Freelance Content Writing : Easy Tips for Writing Like a Professional

“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” 

~ Richard Bach

So, you love to write. People have told you that you are good at it. You feel you have a way with words and even if you don't,we got you. Did you know that while you are reading this article, more than thousands of people are making money simply by freelance content writing. Yes,you read it right. If you have a professional source or degree, it's better but even if you dont you can still go a long way.

Reading stories and imagining beautiful scenarios with different words playing in your mind-this is all that writing takes. A teacher once said that you become a great writer and learn writing only when you write. So let's begin from there. 

If you want to make it a career for yourself, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Yes, you might have back issues but you will still be working from the comfort of your home. 

Some jobs even allow you to work according to the hours you choose. Your content is yours and it will be unique. Your piece can make someone’s day and also tell them things they didn't know.

Imagine yourself working like this, will it make you content? You don't even have to work for anybody. Start your own freelance content writing company and provide content to social media pages/websites/influencers. With covid, we all have realised that running an online business is the best way to have a secure future.

But oh it is not easy, you might not always feel motivated. You will always be looking for inspiration everywhere. You will have to write when you don't want to but that'll happen very rarely. It's all about having passion, if you have it there is nothing holding you back . All it takes is discipline, that you have to take your laptop and pour out the best content for your client.

Now that we’ve talked briefly about what it means to be a content writer, lets get straight into some easy tips that you can use.

“A writer is working when he’s staring out of the window.” 

~ Burton Rascoe

Be direct,know who your target market is and what you are writing for, Always be expressive but professional in every way possible. Your work will speak for you and land you more opportunities so each one of it matters.

As you move ahead in this field, you will realise that all writers have heir own writing styles, structures and routines. You don't need to copy any of their works, find a style that's yours to call and its okay if you still haven't found it. Give Yourself some time and you will.

Read and read as much as you can. The more you read, the more you are able to think and that results in more ideas for your work. Be creative, write something out of the box and not something that you read everyday. Stick to the facts and use your natural language. 

Choose your words very wisely. Make sure if its some informative content, you’ve got the facts right. Use your writing to spread love and knowledge, the world has enough criticism but what's more valued is constructive criticism. The world needs more expressing and pure writing.

Always review and proofread your work twice or even better if thrice. Editing your work before finalising it makes sure there is no room for errors and you might even add more ideas to your content. Make sure its appropriately aligned and well-structured. That's the key.

Read about SEO if you want to know more about freelance content writing. Writing content is different and writing well optimised content is different. The more reads, the better.

With these tips being shared,it's important to know that there is no rule book for learning to write. You just need to begin, start today and you’ll improve. 

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” 

~ Barbara Kingsolver

Written By : Rachita Arora