Just curious where writers see themselves in a few years. I know those that are mainly writing "SEO" stuff will continue to get priced out. Are you concerned that you'll have no business at some point? Are you improving yourself or moving into something else? For all writers, think gigs will be tougher to get in the coming years as more people enter the mix? Or do you see things as getting even better for freelance writers?
I've moved to a full service type setup. I do the marketing plans, branding and a lot of the copywriting. I hire copywriters, too. But I now put contract teams together depending on the job--everything from large site development to multi level branding campaigns that go from logo to print ads and social media. So I could go this direction. If one of my sideline gigs takes off (one of them has started to bring in steady and good income), then I'll travel and do free marketing for pro bonos. They don't take as much time. Gotta dream.
I think rather than contacting the customers individually, every writer should have a website, it should be optimized like any other website, in this case the business can be improved. In the coming years, only those businesses which are having website/online capability will survive.
Dead. 2012. I've found that certain types of writing will always pay well and always be in demand (As far as I can see). So if I need money, I can always count on getting it without too much hassle. More people entering the mix probably wouldn't bother writers who have established themselves and carved out their niche. Things have always been pretty good for good freelance writers who market themselves properly. Haven't they?
I see myself riding down in a big limo and rich thanks to the orders on DP. LOL. J/k. Hm, I do see myself better off then where I am today, hopefully.
Hopefully helping people write funny speeches and presentations. I think I might have caught the speaking bug! Been eager to do some.
Well, I've already started on my dreams of becoming an author. This is just something I do for getting some money across.
Quality writers will always have a job. Even with the over saturation of articles and the same content re-written, those with a unique voice or style will be fine. The rest will fall by the wayside.
Sticking to only copywriting as a job is a bit riskier, i have learnt seo, php addition to copywriting
I will see myself a fluent article writer in three years, as my English grammar will be much improved with perfection. That's what I want in order to be benefited.
I see myself moving into different markets. I have been building up an ebook following, and now get a steady drip feed income from that (fiction, targeted at specific audiences). That was hard work to begin with but now Im into the flow Im really enjoying it. I also have a lot more 'print' clients than I used to have, both for copywriting, and magazine feature writing. I still write SEO articles. This year has been my best year for ages, and Im enjoying the variety of writing jobs. Christine
I've been moving into more service oriented content development as well. I imagine I'll continue to work with webmasters and companies building sites and running blogs rather than writing isolated articles - I don't have many new article customers at this point actually. I am more akin to a contract employee for quite a few clients quietly running the blogs for the site and doing ongoing content development as the sites grow. I also write the new sites for the network or any new products. I don't have huge concerns about the future - I'll continue on the path I'm on and continue to cultivate new long-term relationships with clients who need the sorts of services I provide, primarily through referrals and networking. Nice to see you Jason, haven't seen you in forever it seems.