It's easy to get started as a freelance writer, especially when you are offering your services primarily online. Providing a service is possibly the easiest - and fastest - way to earn money. When combined with the internet's reach to millions of potential clients, breaking into the business is fairly straightforward - provided you have a plan.
Writers In-Demand
But why begin online freelance writing? One reason many people find writing so intriguing is because you don't have to have "credentials" or an ivy-league education to be capable of providing clients with good content. You can easily leverage your own background (whether from work, school, or hobbies) to serve as a great foundation for writing.
Content powers the web, and freelancers who can produce high quality written content on time are in high demand. Online freelancers are called upon to promote products and generate other kinds of content for websites. Even the rise of video on the web has not impacted the demand for the written word, as writers are still needed to produce scripts for video voice-overs, for example.
Additionally, startup costs are low for new online freelance writers. It's entirely possible to start earning money online with only a humble outlay of cash - sometimes none at all. The marketing you do for your services, in the form of advertising costs and other fees, will comprise most of your startup costs.
The Life of a Freelance Writer
Getting new clients sounds like a challenge, but it is generally lot easier than it sounds. Since freelance writers are highly sought after, sometimes all you have to do is announce your availability and you'll get writing jobs. And, of course, sometimes it's not quite so easy - particularly if you want to get paid a reasonable amount. It helps to have a good marketing strategy in mind.
The actual day-to-day work of a freelance writer is easy - and often fun. It should be fairly obvious that sitting at home and typing away on your computer is considerably easier than digging ditches. And, when you're working on a project that is of personal interest to you, you may actually find it hard to step away from the work!
What's more, you can make a lot of money through online freelance writing... sometimes a shocking amount. Earning a comfortable living is really quite easy as a freelance writer, and with a little more effort, making six figures or more is certainly within reach.
