Tag Archives: freelance writing

Home Business Spotlight: Blogger

I would be remiss to look at various types of writing jobs and not address becoming a blogger. We may not think this can be a salary earner but you really can make money blogging. However at the same time we need to be realistic and understand that you won’t be able to retire early as a blogger. Most bloggers do it for free and do it for fun. We enjoy sharing with the rest of the world. This reminds me of one of my favorite movies, “Julie and Julia.” It’s the true story of a woman named Julie Powell … Continue reading →

Home Business Spotlight: Web Content Writer

Today I am going to be talking about an area of writing that I am quite familiar with, web content writing. This is a growing field, especially since many companies are utilizing websites to market their business. Content writers provide relevant information, with most of the focus on selling or endorsing that company’s products and services. My work happens to be with law firms. I not only write articles pertaining to various areas of the law (medical malpractice, personal injury, slip and fall accidents, etc.) but I also write blogs and FAQ’s. To become a web content writer you will … Continue reading →

Home Business Spotlight: Technical Writer

In my last blog I discussed freelance writing as a copywriter. In this blog I am going to talk about another area of writing as a technical writer. Like copywriting, I see a lot of job opportunities for this area of writing. A technical writer is responsible for creating documentation that is of a technical nature and targeted to a specific audience. This can include writing guidebooks, how-to books, manuals, assembly instructions, software and other types of documents. This writer works in the fields of biology, medicine, industrial machinery, engineering, physics and an assortment of other ones. Good research skills … Continue reading →

Why Multi-Tasking While Writing Doesn’t Work

I am a multi-tasker. I can rarely focus on just one thing. In fact, I sometimes come up with strange ways to accomplish things. For instance, on a cleaning day I might read one chapter of a book, clean a room, read another chapter and then clean another room. Others might choose to do all their cleaning at one time and then sit down to read a book. Not me, I have to always be switching back and forth between things. So this has carried into my work as a writer and let me tell you, I am finding more … Continue reading →

Fresh Ideas for Writing Topics

If you are a freelance writer or blogger, then you know that coming up with new ideas and topics on a regular basis can be difficult. This is especially true if you write for someone on a regular basis. Personal experience can definitely be helpful but readers can quickly lose interest. There are times when you will need to think outside the box. One of the ways that I come up with fresh ideas for writing topics is by watching television and reading. Let me first address the issue with reading. That is pretty self-evident, why reading could give you … Continue reading →

Freelance Writing Opportunities

You might not think that money can really be made in writing…but it can. The field of writing is quite expansive with a variety of ways that you can utilize your skills and yes, you can make money doing it. I always tell those who are interested in a writing career to not go into it with the expectation of being able to quit your day job. Does that mean it can’t happen? I will be the first to tell you that it most certainly can. I went from working as a preschool teacher to now a full-time freelance writer … Continue reading →

Just Because You Can Write, Does That Mean You Should Teach?

There are a fair amount of freelance writers and those who are building writing businesses who visit our home business blog. Income from freelance writing can be sporadic and unpredictable and many writers try to find other, more regular and lucrative ways to supplement and build up their income. Some take journalism jobs with local or regional newspapers or magazines, and others take up teaching. But, the question hangs over us writers–just because we are good writers, will that make us good teachers? You’ve certainly heard the old adage, “Those who can’t…teach.” I don’t necessarily agree with that as I … Continue reading →

I’m Giving It Another Go

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In past blogs, I talked about how hard it was for me to work at home. I got lonely, I went a little stir crazy, I turned an awful pasty white color, and I spent most of my day talking to the dogs. Okay, I’ll admit it: I was actually talking to myself, not the dogs. I did talk to the dogs too, but it was more of a yelling tone of voice, “Will you just stop barking already??! I am going to kill you two!” Not really in-depth conversations happening there. As of Friday afternoon though, I am again … Continue reading →

Magazine Submissions: Tips, Jokes, & Fillers

Writing for magazines can be lucrative and rewarding. For the beginner it may seem somewhat intimidating to submit to big publications. If so, consider getting your feet wet with tips, jokes, short stories, and other fillers. Even if you are an experienced and prolific writer, submitting shorts and fillers is a great way to make some extra cash. As always, you need to consult the guidelines and submit only the type of content requested. Submit it as directed and make sure you send it to the appropriate editor. It is also a good idea to review several copies of the … Continue reading →

Networking with Writers: Share those Leads

Any freelance writer loves finding great leads. We all appreciate it when another writer shares a market that seems like a perfect fit. Sometimes we see items and think they would fit another writer we know perfectly, but do we always share this information? Since freelance writing can be highly competitive, it may be tempting to avoid sharing leads. We may be tempted to submit something ourselves instead. There is no reason we cannot submit and share the lead with others. Most publications, especially those that put out a call for writers, need plenty of material. Even if you and … Continue reading →