How To Get Started As A Freelance Writer

In days past, freelancing meant sending dozens of queries and articles to publishers, hoping to get picked up with an eye-catching byline that appears in major newspapers and magazines across the country. Today is a different story. With the accessibility of the internet, freelance jobs have moved online with numerous companies employing the services of freelance writers. So how does one start as a freelancer, and what does it take to succeed?

What Does a Freelance Writer Do?

Freelance writers work solo from their home office to write articles, instruction manuals, educational materials, and other forms of documentation for key clients. They must be familiar with basic computer software including word processing, graphic design, and layout. The most successful writers are those that have previous job experience in writing documentation for at least five years in a corporate writing role.

Because they often must rely on secondary sources of information in their job, independent writers are also thorough researchers. They must learn how to effectively scour the web for the information they need to create the document and must also use style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style and the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications.

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