Comments on: No Tech Skills? Give Freelance Writing A Try

By: Amy T

Amy T — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:14:34 +0000

Ditto what Allena said.

It makes me positively cringe when people think, “Oh, anyone can write.” It’s so utterly untrue! And it’s awful to watch bad writers bang their head against the wall of the publishing industry, when their writing is horrible and they lack the discernment to realize it.

The other erroneous part of this article is that writers make money. Ha! Even great writers usually make lousy money, unless they are very lucky.

And why are writers paid so poorly? Because everyone thinks that they can write, so the skill is undervalued.

My point isn’t to be elitist about writing. It’s to point out that we’re really better off working to our strengths and talents, rather than sniffing out how to make a buck.

By: Chrisblogging.com

Chrisblogging.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:07:16 +0000

Thanks for all the comments guys and gals; they are well received. Additionally, thanks for stopping over and visiting my site.

As you can see, freelance writing is a viable career option. Easy? No, not all the time. But with that being said, what career path has an easy path to success?

By: Ashley Burr

Ashley Burr — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:29:38 +0000

Sign up through ODesk to make sure you get paid! It has been a terrific experience so far; lots of jobs to search through and a secure way to insure payment.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:29:53 +0000

Thanks for the tips, whilst I agree it is certainly not an easy career option, these tips definitely help in kick starting a freelancing career.

By: Allena

Allena — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:29:13 +0000

I feel your title may be a little too positive. I don’t think that anyone can be a freelance writer- not in the least. Sure, just about anyone can get a gig or two, but those without experience and/or education won’t have much luck or success long term. Nick, you were a journalism student. I was an English & Writing student– we were both educated specifically in writing & research, not to mention the fact that we made it through a 4 year degree (not a small task). I just feel like this article gives writing as a “fall back” option, and it shouldn’t be. I am a professional, am paid as a professional, and am educated as a professional. Freelance writing is a tough field to succeed in (long term).

By: Jon Phillips

Jon Phillips — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:45:51 +0000

(worked for me for design too)

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:18:19 +0000

Nick –

Consider finding people who outsource writing and work for them while you have a dry spell. Look for those who offer writing services and shoot them an email.

Worked for me :-)

By: Nick Cobb

Nick Cobb — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:13:17 +0000

And if your email list is dry? I’d love to know about some sites that I could contact if this is an issue. Thanks.

-Nick