Want to become a successful freelance writer? eHow suggests the first step is to be honest with yourself. If you don't write without grammatical errors then editors will not accept your work. The reality of freelancing is your work will be reviewed. But you don't need to take it personally. People who hire you have to please their bosses and their customers. Not used to being critiqued? Join a writing workshop to get used to feedback about your work. Each area of writing projects needs different skills for success. Offline requires the ability to write query letters. Online writing requires knowing how to bid on projects. Different markets and their members will require different skills. Learn where people are looking to hire freelancers. If you want to write magazine articles get a copy of "Writer's Market," at your local bookstore or library. For online projects visit Guru.com, elance.com or other online marketplaces. Marketing and promotion are important to success. Gather a portfolio of your work. People looking to hire you want to know you can deliver quality on time. You may need to work without pay in the beginning to get a portfolio of articles to show. One advantage of working online is you can start a blog at no cost and write articles to demonstrate your expertise. Attend conferences and meetings like Freelance Camp San Antonio to meet people who can hire, refer and share leads and experiences. Your time is precious. Protect it! It's easy to get caught up in online discussion and chat groups. Study the work of successful writers. Focus on your craft, and marketing yourself. Send out query letters and bid on projects. You need to take action to succeed.
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