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Six months as a full-time freelance writer and here are some of the lessons I& #39;ve learned [THREAD]
1. Always ask for more money. 100%. Companies (especially bigger pubs) are giving you the LEAST they can. Most of the time, the worst they can say is no.
2. A good relationship goes a long way. Once you make connections with editors, they& #39;ll potentially send you assignments, can be a go-to for ideas you can& #39;t land, and just generally are more pleasant. If you& #39;re nice, honest, and consistent, they& #39;re going to want you to win!
3. Stay organized. Keep spreadsheets of pubs, rates, and your assignments. You don& #39;t want to scramble to find what you need. For invoicing, I use @WaveHQ and it& #39;s a lifesaver whenever I& #39;m wondering when I& #39;m supposed to get paid.
4. Think long term! For everything. Your socials should all match (forever mad that Twitter won& #39;t let me be @bygabriellesmith...), be your name, etc. Think multiple streams of income. Make goals. Reflect on what you& #39;ve done at the end of each month.
5. Learn what kind of writer you are & what works for you. I realized I& #39;m NOT the kind of writer that can pump out 10 articles per week. I have ADHD. I burn out easily. I gotta pace myself.
So don& #39;t take every job offered to you. You may deliver poorly as a result.
So don& #39;t take every job offered to you. You may deliver poorly as a result.
6. Take breaks. Listen to your body. My combination of ADHD + Anxiety can often be a nightmare. So, I& #39;ll take a midday name and hope my brain resets. Sometimes, you gotta take a day off in the middle of the week. Make this thing work for YOU. Otherwise, why not just get a 9-5?
