Freelance Writing: Dealing with Highs and Lows
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a career that was full of good times and a lot of money without any of the bad stuff dragging you down? While this is a nice dream, don’t expect it to ever come true. As a freelance writer I experience highs and lows on a regular basis. It is my goal to experience more good times than bad, but even then you never know what is going to happen. Simply put, you need to take the good with the bad and learn from every experience that comes your way.
Once you are involved with the freelance writing industry for a few months you will have a good feel for what you want to accomplish and what you want to avoid. This does not mean you will never experience tough times, but the more knowledge you have the better chance there is that you will be able to keep your career in a relatively good position.
The lows of a freelance writer can be really low. You will find this to be true soon enough. No matter if you are new to freelance writing or have been doing so for decades you are well aware that tough times pop up without notice. And even though the lows can hurt you should realize that they will not last forever. Sure, you may lose a client from time to time but this should not hold you back from reaching your goals. When you hit a low it is important to realize this, and then determine how you can move on and subsequently make things better.
Don’t get into the freelance writing industry if you think that everyday is full of fun and profits. There are days when you will experience extreme highs, as well as those that will put you down in the dumps. Take the good with the bad, learn from mistakes, and do your best to reach all your goals. By doing this you will have a chance to experience more highs than lows.Â
