The Basics Of Freelance Writing: How To Work From Home Efficiently


Thanks to the advent of Internet, many additional job profiles have been invented. The software developer, website designer, affiliate marketer are just a few of the prime examples. Another genre which has skyrocketed in functionality is blogging. Blogs are articles written by fellows with knowledge about the subject and whose style of writing is crisp and compact.

  • Anonymous writers
  • While many bloggers create their own sites and write authoritatively, some blogs make use of paid writers who are referred to as freelance writers. These writers work anonymously, gather experience from tackling varied genres or varied segments of a particular genre. They, however, have to follow certain rules and codes.

  • Content is king
  • The first rule is original content. Freelance writers cannot plagiarize; they can at best take the idea from relevant sites to write their own pieces. It is actually an art to create an energizing, original article on an imperative topic.

  • The set codes
  • The second rule is to follow the parameters. The writer has to stay within the word limit, insert keywords, quotes and even references necessary to add gravity to the article (if it is a research topic). He also has to meet the deadline; the time-frame.

  • No offence meant
  • The third rule is to not use offensive language or cross the boundaries in any way. He cannot create things which don’t exist. He cannot provide misleading information, especially when he is dealing with serious stuff like medicines. He cannot use hard-to-understand language, since the majority of online readers are young, with limited knowledge.

  • Proper research
  • The fourth rule is research. Each and every article of his ought to be properly researched. This is why it is necessary for the freelance writer to gain wholesome knowledge of the genre he is covering. He should spend quality time surfing relevant sites to get compact and perfect grip on the subject.

  • Accurate rendition
  • The fifth rule for the freelance writer is accuracy. His articles should be free from grammatical errors and should follow the language of the country his blog means to address. American English will not do well on UK territories and vice versa.

  • Starting up
  • Only when the freelance writer is downright efficient should he start up. There are many who provide the freelance writer with work. He takes a written test to judge the writer’s grounding. The job takes a PC and a smart Internet connection. It is however better to have the PC in a room which remains largely undisturbed. He should place positive theme on the walls and color the room red or orange for constant stimulation.

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