One of the hot topics discussed at the recent Chillibreeze writer meet in Bangalore was the challenges faced by freelance writers in finding work. It can be frustrating to find a source of steady income as a freelancer. But when you think about it most careers have their own set of challenges and so, why should a writer’s life be any easier?
One of the things that worked well for me was meeting face to face with editors of magazines. This I did by tapping contacts of friends and associates or even just calling up a newspaper and then going across to meet them after I’d sent them a suitable pitch. Not everyone will have time to meet you but at least a few things are sure to click into place. It’s good to touch base directly with people instead of just sending an email and waiting for a response. How do you go about scouting for freelance projects and jobs? Please post a comment below this article and share the challenges you’ve faced while scouting for freelance work.
– Nina Mukherjee
About the author
Nina is an experienced HR professional who is now a full time writer. Feature writing on a vast variety of topics is a forte and she has had her articles published in reputed publications like Femina, YUVA, and Complete Wellbeing Apart from her interest in writing she believes in the power of meditation and practices yoga regularly.
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