Getting started as a freelancer
In a posting for the Make a Living Writing blog, freelance writer Gina Harkey offered five tips for getting started in the business.
Write for free and get good samples. “Writing for free isn’t always the right choice, but it enabled me to build samples for my portfolio and hone my craft — and this gig gave me confidence to apply for paying gigs.”
Connect with the right people. “I connected with my mentor by cold emailing her after I ran across her work. She exposed me to the inner workings of her business, let me contribute to her site, and also introduced me to potential clients.”
Set income goals: “Instead of focusing on how much money I had in the bank, I figured out how much I needed to make to support my family.”
Perfect your pitching: “I let potential clients see my portfolio and client testimonials — and describe how the work I’ve done is a fit for what they are asking for.”
Give it your all: “I hustled by getting up at 4:45 a.m. to write. I hired a babysitter on the weekend when I needed to catch up. And I pitched and pitched and pitched. I checked job boards daily and replied to two or three postings I was a good fit for.”
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