09/10/2022
Do you want to turn your writing talent into recurring income?
Hehe...back in the days I'd have laughed at you if you'd told me that I'd one day earn as a writer. Or that I'd use my writing skill to help, mentor, and sell to thousands of people.
Someone told me I was a great writer, but for a while, I didn't think this could be converted into a regular, dependable, sweet income.
Someone told me to start a blog but I delayed for more than a year since I thought I couldn't stand a chance.
Someone told me to start a Facebook group. Looked like too much work for free. But here we are, with groups getting tens of thousands of members! ATK has over 100k members!
Years later, I'm glad I started.
You don't have to be super-qualified to get started as a freelance writer.
In fact, the most basic things you need are:
1. Good basic grammar and writing skills. If you clearly struggle with grammar, please take free grammar courses online before joining any writing course.
2. Access to a computer and internet. This can be your own computer or a friend's, a cyber, a library, a relative's, etc. You just need some access for a few hours daily.
3. Basic training: This can be FREE info such as what I give over at my blog FreelancerKenya. Follow what it says and you can go far. Alternatively, you can join a paid course by any reputable trainer. Remember, it's the action that counts.
4. Dedication and guts: I'm so busy right now working for a high-profile client. It took guts to apply for this job. Took lots of dedication to even understand what he wants. Years later, we're both happy with the project. In fact, he praised me in front of his team the other day!
5. A source of jobs: Lots of jobs out there, my friend, from places like Upwork, Fiverr, cold-pitching, blogging, LinkedIn, Reddit, international FB groups, networking, etc.
Don't procrastinate. You have what it takes. Start now!