And so they began looking elsewhere. They moved into professional organizations and went to events where publishers were most likely to be found. They discovered that the time spent in meeting with other writers would be best served by getting in touch with people who need their services and are able and willing to buy the services of a writer. Freelancing is not an avenue for the weak-hearted. It takes guts and perseverance and a thick skin.
Freelancers learn about writing from the market.
The critiques they get can be brutal. But those who stick with it and succeed, join the ranks of a unique group of people, those who interact and chronicle the everyday life of the business world. Permission to reprint this article in its entirety is granted only if all information below this notice, including the WWIO web site link and copyright, is included as it is written. Joan-Marie has taught Business Writing, Copyediting and Public Relations at Oakton Community college and has been guest speaker on WWCN and WDCB Radio. She currently writes for the Daily Herald and Press Publications, and is working on her second book.