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In case you didn't notice, I took a rather long hiatus from blogging on this, and my other site, RN ONline. But, I am back with bells on, so to speak and hope to continue providing you with great leads and tips for freelancing.
What I have found out in the last few months, is that freelance writing takes a lot of time and energy to succeed. And, unless you have the Nobel Prize-winning articulacy of William Faulkner, you are not going to find overnight success in this industry. I am still working for About.com, but luckily, in the last few months, I have acquired several new freelance clients, not without due diligence, of course. How did I do it? Here are some tips:
- Create an attention-getting cover letter and resume
- Subscribe to every freelance job newsletter you can find
- Spend time each day searching and applying for new freelance jobs
- If you get rejected, ask if there are any other projects available that may be more suitable to your style
- Keep track of every lead you follow in a program like Excel, so if you get a response, you can respond appropriately
- Join social networking groups to promote yourself, such as Twitter and Facebook.
- Send everyone you know emails asking them to follow you on your social networking site
- Never give up hope
Hope these tips help and hey, why not follow me on Twitter:
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