Freelance Writers for Hire: How to Find a Well-Paid Position

This can be an absolute minefield! But seriously this should not put you off becoming a free lance writer.

• There are many agencies that on the face of it offer you as much work as you can handle. The also claim that you will have interesting and varied work and can build up a portfolio through the work you do with them. These offers are usually too good to be true. In the light if day what they may be offering is poor payment rates, you may have to wait a while to be paid and you may be competing for work with other writers who have excellent skills but are happy to work for a meager rate. You may end up working a 25 hour day for peanuts!
• But there are also agencies and services that pay their writers a fair, pay promptly and understand that writers need to do a variety of jobs to hone their skills. But initially you may have to start at the bottom and prove yourself.
• Finding those agencies and writing services may be a question of signing up with a few and see which works best with you. Ideally, you want to be working alongside other writers who already have a good reputation and who are willing to share their experiences (good or bad).
• You may think that you know what you are good at and that you have already found your writing niche. But the best advice here is that you should be open to trying something new and out of your comfort zone. Some times the most hardened of analytical writers may actually be good at writing stories.
• Be prepared to communicate with your client. If you are not sure of what they want, ask them. Remember although you are taking pride in the work you produce you are in fact writing for someone else and need to heed their instructions.
• Do not feel that all your communication with your clients will be by email. Sometimes when the job is complex and needs clarification a phone call is a great way of establishing what is needed and it can be quicker and less complex than trying to write an email. Be prepared to skype and do video conferencing.
• Treat your clients fairly, ask if you are not sure and keep the lines of communication open. This will help you establish a sound reputation and help you towards advancing your skills and experience. Good Luck

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