WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A FREELANCE WRITER?

Jerreme Wade
4 min readJul 8, 2021

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Becoming a freelance writer is not as easy as it seems. There are many qualifications to meet before you can start making money. Have you thought about putting together a writing portfolio? Did you ever put together a plan to become a freelance writer? If you’re interested in becoming a freelance writer, read on for some information and benefits of being a freelance writer!

Becoming a freelance writer is no easy feat but you can do it with the right mentality! It’s important to meet your deadlines and produce quality work. A freelance writing career is within reach if you’re committed to your gift! Here are some things to think about if you want to become a freelance writer.

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Are you sitting at your laptop every day, typing away for hours on end? Writing and writing until you reach that perfect sentence or paragraph in which everything flows together flawlessly, without any need for revision? You click, “publish” only to wonder, what’s next! The blogs and articles you write can change your life. If you’re willing to put in the work to be great then get ready! Freelance writing is a lifestyle posted online for the world to see. Yet even though all this sounds wonderful there are some challenges as well. as well.

There’s no guarantee that publishing a blog or article will make you money. Writers have to find other sources of income wherever possible. Think about investments to increase your revenue daily, weekly, and monthly. It’s not impossible to build a legacy with your freelance writing career. Most importantly, freelance writers should invest their time wisely by networking consistently and utilizing all 24 hours in a day.

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Being an experienced professional writer has benefits. You’ll be able to make a living with your words. If you truly love words then you’ll find value in these daily blogs about the life of a freelance writer. Now, I’ve always dreamed about a freelance writing career. I’m in heavy pursuit with my own intentions of being a 8-figure freelance writer. I love the pros and cons of composition. I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

Now, being published as a freelance writer means that your work is out in front, for public consumption, ready only for anyone who wants it to see and read without any censorship or discrimination whatsoever! This means you have to stay on your toes if I want to make money.

I always wanted to get paid by my words. It’s very challenging but the grind is worth the time. When you put the time in as a writer, people will notice. Personally, I just can’t stop writing! Freelancing as a writer is an incredible opportunity that provides me with independence and flexibility while allowing me to make my own hours. But it takes hard work! To be successful in this career field, you need determination, creativity, and marketing skills. In addition, you’ll need patience for rejection or correcting mistakes on your first draft of every piece you write.

Aspiring freelance writers can take a few simple steps to build their portfolio. You could write about your experiences or interview someone who inspires you and share their story with others!

You may have heard that everyone can be a writer, but this is not true. Becoming a professional writer takes time and dedication to learn the craft of writing well enough so your words will sell. The benefits are great for those who pursue this career as they’ll gain experience in their field while being able to make money from their passion. We have a unique gift and passion to pursue. No matter who you are, writing your thoughts is a great way to build a career. As a writer, you should focus on your craft. Let your words speak for you! At times speaking can be overrated; would you agree? To get started you need only one thing: passion! If you’re interested in becoming an experienced freelance writer then follow my Medium page where daily blogs will be posted about how-to’s for writers.

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Jerreme Wade
Jerreme Wade

Written by Jerreme Wade

This blog is a professional writing portfolio. The blogs are composed of inspirational stories, professional blogs, and educational articles.

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