5 Great Writers Who Started As Freelancers

Many people take freelancing jobs lightly. They think that this is a part-time profession. Some do freelancing only to earn money online. Yes, money is an important factor, but money is not everything. Fame and recognition are also some factors that can act as a driving force to pursue something. It is a wrong notion that freelance writers are ‘ghost writers’. Some very famous people started off as ordinary freelancers and then with time they became popular personalities and excelled as famous writers.

Mark Twain:

One of the very first ‘travel writers’, Mark Twain started his career as a freelance journalist. Twain was a humorous writer and his stories are still loved by kids and adults, alike.

Charles Dickens:

The writer of ‘Great Expectations’ really did not expect that his talent will gain him so much fame. He was also a freelance journalist and his articles were published in little-read press newspapers. He had no idea that one fine day, he will be regarded as the greatest novelist of all time.

Isaac Asimov:

Isaac is a sci-fi writer and a well-known personality. However, everything was not hunky-dory for him in the past. He struggled as a freelancer to get his work published in sci-fi magazines. Well, now this man has a crater on Mars that is named after him, in his honor.

Jack London:

Jack London worked as a sailor, a gold miner and also as a freelancer, before he gained international recognition as a writer. He was a true freelancer of his time and charged $0.10 per word. His talent paved the way of success and he grew as a writer and novelist by leaps and bounds.

Stephen King:

Last, but not the least! Stephen King admitted that he started his journey as a freelancer. He struggled hard during his early days and faced rejection everywhere. However, he was persistent and highly optimistic that writing is his passion, love and career. And now he is at the top!
Well, these inspiring stories can surely get anyone motivated to find freelance jobs online. Nevertheless, it is important to be practical and make sure you register with an online portal to make it easier, simpler and more much safer to search for interesting and profitable freelance projects.