Freelance Writing Jobs: Should You Accept All Work?

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Good Opportunities vs. Bad Opportunities

If you want to make money as a freelance writer, you've got to stay busy. This involves looking for new opportunities on a regular basis, expanding your niche, and so on. However, this doesn't mean that you should accept every freelance writing job that comes your way. For example, a potential client might present a seemingly perfect opportunity. You're expert on the subject, and can create quality content fast. The downside - the client doesn't want to pay a livable wage.

You have a choice - either accept a low wage and complete the assignment, or wait for a better opportunity.

Freelance writers often stumble upon slow periods. Projects end, and it can take days or weeks to find a new assignment. During these "in-between periods," you might be tempted to accept a bad opportunity - don't.

Think about it from this standpoint - the energy dedicated to a bad or low-paying freelance writing job can be spent looking for a better opportunity. Actually, this would be an excellent time to research different markets and mail a few query letters.