How can one become a freelancer writer? What qualification is needed for it? Is it good to choose it as a carrier option?
Dear Priya,
You don't need a specific qualification, though a Bachelor's degree is a good starting point. It's a good career option, provided you have the patience and the luxury of waiting for some time till you establish yourself as a good freelance writer. Here are some tips to become a good freelance writer:
- As with most careers, it takes time to become a successful freelancer. One has to invest time and energy, learn continuously, and be time-efficient and flexible.
- One’s foundation must be rock strong. For instance, if you have never learned the basic principles of writing, then it’s a tough call to sell yourself. A good industry experience is must before you venture out on your own.
- Hard work will help you to deliver, and networking will help you to grow.
- Stick to a single network for a longer period and establish your reputation. If a person writes on bikes and gets published about 30 to 40 articles per month, then his work is bound to get noticed. Carve a niche for yourself.
- Stay ahead of the game. Develop certain techniques, a way of doing your work that establishes your expertise. Write or communicate well, have a website of your own, learn world class standards which are used today.
- Also, try to cultivate different kinds of relationship with masses – attend conferences, seminars; blog, tweet about your work.
- Finish your work on time
- Maintain a relationship with satisfied clients. Being a freelancer requires discipline and self-motivation. In free time, you may be prone to additional stresses. If not managed properly, you can break your career.
Best of luck!