For those of you who are wondering how you can start making some money by writing online, I've got some insight for you. No, I'm not going to give you a step-by-step, surefire formula that will get you filthy rich overnight. Instead, I'm going to show you what I did, and I think afterwards you may have a better idea of what you need to do to start making yourself some money by freelance writing on the internet.
It was about six months when I decided that I needed a change of scenery. I made the decision right then and there that, for the rest of my life, I would only work on the terms that I made for myself. The important thing was that I meant it. Now I'm not against the nine to five lifestyle and, in fact, I think that the people who live that way are the most important asset of this country. However, that lifestyle wasn't working for me and I needed a change. I thrive when I have some freedom and I knew that I couldn't work well if someone was constantly looking over my shoulder. So, I came to the conclusion that, even though I didn't know where to start making money as a writing, I would do anything it took to make it become a reality.
With no degree and very little experience, I concluded that I'd have to begin by writing cheap-paying assignment and that if I produced my best work, I could work my way up. It didn't matter to me how little I would get paid, or how long I would spend writing... I was one-hundred percent sure that I was going to get to where I wanted to be... no matter what I was going to find a way to make money writing articles online. And this mindset I had was probably the most crucial component of finding successful early in my career. In fact, this mindset is something that can help anyone in any career or walk of life. You have to have faith. You have to know without a doubt that you are going to be successful in whatever it is that you are undertaking and you HAVE to be ready to give it your all. For the first time in my life, I had the mentality necessary to succeed...
In the first month I busted my ass writing 14 hours a day, writing 500 word articles for $3 a piece. Looking back now, it was kind of brutal, but I didn't even notice. It was so exciting to me, I was actually making money! My enthusiasm to write blurred my vision to how badly paying this website really was. I think enthusiasm is also very important in any undertaking you do in your life. Here's the bottom line, you're never going to find a job where every little second is amazing and you love everything about it. However, by being enthusiastic, you can leap over those inconveniences that accompany any work you do.
So, as my enthusiasm and faith to make it as a successful freelance writer carried me, I began looking for better opportunities. About a month into my new 'career' I stumbled upon a site that was just starting up. I figured, "Hey, these guys are just getting started. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll turn into something big." At first, there was no work available on this site. In the first month that I was a member of the site, I had written one article on a subject I knew NOTHING about, and made $11.50. (During that time I continued to write my $3 articles.) Then a month later, I snagged a few more jobs on the same subject and then a couple more a few weeks after that. Each job I did, I made sure that I researched it thoroughly, and that it was my best work.
Right from the get-go, I had a great feeling about this new site. I'm not really sure what it was. After writing a few assignments on the topic I knew nothing about, I was contacted by one of the editors. She asked me if would like to take on more assignments, and of course I replied that I would. This was the first big victory I had came upon (really, I've only had about two 'big victories' in my short career... but it's fun to say 'my first' because I know there's a ton more coming in the future). So, after signaling her to send me more assignments, I began getting regular work and on the subject I knew little about, I began learning a lot more. And whenever I was asked if I could take more assignments, I ALWAYS said yes.
In my past, there was a few jobs that I had that I could have excelled at. However, I never had the attitude and correct mental state to do what it took to get ahead. Instead I always just did whatever was required of me to get by. With this new career, I am eager to say 'yes' to EVERYTHING that comes my way... and that take on this whole thing has helped me get off to a successful start.
As the work kept piling in from my one client, I became more and more efficient. After about two months, I was making about $1500 a month writing for them. Now, there's a lot of people out there making a lot more than $1500 a month and that's awesome for them, because that's what I want. But $1500 now, from where I was six months ago, might as well be a billion dollars. I didn't know how I was going to make money... not even the slightest clue. All I had was faith and enthusiasm.
Finally, my second big break came about two weeks ago. (About six months into my career.) I had just finished an article and I had an idea I wanted to pitch to my client. So, I did. Within a day I got a direct message from my client asking me to email her. Upon emailing her, she told me that she was looking for a single writer to build a database for a new client for their company. It wasn't the idea that I pitched, but who cares! It was a better opportunity! The articles I would be writing would pay four times as much as I was currently making. Of course, as you can imagine, I accepted with enthusiasm.
The important thing to note here, is that I took a chance. This is the last point I want to make. You HAVE to take chances. Sure, the idea I pitched wasn't really even acknowledged, however, a better opportunity than I currently had was offered to me. And that was critical to furthering myself.
So, to go back over the things that have allowed me to find success in my first six months as a freelance writer, I think the most important are: have faith, be enthusiastic and take chances when they are there.
I'm convinced that it doesn't matter what kind of challenge you come across in your life, be it a freelance writer, business owner, or food eating competition, those three components will always help you find success. They are definitely the reasons why I've gone from having no clue to finding some success in such a short amount of time and if I continue to find success, there is no doubt that they will be the reason.
It was about six months when I decided that I needed a change of scenery. I made the decision right then and there that, for the rest of my life, I would only work on the terms that I made for myself. The important thing was that I meant it. Now I'm not against the nine to five lifestyle and, in fact, I think that the people who live that way are the most important asset of this country. However, that lifestyle wasn't working for me and I needed a change. I thrive when I have some freedom and I knew that I couldn't work well if someone was constantly looking over my shoulder. So, I came to the conclusion that, even though I didn't know where to start making money as a writing, I would do anything it took to make it become a reality.
With no degree and very little experience, I concluded that I'd have to begin by writing cheap-paying assignment and that if I produced my best work, I could work my way up. It didn't matter to me how little I would get paid, or how long I would spend writing... I was one-hundred percent sure that I was going to get to where I wanted to be... no matter what I was going to find a way to make money writing articles online. And this mindset I had was probably the most crucial component of finding successful early in my career. In fact, this mindset is something that can help anyone in any career or walk of life. You have to have faith. You have to know without a doubt that you are going to be successful in whatever it is that you are undertaking and you HAVE to be ready to give it your all. For the first time in my life, I had the mentality necessary to succeed...
In the first month I busted my ass writing 14 hours a day, writing 500 word articles for $3 a piece. Looking back now, it was kind of brutal, but I didn't even notice. It was so exciting to me, I was actually making money! My enthusiasm to write blurred my vision to how badly paying this website really was. I think enthusiasm is also very important in any undertaking you do in your life. Here's the bottom line, you're never going to find a job where every little second is amazing and you love everything about it. However, by being enthusiastic, you can leap over those inconveniences that accompany any work you do.
So, as my enthusiasm and faith to make it as a successful freelance writer carried me, I began looking for better opportunities. About a month into my new 'career' I stumbled upon a site that was just starting up. I figured, "Hey, these guys are just getting started. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll turn into something big." At first, there was no work available on this site. In the first month that I was a member of the site, I had written one article on a subject I knew NOTHING about, and made $11.50. (During that time I continued to write my $3 articles.) Then a month later, I snagged a few more jobs on the same subject and then a couple more a few weeks after that. Each job I did, I made sure that I researched it thoroughly, and that it was my best work.
Right from the get-go, I had a great feeling about this new site. I'm not really sure what it was. After writing a few assignments on the topic I knew nothing about, I was contacted by one of the editors. She asked me if would like to take on more assignments, and of course I replied that I would. This was the first big victory I had came upon (really, I've only had about two 'big victories' in my short career... but it's fun to say 'my first' because I know there's a ton more coming in the future). So, after signaling her to send me more assignments, I began getting regular work and on the subject I knew little about, I began learning a lot more. And whenever I was asked if I could take more assignments, I ALWAYS said yes.
In my past, there was a few jobs that I had that I could have excelled at. However, I never had the attitude and correct mental state to do what it took to get ahead. Instead I always just did whatever was required of me to get by. With this new career, I am eager to say 'yes' to EVERYTHING that comes my way... and that take on this whole thing has helped me get off to a successful start.
As the work kept piling in from my one client, I became more and more efficient. After about two months, I was making about $1500 a month writing for them. Now, there's a lot of people out there making a lot more than $1500 a month and that's awesome for them, because that's what I want. But $1500 now, from where I was six months ago, might as well be a billion dollars. I didn't know how I was going to make money... not even the slightest clue. All I had was faith and enthusiasm.
Finally, my second big break came about two weeks ago. (About six months into my career.) I had just finished an article and I had an idea I wanted to pitch to my client. So, I did. Within a day I got a direct message from my client asking me to email her. Upon emailing her, she told me that she was looking for a single writer to build a database for a new client for their company. It wasn't the idea that I pitched, but who cares! It was a better opportunity! The articles I would be writing would pay four times as much as I was currently making. Of course, as you can imagine, I accepted with enthusiasm.
The important thing to note here, is that I took a chance. This is the last point I want to make. You HAVE to take chances. Sure, the idea I pitched wasn't really even acknowledged, however, a better opportunity than I currently had was offered to me. And that was critical to furthering myself.
So, to go back over the things that have allowed me to find success in my first six months as a freelance writer, I think the most important are: have faith, be enthusiastic and take chances when they are there.
I'm convinced that it doesn't matter what kind of challenge you come across in your life, be it a freelance writer, business owner, or food eating competition, those three components will always help you find success. They are definitely the reasons why I've gone from having no clue to finding some success in such a short amount of time and if I continue to find success, there is no doubt that they will be the reason.
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