{"id":33903,"date":"2019-03-20T17:49:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T21:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=33903"},"modified":"2019-03-20T17:53:06","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T21:53:06","slug":"4-home-truths-blogging-wont-hear-anywhere-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2019\/4-home-truths-blogging-wont-hear-anywhere-else\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Home Truths About Blogging You Won\u2019t Hear Anywhere Else"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people, the idea of becoming a professional blogger and\/or monetizing a blog is an attractive one. After all, there are a number of obvious benefits. For one, you get to be your own boss if you become a freelance blogger. Also, you can set your own schedule, work at your own pace, and travel at your own leisure. However, as fun and rewarding as the life of a professional blogger is, it\u2019s also a lot of hard work. It\u2019s worth noting that blogging as a hobby and blogging for business<\/a> are two very different things. Here, we\u2019ll explain what it\u2019s really like to blog for a living and drop four home truths that you\u2019re unlikely to hear anywhere else: <\/p>\n

Writing is Just One Part of Blogging<\/h3>\n

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\nTop 5 Must-Know Tips to Score Your First Paid Blogging Gig<\/em><\/p>\n

A freelance blogger is more than just a copywriter who gets to sleep in and work in their pajamas. Rather, to achieve meaningful success as a blogger, you\u2019ll also have to become proficient in web design, establish an area (or areas) of expertise, and network like crazy<\/a>. What\u2019s more, once you actually start writing on your blog, you may find the response less than enthusiastic \u2013\u2013 at least initially. Remember, you also have to market your site effectively and know how to promote it on social media and across other web channels. <\/p>\n

Setting Your Own Hours is a Myth<\/h3>\n

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\nHow to Set Work-Life Boundaries When You Work From Home<\/em><\/p>\n

While freelance bloggers don\u2019t have a boss breathing down their neck, the idea that you only have to work when you feel like it is apocryphal. Just because you\u2019ve started blogging it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll no longer have bills to pay<\/a>! In addition, when bloggers accept a job online, the clock starts ticking right away. Many times, bloggers will actually find themselves working longer (or stranger) hours than their nine-to-five counterparts to make ends meet. <\/p>\n

Your Client Sets the Subject Matter<\/h3>\n
\"Finding<\/a>

Finding Your Niche: Write Up What Lights You Up<\/p><\/div>\n

Very few bloggers enjoy the luxury of writing for a company or site that also corresponds with their personal interests. The stark reality is that, for most assignments, your client will have an agenda or topic in mind, and it\u2019s your job to get acquainted with it \u2013\u2013 not the other way around. Given that fact, it wouldn\u2019t be unusual for a blogger to write about quick shield<\/a> safety tube holders one day, and the archeological significance of the Rosetta Stone the next. Unless you\u2019re willing to cover a diverse range of topics, freelance blogging may not be for you. <\/p>\n

Success is Possible \u2013\u2013 But It\u2019s Harder than You Think<\/h3>\n

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\nWriting Your Way to Success: How to Make Your Blog a Business<\/em><\/p>\n

Contrary to what some people may say, there\u2019s no easy way to create a blog, develop a loyal following, and make money writing. And the chances of making a viral splash early on in your career are slim to none. However, the good news is that it\u2019s possible to carve out a successful career as a freelance blogger \u2013\u2013 if you\u2019ve got the dedication and the passion to do so. Recognizing just what it means to be a modern blogger first will help you adapt to the lifestyle should you choose to follow it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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