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7 Best Moves to Start Your Writing Career in 2021
Blogging, freelancing, and SEO, oh my! I feel a bit like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. But these are some of the important first steps to building a writing career this year.
Most writers dream of having the freedom to write what they want, when they want. In reality, the job outlook for writers is pretty dismal. However, making a few changes, can start writers building a career.
The list might seem ambitious at first glance but chipping away at each of these will help you reach a broader audience for your work!
Here’s the list:
- Freelance Writing
- Launch a Blog
- Guest Posts
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- Invest in Education
- Time
1. Freelance Writing
I’ve flirted with freelancing before. I plan to be more intentional this time around.
Freelancing is a great start to transitioning into a career based around writing. Landing consistent clients means a more stable income that can provide consistent revenue.
Other writing incomes like contests and story submissions can’t be trusted for consistency. In freelancing, you can accumulate contracts while you rake in the dough (okay maybe spoon in the dough, especially at first, but you get it).
I know I’d sleep better at night knowing I had clients who liked my work and were willing to pay for it consistently.
2. Launch a Blog
Okay, don’t freak out like I did. This was way easier than I thought it was going to be. There are more (and easier) options out there than ever before.
