HOW TO BECOME A SOUGHT AFTER FREELANCE WRITING

Many people consider writing an art form and it doesn’t always come easily to everyone. The good news is that it’s a learned skill that can be honed with time and practice. Some people are lucky enough to be born writers and the words just flow out naturally but don’t worry if you don’t fall under this category.

 

If you have the drive and determination, there is no reason that you can’t become a highly sought after, successful writer. There are many ways you can improve your writing skills.

 

Let’s go over a few:

First, remember there is always a room for improvement. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It is a good idea to get some feedback on your work, especially when you are first getting started. You can ask a fellow writer, a friend or family member to proofread your content before you deliver it to your customer. This way you can make changes or incorporate any suggestions they may have to improve the piece.

You can also hire a professional proofreader to help check your work. They aren’t very expensive and you can incorporate the cost into your fee. Try to take criticisms positively and use them to improve your writing skills.

 

- Be a good reader
To be a good writer it’s important to become a good reader. Reading regularly will not only help you boost your knowledge, it will also help you improve your writing skills. You can also spot writing styles of famous writers in various fields example fictional, non- fictional, creative writing techniques etc.

 

- Do your research
In order to sell your writing it’s important to get to know the topic as well as the target audience your customer is trying to reach. This is where good research skills are important. They will help you dive into any subject and learn what you need to complete the project effectively. It will also help you create content in the proper style, so it is both appealing and effective to the audience, which will make your customers very happy.

 

- Double check everything
No matter how qualified and passionate are you are when it comes to your writing, remember there is always room for improvement. When it comes to being a successful freelance writer it is important to always double check your work for errors, consistency and proper flow.

 

Here are a few more quick tips that you can use as well:
- Be sure to use clear and effective words.
- Avoid vague statements that will confuse readers.
- Use an active tense.
- Talk to your audience, don’t write, but speak.
- Avoid using bad grammar.
- Check for spelling errors.
- Avoid repetition.
- Be original and distinct.

 

There are many different types of content that people are willing to pay for including; articles, blog posts, sales copy, ad copy, ebooks, short reports and the list goes on. In fact, I have even had people approach me and ask me if I would write tweets for them to post on twitter.

 

There is also a big demand from people who publish off-line, and once you have proven yourself responsible, reliable and good at what you do you'll have no trouble finding customers.

 

To Your Freelance Success!!!