Tips for new freelance writers

No fluff freelance writing tips for beginners on how to start freelance writing.

WRITE

You are a new freelance writer. You do not have a niche yet. And you want to be a freelance writer.

Then, you can get started writing about your passion, your pains, and your problems. Once you start writing, you will discover your niche fast.

Write about, “Why you want to be a freelance writer?”

And one more tip, WRITE EVERYDAY!!!

Here are 3 reasons why you should start writing immediately

• It serves a sample for potential clients
• Your writing skill improves
• It can help you land clients

Publish your work

Two platforms turned out to be useful for every writer. Medium and LinkedIn Pulse. And you can take advantage of any.

4 reasons why you should get published immediately

• It can serve as your blog and or a portfolio, I would say temporary. Remember, you can not build a house on another man’s land.
• You can earn through medium partners programs
• You can build credibility if you write around a topic more
• You can connect writer and potential clients.

For more on LinkedIn Pulse, here is a post by Neil Patel

Other Tips

• Read
• Research
• Visit other freelance writers website or blog
• Join writing communities
• Network with other writers by following social media

What’s Next

You have gained confidence. You have the boldness to tell anyone you are a freelance writer. And you have found a niche. But you are you have not earned from your writing.

This section gives you some tips to help you get started.

• Write on other people’s blog (Guest post). It increases your visibility and you can get paid.
• Visit job boards and pitch
• Ask friends and family
• Facebook groups
• LinkedIn
• Try Craigslist

As a new freelance writer, your mantra should be “Progress before Perfection.”

I would like to hear some tips that have helped you as a freelance writer.