What Does it Take to Be a Successful Freelance Writer?

You’ve thought about becoming a freelance writer for years. It seems like the perfect way to express yourself while earning a living. But, you know you won’t become an overnight sensation. You wonder: what does it actually take to be a successful freelance writer?

Growing your freelance writing business might be more involved than you think. Don’t worry, though. We’ll break down everything you need to know.

A Niche

If you’re like most people, you have a million different interests — and you want to write about them all. Well, that would be a mistake.

While you don’t have to write about one topic forever, you should choose and focus on a niche at the start. This will help you position yourself as an expert, making getting writing gigs easier and leading to higher-paying opportunities.

Some potential niches include:

• Personal Finance (like this site!)
• Parenting
• Interior Design
• Crafting
• Cooking
• DIY Home Repair

…and countless others.

Think about which niches combine what you know about and what you’re interested in. Then, choose one. Over time, you…