Aug 24 2008
Agenda for the Online Freelance Writer
When deciding to write online articles, blogs, reviews, etc., you should prepare yourself. Many online writing gigs don’t pay very much, or when you apply for a position, it might take weeks to hear back regarding your application. I start my day browsing the online job boards for positions that interest me. I keep a list of these jobs and then apply for all of them. You will probably need a couple or a few online writing jobs to help supplement your income. Oh, by the way, don’t quit your part-time or full-time job just yet. Be consistent with applying for jobs and don’t get discouraged. When I graduated college, I think I sent my resume out to 20 or 30 potential employers before I started getting jobs. It also helps to follow-up on your application within a week or so after you sent it. This tells the potential employer that you’re interested, and it can also give you an idea of whether the job is filled. The important thing to remember is to trudge on and not give up or think less of yourself if you don’t get jobs right away.
