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Key Tips for Working as a Freelance Writer
Find out a few ways to set up your career for success
Freelancing is an attractive option for many people looking to take a break from the corporate environment. Working as a freelance writer gives you much greater freedom in setting your hours, pay, and the type of clients you work with.
While freelancing offers many benefits, it also creates a few challenges, such as the feast-and-famine work cycle. You are also responsible for your own health insurance and retirement savings. Weighing all of the cons and pros of freelancing is essential if you are considering this option.
Here are some important tips if you want to stay successful as a freelancer.
Find Out Your Expertise
Trying to write about nearly any topic can be a challenge for most people. I began my writing career writing mostly IT and tech-related topics, but I eventually branched out to other areas. Being a generalist may give you more work opportunities, but you most likely won’t get paid as much if you aren’t an expert in a specific field.
Many clients are also using AI to write blog posts, which makes it even more difficult to be successful. Finding your niche and becoming an expert on a topic is a great way to give your writing a…
