I'm a writer of spiritual messages, a few are going to be turned into books. But I'm very dyslexic and my writing requires a lot editing, first from myself and then I send it to a friend for a final look, because there's things I just don't catch.
I stay away for freelance for this reason, but I'm curious if you think I should try it. I mean I don't really understand what freelance writing is.
Basically, freelance writing is offering a writing service in exchange for money. However, I know plenty of successful freelance writers who hire proofreaders to work with them and double check their work before sending it to clients, so that's something you could work into your business model if you don't want to proofread your own work.
Thank you for these great tips on getting into freelance writing Amy.
I’ve been working with a company for almost 2 years now as a content writer — which is great and it’s really helped me learn more. However, I’m starting to feel demotivated and uninterested in the topics I have to write about. The end goal is go to freelance, but I’m not sure how to make that move yet. My hope was to build up some freelance clients on the side of my day job, but I know I won’t be able to do that because it would be a conflict of interest with the company’s values. Added your book to my TBR list and looking forward to diving in!
Thank so much! Do you think there’s any way I’d be able to start getting a few freelance clients whilst still at my day job? I know the conflict of interest will be difficult to get around. However, I don’t feel confident enough to leave and become a freelance full-time without having some potential clients lined up.
It depends! I'm not familiar with your employment contract and what constitutes as a "conflict of interest" so that might be something you talk to a lawyer about. I started freelancing on the side of my day job, so I think it's the best path if you can swing it! That way, you can go full-time freelance after you've already established yourself as a freelancer as the beginning is a very time-consuming part of the process. So it's just about your comfort level navigating the conflict of interest clause and the risk of doing the same work you do for your day job for other companies if you feel like your current company might not be cool with it.
Thank you, that makes a lot of sense! I’ll definitely take a look into in and speak with someone who might be better to advise on what my contract states. Ordered your book today and can’t wait to start reading!
I'm a writer of spiritual messages, a few are going to be turned into books. But I'm very dyslexic and my writing requires a lot editing, first from myself and then I send it to a friend for a final look, because there's things I just don't catch.
I stay away for freelance for this reason, but I'm curious if you think I should try it. I mean I don't really understand what freelance writing is.
Thank you!
Hey MacFinnian! If you're curious about what freelancing is, you can check out my free freelancing 101 guide here: https://www.amysuto.com/desk-of-amy-suto/freelancing-101-getting-started-as-a-freelance-writer
Basically, freelance writing is offering a writing service in exchange for money. However, I know plenty of successful freelance writers who hire proofreaders to work with them and double check their work before sending it to clients, so that's something you could work into your business model if you don't want to proofread your own work.
I hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your response that gives me something to think about.
Thank you for these great tips on getting into freelance writing Amy.
I’ve been working with a company for almost 2 years now as a content writer — which is great and it’s really helped me learn more. However, I’m starting to feel demotivated and uninterested in the topics I have to write about. The end goal is go to freelance, but I’m not sure how to make that move yet. My hope was to build up some freelance clients on the side of my day job, but I know I won’t be able to do that because it would be a conflict of interest with the company’s values. Added your book to my TBR list and looking forward to diving in!
Yeah, writing can be really difficult if you don't enjoy what you're writing about. I'm here if you have any questions along the way!
Thank so much! Do you think there’s any way I’d be able to start getting a few freelance clients whilst still at my day job? I know the conflict of interest will be difficult to get around. However, I don’t feel confident enough to leave and become a freelance full-time without having some potential clients lined up.
It depends! I'm not familiar with your employment contract and what constitutes as a "conflict of interest" so that might be something you talk to a lawyer about. I started freelancing on the side of my day job, so I think it's the best path if you can swing it! That way, you can go full-time freelance after you've already established yourself as a freelancer as the beginning is a very time-consuming part of the process. So it's just about your comfort level navigating the conflict of interest clause and the risk of doing the same work you do for your day job for other companies if you feel like your current company might not be cool with it.
Thank you, that makes a lot of sense! I’ll definitely take a look into in and speak with someone who might be better to advise on what my contract states. Ordered your book today and can’t wait to start reading!