{"id":987,"date":"2022-11-04T11:42:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T11:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/?p=987"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:11:05","slug":"what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"What skills do I need to become a freelance writer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer\/#How_is_your_English\" >How is your English?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer\/#Research_and_originality\" >Research and originality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer\/#Qualities_of_successful_freelancers\" >Qualities of successful freelancers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/what-skills-do-i-need-to-become-a-freelance-writer\/#Apply_to_write_with_us\" >Apply to write with us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Many people find the idea of writing from home and getting paid an attractive option, but are unsure what skills are required. Some writers mistakenly believe that they might need an English language degree or have a CV packed with professional experience.<!--more--> The truth is that lacking either of these credentials is not a roadblock to becoming a freelance writer.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean that you won\u2019t need specific skills however, and in this blog, we\u2019ll explore the abilities you\u2019ll need to become a successful freelancer and some of the personal character traits that make for being a good writer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_your_English\"><\/span>How is your English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you won\u2019t need a formal qualification, your basic English language skills must be sound. While everyone\u2019s work will require corrections periodically, having excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary are the foundations required by writers.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need the ability to read through a writing brief and understand what is being asked of you. With full comprehension of the request, you\u2019ll need to be able to construct an article that answer\u2019s the brief fully and speaks to the target audience. It is a wise idea whenever possible to use language that is easy to understand to ensure you maximise the potential readership of a piece.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_and_originality\"><\/span>Research and originality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the most knowledgeable writer will come across assignments covering topics they are unfamiliar with. To write with authority, freelancers must be able to research subjects thoroughly and put information into their own words. Writers must never directly copy sentences from other\u2019s pieces, or they will be penalised for plagiarism and their work will be rejected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualities_of_successful_freelancers\"><\/span>Qualities of successful freelancers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with certain skills, particular personal characteristics are also important for freelance writers. You must be able to manage your workload and deliver work to tight deadlines. Dependability is an essential quality that editors seek in the writers they work with, so ensure you always keep your work on track.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_to_write_with_us\"><\/span>Apply to write with us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have the skills listed above and are still looking to learn while you earn money from home, you can look to us for professional writing jobs. At Words of Worth Australia, we have a wide range of interesting writing jobs you can test your abilities with while receiving ongoing support from our expert editors. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/apply-to-be-a-writer\/\">Apply to be a writer<\/a> today and get paid for your skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people find the idea of writing from home and getting paid an attractive option, but are unsure what skills are required. 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