Two Important Income Streams For Beginning Online Writers
Two important online sources of income for freelance writers that are just starting out
For online writers that are just starting out, it’s vital to have some reliable income sources. Because earning money as an online freelancer can be a challenge, especially in the beginning.
I started out as a full-time freelance writer 1.5 years ago. I didn’t have a financial safety net, and I didn’t have any reliable income streams yet.
There’s a big financial risk if you quit your day job when you’re not entirely sure whether you’re going to make enough money as a freelancer — especially if you don’t have any savings.
And, as I explain in my article on starting out as a freelancer, it has not been a walk in the park. The financial stress was very real. I was constantly thinking about work and money, and I was constantly checking my bank account and pitching new articles.
But I made it work, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Making money as a beginning online writer
This article isn’t aimed at writers who have been successfully freelancing for a long time. It's specifically aimed at writers who are just…