Ok, before we get into tips and tricks of freelancing, writing or otherwise, we should clear a few things up.
First, I need to lay it down and hammer out: What is a Freelancer?
A Freelancer is someone who is self-employed, at least part time, providing a specific service to others. I know this sounds vague, but that is the basis of it. Freelancing is not restricted to writing by any means; writing has just become one of the commonly heard-of types of freelancing. This is quickly falling to the wayside as more and more companies are outsourcing for not only writers, but freelance web-designers, graphic artists, and many others. If you have one or more creative talents, there is a good chance you can be a freelancer.
Being a freelance writer does not mean that you occasionally contribute to a blog. I don't care if you get paid a few pennies to do it. You're not a freelancer.
When you have a passion for something, and you make an income with it that you use to support yourself, then you are a freelancer. There are many ways to be a freelancer. You can have just a couple things you do part-time to supplement you other income, or you could be busy full-time with many clients. This is the beauty of being self-employed. You choose the guidelines. : )
If you are happy just making part-time money, good for you. As long as you are satisfied. But if you are looking to build an honest-to-goodness freelance business, it is going to take work and time. You will need to constantly be on the lookout for new jobs, and constantly marketing yourself.
For more info on freelancing, please go look at my friend Bianca's blog!
Soon we will go over more of what it means to be a freelancer, and what you need to be expecting when you opt for this lifestyle.
