Whew! I've been a very busy bee making honey over the internet for a couple of months that I am unable to update this personal blog. Well, I guess it's time to make it up to you guys and keep you clued up on the latest happenings in your resident blogger's life.
I've been away to pursue a long-suppressed passion; writing. As you may have been aware of, my beginnings as a freelance writer has not been easy. Finding clients is one difficulty and keeping them is another.
Now, I am oh-soooo-proud to inform all of you that I am already a 'certified freelance writer'. I am finally able to handle a couple of writing assignments for various clients. Everything started with a craiglist job posting and ended up with a lot more opportunities in oDesk. After more than a month of wait and hardwork, I now have regular writing assignments to work on.
So, there. For those of you who also wanted to make honey online and who have not yet read my blog post 'My Journey as an Online Freelance Writer', please read it and I hope you get inspired. Remember; everything starts with inspiration and a little of perspiration.
Long live passionate writers!!!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
GO PINOY! (www.gopinoy.com)
This is my first day to browse through job postings on Go Pinoy (www.gopinoy.com) and I’d say I’m quite impressed.
I am a new freelance writer trying to make a living from home because I am on vacation from work. I’ve already tried browsing through other ‘for-job-seekers’ websites but I really can’t find much luck. Most job postings are call center job opportunities or opportunities on other industries which would only have available positions for college degree holders.
This pulled my hopes down for some time. However, as a job seeker willing to do anything to start a career in a field I am very passionate about, I decided to continue my quest to find that single project that will allow me to showcase my talent as a writer and which will eventually lead me to find a wider market for my works.
I started attempting to expand my network in order to find clients— I’ve joined facebook and tagged! Afterwards, I created my own website (www.onlinefreelancewriter.webs.com) so I’d have a personal page on the web where I can direct my clients to. I’ve also taken advantage of search engines in order to find websites which would have writing opportunities in them. Disappointingly though, all these efforts were for long-term use and would only have results in a couple of months. As a person I am very patient but because I got used to working in the fast-paced environment of call centers, I already find it difficult to not do anything for a long period of time.
At last, my long wait has finally come to an end. I found a website which would have all sorts of job opportunities! It won’t be an exaggeration to say that it is a website for everyone— degree holders and non-degree holders alike. In fact, even a new computer user can use this website. The sign up process is very easy and the website itself is also very easy to navigate.
They don’t have a link for writing opportunities but the instant I clicked the link for other job opportunities, my screen was flooded with interesting job postings! I started reading each and was delighted to find out that I qualify for them.
This is my Go Pinoy story. I am not paid for this but the hope it has given me is enough for me to set aside some precious minutes to write this post and commend them for a job well done. :)
I am a new freelance writer trying to make a living from home because I am on vacation from work. I’ve already tried browsing through other ‘for-job-seekers’ websites but I really can’t find much luck. Most job postings are call center job opportunities or opportunities on other industries which would only have available positions for college degree holders.
This pulled my hopes down for some time. However, as a job seeker willing to do anything to start a career in a field I am very passionate about, I decided to continue my quest to find that single project that will allow me to showcase my talent as a writer and which will eventually lead me to find a wider market for my works.
I started attempting to expand my network in order to find clients— I’ve joined facebook and tagged! Afterwards, I created my own website (www.onlinefreelancewriter.webs.com) so I’d have a personal page on the web where I can direct my clients to. I’ve also taken advantage of search engines in order to find websites which would have writing opportunities in them. Disappointingly though, all these efforts were for long-term use and would only have results in a couple of months. As a person I am very patient but because I got used to working in the fast-paced environment of call centers, I already find it difficult to not do anything for a long period of time.
At last, my long wait has finally come to an end. I found a website which would have all sorts of job opportunities! It won’t be an exaggeration to say that it is a website for everyone— degree holders and non-degree holders alike. In fact, even a new computer user can use this website. The sign up process is very easy and the website itself is also very easy to navigate.
They don’t have a link for writing opportunities but the instant I clicked the link for other job opportunities, my screen was flooded with interesting job postings! I started reading each and was delighted to find out that I qualify for them.
This is my Go Pinoy story. I am not paid for this but the hope it has given me is enough for me to set aside some precious minutes to write this post and commend them for a job well done. :)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
My Journey as an Online Freelance Writer
Take me seriously for I am taking my job seriously. I may not look or sound like a professional writer yet but I assure you— I am!
Writing is my passion. It is the reason I took up Journalism in college. Unfortunately though, I am unable to pursue a career in this field because I was forced to work on my own at a very early age. Don’t get me wrong. I have no regrets. I just sometimes wish life could have been a little easier for me so I am able to follow what my heart wants me to follow.
After two years of serving the ever-generous Call Center Industry, I finally decided to shift careers. This is not a very easy thing to do as there are limited jobs available for writers here in the Philippines. Apart from students who need assistance on their technical writing projects, I no longer have any other contacts to consider my personal market. I knew I need to find clients who would trust a young and new yet passionate and professional writer like me. So I started my quest towards finding a better market for my craft.
I am currently working on a book proposal. Hopefully, I’d be able to present this to publishers in the coming weeks. I already submitted it to a publisher in our locality but a part of me knew that my sole writing experience back in college might not be enough to convince them. I knew I have to do some hard work to prove my worth as a writer.
Online Freelance Writing gave me this opportunity. Yes, I am new on this field. However, I consider myself a certified online freelance writer as I have been accepting freelance writing jobs for quite a while now. I may not be able to claim intellectual property rights over dozens of researches I’ve done for students, but I know that if given a chance by a client, I’d be able to meet his expectations and even exceed them. Writing is not about experience anyway. Like any other jobs, it is about people skills.
You’re now looking at my first step to realizing a dream— to build a reputation as a value provider in the Online Freelance Writing World. If you are the client I’ve been waiting for, I’d be very thankful to you. If you are a fellow new online freelance writer, don’t lose hope as you are not alone. Everyone starts from scratch and it’s up to us how to create a masterpiece out of it.
Writing is my passion. It is the reason I took up Journalism in college. Unfortunately though, I am unable to pursue a career in this field because I was forced to work on my own at a very early age. Don’t get me wrong. I have no regrets. I just sometimes wish life could have been a little easier for me so I am able to follow what my heart wants me to follow.
After two years of serving the ever-generous Call Center Industry, I finally decided to shift careers. This is not a very easy thing to do as there are limited jobs available for writers here in the Philippines. Apart from students who need assistance on their technical writing projects, I no longer have any other contacts to consider my personal market. I knew I need to find clients who would trust a young and new yet passionate and professional writer like me. So I started my quest towards finding a better market for my craft.
I am currently working on a book proposal. Hopefully, I’d be able to present this to publishers in the coming weeks. I already submitted it to a publisher in our locality but a part of me knew that my sole writing experience back in college might not be enough to convince them. I knew I have to do some hard work to prove my worth as a writer.
Online Freelance Writing gave me this opportunity. Yes, I am new on this field. However, I consider myself a certified online freelance writer as I have been accepting freelance writing jobs for quite a while now. I may not be able to claim intellectual property rights over dozens of researches I’ve done for students, but I know that if given a chance by a client, I’d be able to meet his expectations and even exceed them. Writing is not about experience anyway. Like any other jobs, it is about people skills.
You’re now looking at my first step to realizing a dream— to build a reputation as a value provider in the Online Freelance Writing World. If you are the client I’ve been waiting for, I’d be very thankful to you. If you are a fellow new online freelance writer, don’t lose hope as you are not alone. Everyone starts from scratch and it’s up to us how to create a masterpiece out of it.
Friday, April 17, 2009
CLARISSE HERE- an introduction
I am not very good with introductions. Introducing myself to people has always been an awkward moment for me. I cannot escape it, though. In every step I take to expand my network and know myself better, introductions are simply inevitable.
Why do I feel awkward whenever I have to introduce myself? I’ve listed my reasons below.
1. I hate saying clichés and I consider saying, “I am Clarisse M. Caysip, 21 years old from Bulacan”, a cliché.
2. I don’t want to be discriminated (especially during job interviews) just because I’ve mentioned on my introduction that I didn’t finish college so my line has always been, “I completed two years of college at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where I took up Journalism”. It is my work around— I’ve avoided lying through this though some find it a bit misleading.
3. I don’t have a stable career to brag about. Hey, writing is my passion so what the hell am I doing in the Call Center Business?! Reality bites. I need to work to earn and live. I didn’t finish college but I still want to live within society standards so I opted to be a Call Center Agent. I’ve been in this kind of job for two years now. I am contented with it as I have no other choice but given an opportunity, I’d rather pursue my passion.
4. I don’t know how to effectively end an introduction. I’ve formulated lots of work arounds but they’re only applicable on case to case basis. As for a job interview, I always end my introduction with, “As an employee, I am self motivated. I believe I can do almost anything if I put my heart into it”. So employers, better strike me with your best foot forward!
These are my reasons. I don’t know if you will consider them valid but I guess your opinion in this matter is one of those things I simplycannot manipulate. Anyway, I just found a creative way to introduce myself to blog readers. You’ve just read it! :)
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