Starting out as a freelance writer

Actually I did not choose freelance writing rather it chose me. It is not to say that I did not make efforts to become freelance writer. I just prepared my resume and posted it on the job portals. So I started getting calls for interviews. I did not expect it at all! It boosted my confidence. But all of these were full time positions. I went for interviews and I finally I got the job. Actually, I got rejected at one or two places but it did not dampen my spirit to move further.

How I Became A Freelance Writer - Vandana Singhal

I am an experienced freelance writer now. But it was not so few years ago. I took to writing very late in my life. I am a science graduate with a diploma in computer software applications. Like all other youngsters I also had dreams of making big in the software field.

It’s a goal!

My dad was always an outdoor person, with ‘TV watching’ taking a distant second. It changes, the moment the football season starts. Everyone and everything gets pushed aside and he takes full control of the TV remote (the room too – for he explodes with action too). I on the other hand, was never a ‘sports’ guy, despite repeated attempts to make me interested. (oh! I did win many a match playing against kids, ten years younger than me!) So the only aspect, I found fascinating enough to venture into that football-TV room was the sound of, “It’s a goal!” And for a long, long time goal remained for me an attribute of football.

How Much to Charge for Writing Services: A Guide for Indian Writers

So you have made forays into the big, not-so-bad world of freelancing, but “how much to charge” still remains a dilemma, doesn’t it? Being the million dollar question that it is, there is no precise answer to this one. However, that will not stop me from trying. Once you are done establishing a freelance writing business, you will soon receive queries from prospective clients asking for a “quote”. A quote is essentially includes the following:

Writers Needed for a Rewriting Project

Dear All

One of my previous clients, Prosmart Ltd., is looking for freelance writers for a rewriting project. You will be required to rewrite 500 questions and the pay rate is Rs.3/question. You may be asked to submit a sample.

A Quick and Easy Guide to Pitching Articles

Want to make your way into print but don’t know how to begin? Writing for magazines is a good way to earn some decent bucks. The first step towards getting published is pitching your article right. Follow this simple guide and how to pitch articles to Indian magazines and publications.

My Journey to Writer-hood...

Belonging to a doctor-infested family, embarking upon a medicine-related career seemed like a natural and obvious choice. Confused and rather clueless about where my path would eventually take me, I got into Optometry School complete with scholarship and the works.