Staying organized is very important. To do so, I keep a freelance writing schedule by my side at all times. This may sound like a bit much, but it isn’t. In fact, without my schedule/to-do list by my side I would be lost for the most part. For new freelance writers this may not hold much weight. But once you begin to obtain more projects and increase your client base, it is very important to stay organized through the use of a schedule.
Does this mean that you should schedule all of your freelance writing work? In some cases yes, in some cases no. On my schedule I have a list of all the projects that need to be completed on a given day. Additionally, I usually work in the same order everyday. This is not necessary, but for some reason it helps me to work more efficiently.
Of course, there are days when it is difficult to follow my freelance writing schedule as much as I would like. This happens when a new project comes into a play, or a client asks for an edit, etc. In this case, my schedule changes a bit, but even then it allows me to see what needs to be done for the day to be a success.
In addition to the jobs that I need to complete, my freelance writing schedule also outlines my marketing plan for the day, as well as details surrounding my own projects, such as this blog.
In the past, I worked without a freelance writing schedule. And it is safe to say that many of you do the same. Soon enough I found that I was forgetting projects, and making things too difficult on myself. Upon implementing a schedule all of this stopped. In turn, I became more efficient and found it easy to manage my time.
I strongly urge you to keep a freelance writing schedule if you do not already do so. This is as easy as writing a to-do list on a sticky note and posting in next to your keyboard. For most freelance writers, the time that it takes to keep a schedule outweighs any drawbacks of doing so.
Over the past few weeks I have been working on a special project in addition to my usual freelance writing duties, etc. The end result is “The Full-Time Freelance Writer Report.†Generally speaking, this is a 25 page report that touches on many aspects of starting and sustaining a successful freelance writing career. As you can imagine, I could write hundreds of pages on the topic of freelance writing, but the point of the report was to be sweet and to the point. After all, most freelance writers do not have the time to read hundreds of pages. It is much easier to get the right information while passing over the fluff.
While I am not charging to download the report, there is one catch (but not really). In order to gain access to the download page, as well as the password, you must first subscribe to ChrisBlogging.com via email. Upon doing so, the download page and corresponding password will be emailed to you.
But what if I already subscribed? In this case, all you need to do is send an email to info (at) chrisblogging.com with the subject “password.†From there, I will send you the link to the download page and the password that you need to gain access.
Several people have already asked why I am not charging a fee. Simply put, I don’t want this to be seen as nothing more than another e-book. Instead, I want people to download the report and feel confident that it will help them in some way, shape, or form. And if it doesn’t help, you didn’t lose any money in the process.
If you have a spare moment, link back to this post or pass it along to your friends. The more downloads the better!
SEO copywriting is the latest niche in which freelance writers can make some real money. How? Why?
What is SEO Copywriting?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. SEO copywriting is writing text in such a way that it drives traffic to a website/blog. It’s very easy to learn how to write SEO copy and firms are scrambling to find writers who know how to do it. Sometimes, getting clients is so easy it’s like shooting fish in a barrel.
3 Reasons SEO Copywriting Is So Hot & Can be a Goldmine for Freelance Writers
i) Many don’t know what SEO writing is. For this reason, freelance writers who know what it is and/or take the time to learn, getting clients is relatively easy compared to other types of writing.
ii) The field is growing. Search engine optimization is here to stay. And, webmasters, web design firms, internet marketing firms, etc. all need this type of copy.
iii) SEO is not static. There are constantly changing rules, techniques and tactics (eg, long-tail keywords, backlinks, duplicate content penalties, etc.). SEO writers who stay abreast of this changing technology will be able to practically name their price – if they know how to market correctly.
In the ebook, How to Make 250+/Day Writing Simple, 500-Word Articles, I explain in detail my marketing strategy – a strategy that brought in 4 paid projects in a just a few days. After a couple of months as an SEO writer, I was so busy that I had to hire help.
I’ve been a freelance writer since 1993 and since I added SEO copywriting to my list of services, I have never been so busy. In fact, it makes up the bulk of my new clients.
