Freelance Writing
Professor Brian Meyer, of SUNY Buffalo State hosts a freelance writing seminar in which 15 communication students attended. Meyer has written over 1,600 freelance articles and began his career in the field as well. He offers his expertise on the subject.
"Unlike most other careers, writers can hone their skills without a full-time or part-time job," says Meyer.
He said freelancing is good for people who are unemployed, underemployed, or just looking to gain experience as a college student. It allows individuals to put writing pieces together, get it published, and make a portfolio as a way to show off their work.
If you are interested in freelancing there are many different types of articles to choose to write about; an opinion piece for a newspaper in which a clear argument is being made, an article written by someone with knowledge on a specific area such as sports, letter to the editor, writing a review for local events, covering current stories in your area, or even an article about travel or a niche topic of your choice plus many more.
Meyer further mentions the three key components to keep in mind when it comes to freelance writing. Make sure to go out and find freelancing opportunities, get as much research done as possible, and have discipline in the sense that there is always something going on.
Interested in becoming a freelance writer or want further information? Be sure to check out www.freelancewriting.com and www.dailywritingtips.com for some tips and tricks on how to succeed in the profession.