Comments on: Freelance Writing for Beginners: Step 1 What Will You Write?

By: walter ward

walter ward — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:26:19 +0000

I have been writing for years now & not once took a chance on freelance writing. I am an avid writer of both short stories, poetry, & original artworks, drawings etc. I am so eager to learn more on freelancing opportunities, & startup. I love the complete art of imagination, creating & continual growth.

By: Tania Mara

Tania Mara — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:57:49 +0000

I wish this post was around when I got started. Especially because of #5.

As a beginner, I’d often underestimate the time it would take me to finish the projects. I thought having only a few hours to devote to my freelance writing gigs wouldn’t be a problem, so I’d take up more tha I could handle. I’m happy that I’ve left those days behind, and I truly hope the industry’s newcomers will keep this issue in mind when they make any decisions regarding their new career.

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:49:52 +0000

I just wanted to thank you for the great information that you share here. I have been thinking about freelance writing since college (which was approximately 1 million years ago), but because I was uninformed, I never had the confidence to step out. I thought that I needed a degree in English or Journalism in order to be a writer. I came across your blog, and it gave me some great ideas about how to step into the mix.

This is my second week as an official freelance writer, and I’m really enjoying myself! It’s nice to get paid to write rather than just write for free on my blog! Of course I’m not making a ton of money at this point, but the experience alone is helping to build my confidence for bigger and better jobs.

Thank you!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:34:35 +0000

P.s.
Alex and Chris,
You both had really good points!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:31:00 +0000

All I can say is thank you! thank you! for posting this information. I am, (oops, pardon me, WAS)one of those “aimless”, “wandering” writers that didn’t know where I belonged; I am a new freelance writer and having had only 3 actual paying gigs (recommend by my sister to the clients) I wasn’t sure how to apply for a writing gig, wasn’t sure about the cover letters, or pay. I am a stay-at-home (and homeschooling) mother of 4. I love to write, and I consider myself a “research geek” (I love to research random things to learn about) I found this great website about 2 years ago and I’ve learned so much from it. I feel like saying I have my degree in writing from FWJ! Thanks again Deb!

Best,
Tammy
Oly Wa.

By: chris

chris — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:49:29 +0000

I agree, procrastination and fear will be a writers biggest stumbling block. Writers can be sensitive people and stepping out is the hardest part. But I disagree about specializing too soon. Who’s to say you won’t change your mind later. Try some things like blogging, or magazine writing heck, why not try writing a book! The point is you won’t know what your thing is until you go and give it a go. Believe it or not, this is the exciting part about writing!

By: Alex Lim

Alex Lim — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:10:10 +0000

Agreed. Anyone who wants to write with less difficulty should start writing under a niche which you are familiar with. I believe that you don’t have to be an expert to start your own blog, just the competency to answer some queries regarding a particular topic you posted. I think expertise will follow after some years of experience and practice. Just stop thinking and take some action to see some tangible outcomes