How Does Being a Freelance Writer Work?
Everything you see and read online today is written by some writer or copywriter, including this blog. Though I am writing this here blog post myself, there are many of my other posts and articles that are written by a ghost writer, or a paid freelance writer.
With the new rules of SEO that Google, Bing, and Yahoo have in place, there is a constant need for new, relevant content.
With that being said, if you are looking to grow your business, you have to keep up-to-date written material for your audience.
For instance, if you run a snowboarding site (hey, like the one I do at LibTech Snowboards Reviews) you will need to update the content for new snowboards, reviews, tips, tricks, and any new information that the audience wants to hear or read about.
How Do You Get Paid as an Online Freelance Writer?
Most people that start as an online writer start out getting paid for their gigs by PayPal. For instance, when I have people write blog posts and articles for me, I will have them submit their content right to my email and then I can pay them immediately via PayPal.
Then, my writers can directly deposit the funds from their PayPal account right into their bank accounts.
What Do You Need to Get Started as a Freelance Writer?
Pretty much anybody that is 18 years older can get started as a freelance writer. However, you will need to be able to write effectively. But do not let that discourage you!
Most of my writers are writing blog posts and articles to be read by the layperson, so I expect them to only write at an 8th grade level.
You also need an online connection and a computer.
Recommended Resources for Online Freelancers
Here is a quick list of online resources that I suggest most writers use to get started:
- iWriter - this is a site where you can sign up, take a quick grammar test and earn your first dollars within the same day. I recommend all beginners start here, especially if you are reluctant and think that making money online is a scam. Using this site will make you a believer in that you can write quick, 200-500 word articles and get paid!
- Fiverr.com - Anybody can set up a gig on Fiverr and get paid. People will seek you out to do simple tasks and you can even upsell on different services. Also a great place to start for beginner freelancers.
- HireWriters - just like iWriter, this is a great beginner site. This service works the same as iWriter where you can write simple articles for people and get paid a few bucks.
Last, if you are just getting started and want to get paid as an online freelance writer, I would suggest taking a quick training program.
Last we checked, there is a program at Writing Jobs Online where you can join for only $1. You are able to watch videos and learn how to write effectively, quickly, and hundreds of sites that are posting jobs daily.
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>>Nate is a paid online article writer. You can download his free book "Freelance Writing: The Beginner's Guide" at RealJobsWriting.com
