Every day, more and more freelance writers are turning to blogging as a way of making money. Many freelance writers keep their own blogs. Lots of freelance writers blog about writing. Some freelance writers blog for networks, like b5media, because they can get paid a set rate per post or per month and/or share in advertising revenues. Now, it’s not uncommon for freelance writers to make a part-time, or even a full-time, income blogging for corporate clients. But how does a freelance writer break into freelance blogging? And how can a freelance writer find freelance blogging jobs that pay in real dollars?
Keep your own blog.
Most people hiring bloggers want to see more than samples of your writing. They want to see you have the commitment necessary to be a blogger. Bloggers have to come up with fresh ideas and new content regularly, so keeping a blog on a topic that interests you will also be a good way to gain some experience in what it truly takes to be a successful blogger. Worst case scenario will be that you find out blogging isn’t your thing.
Visit lots of other blogs.
Having your own writing style and unique voice is important, but it’s also important to learn how other bloggers are approaching your topic. Watching other bloggers come up with unique angles and gather fresh ideas will inspire ideas of your own. Networking with other bloggers and commenting on other peoples’ blogs is also a great way to get more traffic and better page rank to your own blog.
Seek only PAYING blogging work.
Don’t fall for those job ads for freelance writers that promise to make up for not paying you by offering you exposure and experience. I also find that most of the ads for freelance bloggers offering to pay in ad revenue only are usually propositions to avoid. Many new blogs offer to split revenue with freelance writers, but what many new writers don’t understand is that it takes most blogs quite some time to bring in a generous amount of revenue from ads. If a blog brings in $10 per day in ad revenue, then splits it among 50 writers, you aren’t really earning anything, except for a reputation of being an easily conned freelance writer. If you want to spend your time writing for free, why not invest your time in writing your own blog?
Check blogging job boards often.
A few of my favorite places to look for blogging jobs are:
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com
http://jobs.problogger.net
http://performancing.com/blogger-jobs
http://www.bloggerjobs.biz
If you’re serious about finding freelance blogging work, I highly recommend reading the following articles and discussions about finding paying blogging jobs as a freelance writer:
How to Become a Freelance Blog Writer
How to Apply for a Blog Job
Blogging as a Full-time Career?
5 Minute How To: Find a Blogging Job
Can you earn a good living blogging?
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Great information, Amy! You always come through with great tips for freelance writers (and bloggers, in this case).
Keep sharing your knowledge, it’s appreciated!
Great post. I love blogging. It’s much more creative than most freelance writing gigs. There are a lot more decent paying blogging jobs than there was even a year ago, and I think there will be even more in the next few years.
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