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Getting Started As a Freelance Writer Overview

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Picture yourself working from most anywhere in the world, getting up and going to bed whenever you feel like it, working in whatever type of clothing you choose, and getting a pay raise whenever you feel like you deserve one. This can be your life if you choose to work as a freelance writer.

If you like to write and feel that you are good at it, there is a large variety of markets for writers. When you start looking at yourself as a writer, you have taken the first step towards becoming one.

One of the more positive aspects of being in business as a freelance writer is that there is very little start up and overhead costs. There are office supplies and basic writing supplies that you will need and those will be covered in this article.

Most freelance writers start at the bottom and often do not make a large amount of money until they have become established in their business. You must first determine whether you can afford to start as a full-time freelancer or need to stay with your day job and supplement your income during your spare time. Set a financial goal as you begin your freelance business. According to the 2005 Writer’s Market, a technical writer charges $84 to $160 per hour. This is dependent on the skills of the writer and the project of the client.

After determining the number of hours you can work each day as a writer, create a writing schedule and post it in your working space.

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