Comments on: 5 Signs You’ve Made It As a Freelance Writer

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:38:22 +0000

That’s not all that I do, but those clients make up a significant portion of my income

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:16:20 +0000

Do tell me who your clients are that you are able to make six figures writing about credit cards and debt- I’d be happy to take on those assignments over the low-paying local magazine assignments I’m doing!

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Why I Hate Writing Reason #5 « Why I Hate Writing — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:37:01 +0000

[...] these types of jobs when I need some filler. I read an article a while back that claimed one of the 5 Signs You’ve Made It as a Freelance Writer is that “you no longer write about credit cards, mortgages, and [...]

By: John

John — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:59:07 +0000

This is one of the best entries I have seen regarding freelance writings. Your five bullet-points would help many clueless freelancers about how to manage their time!

By: Susan J.

Susan J. — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:09:52 +0000

How about this one… you don’t have to pitch much anymore because editors come to you with assignments.

By: sue

sue — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:26:31 +0000

Interesting discussion. I’m primarily a technical writer, although I also mommy blog for fun. I feel that I’ve “made” it because I have a solid client base and am never worried about my next mortgage payment. I have steady work from a wide variety of clients and all of it pays very well. I never “have” to take a job. That, in my book, is making it.

By: Celine

Celine — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:07:39 +0000

It’s true Ryan, writing for you is fun. Not like that time I was writing about loans and insurance.

(Although I wasn’t writing about them for around a year and a half before I worked for you.)

By: Shell

Shell — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:36:08 +0000

This is a cautionary note about when applying for freelance gigs. I applied for a gig the other day where the company showed great interest in all I had to offer. Pricing was good too.

After sending off a few emails containing detailed advice with regard to the project, I also provided key information that would have taken a while to research.

The end result: I saw the position re-advertised as an internship. It also provided details of ideas I originally suggested.

Basically, it seems this company just wanted cut price labor. The moral of the story is, don’t give away too much helpful information without being offered the role first!

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:49:50 +0000

Great list, Ryan. I guess by those standards I am becoming successful. I am now able to turn down work and I even have a few non-finance jobs. I’m not knocking those, though. Sometimes it’s good to have something to fall back on that you can write in your sleep.

It’s funny. I was talking the other day about how my aim was a four hour workday, with the rest of the time spent writing for myself (or just relaxing). I’m not quite there yet, but I’m working on it.

By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises

James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:44:56 +0000

That’s sad, Katherine – I feel bad you had that experience. Many people feel writers aren’t worthy of respect or manners; I’m not sure why that is. Hopefully that attitude will change.

Right now, if writers got a nickel each time someone broke their heart, we’d all be rich.

On the other hand, these hard experiences make us a richer, fuller, better person with a tale to tell and wisdom to share.