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I received a question like this from one of my websites? Hhhhmmm….how should I say this? OF COURSE YOU DO!!!

I would say that being a freelance writer or a contract web content writer, you don’t, TECHNICALLY, need a website that tells the world that you’re a freelance writer or a web content writer. But listen, this is something you ought to consider very seriously, indeed. It’s a big undertaking and it’s probably not going to be an overnight thing – an overnight freelance writer’s website is not going to be worth a second look, anyway, so don’t waste your time if this is what you’re aiming for.

We’re living in a digital world and freelance writers rely heavily on how digitally visible you are on the Internet. Not only do freelance writers need a website of their own but almost all types of businesses need a website of their own…at the very least, a good blog.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a journalist or a technical writer, this is going to be where you post most of your work, get the traffic in, sell yourself and your services and probably gain a lot of online presence where potential clients will can take a look at some of the samples that you’ve done in the past. Those past freelance writing gigs says a lot, for your information.

Realistically speaking, not a lot of people would invest time and money on a freelance writer who hasn’t, at least, got something to show them. At the end of the day, you’re pitching yourself against some of the cheapest (and I am not saying best or top quality) freelance writers from some of the countries where the cost of living is low and the survival rate is nothing compared to outs.

In your personal freelance writer website, you’re going to be putting up stuff that saves your potential clients time as well because they don’t need to worry about downloading files the size of the planet and don’t eat up the space on their email account. It’s annoying…and the last thing you want to do is to annoy your potential freelance writing clients.

So, yes. You ABSOLUTELY need a freelance writer website of your own.

Fine. If you don’t have the time or expertise to build a complete freelance writer website of your own, fine. Get yourself one of those free blogs….wordpress, blogger, typepad, blogspirit, bravejournal….whatever it is, get it and post your freelance writing examples, samples, portfolio in there. describe yourself as a freelance writer and convince the potential clients why they should choose YOU instead of your archenemy…archrival….

Having a website of your own can really give your freelance career a boost. Do it and do it now if you want to have an edge over your competitors (and there are tens of thousands…millions, even, of them out there waiting to take your pie out from under your nose).

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marsha Maung is a Malaysian-based freelance writer with two kids. She spends her time ferrying her kids around, watering her plants, writing web content, SEO stuff, ghostwriting books and also indulges in the occasional Facebook-ing. Visit her blog for more dirty details on the life and times of a mother, writer, designer, housekeeper, coffee-maker, poop-wiper, chef…and just about everything else under the sun.

One of the best jobs on the Internet just has to be ghostwriting. There’s a lot to like about this invisible career…no commuting, setting your own schedule, developing your own client list, developing your own creativity and getting paid for it, not having to “Dress For Success everyday.”

To some of you, this might sound like the perfect job straight from Heaven. Sometimes it is. Along with the benefits listed above, there’s a few negatives you have to deal with from time to time, like disappointed customers, clients changing the subject matter when the job is almost finished, those who will contest the payment with PayPal after you’ve submitted the finished product.

While all those glowing benefits will make you feel good and add to your bank account, the negatives can bring you down faster than a rock tossed off a cliff. Part of being a successful Ghostwriter is developing a positive mindset and good business practices based on impeccable customer service.

In the best of cases, disagreements will happen and most can be solved with a calm manner and strong customer service. Offer to rewrite the product and get a new list of requirements or improvements from your client. If a solution is not possible, the best remedy is to return the payment and cross that client off your list. Do not badmouth that ex-client on forums. Just move on to your next project.

Developing a ghostwriting mindset, however, is an entirely different thing. Without one, you will not be happy or that productive with your ghostwriting career. Sure, it is a worldwide dream of writing for customers on the computer in your bedroom and telling your boss goodbye. I had the same dream for years. (more…)