{"id":2361,"date":"2019-07-28T10:17:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T08:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dazzlepop.net\/site\/?p=2361"},"modified":"2019-07-28T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2019-07-28T08:06:02","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dazzlepop.net\/site\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Skills It Takes to Succeed as a Freelance Writer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><\/div>\n<p> Not everyone is cut out to be a freelance writer, but if you have the following nine skills, you&#8217;ve got a better shot at succeeding at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning your own freelance writing business requires a specific skill set centered around strong work habits and good communication skills. Before you jump in feet first, take some time to figure out if you have the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong writing skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t need to be an expert on everything to succeed in this field, the most basic tool you must have is great writing ability. You can learn the other skills to succeed with selling your freelance work, but you must be extremely confident in all aspects of writing, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grammar<\/li><li>Punctuation<\/li><li>General tone and style<\/li><li>Ability to write crisp and clean copy<\/li><li>Ability to conduct research and develop it into new material<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, not everyone has the general writing ability or grammar knowledge to excel as a freelance writer. If your clients have to spend extensive time editing your work, they\u2019ll end up frustrated and may fire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ability to meet deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have a firm handle on how much work you can realistically crank out in a given amount of time so you can meet your clients\u2019 deadlines. If you continuously miss deadlines, you\u2019ll run out of clients quickly, but meeting those deadlines and turning out quality work will go a long way toward securing and retaining work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be in control of setting most deadlines, so choose wisely. Don\u2019t try to impress a new client by saying you can turn around a 1,000-word blog post by tomorrow if you need at least two days to gather research and write. It\u2019s better to give the client an honest assessment of when they can expect the work than to fall short on a deadline you set yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ability to fly solo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being self-disciplined is hard for many people. If you\u2019re used to being in an office where you\u2019re interacting with your coworkers all day long and you really thrive on that human interaction, the transition to being a freelance writer can feel isolating. But if you know you work best alone, you could really crush it as a freelance writer because that\u2019s what you\u2019ll do 90 percent of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accept and learn from criticism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a writer, you probably have a sense of creative pride over what you\u2019ve produced. But allowing that pride to be hurt because a client needs some tweaks translates to you taking things too personally. When responding to feedback, try to remain neutral if the comments are fair. Within reason, you should be open to making changes because most clients expect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be comfortable marketing your skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending pitches, jumping on phone calls, and handling negotiations with people can be difficult if you\u2019re not naturally an outgoing person. But it\u2019s part of the process of marketing yourself. If you don\u2019t think you can get over the anxiety of speaking to strangers, freelance writing might not be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some practice will help you feel more confident about marketing, but ultimately, it falls to you to do the work even if you feel anxious. It can be hard to put yourself out there and get no response or even hear somebody tell you no. But outstanding freelancers, the ones who grow their businesses, aren\u2019t afraid to market themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be a self-starter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To land clients and complete work effectively, you need to be a self-starter. As a freelance writer, you\u2019re 100 percent in charge. This has some benefits, such as setting your rates, determining your schedule, and calling the shots about who you work with. But it also has some downsides, because if you can\u2019t stay accountable to yourself, your business and income will take a big hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people I know who do well as freelance writers are independent people. They prefer to work alone and be self-sufficient and solely responsible for deadlines and deliverables. If you know you work better on your own and trust yourself to do the marketing and client work it takes to be successful, freelancing is a great fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handle rejection well<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be successful as a freelance writer, you have to cast a wide net, because rejection is a given. If you reach out to dozens of clients, not all of them will even answer you, much less go through the process of signing up to work with you. If you don\u2019t have time in your schedule to market to 10 or more prospects per week at a bare minimum, you won\u2019t be able to turn enough of a profit. Furthermore, your batting average won\u2019t be that good, because you\u2019re not contacting enough clients to convert some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay on the cutting edge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you the type of person who loves learning new things and taking on challenges? Technology and marketing methods are changing all the time. Consider social media marketing: Every year, new social media platforms come online, grow&nbsp;or even fizzle out. Marketers in the online world, including content writers, have to stay on top of trends and research. If you\u2019re not willing to put in the time to enhance your skills, you won\u2019t be competitive&nbsp;and your business will dwindle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be a good juggler<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be prepared to keep many balls in the air as a freelancer. As a freelance writer, you\u2019re not just a creative. When you launch, you\u2019re also CFO, CEO&nbsp;and VP of Marketing. 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