The Nitty Gritty of Running a Freelance Business: 19 Posts You Need to Read
Contrary to popular belief, most freelance writers don’t roll out of bed at noon, work in PJs and bunny slippers or write only when inspired. Okay, so sometimes we work in our PJs. Okay, Okay, we write in bunny slippers sometimes too; however, I’m at my desk at 6:00 a.m. and other writers I know are at their desks even earlier than that.
If you’re thinking of freelance writing as a career then you better not be wearing rose- colored glasses. When you freelance, there are no paid sick days, vacations or holidays: if you’re not working, you’re not making money.
Take a look at this cartoon because it’s very true for writers and for anyone who freelances.
If you want to know if you have the right characteristics and skills then take this freelancer quiz I wrote.
Before quitting your day job to become a freelance writer you should read these posts:
The 10 Myths Of Freelancing (And What It’s Really Like) by Ilise Benun co-founder of Marketing Mentor
5 Myths of Freelance Writing by Jen Miller
The Other 85% at The Renegade Writer
They also have an excellent post on Connecting with Editors.
When Someone Asks You to Take Less by Erik Sherman on his Reluctant Negotiator Blog
What If I’m sued Tomorrow? By Joan Stewart of Publicity Hound
Rate Calculator at Freelanceswitch
When clients don’t Pay- Tips for Freelance Writers and Editors by Laura Thompson
Finding Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
Freelancers Make More Money By Firing Clients
Taxes and Freelancing by William Perez
Summer Marketing Tips for Freelance Writers by Ywanda Black
What Does Your Email Address Say About You by Allison Boyer
A little motivation from Entrepreneur: Radicals and Adversaries
The Business of Freelance Copywriting-An Introduction by Bob Bly
Freelance writing is work but it can be very satisfying. If you’re still interested in freelance writing then pop over to these sites to get yourself started:
67 Freelance Niche Writing Markets You May Have Never Considered by Lorna Doone Brewer
14, 24 or 28 Places to Find Freelance Writing Work at About Freelance Writing
Happy writing!
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Great article! It never can be said enough that it takes a lot of work to succeed freelance writing!
cheers,
James
Thanks James! I see you have a good starter series of six articles on your site about “Getting Started Freelance Writing.”