Comments on: What Kind of Freelance Writing is Right For You?

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:23:01 +0000

you’re more than welcome!

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By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:42:08 +0000

Jane, what do you mean by ‘meta’ writing?

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:38:24 +0000

The key to longevity in freelance writing is first building your credentials. The next step is building your credibility and expertise. The third step is becoming the go-to person for whatever niche you decide to master. All steps require creating and maintaining a network of editors and clients. @Lori: As a publication writer I agree that editorial budgets are tighter than ever, forcing many writers to look outside that niche to other areas, such as corporate or client work. Ed’s last blog post..Chicago Sun-Times Files For Chapter 11

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:41:31 +0000

I do have a specialty that came on me unexpectedly, as you suggest. But I agree with you totally - in the beginning of the career, the focus should not be on specialization. It should be on building networks and creating the business. At the moment, writing for publications may be tougher than usual. Just lost the second of my magazine clients to budget issues. If I were a beginning writer, I'd be looking for online work that paid well. From there, specialties and careers can build. Lori’s last blog post..Meet the Author: Colin Galbraith

By: Wayne Lappas

Wayne Lappas — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:34:48 +0000

Thanks for the great insight Anne!

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:41:12 +0000

That’s a really nice post, thank you so much for sharing!

I, myself, stick to entertainment topics and meta-writing. Those are areas I feel really comfortable in. Though I branch out sometimes. Even if only to try new things.