We all want to be successful freelancers and the key to getting there comes in just one simple word:
ACTION
If you want to be a successful freelancer you need to take action. You need to look for freelance writing jobs, you need to market and you need to promote your services. You need to do this continuously and not just when your work dries up.
You ask any of the really successful freelancers and they will tell you that they have a marketing plan, they promote their services on a daily basis and they keep an eye on the jobs boards. They take action. They are not just sitting there waiting for success to come; they are making success happen.
Think about your own freelance writing career for a moment.
Do you have a plan?
Are you promoting your services?
Are you looking for the right freelance writing jobs?
If you answered yes that’s great but answer me this, how often are you doing all these things?
I decided over the Christmas period that 2010 was going to be my year for success. I decided it was time to take real action, to plan, to market and to promote. It is now getting close to the end of January and things are starting to come together. I have taken the time to reassess things, to prioritize and to focus. Have you?
Today I want to finish off by saying: if you want to be a success then you need to take action. Take some time out today and put together a list of exactly what you want to be successful and how you can get it.
Success is different for everyone. For me it will be working less, earning more and spending more quality time with my children. What is success for you and are you willing to go out there are get it? This is something that you really need to think about and hopefully over the weekend you will be able to really put some serious thought into this and devise your own successful freelance writing plan.
Until next time,
Keep Writing
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“working less, earning more and spending more quality time with my child” and family – that’s how success looks for me too. I’ve decided that this is my year to get it all together. Thanks for this inspirational post.
Hi Amanda,
So many folks start off with a fire in their belly and ambitions to match. Once they see that there is real work is involved in becoming successful, they tend to back off. Action really is the key, and as you point out, consistent action is what moves you forward.
I really like this inspiring post. It has reminded me to develop a list of daily action items.
Cheers
George
Thanks Sharon,
I think after five years of just going with the flow of things, 2010 is going to be my year of action and finally achieving my goals. I am taking action this year.
Amanda
Thanks George,
After reading so many life changing books last year I have finally discovered where I need to be and how to get there. 2010 is my year of action and I am really looking forward to seeing how it pans out. Hope you will join me on this journey too.
Amanda