Five Things Remote Writers Should Do

EhigueseMay 16, 20242 Mins read580

Every writer can be excellently efficient if they have a culture of taking in words and putting out words daily – Onose Ehiguese

Remote work is the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.

So, Working remotely is basically when an employee runs their given tasks from a space of Choice. Such locations could be an employee’s home, a co-working or shared space, a private office, or any other place outside the traditional corporate office building or campus.

These days, being a remote writer has a lot of benefits. The comfort of working from a place of choice is just incredible. To be a successful remote writer, there are a few things you must practice every day to help you stand out from the already existing remote crowd.

1. Have a consistent daily writing plan

As a writer who’s aiming for success, you have to intentionally practice your skills daily. It takes a process to become the remote writer of your dreams.

Thankfully, with daily planning apps like Notion, you can set daily writing goals and be motivated to meet them.

According to George Izunwa,

Consistency is doing what is right when it is working and when it is not working until it works.

2. Be an avid Reader

A writer has to be a reader because reading helps to build your word bank/vocabulary. Reading broadens your perspective, transports you to places you’ve never been, and prepares you to enter those places. First, with your mind, then your body.

3. Solicit Feedback from Your Social Circle on Your Writing

Send out your work to your friends and ask for their honest opinions. As a writer, you may have completed a job thinking it would be amazing but get shocked by the reviews. You can avoid such a negative shock by letting people proofread them before you send them out. That way, you’ll get to learn the perspective of others.

4. Practice cold pitching

Cold pitching is when you reach out to a potential client with whom you have no previous relationship to sell your services. As a writer, you should Practice this Daily to get noticed by the brands you’d love to work with.

A person who shows up three hundred sixty-five days a year can’t be unlucky every day. Keep pitching because you’re one pitch from your big break.

5. Create your projects

While you wait for the response of your dream brands, create and work on projects with your friends.

By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a thriving remote writer. Remember, consistent effort, continuous learning, and a touch of self-belief are the cornerstones of remote writing success. Now, go forth and craft your story!

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