Comments on: Five Tips for a Successful Freelance Writing Career http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/ Online marketing that works Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Barbecue kopen http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-968415 Barbecue kopen Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:39 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-968415 Agree with the article. I work with a friend, so as two home-based workers under the same roof. It works as long as you have enough room and you can call normally. Agree with the article. I work with a friend, so as two home-based workers under the same roof. It works as long as you have enough room and you can call normally.

]]> By: Delphin Palace http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-967447 Delphin Palace Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:08:07 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-967447 Stay in toch with people, this is key for working from home. It is very easy to stop calling and meeting, but this is essential, also for your own personal happyness. Stay in toch with people, this is key for working from home. It is very easy to stop calling and meeting, but this is essential, also for your own personal happyness.

]]> By: Nikki May | Copywriting Services http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-966126 Nikki May | Copywriting Services Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:06:58 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-966126 This is obviously an old post, but I came across it while doing my regular read here at Copyblogger. As a freelancer, I just wanted to share my two cents’ worth. The comment by Chad, above, is spot-on – what he has listed is exactly what a freelancer needs to do in order to succeed. Networking is a great factor in succeeding as a freelancer. When you are starting out, be creative: reach out for high profile clients, web masters and blog owners, and do some writing work for them. This will work wonders for your portfolio. If you do a top-notch job, that high-profile client will also send some clients to you….and before you know it; clients are looking for you to do their jobs. Another point Chad mentioned is creating some passive income. This is very important, because it means you can have some down-time (sick or on holiday), and your business does not grind to a halt…you can still be making money. One of the best ways to make money online is to teach others what you know. So, if you are a freelance writer, teach others how to start a freelance writing business. If you are a freelance web designer, teach others how to start a business designing websites. You can set up an e-course or a coaching program, or write an e-book, whatever suits you. James makes a great point, above. Many people start their freelance businesses half-hearted, with doubts. You need to be fully committed to grow your business. This means putting in the required hard work at the start. Captivating discussion on this post. Thanks Anna for writing it. This is obviously an old post, but I came across it while doing my regular read here at Copyblogger. As a freelancer, I just wanted to share my two cents’ worth.

The comment by Chad, above, is spot-on – what he has listed is exactly what a freelancer needs to do in order to succeed.

Networking is a great factor in succeeding as a freelancer. When you are starting out, be creative: reach out for high profile clients, web masters and blog owners, and do some writing work for them. This will work wonders for your portfolio. If you do a top-notch job, that high-profile client will also send some clients to you….and before you know it; clients are looking for you to do their jobs.

Another point Chad mentioned is creating some passive income. This is very important, because it means you can have some down-time (sick or on holiday), and your business does not grind to a halt…you can still be making money. One of the best ways to make money online is to teach others what you know. So, if you are a freelance writer, teach others how to start a freelance writing business. If you are a freelance web designer, teach others how to start a business designing websites. You can set up an e-course or a coaching program, or write an e-book, whatever suits you.

James makes a great point, above. Many people start their freelance businesses half-hearted, with doubts. You need to be fully committed to grow your business. This means putting in the required hard work at the start.

Captivating discussion on this post. Thanks Anna for writing it.

]]> By: Peter http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-964644 Peter Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:28:19 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-964644 great post Anna. I liked the point as working like professionals even at home. It can really help us... Thanks Anna. Your post is helpful. great post Anna. I liked the point as working like professionals even at home. It can really help us… Thanks Anna. Your post is helpful.

]]> By: Trein Londen http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-961013 Trein Londen Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:47:48 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-961013 Great information resource, myself I am working from home quite a while. In the beginning it was tough, but once self employed you will see the quality of work improves due to less distraction. Great information resource, myself I am working from home quite a while. In the beginning it was tough, but once self employed you will see the quality of work improves due to less distraction.

]]> By: Geld lenen http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-894503 Geld lenen Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:01:57 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-894503 Thank you so much for the great tips. I agree with Mad Mike Media: working form home is the ultimate reward if you can find the work. Thank you so much for the great tips. I agree with Mad Mike Media: working form home is the ultimate reward if you can find the work.

]]> By: Golden http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-840079 Golden Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:18:49 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-840079 Recently started thinking on working from home. Would love to do it, although it could be hard to resist the things you can do at home. At work there is not much else you can do than work ;-) The tips are great! Recently started thinking on working from home. Would love to do it, although it could be hard to resist the things you can do at home. At work there is not much else you can do than work ;-) The tips are great!

]]> By: Confessions of a Late Sleeping, Bunny Slipper Wearing Freelance Writer | All Freelance Writing http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-811908 Confessions of a Late Sleeping, Bunny Slipper Wearing Freelance Writer | All Freelance Writing Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:20:36 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-811908 [...] Freelancers who want to make it cannot wear bunny slippers all day while writing and simply must get.... Okay, I don’t actually have bunny slippers but I do wear my memory foam slippers a lot and I often stay in my pajamas all day.  There is just no reason for me to get dressed if I don’t feel like it. If getting dressed helps you become more motivated or focused then by all means have at it. But if you are better off working in a comfy flannel PJ set, sans brassiere, with slippers that make you feel like you are walking on a cloud, what’s the difference? Sure, my boobs are going to sag earlier than my corporate equivalents–but does that really have anything to do with my ability to write and communicate for clients? This myth that you have to wear clothes and (gasp) real shoes is crazy. No one but you knows what you are wearing. Unless you have an in-person meeting. I would totally put on a bra for one of those. [...] [...] Freelancers who want to make it cannot wear bunny slippers all day while writing and simply must get…. Okay, I don’t actually have bunny slippers but I do wear my memory foam slippers a lot and I often stay in my pajamas all day.  There is just no reason for me to get dressed if I don’t feel like it. If getting dressed helps you become more motivated or focused then by all means have at it. But if you are better off working in a comfy flannel PJ set, sans brassiere, with slippers that make you feel like you are walking on a cloud, what’s the difference? Sure, my boobs are going to sag earlier than my corporate equivalents–but does that really have anything to do with my ability to write and communicate for clients? This myth that you have to wear clothes and (gasp) real shoes is crazy. No one but you knows what you are wearing. Unless you have an in-person meeting. I would totally put on a bra for one of those. [...]

]]> By: Lilly http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-791200 Lilly Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:50:36 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-791200 Great list as always.. been getting some more freelance writing jobs lately. This is a nice checklist to keep with me. Great list as always.. been getting some more freelance writing jobs lately. This is a nice checklist to keep with me.

]]> By: 45 Tips in 5 Blogs With Tips For Freelance Writers - Resource Roundup Tuesday http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-777884 45 Tips in 5 Blogs With Tips For Freelance Writers - Resource Roundup Tuesday Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:46:46 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/freelance-writing-career/#comment-777884 [...] Five Tips for a Successful Freelance Writing Career – Anna Goldsmith writing at Copyblogger gives excellent advice.10 Ways to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer. [...] [...] Five Tips for a Successful Freelance Writing Career – Anna Goldsmith writing at Copyblogger gives excellent advice.10 Ways to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer. [...]

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