Always Write

Being a freelance writer certainly isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not for most of us anyway. It involves a lot of work, possible rejection and perseverance. Those unpredictable dry spells can really be a drag as well. It often seems like work comes in giant loads, more than you can handle before tapering off to virtually nothing before the next giant wave hits. It's not an easy way to live but many of us do it because it's what we love. Or it should be. If you don't love what you do for a living, you're doing the wrong thing.

You may be a full time freelance writer or perhaps writing is a part time thing for you. Whichever it is, be sure to write regularly regardless of jobs. Down time is perfect for honing your skills and brushing up on your marketing techniques. Write up a few queries and send them to magazines that interest you. Work on fiction if it's another avenue of writing you enjoy or simply hit the job boards a little harder than usual. The point is: having no job doesn't mean that you cannot be working.

Freelance writing and making the most of your freelance services is key in your career. There is so much more to your writing than the job itself. Look into all aspects to promote yourself and get the attention of those who need freelance writing services. Promote your website through classifieds ads or directories as well as search engines. There should never be a time when a writer has nothing to do.


~Trina M. Lee
www.TMLWritingServices.com