Comments on: Getting Started Freelancing: FAQ for Beginning Writers

By: J-me

J-me — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:04:01 +0000

This was a mountain of help to me and I have been looking into freelance writing for the last 6 weeks. While None of the info is actually new to me, the specifics and detail(regarding other good links)are a welcome comfort, as well as reassuring.

Thanx again. J-me

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By: Tamara Berry

Tamara Berry — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:01:31 +0000

Sarah – The best way to get blog readers is to be one. Become an active part of the community, leaving comments, participating in conversations, and linking to those whose attention you want.

You might also find this ProBlogger article (http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/28/10-techniques-for-finding-blog-readers/) helpful for getting started.

Steve – We actually do quite a bit of work for local businesses doing just that, but we rarely find it ourselves. We work with a local marketer/business coach/graphic designer. She sells us as part of her package (”I have some great writers on board who will provide all the content.”) We do the same thing with an online SEO marketing company.

Both of these relationships are among our most profitable, primarily because we don’t do any of the work finding clients, but we still get to write SEO and website content for small businesses who need it. While I see no reason why you couldn’t approach individual businesses to sell your services, you may want to consider approaching design or SEO companies.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:24:19 +0000

Hello, I've been thinking long and hard about trying to start up as a freelance writer. If I did make a go of it I think I would be targeting local businesses who need SEO articles, landing pages or other web content. Do you think this is viable? Are businesses in general looking for freelance writing? I see you talk about using Guru.com and Elance.com to get work but do you also get any work by offline means such as approaching business owners? Steves last blog post..Everton FC launches hearing aid

By: Sarah K

Sarah K — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:18:26 +0000

Sorry it’s taken me forever to respond. My main question is: what is the best way to go about getting an audience for a blog? I just started a blog…and right now it feels like I’m just writing for myself. Any tips? Thanks.

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By: Lorna Doone Brewer

Lorna Doone Brewer — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:28:34 +0000

@Genesis – Thanks for the link!

@Sarah – What type of advice are you looking for? We definitely think starting a blog is a great way to network and become active in the freelancing community online. Let us know what you’re looking to learn, and we’ll see if we can be helpful.

By: Sarah K

Sarah K — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:18:06 +0000

Thank you – this is very informative and helpful for a beginner like myself! I was wondering if you could offer any advice about starting a blog? Thanks again!

By: Genesis

Genesis — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:38:02 +0000

This is a great resource, thank you! I`m adding the link to my resource page on my blog.