{"id":12102,"date":"2018-10-09T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/?p=12102"},"modified":"2022-11-09T08:31:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T13:31:59","slug":"freelance-writing-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/freelance-writing-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Eek! Don\u2019t Be Afraid of These 13 Freelance Writing Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just in case the abundance of pumpkin-shaped decor in every storefront didn\u2019t tell you, Halloween is on its way.<\/span><\/p>\n

But for writers, the scariest situations have nothing to do with masked monsters or creepy, remote cabins. (Actually, a lot of us would probably <\/span>like<\/span><\/i> to spend some time out in the woods.)<\/span><\/p>\n

So we put together this list of some common freelance writing challenges — and our best tips on how to crush them. Whether you\u2019re a beginner yet to publish a single blog post or a full-time freelance vet, here are 13 writing-related conundrums you <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span><\/i> have to be afraid of.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You want to become a freelance writer, but you don\u2019t know where to start<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing more disheartening than compulsively putting words down\u2026only to have them languish in your notebook or hard drive. (Though honestly, that\u2019s how most of us got started.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Although writing for yourself can be cathartic, writing for an audience is next-level fulfilling. And, bonus: it can get you paid.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no tried and true path to gainful freelance glory, there <\/span>are<\/span><\/i> some steps you can take to increase your chances of getting those words of yours in front of some eyeballs — and turning them into cold, hard cash in the bargain. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our <\/span>step-by-step guide to becoming a freelance writer<\/span><\/a>, and a <\/span>foolproof way to make your first $100<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You can\u2019t find work — or at least, work you\u2019re paid for<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a full-time writing job or you\u2019re a freelancer trying to fill out your client roster, finding paid writing work can be notoriously tricky. <\/span><\/p>\n

(Most writers are probably familiar with a very particular type of hobgoblin: the client who asks you to work for free, thinking you\u2019ll do it \u201c<\/span>for the exposure<\/span><\/a>.\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, we\u2019ve got tons of resources to help you find paying gigs.<\/strong> Here are a few posts to start with:<\/span><\/p>\n