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How Anyone (and We Mean Anyone) Can Become a Freelance Writer

Trust me, if I can become a successful freelance writer, you can too.

I’m only 20. I’m a college sophomore. I’ve only been freelancing for a year. But thanks to an aggressive pitching strategy, a healthy tolerance for rejection, and a lot of self-promotion, I’ve developed a great side-income.

Want to do the same? Check out the infographic below for the tips you need to know to get started.


Infographic courtesy of Essay Tigers. Photo of woman writing courtesy of Shutterstock.