Writing With Purpose

More and more people are turning to the Internet in order to make a living or earn a little extra money in the evenings. But, freelance writing is not for everyone.

Yes, you can basically pick your own hours and work in your PJ’s. But, like any other job, it is not all fun. When I tell some people I work at home by writing, they think I have it made. But, give them one of the simplest assignments copywriters do on a daily basis, and they are stumped. Writing for a living is not for everyone.

For example, you may get a big order to write 20 or more articles for a client. But, they are all on the same topic, just a different set of keywords. After the 2nd or 3rd article on a subject as mundane as blowing your nose, what do you write about next. You have to be creative and quick. The longer it takes you to write an article, the less you make per hour.
You have to know how to say the same thing in a hundred different ways.

You also need to know how to run a business. Especially this time of year, with income tax day looming, I am even more aware of why it is vital to keep good books. Keep all of your receipts, especially if you are purchasing an item for your business.

Also, if you want to expand you ability to make money as a freelancer, check into other things besides writing articles. If you can do technical writing or write eBooks, you will probably make a lot more money than the article writer. However, you can also learn how to build websites, how to make money through affiliate marketing and more. If you want to make more money as a freelance writer, you need to think about other sources of income other than writing.

It sounds easy as I am writing this, but I have been freelancing for 4 years and I am just learning how I can make a better living working from home. So, I hope you will share how you have become successful writing and any offshoots from article writing that have made you more profitable in the last year.

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