Should You Take a Survival Job as a Freelance Writer?

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I’ve seen a number of web sites recently that suggest freelance writing as a survival job for people who are in between employment opportunities. While I admit that I do find the idea that anyone who can string a couple of words together can get paid to write until they find something better to do with their time a little insulting, this post isn’t about that particular topic. I want to talk about people already working as freelance writers who may be faced with having to work for less than they are used to making. Many of us are familiar [Read more…]

The Job Pyramid and What it Means to You

The job market is shaped like a pyramid. Consider the pyramid shape for a minute. It’s broader at the base and gets narrower as it rises to the top. The same thing is true when you are looking at freelance writing jobs. If you are looking at entry-level opportunities, there are many of them out there. I’m just talking about numbers, not whether they would be a good fit for you or whether they pay a rate that you would feel comfortable accepting. One of the reasons that I like checking out leads on Indeed.com is that this job search [Read more…]

Reach Out to Former Clients to Get Work

When you are trying to drum up some freelance writing work, reconnecting with former clients is an effective strategy. If you liked working with the client and are interested in being considered for future assignments, how do you let them know that you are available? There are a couple of different approaches you may want to try. The first one is to send the former client an e-mail to see whether they have any work for you. If it’s been awhile since you worked together, do mention the project you worked on previously. That way, the person can place where [Read more…]

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