That is right! You can relax on your couch, turn your laptop on, and just start typing in to earn yourself a decent annual income- enough to help you live a comfortable lifestyle.
Don't believe me?
I don't blame you!
I didn't either a few years ago, but now I am doing just that and earning a fairly decent income through freelance writing alone.
Almost a decade ago, I realised that I could write fairly decent pieces and eventually became a freelance copywriter and ghostwriter. I started out my own writing business, from my home with just a laptop.
Since I started out from zero with no real guidance or help, I had to struggle a lot to find my place in the market. It took me a good 5-6 years to get to where I am today, and to be honest, there is still a long way to go.
I learnt everything the hard way but with so many online resources, help and guidance available now, you do not have to go through the troubles that I had to. That's why I will share some of the best available resources online to help you on your journey to earning your living through freelance writing.
These resources will change your mindset about the freelance market while giving you plenty of helpful tips to help you embark on your writing journey.
They will help you to set up a plan to reach your goals, show you the right path to follow and tell you where to look up for the high paying clients.
This is where I started: freelance platforms like Upwork (previously Elance). I have already talked about them in my previous posts and said before that they are great platforms to get started for budding freelance writers who do not know where to look for the right clients.
However, be warned that the pay here is low- very low indeed. And on top of that already low pay, the websites take off their own cut too leaving you with peanuts.
But it is not all gloom- there is light at the end of the tunnel....
Read on...
In your early days of your freelance writing, you are still looking to find a place in the freelance writing industry. You are trying to establish yourself as a 'great writer'. To do so, you need to take some low paying jobs on these freelance websites with a good potential to enhance your experience, earn feedbacks and make your profile stand out from the rest. At this stage, it is okay to work for little (I did that too), but once you have established yourself, demand your price. Do not shy off from quoting a price that you think you truly deserve to be paid for your exceptional talent, your time and your effort. Trust me, if your clients are after good quality writing and services, they will pay you for it. If they don't, it is time to move on and find better prospects!
Resource #1:
If you want to find out how you can earn better on these sites, Henry gives you some good practical advice his book:
Another really good book for all the freelance writers out there is by Carol Tice, someone who has helped changed the life of hundreds of thousands of writers (and that includes me), and helped them earn what they truly deserve.
Resource #2:
You cannot afford to miss this one out to get some really handy advice on how not to stay broke as a freelance writer:
This book is not just practical, it is handy, it is motivational and most of all it is affordable.
What's more?
It will change your mindset about freelance writing forever!
Resource #3:
There is another very good book by Carol Tice that I would personally recommend to help you start earning well as a freelance writer. You can get it here. It is a brilliant resource and step by step guide to succeed in the freelance writing industry.
There, I have done it- I have shared my secret resources to earning a better living through freelance writing.
Have you ever used any of these or other similar resources?
What worked for you?
Let us know in the comments below.
Don't believe me?
I don't blame you!
I didn't either a few years ago, but now I am doing just that and earning a fairly decent income through freelance writing alone.
If I can, so can you!
Almost a decade ago, I realised that I could write fairly decent pieces and eventually became a freelance copywriter and ghostwriter. I started out my own writing business, from my home with just a laptop.
Since I started out from zero with no real guidance or help, I had to struggle a lot to find my place in the market. It took me a good 5-6 years to get to where I am today, and to be honest, there is still a long way to go.
I learnt everything the hard way but with so many online resources, help and guidance available now, you do not have to go through the troubles that I had to. That's why I will share some of the best available resources online to help you on your journey to earning your living through freelance writing.
These resources will change your mindset about the freelance market while giving you plenty of helpful tips to help you embark on your writing journey.
They will help you to set up a plan to reach your goals, show you the right path to follow and tell you where to look up for the high paying clients.
Making Money Through Freelance Writing Websites
This is where I started: freelance platforms like Upwork (previously Elance). I have already talked about them in my previous posts and said before that they are great platforms to get started for budding freelance writers who do not know where to look for the right clients.
However, be warned that the pay here is low- very low indeed. And on top of that already low pay, the websites take off their own cut too leaving you with peanuts.
But it is not all gloom- there is light at the end of the tunnel....
Read on...
In your early days of your freelance writing, you are still looking to find a place in the freelance writing industry. You are trying to establish yourself as a 'great writer'. To do so, you need to take some low paying jobs on these freelance websites with a good potential to enhance your experience, earn feedbacks and make your profile stand out from the rest. At this stage, it is okay to work for little (I did that too), but once you have established yourself, demand your price. Do not shy off from quoting a price that you think you truly deserve to be paid for your exceptional talent, your time and your effort. Trust me, if your clients are after good quality writing and services, they will pay you for it. If they don't, it is time to move on and find better prospects!
Resource #1:
If you want to find out how you can earn better on these sites, Henry gives you some good practical advice his book:
More Practical Approach
Another really good book for all the freelance writers out there is by Carol Tice, someone who has helped changed the life of hundreds of thousands of writers (and that includes me), and helped them earn what they truly deserve.
Resource #2:
You cannot afford to miss this one out to get some really handy advice on how not to stay broke as a freelance writer:
This book is not just practical, it is handy, it is motivational and most of all it is affordable.
What's more?
It will change your mindset about freelance writing forever!
Resource #3:
There is another very good book by Carol Tice that I would personally recommend to help you start earning well as a freelance writer. You can get it here. It is a brilliant resource and step by step guide to succeed in the freelance writing industry.
There, I have done it- I have shared my secret resources to earning a better living through freelance writing.
Have you ever used any of these or other similar resources?
What worked for you?
Let us know in the comments below.
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