Question: How Do I Start Writing for Money?
Despite multiple articles on this site that focus on the first steps of freelance writing, I still get many emails asking this exact question. Most people just want some kind of reassurance about their background, some have nothing to go on and are questioning their sanity. For either, I give the same answer:
Answer:
- Gather your writing experience (volunteer, college paper, memos at work) into one big list.
- If the list doesn't have at least 3-4 solid examples of your writing ability, seek out volunteer opportunities, or give in to the lure of content mills to build up your list.
- Turn your list into your writing resume.
- Start applying for freelance writing jobs. En masse. Every day. You may not get the high-paying jobs at first, but, like any career, this should be the start of your upward arc, with each job and each piece bolstering your talent and resume.
