?
There are many ways to go above and beyond. Here are a few things to try out:
1. Accept phone calls and in-person meetings. Many freelance writers do not want to communicate in these ways. Instead, they keep things impersonal and only communicate via email. Believe it or not, calling a client from time to time will really show them how much you care.
2. Send a gift for special occasions. Do you know when your client’s birthday is? If so, send them a gift such as a basket of cookies, etc. You can do the same for Christmas and other holidays. This is a practice I took up a year ago, and it is a great way to keep in touch by doing something nice for somebody else.
3. Share your ideas. One of the best ways to land a new client is to take their idea, add to it, and show them what you came up with. They may or may not listen to your ideas; that is not the point. You are trying to show that you are interested in helping them succeed. By sharing ideas they will be able to clearly see that you are the type of freelance writer who takes the initiative and is always available to help.
There are many ways to go above and beyond for clients and those who you hope to work with in the near future. Above are three options, but not the only ones to consider. Anything you can do to set yourself apart from others should be considered.
