Wouldn't it be great to earn a living without having to drive to the office, deal with annoying coworkers, or even put on pants in the morning? That's part of the appeal of working from home. Whether you're a parent with children younger than school age, a disabled person who finds it hard to comfortably work anywhere else, or just the independent sort fed up with cubicle life, there are multiple options to make working from home a desirable and lucrative career choice.
Perhaps the most popular method of working from home is through freelance writing. All you need to do is find a form of writing you enjoy, find some clients willing to work with you remotely, and set up a good price for your work. Right?
How to Get the Job
Okay, perhaps it's a little more involved than that. First, remember that freelance writing is a job, and every job needs a good resume. Include any past experiences, education, and writing or writing-heavy jobs that are relevant to the type of writing you wish to do.
Second, remember that there are many other freelance writers competing for the projects you want to work on. Before you can write for these clients, you need to know how to write a good proposal. Don't sell yourself short or request more money than you deserve or the client can pay.
What to Write
Now that you know the "how," it's time to figure out the "what." There are many forms of freelance writing available.
Among the most common types of freelance writing is copywriting. Copywriting is essentially writing for promotional purposes in which you attract the reader to, at the very least, gain interest in your client's product or service. In other words, you're selling something through your writing.
To learn how to write copy or to find jobs in copywriting, start with American Writers & Artists, Inc. (awaionline.com). They provide products and programs for the aspiring copywriter. Once you're ready to tackle the world of freelance copywriting, you can find writing jobs through the job board on a
waionline.com.
Other types of freelance writing include article writing, web content writing, ghost writing, and resume writing. You can also find clients looking for technical writing, legal writing, and research writing, but most of these clients will be looking for contractors with more training and experience. If you have it, go for it.
Other types of freelance writing include article writing, web content writing, ghost writing, and resume writing. You can also find clients looking for technical writing, legal writing, and research writing, but most of these clients will be looking for contractors with more training and experience. If you have it, go for it.
