by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer Think freelance writing always means solitude? Think again. Any good freelance writer is not afraid to network with peers and even learn from them and collaborate with them. Sometimes it takes a second pair of eyes on a draft to perfect it. There also may be a project too large for only one person. If you want to gain the work, you need to be in contact with fellow writers who can help. Collective efforts toward a common goal can bring great rewards to a group of freelancers. I belong to several groups and freelance communities dedicated to writing. One can never learn too much or help too much. Are you lost swimming in the sea of opportunities, not knowing which one is right for you? Perhaps you are just getting started and want to avoid common mistakes. When freelance bring their collective efforts together, be it a group of two or a group of thousands, it can have a lasting effect on their career. When I first started in freelancing, I had no clue what I was doing. Through the collective efforts of my writing peers, I gained valuable knowledge that helped me succeed very quickly, Never underestimate the power of trading advice and sharing projects. More from Lyn: Freelance Writer Tips - A is for Activity Freelance Writer Tips - B is for BloggingBenefits of a Writing Buddy
Lyn is the founder of Write W.A.V.E. Media, parent company to LifeSuccessfully.com and several others. She enjoys publishing freelance writers and supports advocacy through journalism. She's also a freelance web journalist, Community Guide at Yahoo! Contributor Network, and a Y! Shine Parenting Guru. The homeschool ‘Momtrepreneur’ teaches with nature, books, and play. Pet and human homelessness, green living, positive parenting, and education choice (including homeschool) are her passions. She has been published all over the web with major media companies, as well as smaller businesses and organizations. Contact Lyn for guidance in the world of freelance writing.
by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer When fellow freelance writers ask me what they can do to get their work out there, I can't recommend blogging enough. Sure, there are other great techniques I recommend as well. But blogging is high on the list. Why blogging? Blogging flexes your creative muscles in between work for clients. It can be used as stress relief, too. But even more importantly, it keeps your work flowing. When readers and potential clients see your name going up frequently, it shows that you are dedicated to your work. Blogging gains readership that may follow your other work. It also puts your writing in front of more people, which can lead to great client work. If you have a website related to your freelance writing (which every writer should), it can keep your site's rankings up. Have you blogged today? More from Lyn:10 Things Every Web Writer Should KnowThe Newbie's Guide to Success at the Yahoo! Contributor NetworkWhy Online Article Writers Need a Website
Lyn is the founder of Write W.A.V.E. Media, parent company to LifeSuccessfully.com and several others. She enjoys publishing freelance writers and supports advocacy through journalism. She's also a freelance web journalist, Community Guide at Yahoo! Contributor Network, and a Y! Shine Parenting Guru. The homeschool ‘Momtrepreneur’ teaches with nature, books, and play. Pet and human homelessness, green living, positive parenting, and education choice (including homeschool) are her passions. She has been published all over the web with major media companies, as well as smaller businesses and organizations. Contact Lyn for guidance in the world of freelance writing.
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