"How to become a freelance writer in less than one month"
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I get a lot of questions in my DMs like "How do i become a writer?", "How can i learn writing?" No matter how long you’ve been in this business, whether you are new or a seasoned freelance writer, chances are, becoming a better writer will be super important to you.
After all, writing is a skill. It’s something you learned to do, and it’s something you can learn to do even better with a little hard work and practice.
And similar to any career, being a great freelance writer requires some professional development if you want to continue to be successful. You have to commit to learning more, bettering your skillset and improving your talents, and doing this for the entirety of your career.
It’s the only way to stay at the top of your game for both you and your clients. But, don’t worry…this doesn’t mean you have to take monthly writing courses or even read dozens of books a year (although I know most of my writing friends out there LOVE to read! I READ TOO)
Becoming a better writer just requires some effort and attention. Here are some ways I like to keep my craft top-notch…let me know if you do any of these too.
Write Just for Fun:
Writing? Fun?
Yes, writing can be fun. It’s supposed to be!
Just because you’re a freelance writer by trade doesn’t mean that everything you write has to be a direct trade-off for payment. In fact, if you want to be a better writer, it shouldn’t be.
Writing? Fun?
Yes, writing can be fun. It’s supposed to be!
Just because you’re a freelance writer by trade doesn’t mean that everything you write has to be a direct trade-off for payment. In fact, if you want to be a better writer, it shouldn’t be.
Once in a while, take time out to simply be creative. Sit down and write out a short story that’s been shuffling through your mind. Find some creative writing prompts online and write for a few hours. Write a poem or an article for a friend.
The main goal here is to let your writing flow freely. Don’t worry too much about structure or format, and forget pleasing anyone. Just write what you want, how you want it. Every writers first draft is always a mess, you can always edit later.
Most of the time, you’ll be surprised at what you can come up with, and you’ll come out of the exercise more inspired and excited about your career than ever before.
Read Often:
You can’t be a great writer if you don’t read, so schedule some time in your busy life to pick up a good book (here are some recommendations), catch up on the latest blogs in your niche or even just read the newspaper.
You can’t be a great writer if you don’t read, so schedule some time in your busy life to pick up a good book (here are some recommendations), catch up on the latest blogs in your niche or even just read the newspaper.
Make it a point to read things that are varied, both in difficulty and topic. Read some of the greats, like Hemingway and Dickens, skip forward a few years and read some young adult novels just for fun, and then take a break and maybe read a little poetry.
Expose your mind to all kinds of writing, and let it all soak in and inspire you.
Expand Your Vocabulary:
The more words you have in your arsenal, the more creative freedom you will have with your writing. So try to expand your vocabulary whenever possible.
The more words you have in your arsenal, the more creative freedom you will have with your writing. So try to expand your vocabulary whenever possible.
Listening to great speakers is another effective method, so get on YouTube and start finding recent TED talks and other speeches you might find interesting. Keep a dictionary on hand to look up any terms you don’t know.
Get Feedback:
Anytime you can, solicit feedback on your work.
Yes, it can be hard to take criticism at times, but feedback can give you great insight into the quality of your work, as well as how to improve it.
Anytime you can, solicit feedback on your work.
Yes, it can be hard to take criticism at times, but feedback can give you great insight into the quality of your work, as well as how to improve it.
Who should give you feedback?
Your best bet is your client. Have them tell you what they liked, what they didn’t like and what they want to see improved or changed.
Your best bet is your client. Have them tell you what they liked, what they didn’t like and what they want to see improved or changed.
If your client doesn’t have time to give you the detailed feedback you need, consider sending your copy to a friend, family member or former colleague. Ask them to give you their honest opinion, as well as suggestions on how to better the piece.
Remember: They’re not trying to tear you down… only make you better. Don’t take any criticism personally!
If you want to become a writer, try these tips.
And remember that no matter how successful you become, you will always be a student and forever learning and growing. February is just starting, plan and put these tips to work, you will be amazed how far you've grown in a month.
And remember that no matter how successful you become, you will always be a student and forever learning and growing. February is just starting, plan and put these tips to work, you will be amazed how far you've grown in a month.
I hope you find these tips helpful? Let me know
@ToyosiGodwin @tweetsbylance @MomentsWithBren @TundeTASH
@ToyosiGodwin @tweetsbylance @MomentsWithBren @TundeTASH
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