Yesterday, I wrote about how to finally get your book published. Today, I\u2019d like to address those of you who are attempting to establish a freelance writing business. <\/p>\n
First discern what type of freelance writing you would like to do. Do you want to write articles for magazines or work with clients writing a variety of materials (speeches, resumes, brochures, employee manuals, website text, promotional material, etc.)? Maybe you would like to do ghostwriting, editing or proofing.<\/p>\n
Once you decide what realm of writing fits your skill level and interests, launch an in-depth study of that area: <\/p>\n
\u2022\tRead excellent books and articles on the topic.
\n\u2022\tStudy tons and tons of articles, resumes, brochures, websites, or whatever is appropriate to your particular writing interest.
\n\u2022\tAttend workshops and classes related to your topic (ghostwriting, article-writing, corporate writing, etc.).
\n\u2022\tCommunicate with others who are doing this work.<\/p>\n
I assume that you\u2019re interested in getting work within this realm in order to make some money\u2014earn a living or, perhaps, only supplement your income. <\/p>\n
I\u2019m going to also presume that you enjoy this work. If you don\u2019t, your success is unlikely, unless you are extremely good at it, don\u2019t mind sacrificing and are willing to give it your all.<\/p>\n
In fact, these are pretty much the prerequisites for anyone going into any form of freelance writing. It takes work, study, dedication, commitment, skill, sacrifice and a measure of love doesn\u2019t hurt, either.<\/p>\n
To learn more about how to start a freelance writing business read The Successful Writer\u2019s Handbook <\/em><\/strong>and A Writer\u2019s Guide to Magazine Articles<\/em><\/strong>, available at: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n Consider signing up for my online, on demand article-writing course: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/course_magarticles.htm<\/a> <\/p>\n