Every freelance writer, no matter their experience, is always on the prowl for new jobs. There are thousands upon thousands of freelance writing jobs out there. The only problem is that many writers are confused about how to find them. Do you fit this mold?
Confusion and finding freelance writing jobs is very common. The good thing is that you can kick confusion to the curb soon enough. It just takes a little bit of knowledge and some time to settle in.
What is confusing you? This is the question you need to answer above all else. You may be confused about where to find freelance writing jobs; this is fair enough. In this case you should take the time to study your marketing plan in further depth. Your plan should not only tell you what types of freelance writing jobs to chase, but where to look for them.
Others find it simple to apply for freelance writing jobs that they find online. But what they don’t understand is how to drum up business when there is no advertised opening. This comes down to cold calling, cold emailing, and working your network. Let me be honest. This is something that you will probably struggle with early in your freelance writing career. I did, and most people I coach do as well. Fortunately, this does not mean that you will always be behind. Practice makes perfect, and soon enough you will see what goes into finding freelance writing jobs in this manner.
You never want to be overly confused as a freelance writer. Don’t make finding new jobs rocket science. Instead, follow your marketing plan and take the time to learn about the many ways to win jobs that are not advertised. The more involved you get with the freelance writing industry the less confused you will become.Â
Are you an aspiring freelance writer? Are you excited about getting your career up and running? The start-up phase is one of the most exciting for a freelance writer. Even if you are new to the industry, you are sure to have a fun time learning the ins and outs of landing clients, making money, etc. But while you are having a good time, you are also going to face a few problems that may make you second guess yourself. The most important thing to remember is that every freelance writer runs into issues. You will not be the first or last.
Here are a few problems that you should expect to face if you are new to the world of freelance writing:
1. Clients that give you the runaround. There are tons of good clients out there, but there will always be some that are not hiring freelance writers for the right reason. Even if you do your homework on every client you are bound to run into a few that will not be easy to work with.
2. Low paying gigs. Not every freelance writing project pays a lot of money. You have to do decide where your “basement†is, and then stick to your guns when accepting projects. There are clients who will want you to work for peanuts. It is your job to decide where to draw the line.
3. Not having enough time. This is a good problem to have. As you grow your career you will find yourself landing more and more jobs. Soon enough you will probably be faced with more work than you can handle. This is when you need to use time management to your advantage, while also being more selective about who you work with. This is a difficult but good problem to face.
Every freelance writer faces the above problems at some point in their career. Chances are that you will do the same.
Becoming a freelance writer can be scary for many reasons. One of the most common fears is not earning enough money. This is something that bothered me early on, and you may be facing the same thing right now. Whether or not you are happy with your freelance writing income depends on many factors including your living situation, your goals, and how much you have earned in the past.
Those who are happy with their freelance writing income should continue to do what they have been doing. You don’t want to stop building your business, though. There is always room to earn even more money.
But what if my freelance writing income is not what it needs to be? This is when you will begin to feel a lot of stress from your career. The only advice I can give is to work hard at finding new and/or higher paying clients. It only makes sense that more clients mean more money. And if you can land a few that pay above the industry average, you are definitely going to take your income to the next level in no time at all.
You should have freelance writing income goals. Even though I have been established for a few years, I still have income goals that keep me pushing forward. Goals give you something to strive for; something to chase even when your income is up to par.
Only you know if you are happy with your freelance writing income. If you are, keep it up and try to earn even more in the future. If you are not, now is the best time to get energized and take the proper steps towards making a change. Â
