: Freelance Writing Mistakes to Avoid

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Many freelance writers get caught in various pitfalls. If you want to be successful, you should be aware of these common mistakes.
• Overcharging
If you quote too much for a project, then you might have difficulty finding clients. Even if you are willing to negotiate, a high initial number could be such as turnoff to someone that they brush you off right away. You will want to do your research before you give a price to make sure that it is within the general guidelines of what it should be.
• Charging too little
Just like charging too much is a problem, so is charging too little. Some people are so excited to get any freelance work at all that they will do it for next to nothing. You may want to think about how many hours you are going to put into something.
Also, be careful about promising everything and the moon to someone. For instance, you do not want them calling you ten times about a project that you only get $25 for. When you are done with a project you can evaluate whether you would want to work for them again.
• Inefficient
There are many freelance writers who are very inefficient. A big problem is distraction. A lot of freelance writers have difficulty just sitting down and writing. They may check their e-mail, surf the Internet, answer phone calls, etc. When you allow yourself to become distracted, then it might take you a long time to get your work done. You might become frustrated. Instead, you might want to make specific times for doing your freelance writing. Try to minimize any distractions such as closing your e-mail program and turning off your phone. Try not to think about other things and instead focus on your work.
• Rushing through the work, producing lackluster results
When you are a freelance writer, it is important to produce quality work. You want to make sure that you do what you are being paid for. The writing should be good, and you should be sure to read through it to correct any typos and other problems. You do not want to be embarrassed when they ask you to redo a document because it is filled with errors. In addition, a lot of freelance writers get clients through word of mouth. If you do not hand in quality work, you may lose out on opportunities.
• Get taken in by scams
Unfortunately, there are a good numbers of scams that freelance writers are susceptible to. Some will ask you to pay to get your work published. Others will pay you to write things that are not legal or moral such as writing a student’s school papers. Be sure to fully evaluate all opportunities.
Freelance writing provides a wealth of opportunities, but you should be aware of the pitfalls. The above points highlight some mistakes to be on the lookout for.
Updated On: 07/18/2010 Published On: 07/18/2010 Article ViewerClose
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