Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners (Complete Guide)

Do you want to start your freelance online writing? Are you looking for freelance writing jobs for beginners?

Not long ago, I started my freelance online writing from home. It is a fantastic career that helps me earn income and in total control of my work time.

Just like you, I had my fears. Fears of sharing my writing with the world and the concern of not finding clients.

However, I decided to pursue what I love.

I wasn't the best, but I keep improving each day with each new project I do.

My blog has been a game-changer for my freelance writing business.
But what happens when you don't have a website, and you want to start online writing and be a stay at home parent?

Create an online portfolio!

I remember landing my first paid writing without a portfolio, experience, or a robust online presence. I was a total newbie in the industry. The site's editor had to show me how to add references and links.

He was supportive, and I earned $25 for an 1800 word article. On top of it, I had a byline, and that is how I created my first portfolio.

I became confident that someone valued my work to pay me.

Ways of creating a portfolio as a beginner online writer.

We all start somewhere. Even top freelance writers like Elna Cain started their freelance writing with no online writing experience and scaled up to earn a full-time income as a part-time freelance writer.

Don't let the fear of the unknown hold you back from starting your freelance online writing business.

Start honing your portfolio and applying for writing jobs.
You can create your portfolio through guest posting. When you write guest posts, you get a byline that shows you own the rights to the content.

Luckily, some websites will pay you to guest post.

I wrote my first high-paying guest post only two months into online writing.

It is one of the fantastic guest posts I've written so far.

Publish content on Medium and LinkedIn.

Don't know how to pitch for guest post opportunities?

I know that sending pitches can be intimidating. It is challenging for me sometimes.

You can write quality posts and post on LinkedIn or Medium.

Posting on these sites is free, but put your best into the pieces you write because they will generate leads for your online writing business.

Create a blog for your online writing business.

If you are serious about starting a freelance online writing career, then investing your money on a website should be your priority.

Think of online writing as a business and not a hobby. The first time I heard about freelance writing, I thought it was an easy way to get quick cash.

That mindset did not help at all.

Have a business mindset and invest in your website. Write and post blog posts on the industry topics you love.

The good thing is that you don't need to be tech-savvy to set up a blog.

Brand yourself as a freelance writer.

Business branding is equally important to a freelance writer, especially if you are starting.

You need to work on your brand as a freelance writer. With a robust branding, people can easily identify you and your unique writing services.

Branding means that you optimize all your online social profiles to show who you are and the writing services you offer.

It will make it easier for clients to spot you and hire your services.

Win clients' trust by using your real profile names and professional pictures.

You can have a professional photographer take photos of you or use your smartphone to take some if you are low on budget.

The point is to present yourself as a professional freelance writer.

Revamp your social media profiles. These are the sites you will find writing clients.

Fill all the spots in your social media profiles with all the information about your freelance writing services.

Be sure to work on your LinkedIn profile.
Before my freelance writing business, I never paid any attention to my LinkedIn account.

I started getting freelance writing job requests on LinkedIn after working on my profile.

How to market yourself as a freelance writer

The online space is full of talented geeks.

How do you stand out from the sea of skilled freelance writers?

Learn how to market your freelance writing services.

Proven tips for finding freelance writing jobs for beginners.

• Create a service page on your website.
• Share your services on social media.
• Create a business page on Facebook.

How to find freelance writing jobs for beginners.

Getting freelance writing jobs is not hard when you have the right strategy to win clients.

Unlike many other freelance writers out there, I don't use freelancing websites like freelancer.com and Upwork.

I want to grow my business and have total control over how I work and earn.

The downside about freelancing sites is that they charge you a service fee, not to mention the low paying jobs on the websites.

Getting clients is easier, especially to a beginner outside of freelancing sites.

Before I give you the tips on how to find freelance writing jobs, let me first give you the crucial tips to succeed in freelance online writing.

• Be time-sensitive. Time management is crucial when you are running a business.

Besides running my online writing business, I'm also a mom with a five-year-old and a two-year-old.

It is quite challenging, so time management is very crucial.

You can create your planner using canva to help you plan and complete your projects on time.

• Always deliver quality work. As a freelance writer, quality work makes your client happy and save you time.

Continuously hone your proofreading and editing skills. Business owners pay you to write and deliver excellent work that is ready for publishing.

• Professionalism is key. You can quickly lose a client if you don't have excellent client services and top-notch communication skills.

Be professional in your work, and clients will keep coming back for more of your writing services.

Before working on any content, be sure to ask all the questions you need to know from your client.

Doing so does not only help you understand your client's expectations but also shows that you love your work.

Asking questions doesn't mean that you don't know what you are doing, but it shows that you are a professional freelance writer.

Blueprint to get freelance online writing jobs.

Many people ask me where I get freelance writing jobs. There is no secret, and the below are the exact places I get freelance writing jobs.

And you can get jobs from these sites too only if you put in the effort that I set.

Find writing jobs on social media.

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Reddit are gold mines for freelance writers.
If you use your social media well, you can attract high paying clients.

One of the ways I land writing jobs is by being active on Facebook groups and optimizing my LinkedIn profile.

Join Facebook groups and be active in the group so that people get to know you.

Discuss the topics you understand most, and group members will see you as an authority.

Share content on your LinkedIn account and share your skills with the world. One of my freelance writing goals is to create more content on LinkedIn.

When you frequently post on LinkedIn, it increases your search appearance on search results hence more leads.

Use freelance writing and blogging job boards to get freelance writing jobs.

I love writing job boards! These job boards post writing gigs you can apply for even as a beginner.

The writing job postings go through thorough vetting to keep scammers at bay.
Some of the writing jobs will require a cover letter and a resume, while others are google forms you can quickly fill and submit.

I suggest that you create your freelance writing resume on Indeed and download it to your pc.

Some of my favorite freelance writing job boards are all freelance writing, blogging pro, Indeed, Glassdoor, and the pro blogger job board.

The complete guide to getting freelance writing jobs as a beginner.

Are you ready to start writing for money?

Remember that you can overcome any challenge and ultimately earn your way to $1k freelance writing.

You have to be consistent and keep learning. Find strategies to land and keep clients.

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