Why You Should START FREELANCE WRITING (Right now) | Location Rebel

[@LocationRebel]

What is your biggest struggle or hesitation with starting freelance writing?

[@yiraidaborges5947]

Impostor syndrome, hands down.

[@jimmyjohngoor]

Finding clients is definitely the biggest struggle.

[@Raphaeleot]

Location Rebel - editing - I know I have a lot to share. And my niche is so so very underserved. Do I just do it and hire an editor or use service like Grammarly?

[@LocationRebel]

@@yiraidaborges5947 Ooooh I feel ya there! I did a whole video on it a few months ago, so if you haven't watched it yet, this might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3vWc4Shbb1grac

[@LocationRebel]

@@jimmyjohngoor TOTALLY. If you haven't yet, I'd get active on these job boards. It's not the complete best way to get clients, but it's a good low friction way to get started kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn_VioiIbt1-p9E

Starting with freelance writing was my best decision after joining the Location Rebel Academy. Now I am living a life in freedom - not rich - but free to work when I want and where I want and what I want!

[@LocationRebel]

Volker this is the best comment I've receiced in a long time! So glad to hear things are going well and let's catch up more soon!

@@LocationRebel Thank you very much for everything!

[@ashqelon7267]

What exactly may IO ask , the material you write? Is it a technical writing format for machinery and manuals, or Movie script stories or journaling for events of historic nature?

Ash qelon I'm primarily writing all kinds of Casino and Sports Betting stuff in the German language.

[@janetownley]

How can you afford this Academy if you’re not rich? Joining a KZbin club doesn’t give you freedom

[@averybirchardable]

Really needed this video because it nails down the obvious reason why... I start, no real result, and return to day job. Get frustrated, return to (Location Rebel) see what I missed. The normal self sabotage circle of job.

[@terrydaniels9126]

Sounds like a great way to work and live thank you freedom

[@maggiern4474]

I was meant to read this post. While I know it is not the case- it was posted for me!!! I was almost leaning away from writing and literally was looking at Fbc, AF and drop shipping vids today! Thank you for keeping me straight! Best wishes!!

[@LocationRebel]

Maggie, I made this JUST for you :) But I truly believe it all. Those other things you mentioned are great, but not nearly as easy as people make it out to be. Not to say freelancing is a walk in the park, but it's much less technical and requires much less investment up front than the others. Let me know how I can help.

[@Raphaeleot]

This was awesome-Seriously! I have been getting your emails and today - I decided to watch video. So so happy I did.

[@LocationRebel]

Yeah! I'm happy you did too! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@kaylamariee1419]

Thank you for these videos. I'm really interested in freelance and your videos have been the most helpful and informative thus far.

[@KiranSharma64414]

It's indeed a bridge between where I want to go and where I'm right now

[@MaryKayRanger]

Recently stumbled across you and love your videos. I want to be a freelance writer to supplement my income and eventually, transition to a full time writing career. I signed up on Medium a week ago and published my first 2 articles and plan to use that channel to hone my skills. My question is, am I crazy to start this at my age? I'm 53. I do plan to write for the rest of my life. Do you have any videos on this particular topic? Age and starting a new business? Thank you. MaryKay

[@josephbenanti2811]

Thank you Sean. I’d like to do freelance writing in 2 areas that I know a lot about. My “thing” is to sell the articles I’m writing about. Any suggestions ???

[@alexiabennett6025]

I have many different interests when it comes to writing and I’m a college student so I’m not sure exactly what I want to do but what do you think about Speech writing? How can one become a successful professional speech writer? Where can speech writers work?

[@simplyiryn4]

Very informative video

[@fatimamuf3687]

DOES TYPING HAS SOME POTENTIAL TOO?

[@JoelRunyon]

More desk video please :)

[@LocationRebel]

Agreed. More Desk for sure :)

[@budaloops]

I like the way your content flows, bro! As easy as slurping on hot soup. Mmm! Ennnriched! I didn’t even have to get my ass off the chair

[@wheelsnwarriors7166]

I want to break into freelance writing. My niche is is disability/ability. I don't know if this is a good niche but it's what I'm most interested in. My mission in life is to change the way people think about interact with and perceive disabled people. Is this a good direction?

[@BDog54]

I think that'd be a really cool, interesting niche. I imagine it's not the most tapped into niche but possibly in the medical/ lifestyle fields you might find work. It would also be a great niche to create a personal blog on, as I think people could learn a lot from discussions and maybe interviews with disabled individuals.

[@wheelsnwarriors7166]

@@BDog54 thank you. That's great advice.

[@doublewidechick8431]

try “the mighty”. It’s a popular disability blog. If you’re still young, go to law school. Become a disability lawyer. The world needs this.

[@wheelsnwarriors7166]

@@doublewidechick8431 thank you. I'm already in my 40s so I won't be going to law school but I can still make a difference.

[@Psalm_27.4]

@@wheelsnwarriors7166 OMGOSH! You are NOT too old to go to law school!!! NO! NO! NO! If you have even an inkling for law, at least investigate it! TALK to other disability lawyers! Talk to lawyers in general! I've come to believe that there are more hidden opportunities in law than people generally realize! In 2019, on a contract job, I met a woman in her 50s or 60s who just graduated from law school. I learned a lot from her about the value of just knowing the law in terms of workplace rights! To be totally honest, If more people could acquire a legal education, by the time they were 18, there would probably be WAAAAY less victmization, because they/we would know how the system works and how to use it to our advantage! I have an intuitive feeling that a big, relatively unknown secret is that you DON'T have to go to a super-prestigious law school to get a good job or to be effective! Humble beginnings can lead to good opportunities! On the other hand, it does NOT hurt to investigate programs at BIG-NAME law schools to see what special classes of people they are trying to attract. If you meet the criteria, they may pay for your education! Big tip: learning the basics of LATIN will be a LIFETIME advantage for anyone interested in the legal world, and will greatly enhance the analytical part of your brain! It's not as overwhelming as people think it is. Cambridge Latin is taught in better elementary schools beginning in 6th grade. I've heard of children starting as young as FIRST grade! In a couple of years with 20 to 30 minutes a day of study, you could be much further along than you realize, and then you'll have the knowledge for the rest of your life! Here is a great link for WHY studying Latin is a GREAT idea!: www.memoriapress.com/articles/top-10-reasons-studying-latin/ Here is one for going to law school when "older" www.thebalancecareers.com/too-old-for-law-school-2164520 Full disclosure: here is another one from the SAME website about the DISadvantages of going to law school when older: www.thebalancecareers.com/going-to-law-school-at-a-later-age-2164519 Finally, if you have a passion at ANY age, DON'T let naysayers discourage you! www.google.com/search?q=goals+haters+images&client=firefox-b-1-m&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjr7JLMnZnnAhULqZ4KHY1WBMsQ_AUIBigB&biw=360&bih=518#imgrc=6HZCxw9nT4_rWM%3A

[@pamelamugeni245]

I write fiction stories am. I eligible

[@vaqmchannel2947]

Y

[@biggieshorty]

Thanks loving the channel. Subscribed.

[@MsSarahbanana]

Like the video, don't like the ambiguity. "So-and-so is making six figures!" Where? Are you kidding me? Where?! Again I ask. I am a great writer, published, have experience editing a print magazine, and yet I can't even get a job on Upwork. ???? I do not understand how this works, even though I love writing 😔

[@rafaelrondon63]

What are your rates? You can't expect professional compensation until you've established a reputation on a platform. Gotta take a few small jobs to get the ball rolling. I can find plenty of work at what I'd consider decent rates, but I'm still learning as a writer so things take me awhile. edit: although take my advice with a grain of sale. I don't know anything compared to the dude in these videos.

[@LocationRebel]

First off, thanks for the comment Sarah! Appreciate it. When it comes to starting freelance writing it can often be less about how good of a writer you are, and knowing the right places and right ways to pitch your work. Let me see if I can provide some resources. First off, the six figures comment was about my second in command at LR, Liz. You can learn more about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qITCiHhraNuofqM Second, it's hard for ANY writer to get work via Upwork. Try one of these 5 places instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn_VioiIbt1-p9E Finally, it could be in how you're approaching the work and business as a whole. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIq9g2NpgJqLb5I Let me know if that helps! And to get really granular and get personal help, there's always the Academy www.locationrebel.com/join

I had to work under my price, in the beginning, to get it running on Upwork: www.upwork.com/fl/volkerschaefer I hope that helps.

[@MsSarahbanana]

@@LocationRebel thank you for all the info ☺️

[@GarinEtch]

@@MsSarahbanana Me! Writing isn't my main gig anymore, but in the past I've made six figures/year with writing. And I still make more with writing on the side than I did in my last day job 8 years ago. In my experience, it's REALLY hard to make money by applying to job postings, like on Upwork. You're competing against all the other applicants so you're a commodity, and the job post-er is in the driver's seat. You have to approach businesses and offer results, and your writing is merely the vehicle to accomplishing those results. Do this and it puts YOU in the driver's seat. Then you can charge much more. I know Sean goes way deeper into this in the Academy, especially about sending cold emails.

[@martinsamuel9372]

It sure does take some discipline....

[@jnanashakti6036]

Why are people constantly trying to get other people to get in their pool of competition? I mean... I get you have a course and services for new writers. Seems like a scam. Help me understand all of this.

[@hueydao8637]

nobody watching these videos for info is in direct competition...the gap of experience is too wide.

[@gunnarhudson688]

It's kind of meta. Similar to writing a book called "how I made $10,000 selling books". You make money by teaching people how to make money. Lots of big freelancers eventually turn to teaching/blogging about HOW to freelance.

[@pauljordan4452]

Your voice is irritating. Try talking quietly and more slowly.