tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post6930198254893675918..comments2023-08-16T06:37:42.688-05:00Comments on Master Dayton | Freelance Writing | How to Be a Freelance Writer | How to Become a Freelance Writer: Freelance Writing Advice: Jumping at OpportunityMaster Daytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-47396036722733005312011-12-06T17:19:45.814-06:002011-12-06T17:19:45.814-06:00Kate,
Thanks for the kind words - always apprecia...Kate,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words - always appreciated. I'll try to answer your questions as best I can, though not all of them are clear cut. You can go either way with starting as a freelance writer: you can set up your own website with writing samples uploaded (and you always should have samples on your professional site). As for numbers, it helps to have URLs to point out or have writing credentials but at the end of the day the writing samples and writing on your website is most important. Writing is one of those fields where proven skill and ability far outweighs credentials and resume. If you're an exceptional writer and that shows through, then the rest doesn't really matter.<br /><br />Which also brings up another point I probably don't bring up enough - even experienced freelance writers need to keep working on their skills over time to keep honing and sharpening their abilities. If you're not making well over $20/hr or more, you still can improve.<br /><br />For pen names, I would generally use a normal one, or I often use my own name. As far as cute or unusual, I very rarely recommend this unless you're doing something less formal or it fits into a market - like sports blogging, video game blogging, or outdoors stuff. There a penname that's a little less professional makes sense, and even "Master Dayton" is what I used here because this was never meant to be a "look at me and hire me" type of freelance blog, though I have gotten work from here. It's a fun name, it gives the informal and fun atmosphere I wanted, and in the end if things took off it's pretty marketable. So even when it's a "fun" name I think very carefully about what to choose.<br /><br />As far as the Keyword Academy goes, there's no wrong answer. I know $33/month can be a huge cost to someone starting out, and I have enough bills to know it can be a lot even later on. If you're really short on income, there's nothing wrong with starting out writing 10-20 good blog posts and saving them, then posting them to a website when you're ready before joining the KWA. I know some friends who are really tight on budget and are writing blog posts and supportive backlink articles prior to joining since they might only have a few months to really stay with KWA if they don't get early results.<br /><br />The Keyword Academy is amazing for beginners and for experienced Internet Marketers, in my opinion, and is the single best program out there. You get tools, searching, great forums and webinars, and they're always adding more great stuff. Building a solid money making website has become much easier since they've been around, IMO. <br /><br />Anytime you're building your own site, it's going to take time and effort. As for how long before the Keyword Academy is helpful, that's tough to say and depends on what you mean. I think they're extremely helpful and useful from day one, but if you mean how long until you see the tangible effects, that's hard to say and depends on the niche, the site, and many other factors.<br /><br />Hope that helps. Feel free to ask any more questions you might have and I'll do my best to answer.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />ShaneMaster Daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-88173746037282131112011-11-22T13:38:12.272-06:002011-11-22T13:38:12.272-06:00Master Dayton,
You are a ray of light for beginnin...Master Dayton,<br />You are a ray of light for beginning freelancers. Thank you for all of your insight and shared experience.<br /><br />I am just beginning, and I hope the basic level of my questions aren't too annoying.<br /><br />Is an arsenal of published (or nonpublished, for that matter) articles a prerequisite/recommendation in order to make use of Keyword Academy services? Should I start writing and then structure with Keyword, or does it matter?<br /><br />I've come across cute and inventive pen names, and of course, conventional. Would you ever publish at a serious site under anything but a conventional name? <br /><br />Many thanks for your wisdom, Master Dayton. Best wishes to you with everything!<br /><br />KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-38407638736758783262011-11-16T13:43:19.312-06:002011-11-16T13:43:19.312-06:00Master Dayton,
You are making the world a better p...Master Dayton,<br />You are making the world a better place.<br /><br />I am just getting started, with circumstances similar to the ones that have made you the Master you are!!<br /><br />Please forgive my uneducated questions...<br /><br />As a beginning freelance writer, contemplating the advice of Keyword Academy --is the first step writing several articles to upload (even unpublished), or publishing several articles before creating a site? Is there a minimum number of articles, pulished or unpublished, or any other sort of writing or professional accomplishments that comes to mind, or any minimum of market based criteria, for freelancers to be considered considered koshe to be taken seriously, at an individual site? <br /><br />I understand the clear benefit of having a site, and word driven searches, but wonder how much writing/reputation needs to be in the can for the kind of support such as Keyword to work.<br /><br />Any of your feedback would be much appreciated,Master... ! You take care.<br /><br />KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-65662351720138526772011-08-17T08:14:36.960-05:002011-08-17T08:14:36.960-05:00Hi Master Dayton,
I came across your blog quite ...Hi Master Dayton, <br /><br />I came across your blog quite by accident - I was actually seeking out some tips on improving income stream at Helium, but this has helped tremendously. Thanks for sharing your realistic earnings too - it gave me an idea of what to expect if I continue to plug for the passive income :)<br /><br />Thanks again, <br /><br />SoloSolohttp://soloscribe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-29523609605478213092011-07-31T11:54:08.405-05:002011-07-31T11:54:08.405-05:00Hey Master Dayton,
I found the exact same thing h...Hey Master Dayton,<br /><br />I found the exact same thing happen when I wrote for InfoBarrel (though I never took it to your level) - focusing on the topics that were already performing well was a HUGE point of leverage for my time and energy.<br /><br />AndrewAndrew Waltonhttp://towerandlawn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-79247516550888626092011-07-30T00:09:30.480-05:002011-07-30T00:09:30.480-05:00Hi Megan,
Thank you for the kind words - it neve...Hi Megan, <br /><br />Thank you for the kind words - it never ceases to bring my spirits up to hear that my blog has helped someone out. I definitely understand the mid-twenties rut. I went to grad school - in retrospect would not recommend that :) The best part about the freelance writing is you can start part time, or you can focus on long term passive income, or both. Please keep me informed on how you're doing as the months pass!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Master DaytonMaster Daytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474000076679558912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3832086699025401540.post-40485474548311097832011-07-28T21:19:50.507-05:002011-07-28T21:19:50.507-05:00Hey Shane,
As a twenty-something stuck in a career...Hey Shane,<br />As a twenty-something stuck in a career rut, I just wanted to thank you for your insight. I found your blog a few weeks ago and haven't been able to stop reading since. I've considered freelance writing for some time now and have had several opportunities to do so and for whatever reason, I shied away. After reading your blog, that dream of mine seems more than tangible now, and I appreciate the kick in the pants I needed to step in with both feet. :)<br /><br />Slainte,<br />MeganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com