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The first step is always the hardest, which is exactly why most writers do not make it.
Yes, we know it is risky to leave everything to concentrate only on writing, but if you don’t actually make the leap, you will never know what it is like to be a successful freelance writer.
When talking about successful freelance writers, David Shrauger is definitely one of them.
Situated in Seattle, this writer/blogger/editor/SEO master has been through hell to become what he is today.
This prompted David to come up with many a tip on how to overcome all the difficulties every freelance writer is facing at the beginning of his or her career.
Commitment
According to David, the first few months are the hardest, so make sure you prepare yourself for you will be working long hours. You can also “kiss entertainment goodbye”.
“Write, Write, Write! No matter what kind of writing you plan to do, produce writing samples based on it. If you want to be a copywriter, find a poorly written piece and rewrite it,” says David, and adds:
“If you want to be a fiction writer, write fiction samples. As an unknown writer without credentials you will often be asked for samples of your work. This period of time is when you should generate and polish these samples.”