The Write Journey
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write for a living, be it part time or full time? If you have a love for the written word, then what’s holding you back? While I wouldn’t recommend immediately giving up your day job to pursue a freelance writing journey, I would still encourage you to take the plunge in your free time and build on it. The results may surprise you.
It took me years to discover my true self and what I was truly meant to be. It’s a funny thing, though, because it is something that I always knew in my heart all along. I am now and have always been a writer all along. It simply never dawned on me until a little over a year ago that I was skilled enough to gain employment with these skills.
I had …show more content…
However, you can do it if you are willing to work at it. Despite all the writer clichés, writing is hard work. In fact, there are few things about it that are actually easy. To be a writer, you must write every single day, consistently. Even a writing degree will not make you a writer; it will only provide the tools needed to aid you along the way. Although, you do not need a degree in order to …show more content…
As with any new career choice, every step is not an easy one. You will make mistakes. You will become frustrated at times. You will even have moments when you will, gasp, want to pull your hair out and maybe even want to give up. However, if writing has always been your dream and you cannot imagine your life without it, then it’s moments like these that you have to dig your heels down and push through it. That is how you turn dreams into reality.
Where to Begin Your Freelance Journey
The number of places where you can gain experience with freelance writing stretches far and wide and while most span the internet, you may be able to find some local gigs as well. The following is an incomplete list of places that will give you a starting point for a freelance writing career. Many of these places offer paid opportunities, however, some don’t. Even if it is an unpaid opportunity, it is still a chance to gain some experience and possibly recognition that could potentially later lead to more opportunities.
• Local Craigslist Ads (some paid/some unpaid)
• Local
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write for a living, be it part time or full time? If you have a love for the written word, then what’s holding you back? While I wouldn’t recommend immediately giving up your day job to pursue a freelance writing journey, I would still encourage you to take the plunge in your free time and build on it. The results may surprise you.
It took me years to discover my true self and what I was truly meant to be. It’s a funny thing, though, because it is something that I always knew in my heart all along. I am now and have always been a writer all along. It simply never dawned on me until a little over a year ago that I was skilled enough to gain employment with these skills.
I had …show more content…
However, you can do it if you are willing to work at it. Despite all the writer clichés, writing is hard work. In fact, there are few things about it that are actually easy. To be a writer, you must write every single day, consistently. Even a writing degree will not make you a writer; it will only provide the tools needed to aid you along the way. Although, you do not need a degree in order to …show more content…
As with any new career choice, every step is not an easy one. You will make mistakes. You will become frustrated at times. You will even have moments when you will, gasp, want to pull your hair out and maybe even want to give up. However, if writing has always been your dream and you cannot imagine your life without it, then it’s moments like these that you have to dig your heels down and push through it. That is how you turn dreams into reality.
Where to Begin Your Freelance Journey
The number of places where you can gain experience with freelance writing stretches far and wide and while most span the internet, you may be able to find some local gigs as well. The following is an incomplete list of places that will give you a starting point for a freelance writing career. Many of these places offer paid opportunities, however, some don’t. Even if it is an unpaid opportunity, it is still a chance to gain some experience and possibly recognition that could potentially later lead to more opportunities.
• Local Craigslist Ads (some paid/some unpaid)
• Local