Stumbling into Freelance
by Karen Putz
(Chicago)
My first foray into a steady freelance job happened in the spring of 2007. I was casually browsing through the writing jobs listed at Craigslist. I responded to a job ad, sent in my resume and didn’t give it another thought.
A few days later, I signed a contract with a company that produces web content. I churn out several articles a month for this company.
I responded to more job ads on Craigslist and snagged another job, this time writing copy for a real estate company. That quickly fizzled as I handed in my first copy while running out the door to pick up a kid. I submitted copy with a mistake on it. Poof! The job was gone.
Then I received another freelance opportunity via email–a new website was forming and they liked my personal blog. Would I come and write for them? I said sure. The blogging job turned into another opportunity with bigger articles for the website. Bigger articles translated into bigger pay.
I’m still slowly trying my hand at other freelance opportunities, but I’m not at the point where I can consider this a full-time job just yet. The pay is not quite there.
I’m just happy that I have my foot in the freelancing door.
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