How To Get Being A Freelance Writer – Tips For Dummies

You may think that you write pretty well and are on a fast track to a writing career. You might be interested in writing a book or publishing an article that will be read by millions. Obviously you have to start somewhere and being a freelancer is the way to go. You may enjoy writing as a hobby or want to make it a full-time job but you don’t have the experience needed to land a big gig. Being a freelance writer can help you with that.

Now picture this, you were finally hired by an individual to write articles for them. Of course due to your lack of experience they started you off with low pay. What are you going to do? Here are a few tips on how to get really paid.

• Write better articles

You may think your articles couldn’t be any better, but I assure you that there is always room for improvement. Don’t be hardheaded when given feedback. Accept it and try to implement it into your work. You’ll be surprised how your article turns out.



• Use better vocabulary

Sometimes words of the younger generation are used, and that’s ok. But if you use it all the time in your writing then it’s time to pick up a dictionary. Some words are better said using a similar synonym. Don’t be afraid of a dictionary.



• Update your style

Your writing may seem good, but it could be better. If you write in choppy sentences and your sentences, don’t flow right then maybe it’s time to update your writing style. Don’t get stubborn and not want to improve. Nobody will pay for an article that is too difficult to read, and I’m not talking about big words either.



• Research Your topic

As a writer, you should already know to research your topic. But sometimes you just write on a fly and hope that it will turn out great. Think again. That’s called a rough draft, and if you’ve been turning those in, I wouldn’t expect a high paycheck.

When it comes to getting paid as a freelance writer, you must actually give work that is worth paying for. Don’t be stubborn or hardheaded and not willing to budge for improvement. Remember who you’re writing for and if you’re writing for yourself, for you only to read, then I’d look into writing a journal.