Freelance Writing: How to Get Started
The Best Way to Begin a Freelance Writing Career or Hobby
Nov 11, 2008
Many people dream of becoming writers, but very few know how to get started. Freelance writing is one way in which to get your ideas in print and begin having people read and follow your writing.
One easy way to begin is to find a website which caters to hiring freelance writers and allows them to choose their own topics. One of these websites is Suite 101. This site makes it simple for beginners to write while still learning how to go about writing articles and publishing them.
The Process
Suite 101 has a simple to use website with bright and clear grapics that make it easy to use. The writer can simply follow the websites links to begin the process of becoming a freelance writer.
The first step in this process is applying. The website has a simple application process which consists of filling in personal information, topics of interest, and some sample work. After filling in this information, the application is submitted and is then up for review. People are able to check their status and if accepted they begin the road to real writing.
The Rules of Freelance Writing
One of the great things about Suite 101, is the simplicity of the instructions given to the new writers. The website provides many trainings and lists to learn the more detailed ways to attract readers and begin the process of writing for the website. The website gives a simple 10 Golden Rules of Web Writing, which allows the writer to learn the important things to examine when you are compilating your article.
10 Golden Rules of Web Writing
1.Write tightly-focused, specific articles that are authoritative and cite trusted sources.
2.Assume a reader's cursory knowledge of the subject, but explain for the layperson.
3.Insure copy is unique, balanced, exclusive, and free of sales pitches or pure opinion.
4.Write in the third-person reportage style and keep personal anecdotes for blogs.
5.Proof for spelling and punctuation errors, tired language, or general/weak statements.
6.Title your article as transparently as possible, reflecting the key search terms/phrases.
7.Get to the point in the lead paragraph and proceed convincingly from there.
8.Use 50-75-word paragraphs, bold subheadings, and bulleted lists for easy reading on screen.
9.Link to up to 5 related on- and off-site articles, with keyword anchor text organically embedded.
10.Attach a clear and appropriate colour photo, properly credited and captioned
These tips are good to examine each time you create an article.
Writing Articles
Once the writer has read all the information and learned the tricks of the trade, it is now time for them to begin writing! This is the part that everyone dreams about. Getting to share information and topics with the world that are of interest to them. These articles need to be clear, concise and of interest. It is also important to write in a way which attracts readers. Articles need to have good key words and should be written in a way which is not too difficult yet not too simple for the audience of readers.
Write Write Write
The best way to continue with your freelance writing career once you begin is to continue to write good interesting articles. Keep them current and without prejudice.
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