How To Get Started With Freelancing (With Zero Experience)

It's 2020, and you want to become a freelance writer?

Want to know the updated trend?

Well, I started my journey to a freelance writer, some 5+ years back. And since that, a lot has changed in the freelancing industry.

Well, you don't need to worry. I am aware of what is cooking in this industry. Also, I as well adopt new strategies to grasp more and more clients.

Do you know what I particularly love about this industry? That is... to start as a freelance writer if you don't have any experience that is not an issue. When I started with this industry even I had zero experience.

Well, still there are some things common in freelancing. That will always remain common -

Laptop - Where you will complete your freelance assessments

WiFi Connection - A strong Wifi connection is as usual necessary to get things done

A proper silent place - Where you can sit and complete your tasks on hand

Bank account details/Paytm - To get payments from your clients

Email address - Most of the corrections will happen via email.

Skype - Skype for face-time with clients.

Okay, let us now begin with the second part of the story -

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH FREELANCING (WITH ZERO EXPERIENCE)

START A BLOG -

As a beginner with zero experience if you want to get started with freelancing industry. Get started with blogging. Starting with blogging is not expensive as well. Think about it, when our parents wanted to start a business. It was quite expensive at that time.

You can easily get started with a blog, be consistent, and start making money as a freelance writer.

START GUEST POSTING

In the guest posting, you write an article on someone's else website. to gain more visibility for your content. Well, there are two of this kind - one is free and in the other one you get paid for the same.

Well, make sure that you are writing on reliable, high authority websites.

How to search for guest posting sites?

Search for a keyword on Google and after that add ''write for you''. This way you will get guest posting sites of the particular niche you are searching.

Then, check for the requirements and start writing.

LINKEDIN PROFILE

Well, I know numerous individuals who landed on prestigious jobs and freelance projects through LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a professional network. It can be very helpful. Get started with it.

First build your profile there, complete profile, academic qualification, university qualification, fill everything. Got any awards? Participated somewhere? Fill that as well.

Then, start writing content with this platform. Experiment with different contents. Share your thoughts, experience, etc.

NETWORKING

Last but not least, never underestimate the power of networking. Network with different freelance writers. And you will see that there are numerous things waiting for you to learn.

If this niche, networking is definitely a powerful asset.

Keep networking and growing.

CONCLUSION -

Getting started as a freelance with zero experience is no rocket-science.

All you need to do is smart work rather than doing hard-work. Join the best digital marketing course in Delhi and learn more about freelancing, the tips to grab high-paying clients from industry experts.

My name is Rupa Chaks. I am a content writer and social media strategist. I love writing :)