Non Specialized Freelance Writing

If you’re just getting started freelancing you might be wondering if you should be focusing on just one field of freelance writing or if you should be expanding your horizons.

There is something to be said for both options, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both types of freelance writing:

Specialized Writing

It’s been said by many that freelance writers who specialize in one field (finance for example) often garner higher wages for their services. While this may be true, not all freelance writers have a single base of knowledge that is marketable.

Advantages of Specialized Freelance Writing

1. Higher per article wages – if you can specialize in one field of writing you probably will make a better wage than those who write about multiple topics;

2. Client base – there’s a pretty good chance if you are specializing in one field that your client base is easier to find;

3.  Consistency – typically the more your freelance writing sticks to one topic the better you’ll be discussing that topic in a variety of ‘voices’

Disadvantages to Specialized Freelance Writing

1. Higher per article wages -yes, it can be a disadvantage as well! The reason that a specialized freelance writer is at a disadvantage with higher per article wages is that it often cuts off a portion of clients who might otherwise be attracted;

2. Client base – your client base is limited to the one field that your freelance writing skills are based on.  This allows for a ceiling on growth;

3.  Consistency – read boredom.  As a freelance writer you can grow quickly bored with writing about the same thing all the time!

Non Specialized Freelance Writing

If you overlook the individual topics that non specialized freelance writers can deal with (if they chose to) there are some other freelance writing opportunities that you might not otherwise have as a specialized freelance writer including:

1.  Variety of challenges – if you’re a single topic writer chances are probably good that you’re not as versatile as you could be. This might mean that you focus on only one potential avenue of income such as article submission;

2.  Variety of Subjects - as a freelance writer who is ‘non-specialized’ you could write about a wide range of topics in one day from the alphabet to zoos ensuring you’ll never get bored with your writing;

3.  Referral business – if you find a client who is happy with your work you’re even more likely to get referral business if your freelance writing isn’t locked into single subjects.

As a freelance writer, it’s helpful if you can expand your horizons. If you’re not sure that you have the skills that you need to do that you can sign up for a free “Helium” account and practice there!  Helium offers a variety of subject matter that can help you practice your writing skills in a non-threatening manner.

About Doreen Martel

Well-rounded freelance writer who contributes to various blogs, paid to write sites and revenue sharing sites. Doreen is legally blind and has worked at home for more than 10 years. She uses the lessons learned from this experience to enhance her writing and share information with others.

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