3 Myths About Freelance Writing I’m Sick of Seeing
From an actual writer not trying to scam you
I don’t know what it is… but I’m seeing a lot of ahem *trash* on the internet lately — especially in regards to freelance writing.
And it’s not just some harmless little opinions about the oxford comma (I’m in favour). People are spreading a lot of bullsh*t and I can’t sit here and read that without calling it out.
If you’re starting out as a freelance writer and you take some of this advice…
Well, it’s gonna screw you over in the long run. Some of these “tips” are incredibly harmful, unrealistic, and detrimental to your career. Then, you’ll probably burn out and quit before you even give it a real shot.
A little background about me:
I’m a freelance writer and I’ve been doing this for 2 years. My clients have me write everything from memes to websites to emails to blog posts. It’s been a wild ride and I’ve grateful to be here.
So, now I feel it’s my moral responsibility to correct the stuff I’m seeing online so you’ll know if someone is basically lying to you.
Here are 3 myths I’m sick of seeing:
