{"id":2270,"date":"2016-06-21T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T16:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/blog\/?p=2270"},"modified":"2023-10-23T11:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T15:27:56","slug":"what-does-a-freelance-writer-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/blog\/what-does-a-freelance-writer-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Freelance Writer Does: The Job Defined &#038; How Freelancers Can Succeed Independently"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you answered that question with, \u201cPanic around April 15th each year,\u201d you aren\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n<p>This post may help you with some of the more exasperating aspects of professional freelancing.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Freelance Writer?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cA freelance writer is someone who writes blog posts, nonfiction articles and web copy for magazines, publications, companies and other [organizations],\u201d according to <a href=\"http:\/\/becomeawritertoday.com\/become-a-freelance-writer-today\/#more-6143\">Become a Writer Today<\/a>: Practical Help for New Writers (BWT).<\/p>\n<p>To expand upon that definition, freelance writers can also work as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screenwriters for video games<\/li>\n<li>Grant writers<\/li>\n<li>Resume writers<\/li>\n<li>Speechwriters<\/li>\n<li>Technical writers\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(for specialized, high-demand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/industry\/tech-and-internet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing roles in tech <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/industry\/medical-and-healthcare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Translators<\/li>\n<li>Press release writers<\/li>\n<li>Writers who develop digital and print magazine articles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cUnlike a journalist employed by a newspaper,\u201d continues BWT, \u201cfreelance writers are self-employed, and they typically write for a number of different clients or publications at one time.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>How Do Freelancers Find Work?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New freelance writers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can build a portfolio on a site like Elance or any similar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job board<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choose a membership level and bid on projects that businesses post. When a writer establishes a relationship with a client, the client often contacts the writer directly for future <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance writing jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have a little writing experience or entry-level professional <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing skills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can contact local publications, companies and nonprofit organizations to ask if they need help. This presents an opportunity for emerging freelancers to perfect their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/blog\/everything-need-know-lois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOIs (letters of introduction)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These introductory communications are similar to cover letters, but they should generally be concise and highly-personalized for whatever organization or publication to which a freelancer is pitching their services. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Professional Networking Sites<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can also upload <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing samples<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keyword their profile so recruiters can find them. Using Linkedin to find opportunities can be valuable because this platform can also showcase a writer\u2019s resume as well as any other relevant professional areas of expertise that may appeal to potential clients such as content strategy, SEO, digital marketing, and branding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediabistro, JournalismJobs.com, Indeed and even <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> post jobs that require a range of experience, from beginner to veteran. However, as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional writers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develop sizable portfolios of written work, they can create their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">own blog<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pursue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new clients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> independently. With the growth of search engine marketing, cultivating an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online presence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key for writers in order to stay competitive and visible for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential clients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seeking freelancers online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Additional Networking Tips<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailywritingtips.com\/20-tips-for-freelance-writers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Writing Tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests networking with fellow freelancers: \u201cEstablish client-exchange agreements: If you\u2019re too busy to accept a project, you\u2019ll recommend someone else; in return, they\u2019ll do the same for you. Don\u2019t treat colleagues as an enemy you have to keep client contacts or trade secrets from.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Write Life recommends joining Facebook groups to find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing gigs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and new long-term freelance jobs. Some groups are more helpful than others, and the best ones are usually <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2015\/aug\/05\/binders-full-of-women-writers-secret-facebook-group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a secret<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing up with a staffing agency such as The Creative Group may be ideal for those who\u2019d like to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contentwriters.com\/blog\/become-content-writer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance writers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but are apprehensive about abandoning a job with medical benefits and paid vacation time. For example, The Creative Group offers health, life, and disability insurance as well as 401(k) benefits and holiday pay while giving freelancers ample opportunity to work with a diverse clientele across a number of industries and verticals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasoned <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional writers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who would like to learn about SEO can write for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">content marketing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company to produce blog posts, website landing pages, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white papers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posts for a variety of industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Should a Writer Freelance Full Time?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carol Tice, who\u2019s written for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a slew of other publications, has told her <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makealivingwriting.com\/from-side-hustle-to-full-time-freelance-writing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a Living Writing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> readers that she worked <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for years while she perfected her pitch letter to editors and wrote samples for free to build her <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing portfolio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She left her <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">day job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a financial advisor in 2014 and now has a lucrative <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance writing career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, charing between $50 and $400 per article. She even made $4,000 within six months of setting up her website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What to Consider if You Want to Be a Full-Time Freelance Writer<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/money\/3889785\/freelance-work-budgeting-savings-planning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the following tips for those who aspire to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become a freelance writer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full-time: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine how much money you should save before quitting your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-time job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take health insurance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.freelancersunion.org\/2015\/02\/10\/got-side-hustle-heres-how-pay-your-taxes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and potential emergencies, such as car repairs, into consideration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the minimum amount you\u2019ll need to earn freelancing in order to pay for utilities, groceries, and insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversify your income. Invest, if possible, or find some other way to earn money, such as teaching an online course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide whether the freedom of working in your PJs is worth the stress of having to pursue clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a backup plan, such as moving in with your parents, if things don\u2019t pan out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Become a Successful Freelance Writer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelance writer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who\u2019s looking for a side hustle, why not try content writing?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you answered that question with, \u201cPanic around April 15th each year,\u201d you aren\u2019t alone. 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