{"id":105337,"date":"2024-10-02T03:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T03:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sawriterscollege.co.za\/?p=105337"},"modified":"2024-12-05T00:42:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T00:42:53","slug":"trials-tribulations-and-typos-a-tale-of-everyday-freelance-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sawriterscollege.co.za\/trials-tribulations-and-typos-a-tale-of-everyday-freelance-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Trials, Tribulations and Typos: A Tale of Everyday Freelance Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Think being a freelance writer is all glamour? MORGAN LAXTON shares the truth about battles with furry coworkers and deadline adrenaline.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, you\u2019ve decided to dive headfirst into the wild world of freelance writing. Bravo! Prepare for a tumultuous ride filled with laughter, tears and enough caffeine to power a small country. Here are some likely encounters on your journey to becoming a freelance writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The freelance writer\u2019s home life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the \u2018glamorous\u2019 life of a freelance writer. Picture this: you, in your favourite pyjamas, huddled at your desk with a steaming cup of your favourite hot drink, typing away while your four-legged coworker gives you the stink eye. Ah, the epitome of professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forget writing your masterpiece in an exotic coffee shop or a tropical paradise. The reality is more likely to involve a wrestling match with your pet over the keyboard and a towering pile of dirty dishes (courtesy of your lovely children).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a freelance writer, you\u2019ll become intimately acquainted with the concept of \u2018deadline adrenaline\u2019. It\u2019s that magical (or should that be maniacal?) surge of panic and adrenaline-fuelled energy when you realise you have a mere 12 hours to craft a literary masterpiece on the history of underwear. Suddenly, you\u2019re a writing superhero, powered by panic, anxiety and a caffeine overdose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The dreaded freelance writer\u2019s typo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you think you\u2019ve tamed the deadline beast, you discover you\u2019ve misspelt \u2018underwear\u2019. Dang it. It\u2019s a typo! But fear not, for typos are part of the freelance writing experience. Who hasn\u2019t accidentally written \u2018pubic\u2019 instead of \u2018public\u2019 in an email? Or sent off an article riddled with autocorrect fails, turning a serious piece on global warming into a comedy about \u2018polar beers\u2019?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace typos; they\u2019re the quirky little reminders that perfection is overrated. And remember, as Carolyn Janice Cherry<\/a>, a famous American writer, once said, \u2018It is perfectly okay to write garbage \u2013 as long as you edit brilliantly.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned about typos ruining your creativity, try out Grammarly<\/a>; its free version will help you become a grammar boff in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the discussion of freelance writing would not be complete without mentioning the joys of client feedback. Oh yes, the sweet sound of a client telling you that your carefully crafted masterpiece needs to be \u2018more punchy\u2019 and \u2018less boring\u2019. It\u2019s like being told your baby is ugly, but in a professional manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freelance writer\u2019s block<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Then, there\u2019s the never-ending quest for inspiration. Sometimes, the words flow effortlessly from your fingertips, and you feel like a literary genius. Other times, you stare blankly at a page, wondering if you\u2019ll ever write anything coherent again. Cue the desperate Google searches for \u2018overcoming writer\u2019s block\u2019 and the inevitable spiral into watching TikTok for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Essential Magazine Journalism Skills for the Future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleven Ways to Draw in Your Reader<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logical Flow: The Key to Compelling Writing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freelance writing can be challenging. Brian Hannay<\/a>, a successful fellow freelance writer, once said, \u2018If I cried over every rejection, I would no longer be a journalist. I keep on looking for opportunities.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But despite the inevitable challenges and occasional moments of self-doubt, there\u2019s something undeniably exhilarating about being a freelance writer. It\u2019s the thrill of seeing your piece in print, knowing that you\u2019re making a living doing what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, fellow freelance writers, embrace the chaos, laugh in the face of typos and always keep a stash of caffeine handy. Because when it gets rocky, and it will, you just need to forge on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Laxto<\/strong>n is a proficient freelance writer specialising in high-quality web content and blog posts. He has vast experience writing on various topics, such as the automotive industry, IT and technology, cryptocurrency, business and entrepreneurship, CrossFit, running and parenting. When he\u2019s not working, you\u2019ll find him running a trail, lifting weights or spending time with his kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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