How to Respond to Freelance Writing Jobs
Applying to freelance writing jobs is time consuming, but what's worse is when your responses don't produce the results you had hoped for. You might not have received the responses you wanted because the freelance writing jobs you responded to were filled by another writer, or another reason could be the way you respond to freelance writing jobs. Whatever the reason, follow these tips and you'll increase your chances of getting a response to the next set of freelance writing jobs you respond to.
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Read the entire ad and follow the instructions given. Did the ad say to send a resume with clips and/or writing samples? If so, send what the employer requested.
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Compose a letter of interest that includes all your experience related to the freelance writing jobs you respond to. For example, if the employer needs a writer to write about health, include all your health credits and experience in the letter of interest. Don't forget to mention your writing experience as well, which could include how many years writing experience you have, and how many health-related articles you've had published.
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Mention any education you've had related to the freelance writing jobs you're responding to.
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Keep your response short. One page should do it.
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Check for spelling and grammar errors before hitting "Send." Because you're responding to freelance writing jobs you can bet your money that the employers are checking your response for spelling and grammar mistakes.
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Send your response from a professional-looking email. An email address such as singleandlooking@yahoo.com or partygirl@hotmail.com will most likely be deleted. And that is how you respond to freelance writing jobs. If you follow my advice, then you should begin to see an increase in responses to the freelance writing jobs you inquire about. Good luck and happy job hunting!
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Tips & Warnings
Don't send attachments unless the employer placing the call for writers requests it. Instead, place everything in the body of your e-mail.
If the employer's ad says it's OK to send attachments or instructs you to do so, send only the format(s) they request (Word, PDF, HTML or RTF).
Never mention things about your personal life in your response, and avoid telling potential clients that you're new or it's your first time applying for a freelance writing job. In other words, show professionalism.
