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FREELANCING-selling words

2007-06-10

If u love writing and want ur voice 2 b heared, freelance writing may b ur cup of tea.

Writing is d art of converting thoughts in 2 words, which in turn tell stories and offer information. for some people, writing of any sort is a chore2 b avoided like d plague, while others thrive on writing 2 express themselves...to b a successful entails years of struggling, oodles of talent and a consuming passion for the written word. Several young enthusiasts r now choosing 2 become freelance writers, while simultaneously having d normal career on d side, because freelancing is a relatively safer way 2 attempt 2 get published and yet rake in d profits.

WHAT IT ENTAILS

Freelance writing is demanding, especially if one want 2 make out career out of it. One dosen't have d comfort of d office or a fixed sense of direction. These days writers can get fictional short stories published in d selected magazines/newspapers, in addition 2 fact based articles. Next comes d actual writing part, and it helps 2 keep deadlines, follow the editor's instructions and submit a clean copy of article. The most essential requisite as a freelance writer is d braking-in aspect after which one needs 2 maintain a level of regularity. Once u have, take d piece 2 d next paper and magazines and if u have d potential u will b flodded with assignments.

SCOPE

Publishing is every writers nightmare. Novels and short stories need 2 b exceptionally well for them 2 get published. Living solely on freelancing is not recommended until u r highly established. So don't give up ur career until u gain d foothold into the industry, because fulltime freelancing is still at a nascent stage today. Freelancing can b extremely profitable if u work at it. It gives u a lot of flexibility, and u get some tax benefit as well as u can call yourself a self employed professional.

Job satisfaction is a major plus point of a career as a freelance writer. Look around u for ideas. Freelancing  thus can b a very rewarding career.

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