This one’s for our new readers, especially those who are only starting to dip their toes in the work-from-home waters. We all have to start somewhere, yes?
So, do you dream of working in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home? Well, you’re not alone. With the rise of technology and the gig economy, people are turning to work-from-home jobs. But it is a predatory market, and finding a remote job can be intimidating.
As a writer, you probably focus on a few niches, but this doesn’t mean that you must stick to a single source of revenue. Anyone with financial smarts will tell you that you need to diversify your income stream and should never rely on one source of revenue.
How do you go about securing multiple gigs? Here are some ways freelance writers can earn extra income from multiple gigs.
In a tough economy with so many people out of work, finding a job can be a mind-numbing process, and finding a freelance writing job is no different. The problem, though, does not lay in the job-finding part; any website you browse will list hundreds of open positions. These common websites are flooded daily with overqualified applicants that are hired before you even click the posting. Because of this, you may need to consider finding an alternative way to job search in this job market. The key: networking.
Clients are the lifeblood of freelance writing. A steady stream of clients is the reason freelance writers keep their one-man business going.
The freelancing boom is in full swing around the globe and it’s not hard to see why! Freelancing helps workers ditch routine 9-5 roles to pursue a career that provides complete freedom and flexibility. Just like any business, when freelancing, building a solid reputation is the key to success.
In a freelancer’s work life, the only constant is change.
While some freelancers enjoy working for a small number of reliable, well-paying clients, others work on multiple small projects drawn from a large client base.
The world of work is changing. Daily commuting is, for many, being replaced by remote working at home.
Some, though, are going a step further, hopping about the world, remote working wherever their fancy takes them. Because for millions of “digital nomads,” completing that latest project, then connecting with a client via live video call from a hotel on the beach is more than their working life. It’s their way of life. [Read more…]
Whether you had a steady stream of writing gigs or a tiny trickle, you undoubtedly learned some lessons on what to do—and not to do—as a freelance writer in 2022.
As you write your way into 2023, here are some New Year’s resolutions for you, the freelance writer, that will help you create a freelance writing career you’ll love. [Read more…]
The freelance writing job market is experiencing a boom. The number of writers who work for themselves has increased by about 50% since the recession of 2008, and it’s not slowing down. Why?
It’s simple: people are looking for ways to make money. And more than ever, they’re willing to do it on their terms.
Putting words into writing is not enough if you want to be successful in your freelance career. To grow your brand and business as a writer, you need soft skills.
