5 Ways Freelance Writing is Changing in 2024
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Freelance writing is changing. No, it HAS changed. But maybe not in the ways you think.
In this video I'm sharing 5 things that I think are going to be different for freelance writers in 2024. Some of these changes are major, some not so much. But by understanding them, you'll be able to adapt and keep the momentum building in your freelance business.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00. Is freelance writing dead?
00:29. Is it time to niche down?
01:57. AI...Overhyped?
03:21. Overhyped, but still a valuable skill.
05:08. Get specialized!
07:04. Get an edge up with repurposing.
08:29. And in summary...
09:19. Close - Навчання та стиль
I applied what I learned on this channel (after not freelance writing for years) and landed 2 clients after 2 months of outreach.
And I wasn't even close to 5-10 LOIs per day. I sent out around 50 total.
Once my current client workflow is solidified I'll be revisting the strategy with a focus on copywriting.
Oh yeah, and I found 1 of my current clients on Sean's job list, Freelancers Friend
Matt, this is amazing! Congrats on all the success and really appreciate the update on where things are at! Glad to have played even a small part in it.
@@LocationRebel thanks Sean!
Wow thank you for sharing!!!!
This is awesome to hear! I'm a newer writer on Medium but trying to learn how to expand outward. I definitely need to follow Sean's steps. I mean, heck, I didn't survive a cardiac arrest at 41 for nothing! I truly believe I'm still here and meant to share my stories and years of research in better health strategies with others. I just need to find better ways besides Medium! Thanks for posting your success to give others like us. I hope that Sean's tips work! I'm definitely focusing on the health and well-being niche, focusing on mental health, ie: anxiety, depression, PTSD recovery, as I've lived through it all. How many other people can write from the experience of surviving a near death experience that I was told I had a chance of 0.01% of living through?! Hopefully I can find the right path, and perhaps catch some breaks along the way so I can become a more successful and more importantly, a more impactful writer.
Thank you for sharing this Sean! I grealty appreciate the time you took to share this! 😄
Sean, I have big dream earning great amount of money through freelance writing. But now I started having severe anxiety looking at the competition and how actually good people are. I'm new to my niche, trying to learn about it and writing articles. It's an in-demand niche. But I feel like I will never make it because competition is way better.
That's the same issue I had. But I told myself - doctors don't get scared because their competition is good. In fact, that you have competition means your niche is profitable.
All the experts started as newbies like you. You have to start somewhere
This is great advice here. But honestly I think where you can set yourself apart and get a leg up against other writers who may be equal or better than you technically - is in your relationships. Be authentic. Be personable. Be flexible. Be positive. Be someone that clients WANT to work with because you make their life so much easier and enjoyable. Focus on providing a positive experience for your client, and it will give you some grace and a leg up when it comes to the work.
This video is on point. 💯I’m looking to get into the freelance industry but a lot of info was out of date.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:29 🌐 *Changing Landscape for Freelance Writers in 2024*
- The freelance writing landscape is evolving in 2024, presenting new opportunities.
- Emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies for success in the changing environment.
- Promotes watching the video for insights into navigating the shifts.
00:56 🎯 *Niche Specialization for Success*
- Generalists face increased challenges in the freelance writing world.
- Advocates for niche specialization to create better content and become industry experts.
- Shares personal experience in golf niche specialization as an example of the effectiveness of expertise.
02:05 🤖 *AI Impact on Freelance Writing Jobs*
- Dispels the notion of AI completely taking over freelance writing jobs.
- Notes the shift in the perception of AI, with clients reconsidering the use of actual writers over AI.
- Acknowledges AI's role in lower-level content creation but emphasizes the irreplaceable nature of writers for high-quality, emotive content.
03:27 🤖 *Leveraging AI as a Freelance Writer*
- Encourages freelance writers to learn how to use AI to their advantage.
- Suggests using generative AI, like ChatGPT, to assist in summarizing, organizing thoughts, and generating ideas.
- Explores the idea of creating specialized GPTs for personal use to enhance expertise without being replaced by AI.
05:20 📚 *Rewards for Specialized Skills in Writing*
- Foresees a greater emphasis on specialized skills in writing for content creation.
- Highlights storytelling as a valuable skill to engage readers and keep them invested.
- Encourages writers to learn skills such as finding and interviewing subject matter experts to stand out in the evolving content landscape.
07:11 🔄 *Content Repurposing Advantage*
- Emphasizes the continued importance of content repurposing for freelance writers.
- Positions reliability and resourcefulness in content repurposing as valuable traits.
- Highlights the growing need for writers who can adapt content for various platforms, providing an edge in the competitive market.
08:36 🚀 *Thriving in the Changing Freelance Writing Landscape*
- Urges freelance writers to take their profession seriously and adapt to changes.
- Stresses the importance of creating valuable content, enhancing expertise, and staying competitive.
- Recognizes exceptions but underscores the overall need for strategic approaches in the evolving freelance writing industry.
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Niching down, increased my sales ten fold 💪. Appreciate your insights man
Thanks a lot
I totally agree. I've seen more job posting from companies where you can be fired if you use AI. I think AI is a great tool, and I really like using it, and it allows me to focus on perspecitive and ideas. Niching down is actually easier, since you're focusing on specifics rather than a range of topics. Thanks again for your encouragement.
I love the idea of creating specializing content and interviewing industry experts thank you!!!!
I am agreeing on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th elements in this video. I agree 100%
So do I, especially about niching down. Naturally, working in a specific niche is less stressful than being a generalist, trying to know everything.
Hey Sean! Love your content. It's really a joy to watch you and the advice that you give exudes sincerity. I just wanted to ask you a question that's been bugging me a lot. And it's that how do you niche down if you aren't an expert at anything, like I can't say that I am an expert in a specific topic and I could write about that confidently. I am more of a generalist. So what advice would you give me? Thanks a lot!
Ive written a few thousand articles in my time as a freelance writer. AI hasn't changed much for me yet. I've absolutely included it in my workflows, but it's just a tool at this point.
SME interviews and niching down have absolutely rise. to the forefront of my business, however. Spot on, Sean.
Awesome to see other people are experiencing the same things I have. Appreciate the comment!
Thanks for the latest info on the state of the freelance writing world. Even though they want AI to replace technical writers, I'm not seeing it as a threat. First and foremost a technical writer needs empathy for their audience and to be able to put themselves in the shoes of a newbie to a product or process. AI may be able to spit out cold hard facts, but it will never understand their audience the way a skilled writer can.
Totally agree! Thanks Jamie :)
Awesome, By any chance Can I help you with engaging edits?
I don't use Chat GPT to write for me. I use it to help me with the structure of a post.
And thats absolutely the best way to go about it!
how can i have a chat with you please?
Love your content follow you from last 2 months , just want to know , pls let me know as there are lots of videos , which set of videos of yours I watch so that I got whole information about copywriting like learning and earning from it.
I am more than happy if I am able to earn $300/month.
Thanks in Advance!
I see a lot of PEOPLE writers only NO in clients. AI is a tool to use not replace
Thank you for this🫡