I spotted a thread on a discussion forum in my online travels recently that caught my eye. The subject was whether taking a freelance writing job that pays at an entry-level rate is a good idea or if doing so will hurt your career. I have always been of the opinion that it’s better to be working than not doing so. My family enjoys eating and living indoors, so that’s a prime motivator for keeping busy. Simply because someone takes on a project that pays lower than they would normally accept doesn’t mean that they have done the one thing [Read more…]
Freelance Writing: Start Low (But Not too Low) and Aim High
October 20, 2009. 15 Comments
I receive a lot of flack for my support of certain content sites, but the truth is, when I left home to be a freelance writer, these places saved my life. Though I had been published in print and worked in a publishing house for over 12 years, the higher paying jobs weren’t as easy to come by. When I began freelance writing full time, I used content sites to supplement my income and they kept the income flowing. I don’t think there’s anything with starting low, as long as you’re earning a livable wage. However, I also feel we [Read more…]
