Top 3 Myths of Freelancing Debunked
You don’t need a freaking portfolio!
There are a few overriding myths when it comes to freelancing as a writer. I see these all the time and want to address the top 3.
- You have to work for free or at a very low price to get “experience.”
2. You have to specialize in one niche to make decent money.
3. You should do stuff for free or little money to build a “portfolio.”
You have to work for free or at a very low price to get “experience.”
I have been very clear that you should never ever work for free. Never. There is NO REASON anyone would ever need you to work for free to “prove yourself” or as a “trial.” That is what writing samples are for, and your time is worth money. Your skills are valuable. Any potential client who asks you to work for free — even on just one piece — is scamming and taking advantage of you.
Pricing yourself appropriately is understanding that you and your skills have value and not compromising that. It took me some time to learn that just because writing comes easier to me does not mean it is WORTH LESS than writing from someone who struggles.
