Are there any benefits to looking for freelance UK writing jobs if you live in the UK?
Whew – okay first of all I apologise for the long title! But this is something that people do search for and ask about, so I thought it warranted an answer.
I should apologise to anyone reading this that isn’t in the UK too. But this is a topic that applies to ALL writers, no matter where you live. Just substitute the ‘UK’ part of the title for whatever country you happen to reside in, and carry on reading with that change in mind.
Can you find writing jobs in your own country as well as worldwide?
When you think about online writing, what comes to mind? Probably the internet, since that is where you will get all your work from. And in turn you will get that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from knowing you can grab work from all over the world. That’s the advantage of online writing, right?
Absolutely. But there is also an advantage with zoning in on your own country every now and then. Sometimes I get work from clients that are specifically looking for a UK based writer. If a certain level of knowledge is needed that can only really be found from a UK writer (or whatever country you are in), then make no mistake – you will have a much better chance of getting that particular job. It also gives you a chance to add that skill to your list.
You might think it’s a bit unfair as writers in other countries won’t get a look in. But then, if you are reading this from somewhere in the US and you see a writing gig advertised which asks for a US based writer, I won’t get a look in there. It does work both ways.
So if you find writing work online that isn’t suitable for you and your location, don’t dwell on it. Go and find some that gives you the upper hand instead. There will be less competition, and it might just be the writing job you have been waiting for.
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