How can I get into freelance writing for the science field?
December 312009
Any particular level of college degree? (My highest level is an associates…so far).
I’ve had lots of heavy writing classes, along with science & technology classes. But since I’m at the associates degree level, I’m wondering if maybe it’s possible I could find some kind of junior level science writer type of job with a magazine, etc.
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you’re interested in.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Writing Business: Your Step- By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) by Christine A. Adamec
* How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Road Map to Your Writing Career) by Michael A. Banks
* The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman
* The Freelance Success Book: Insider Secrets for Selling Every Word You Write (Write It, Sell It) by David Taylor
* Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments by Jenna Glatzer
I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
December 31st, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Well, you have a very low degree for this field choice. It is not impossible. Your best shot is to try to get into goverment work and work your way up from there. Try the NSF. Go to their website and apply online.
http://www.nsf.gov/
References :
December 31st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you’re interested in.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Writing Business: Your Step- By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) by Christine A. Adamec
* How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Road Map to Your Writing Career) by Michael A. Banks
* The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman
* The Freelance Success Book: Insider Secrets for Selling Every Word You Write (Write It, Sell It) by David Taylor
* Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments by Jenna Glatzer
I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
References :
Associations:
http://www.nwu.org – National Writers Union
http://www.asja.org/ — American Society of Journalists and Authors
Articles:
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Rule-of-Twelve:-Unlock-the-Door-to-Your-Freelance-Writing-Career&id=154969 – The Rule of Twelve: Unlock the Door to Your Freelance Writing Career by Suzanne Lieurance
http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Money-from-Freelance-Writing&id=36870 – Making Money from Freelance Writing by Amber McNaught
http://ezinearticles.com/?Create-A-Successful-Career-As-A-Freelance-Writer&id=3482 – Create a Successful Career as a Freelance Writer by Danielle Hollister