How to Make Money as a Freelance Article Writer

Ruangngoprek.web.id  - How to Make Money as a Freelance Article Writer. Do you enjoy writing and want to earn money from it? If so, one way is to become a freelance article writer. In my opinion, the demand for quality article writing services is quite high because many bloggers don't have much time to write or focus on developing their blogs to the next level.

If you're new to freelance writing, don't worry. In this article, I'll explain the effective strategies you need to employ to earn money as a freelance writer. These strategies aren't theoretical, but based on my experience as a freelance writer for the past two years.

I use the money I earn from these side jobs to cover my expenses as a high school student. Sounds appealing, doesn't it?

Let's start…

7 Benefits of Becoming a Freelance Article Writer

Before we get into the strategy, let me first explain why you should choose to become a freelance writer. In my opinion, there are at least seven benefits you'll gain.

1. Time Flexibility

The first reason is flexibility of time. You won't be constrained by time constraints, so you can work after work, after school, in the afternoon, morning, midnight, or on holidays. In other words, your working hours are tailored to your daily schedule.

However, this doesn't mean you can work as you please. You must adhere to the client's submission deadlines. So, be smart about managing your time and try to get your work to the client before the deadline.

2. Flexibility of Place

Another advantage of being a freelance writer is the flexibility of location. There's no requirement to work in an office. You can write anywhere, such as in an open space, a cafe, a field, your bedroom, a library, or a hotel.

Of course, the choice of location depends on your situation and comfort level. For example, if you prefer open spaces because ideas come more easily, it's best to write there.

3. Get to Know Famous Bloggers and Website Owners

From a business and networking perspective, being a freelance writer allows you to meet a number of well-known bloggers and website owners. By getting to know them, you can certainly learn a lot from them, such as proper business management techniques, time management, resource management, or even getting capital from them.

According to the book 101 Young CEOs, one of the assets of a business is social capital. Social capital (network capital) will provide you with assistance, knowledge, or solutions to your business problems.

4. Huge Income Potential

Writing is a valuable skill. If you pursue it with enthusiasm and dedication, you can earn tens of millions of rupiah.

Prices for Indonesian blog article writing services currently range from Rp 3,000 to Rp 6,000 per 100 words. Generally, customers order articles with a minimum of 300 words.

Let's do the math. Let's say your writing price is Rp 3,000 per 100 words. If a blogger orders 20 articles at 700 words each, you'll earn Rp 420,000 (Rp 3,000 x 700 x 20).

Imagine if you received 10 orders like the one above in a month? Surely, you could earn Rp 4.2 million.

5. No Need to Leave Your Profession Now

By becoming a freelance article writer, you don't have to quit your job. For example, if you're a civil servant (PNS), you can work on commissioned articles at night or after dawn prayers. Essentially, you can use your free time to earn money.

6. Creative

By actively writing, you'll be creative, as writing requires creativity. The more you write, the more creative you'll become and your writing skills will improve. With this creativity and expertise, it's possible you could become a renowned writer like Andrea Hirata.

Furthermore, writing can also help you delay dementia. Why? Because it keeps your brain sharpened and trained.

7. Popularity

Have you ever heard of Imam Al-Ghazali? Why is he still famous today? Because he was a writer.

By becoming a freelance writer, you're building your writing portfolio. If you continue to develop it, it's not impossible that you could become a renowned author.

Guide to Becoming a Freelance Article Writer

You already know why freelance article writing is so promising. Now, it's time to learn how to become a money-making article writer. Below are the steps.

1. Have a Basic Writing Foundation

If the foundation is rotten, the structure above it won't be sturdy either. Therefore, to become an article writer, you must understand the basic building blocks of writing. What are those basic building blocks? Reading is the key.

Reading is a process that will take you to the world of ideas and shape the style of our writing later.

If you are lazy to read, rest assured, the quality of your writing will not improve, no matter how good the technique you use.

Since I started writing, reading books on topics like tutorials, motivational books, psychology books, and business books has become a daily part of my life. The result? A constant flow of ideas to write about. For example, this article has over 1,000 words, all of which came from actively writing and reading.

2. Sharpen Your Writing Skills

To become a skilled writer, reading isn't enough. You also need to hone your writing skills. There's only one way to hone these skills: keep writing, keep writing.

Find a topic you want to write about, read related materials, and then write. After you've written, edit your article to improve its quality.

If you want to know the step-by-step process of creating quality articles, please study the ebook written by Kang Yudiono, namely How to Write Quality Posts.

3. Submit your writing to your friends

Before offering your services, you should ask someone else to review your writing. If the review is less than favorable, don't be discouraged; keep working and improving your writing. Don't forget to ask the reviewer what your weaknesses are.

If your target is bloggers, ask senior bloggers to evaluate your writing. Once your writing has begun to gain some substance, consider becoming a blogger first.

4. Create a Blog for Your Writing

Creating a blog to promote your writing is a must. Before "selling" your article writing services, you should also create your own blog and fill it with your own writing. What's the point of such a blog?

This blog will be useful if potential customers or buyers inquire about or want to see articles you've written. If they like your writing, they'll hire you as a writer.

If you don't know how to create a blog, please see How to Create a Free Blog on Blogger and WordPress.

5. Promotion on Various Sites

The next step is to promote your article writing services. Several sites are quite effective at attracting customers, including:

• Kaskus Buy and Sell Forum
• OLX
• Facebook Group
• Sribulancer
• co.id
• com (via signature)

Selling on the sites above is very easy. Create a professional sales portfolio with complete contact details. Also, highlight the advantages and benefits of using your article writing services.

6. Create a Customer List

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Once you've started receiving orders, write down the complete order details, including the customer's name, keywords, order quantity, and deadline.

7. Keep Your Writing Authentic

Originality and quality of writing are paramount when offering article writing services. Even if you have a lot of orders, never submit copied and pasted articles. Remember, once you cheat, your credibility can plummet.

8. Ask for Testimonials

Don't forget to ask your customers for testimonials. Testimonials are a powerful marketing strategy because they can increase people's trust in your services.

9. Understand the basics of SEO

Since you're offering article writing services for blogs, you should also understand SEO. You don't need to learn complicated techniques; just learn the basics first, such as keyword research and on-page optimization. Also, read: The 3 Main Pillars of Learning SEO.

10. On Time

Submitting your article late without giving your customer a clear reason is a fatal mistake. Therefore, try to submit your article at least one day before the deadline.

If you're late, for example, due to illness or a disaster, inform the customer. If they're unhappy, it's best to refund their money to maintain your professionalism.

Becoming a freelance article writer is one strategy you can try to earn money without quitting your job. This strategy is simple, but it requires some hard work at first. Try the step-by-step steps I've outlined above now. I'm optimistic you can become a money-making freelance article writer.