Freelance Writing Basics With Laura Pennington Briggs
Freelance writing is one of the fastest growing fields in the gig-based economy, rapidly diversifying into highly-specialized niches that aspiring writers can seize and make money from. It also confers an undeniable advantage to writers who like to be in control of their own time. However, it’s not for everyone, and you have to be willing to put in quite a bit of effort for you to succeed in this business. How would you know if you’re qualified as a freelance writer? What are the things you need to know before starting your own business? Laura Pennington Briggs joins Joshua Rhodes to talk about this. A former teacher, Laura started freelancing as a side hustle but quickly surpassed day job earnings and hit six figures in just eighteen months. She has been working for herself full-time since 2013. This conversation covers all the basics of starting your own freelance writing business, from marketing and up-skilling to taxes and invoicing. Listen to this podcast and start embarking on a learning adventure and see if this low-risk, high-reward gig is for you.