Reading Freud and Darwin for a Writing Gig
By bloggeroo
@bloggeroo (2167)
Philippines
March 25, 2013 7:25am CST
I thought I'd get the easy writing jobs, but so far, I really had to do a lot of work for each piece of writing I was hired to do. Now, I have to read about the works of Freud and Darwin.
"For the experience," I kept telling myself. I needed the experience. So, I pay my dues (so to speak) if I want to mature as a writer. I must accept writing assignments that challenge me to move up to the next level.
Hmm. I'm curious. Where do you find the easy writing jobs?
7 responses
@anklesmash (1412)
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25 Mar 13
I think that harder writing jobs will improve your skills as a writer which will in turn help you to get better writing jobs.Easy writing jobs are probably better in the short term as an easy way to earn,but I'm sure you will see that over time the harder jobs will help you more as a writer.If you are writing about topics such as Freud and Darwin I would be interested in reading some of your work.I would also be interested in knowing where you get your writing jobs from as I am interested in doing some writing work.
@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
25 Mar 13
These classical stuff tend to be difficult to read. They are just filled with an endless sea of text using old English style. But I'm trying to adapt so I can write faster in any situation.
Anyway, I've been experimenting with Fiverr since November. It only pays $4 ($5 less $1 fee) per gig. I chose to do writing gigs because I'd like to get more writing experience. And now that I've reached Level 1, I think I have enough experience to tackle the more advanced sites like oDesk and Elance.
@SpikeTheLobster (6403)
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25 Mar 13
All writing jobs are easy. But they're all hard, too. It just depends on what you know - I could write about Freud without having to research too much but Darwin would leave me a bit blank.
Conversely, all acquired knowledge is eternally useful: you'll never have to do the reading again, should you find more work in the same vein. Education is never a waste, as they say!
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
25 Mar 13
If you're truly looking for easy writing jobs, look for someone who will pay you to write about what you already know. I'll warn you that using that tactic can bring what might seem to be boring jobs, and it could lower your chances of getting work, depending on your interests.
Writing about something you have to research expands your knowledge and makes it easier the next time the subject appears. That research might open up new worlds you want to explore on your own!
@aryajayaprakash (1643)
• Japan
26 Mar 13
Quite interesting! You will become a brilliant writer soon. Best of luck.
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
25 Mar 13
writing does not come easy for many people. for some, it has become like a wind that breezes through them. how i wish i could be in that situation. i always struggle to write something that i truly like. every time i finish some piece and work, i always see that something is lacking. well, there is always room for improvement.
