This year has been a doozy in so many ways, right? For me, personally, I've felt the stress of losing childcare, homeschooling (oh dear!), watching loved ones pass away, and the isolation of the pandemic.
While this year has been an emotional roller-coaster in so many ways, it's also been the best year yet for my business.
Let me say this. It's a good time to work as a freelance writer in a world that relies on the internet more and more each day. If you've been thinking about building your own freelance writing business, the time is now.
To give you a little overview about me, my background is in curriculum development (see resources below) and teaching (Russian and ESL). A little over 10 years ago, however, I longed for a job that allowed for more flexibility and creativity. So, I quit my job and started a freelance writing business.
I started slowly, but it has been the best decision I've ever made. I've spent the past 10 years learning the ins and outs of the freelancing world, building my network, landing dream clients, and fine-tuning my writing and business processes. The best part is I work 15-20 hours a week and make 4x what I was making before at my 9-5.
While I'm constantly learning new things, I have gained some killer business-building insights along the way that I wish I knew when I started out. It would have helped me avoid some painful rabbit holes.
To help freelance writers get their businesses up and running during this strange time, I've developed an in-depth, step-by-step guide, complete with instructions, resources, and templates. Basically, the guide has everything you need to get started.
If you have already started a freelance writing business, and want to iron out your processes, this guide is for you too.