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So, you want to get into writing? Well, without any previous experience or qualifications, you may have to start off by yourself. This means finding or creating your own work and trying to get paid for it. Of course, this is a bumpy trail, and it can be hard to get started. So, to help you out, this post will go through some of the best ways to start getting your freelance finances together.
When you first start out, you may only have your final paycheck from your last job. Or, if you’re really unlucky, you might not have anything. So, you may need some help from family and friends. If you’re renting a property by yourself, see if you can downsize or move in with somebody else. Rent and bills are expenses that can be hard to afford when you start out as a freelance writer.
The longer you spend scrambling for work, the more money you’ll be burning. But, sometimes these things just take time. Some people don’t like to take loans because of the stigma behind it. Instead of going to a bank, though, you can get online secured loans. These loans usually only offer a small payout and will require a fast repayment. So, they’re perfect if you just need to make ends meet until your next payment. Be careful with these loans, though. They’re easy to mount up and will quickly take over if you let them.
Your first paid work will likely be for somebody else. It might not have your name on it, and you may never receive proper credit. In fact, some writers will spend their entire careers like this. You can find a lot of blogs and news sites that will buy posts for a small amount. You can also find companies that will get work for you, and allow you to complete it on a freelance basis. This gives you freedom and flexibility.
Alongside doing work for others, it can be a good idea to setup your own blog. You have to be patient, though. You could write a hundred posts before your blog gets popular. So, this side project probably won’t be making you any money that quickly.
Once your blog does get popular, though, you can start advertising. Companies like Google offer adverts that you can host on your website, which pay you when they get clicked. It’s extremely common for blogs to have adverts, and most of your readers won’t mind them. If you ever get paid to post or have adverts in a post, it can help your relation with the readers to let them know you’re being paid. A lot of bloggers also sell their own books and merchandise, which can be a good supplement to adverts on your site. Just make sure that you can sell whatever you make or buy. Otherwise, it’s a waste.
Ultimately, you need to put a lot of work into a freelance writing career. It won’t just happen; it takes time and dedication. But, once you start to become successful, the rewards are great.
