Comments on: How To Earn Your First Dollar As A Freelance Writer

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:58:23 +0000

In that case, Sunny, check out my updated list of Where I Get Paid to Write.

By: Sunny

Sunny — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:04:58 +0000

Thank you for the lovely tips, Sharon.

However, I am sure most of the readers on this blog and elsewhere in the world will almost certainly agree with me here: We are always looking for specific advice, phone numbers, agencies, websites…anything that is less than an ambiguous path to success.

Do not get me wrong. I appreciate your intent to help. Perhaps, you may take a cue at how to better help people through your blog.

Will keep reading your blog in hope and anticipation

Cheers!
Sunny wants you to read Teaser- Ayush &amp Kashish – Chapter One

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:10:27 +0000

As someone once said, Mark, it takes years to become an overnight success. I’m glad Elance is working well for you. I haven’t got much from it, but I know it’s helped a lot of writers build thriving careers.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:09:26 +0000

You’re welcome, Suzanne, and don’t feel discouraged. You can always contact me if you have questions.

By: Gaurav Bothra

Gaurav Bothra — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:37:22 +0000

The thrill of getting started is unbelievable.Hope Elance would be a great help in getting me off the blocks.

By: Mark Milan

Mark Milan — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:19:18 +0000

I recently started freelancing, and Elance has been a great help in getting started. By charging a low price, and making sure my proposals are compelling, I’ve been able to get that important initial positive feedback. Since then, getting work is slowly becoming easier and easier, and I’m slowly learning how this freelance malarky works.

While marketing yourself well helps a great deal, if you’re a good writer with great customer service, your feedback will do the selling for you.

My advice to others who are trying to get started: patience and diligence. And keep learning. Improve your proposals. Improve your writing. Improve your customer service. Strive to give your clients outstanding value. It’s working for me, and I’m sure it’ll work for others.

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By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:11:23 +0000

Thank you for this great advice! I was feeling a bit discouraged, I’ve just started my freelance business, and I’ve been bidding and bidding for projects on elance.com and so far only received one job. But I’m going to take your advice, keep bidding, and try other sites as well.

Thanks! BTW, I receive your posts via email, and I always enjoy reading them, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:45:10 +0000

Yes, Celeste, and you can use that writing to raise your profile. But be careful of scammers who are asking dozens of writers to write on spec so they can get the job done without paying.

By: Celeste Stewart

Celeste Stewart — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:57:50 +0000

Also, don't be afraid to write on speculation. Doing so allows your writing to do the selling! I find that so much more enjoyable than bidding for jobs and trying to convince a potential customer that I'm qualified. .-= Celeste Stewart´s last blog ..Online Writing Workbook Beginner’s Edition Update =-.