Now that you have an idea about the writing jobs available and you’ve brainstormed where you want to put your focus, let’s talk about getting some jobs to build up your resume and your bank account in the process.
Even
though there are a lot of people looking for writing work, there’s plenty of
work waiting for you. You just need to know where to look, how to find the best
jobs for you and successfully apply to get paid.
Your
professional writing business strategy will ideally approach making money and
getting clients in a few different ways. In this section, we’re going to talk
about:
Finding work on freelance job sites
Exploring help wanted ads
Networking online and offline
Going directly to the source for jobs
Creating your own “for hire postings”
Leveraging certain writing jobs for better opportunities
Those are the topics that will build up your portfolio in this manual
Please take a look at it again.
Those are the topics that will build up your portfolio in this manual
Please take a look at it again.
As
every resource , we’re going to cover a lot of
ground in this module. By no means do you have to explore each opportunity to
have a successful writing career. Start with what makes sense for you and your
goals. Then put your focus into one or two areas. There’s no quicker recipe for
burnout and lack of success than spreading yourself too thin.
When
you specialize in a few things, doing them very well, you’ll start going
places. Once you begin generating income from a few sources, you can add more,
hire help, and expand further.
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NOTE ABOUT LINKS: There are many resource links in the course because we
want to provide you with as many job sources as possible. While we strive to
keep everything up-to-date, it’s possible that some links will go out of date just watch out.
Now let’s get
started…
Finding
Work on Job Sites
There is an
abundance of job sites and you might already be familiar with some of
them. For example, if you follow this link
Over the
years, many more job sites have popped up. They can be a valuable
source of information as you research opportunities. There are so many that it
can actually be a bit overwhelming at times. Luckily, we’ve weeded through them
and found the best, delivering our best job listings
Some job seekers continue to use these
sites for the remainder of their career; while others eventually move on to
create their own service businesses and explore more
passive income opportunities,which is where the real money is.
The
benefit of using job sites is that you can pick and choose the projects
you want to work on. There really is freedom from the 9-5 hustle and grind
because you create a schedule that works for you. Yes, you’ll have to meet
client deadlines, but you work when you want, managing your time to meet
deadlines in a way that makes sense for you.
There
are hundreds of sites and job directories to explore. However, in
this case the best place to start is with the large-scale mainstream sites.
Why? Because that’s where most of jobs are found. Another reason is because the
sites have controls in place to protect you as a service provider. Let’s look
at the big players in the job listings.
Some
writers say that the large sites are too competitive for new writers, and to
some degree, they’re right. But if you follow the advice in the course, get
some valuable experience, create samples, and set yourself apart from other
applicants, you’ll be able to find your first clients.
Reminder:
We’ve
made it easy to view all the job listings in one place. For most of the
sites, you can
Note that
these sites are listed in alphabetical order, rather than through any sort of
ranking system. Which sites you prefer will depend on the types of jobs you are
looking for, the clients you connect with, and personal preference.
Ask
Questions - If you need clarification on any of the points in the job
description, ask. The client will appreciate that you’re taking an interest in
their project and it opens the door of communication.
I wish you the best of luck.
Enjoy your stay.
Bernard Chikere Gakwe