Freelance Writing

Being a freelance writer seems to me like a job that would be very freeing. If you like to work for yourself as a writer, this is the route to follow. You can work at your own pace, set your own schedule, and write about what interests you. Freelance writing is sort of like embarking upon a research project each time you find something to write about. The writers in this field really have to do their homework when it comes to presenting articles that publications are looking for. Before freelance writers can start collecting information on the topic for their article, they must first research what has been written about in the past.

Although there are many benefits to freelance writing, it still seems like a career that would be hard to commit to full-time. This line of work somewhat lacks security in that writers never know for certain when and if their articles will be accepted for publication. On top of that, the pay rate is often presented in a range, making it unclear as to the exact allowance for an accepted article.

I believe that freelance writing will give back what you put into it. If you spend a lot of time and effort producing what publications want, and go after the high-paying opportunities, this can be a very lucrative career. It can also be something that people do on the side, in addition to another job. A way to earn some extra money or write about interesting topics as they come along, but on your own time.