Just Write: Wherever You Are
Author: Scott Lindsay

There was a time when you needed to relocate if you wanted to
become a successful writer. In essence you went where the work
was.

The Internet has opened a whole new world for writers. The idea
of telecommuting has become a welcome component to the mechanism
of freelance.

Today you can sit in a kitchen in Iowa and write for a
publication based in the heart of New York. You can write for a
firm in Australia from the comfort of your home office in
Ontario. You can also write for clients from any point on the
globe while wearing your sweats.

There is still a need for local writers to cover local events,
but freelancers tap into the human experience and pass that
information along in a way that can defy time zones.

The truth is there is a growing acceptance of freelance writers
for both print and cyber content. I suppose one of the primary
reasons has to do with the cost-effective nature of relying on
freelance writing. As publishing businesses have worked to
streamline operations they have come to rely more on
freelancers who can provide copy on an 'as needed' basis. For
the freelancer this provides a sense of personal freedom and
income. The benefit for the publisher is in not paying a full
time writer when their may not be enough work to warrant their
employment.

More Reasons to Hire a Freelance Writer

1) You don't have to pay freelancers overtime.
2) You don't have to pay freelancers sick leave.
3) You don't have to provide benefits to freelancers.
4) You can pay a freelance writer well and still pay less than
a full-time counterpart.
5) Most freelancers are eager to please and will likely provide
their best work. If they don't, you have the satisfaction of
knowing there are many other freelancers available.

Reasons to Become a Freelance Writer

1) You set your own hours.
2) You can always refuse to work with a hard to please client.
3) You can work as much or little as you want.
4) A happy client not only returns, but they often bring
referrals.
5) If you need time off, you only need to ask yourself.

The possibilities for a freelance writer seem to expand each
day. The need for content from writers is huge and even the
start of a part-time freelance business may provide a better
income than you could have imagined. There's no doubt that it's
hard work, but it's also doing something you already love to do.


About The Author: Scott Lindsay is a web developer and
entrepreneur. He is the founder of FaithWriters
(http://www.faithwriters.com) and many other web projects.
FaithWriters has grown to become one of the largest online
destinations for Christian writers. Please visit the website
at: http://www.faithwriters.com