How can I become a freelance writer? What starting salary can I expect?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Freelancers are those people who write for different publications on the same topic having a change in their tone and writings. So, the first and foremost thing that you must possess in you is the understanding the tone and the type of writing the publication has always been using. The difference should always be there making it exclusive for the editor. You must also be able to deliver the right information with all the background facts and figures cross-checked which will make the work pressure on the journalist easy and will make your reputation built before him. Also, make sure that you always find something interesting or some really newsworthy stuff in your write-ups should be present so that it can be considered for publishing in the newspapers. A freelancer always believes in himself/herself and is always ready to face any critical situation arise because of the writings. All these things can be achieved if you enroll yourself in a good mass communication colleges that are present in India or abroad. You should never worry about the earnings as the earnings are never constant but you must never give up on the work you have been assigned. You must be flexible with the earnings and the timings for the publication.

manpreet 2 years ago

Starting career as freelance writer can be a challenging task. The very first step is to create your own profile. In the starting you may to write for free but once you have make a mark in the industry, there is no looking back. Collaborate with bigger websites (like news portals, or feature website), write special stories for them. These will improve your profile. Many websites look for SEO articles. You can start your career from that and can grow gradually. You can easily earn Rs. 200-250 for writing 500-1000 word articles. Once you become acquainted with your writing skills, then you can shift to some of the international websites that should pay you way higher than the content writing work in India websites. It will be a work from home job but you have to be strict with your deadline. Deliver your content as per your clients demand.

manpreet 2 years ago

To become a freelance writer, you need one thing. That is writing. For this, a degree course in journalism and mass communication can help you better. You have to enhance your writing skills through blogs and editorials. When you have already said the term, freelance. There is no question of salary. You may get remuneration for your writing, when publisher, newspapers, magazines etc. will select your writings. Many freelance writers are earning a good amount of money.