How will you know when it is time to become a freelance writer? The answer is simple: you won’t. When I decided to get started I didn’t really know if it was the right decision. I knew that I wanted to be a freelance writer, but that was only a start. There is some level of risk involved – you have to realize that going in. If you are thinking about becoming a freelance writer it is time to decide for or against this.
Here are three common situations that may push you into a freelance writing career right now:
1. You don’t have a job. It is unfortunate but unemployment numbers are quite high. If you do not have a job and are interested in freelance writing, nothing should be holding you back. It is better to give this a try now when you have the time than to look back later on and wonder what could have been.
2. You have a job but it makes you miserable. There is nothing worse than continuing to work a job that does not suit your needs. You spend at least eight hours per day at work. Do you really want to be miserable the entire time? You do not want to leave your job if you need it to survive. But you definitely want to consider how you can begin to do your own thing so you can escape soon enough.
3. You just want to do it! You don’t need a great reason or a dire situation to become a freelance writer. Instead, if you feel that this is the career for you and know that you can make it, that may be reason enough to go for the gusto.
So, what do you think? Is now the time for you to become a freelance writer? If you are facing one of the three situations above, there may be no better time than now.Â
I strongly believe in finding a career that is both profitable and fun. In other words, you should strive to earn a good living with a smile on your face. Is this what freelance writing brings to your life? If so, you may have found your calling.
Money is important, but it is not everything. Working as a freelance writer will begin to get old soon enough if you are not having a good time. There are a lot of jobs out there that pay very well, but not all of them are going to be enjoyable. It should be your goal to find something that will keep you excited and motivated, while also paying you what you deserve.
The reasons why freelance writing is fun for me may be different than the way you look at things. I love this career because writing gets my blood flowing. It is something I have enjoyed for many years, and I do not ever see that changing. Along with this, it is an interesting career path that helps me learn a lot while connecting with many other like minded professionals. When you put all of this together it is easy to see why I find freelance writing to be so much fun.
If you are a freelance writer who does not have fun with their career, it may be time to make a change. Only you know how you feel and if changing careers could better your life. Be objective. Is freelance writing still fun for you?
One of the quickest ways to “kill†your day as a freelance writer is to get distracted. There is nothing worse than getting off track when you are trying to get something done. Fortunately, there are things you can do to avoid distractions. There is no way of totally doing this, but anything that helps your situation is better than nothing at all.
1. Get your own space. When you have a dedicated workspace there is less chance that you will be distracted by anybody else who lives in your home. Even if you work in a closet it is better than being at a kitchen table or anywhere else that is out in the open.
2. Tell those around you that you are working. Sometimes all you have to do is let your family know that you are working in order to get the time needed to complete the tasks at hand. Soon enough they will get a feel for when you are working and when you can be bothered.
3. Have a schedule and follow it no matter what happens. There are going to be times when distractions come into play. The best thing you can do is set a schedule, follow it, and try to avoid anything that is going to hold you back. This is not always simple to do, but if you know your schedule it is at least possible.
Distractions are a pet peeve of mine. When I am working I like to stay involved until the job is finished. The tips above have helped me over the years. Can they do anything for you?Â
