Protect Yourself When Freelance Writing
Posted: February 20, 2017
When you think of freelance writing, danger doesn't necessarily leap to the top of the "cons" list. However, for beginners who want to dive into the freelance world, it can actually have some hidden dangers. Handing over personal information, including that for payment, can make anyone nervous. Whether you're just starting out, or are and experienced freelancer, learn to protect yourself.
Sarah DeGeorge, writer for The Write Life, shares how to protect yourself as a freelance writer.
Safety First! 4 Ways to Protect Yourself as a Freelance Writer
You made the leap of faith of becoming a full-time freelance writer and are pitching pieces left and right hoping someone bites.
Seasoned freelancers know their niche, how and who to pitch, but beginners may feel a bit lost and not know where to get started.
While putting yourself out there is great, there are also security risks involved when handing a complere stranger your bio, email address, and creating a payment portal between you and a company.
Here are ways to ensure your freelance safety and pitch with ease like a pro.
1. Do business via websites meant for freelancers
While writing gigs can be found almost anywhere, even social media sites like Facebook and Pinterest, sometimes the best approach is to keep your job search to secure freelancing websites.
Upwork tends to be the go-to freelancing portal for both employers and freelancers.
You can easily set up your own freelancer page including your niche, past work experience and rate of pay. This then allows you to search for work.
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