Globally, there are thousands of professional freelance researchers, writers, lecturers and tutors who make a living, full or part time, undergoing this profession. Freelance research houses are constantly recruiting for new talent and if you're an academic that wants to be part of the best there is and would relish the chance to help others succeed, then this could be the opportunity for you.
The benefits of being a freelance writer are:
Flexibility - do as much as you want, when you want
Great pay - find a reputable company and you'll enjoy lucrative rewards
Help others - share your skills and knowledge
Do what you enjoy
Work with the best
Key skills that freelance writers possess include:
Comprehensive knowledge of their subject area
Excellent understanding of current issues and debates
Ability to confidently find and select appropriate materials and authority for their work
Exceptional skills in written English - fluent and articulate expression
Ability to present ideas with unusual clarity and excellence of presentation
Ability to write and develop logical and convincing arguments
Understanding of, and correct use of, academic referencing styles
Evidence of independent thought, judgment and originality in approaching projects
However, freelance writing is like any other career in the sense that you start as an amateur and you learn your trade. Your first research assignment may not reflect all of the skills mentioned above. As you gain more experience, you'll grow and develop as a writer - earning yourself more projects, more happy customers and a greater income.
As a freelance researcher and writer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in many subject areas and disciplines (you may write in any area that you are qualified in). Common freelance writing subjects include Accounting, Animation, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Beauty Therapy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Childcare, Classics, Communications, Computer Science, Construction, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Design, Drama, Economics, Education, Engineering, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Estate Management, European Studies, Fashion, French, Film Studies, Finance, General Studies, Geography, German, Health, History, Housing, Human Rights, Information Systems, I.T., International Relations, International Studies, Journalism, Languages, Law, Leisure Management, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanics, Media, Military, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Politics, Project Management, Property, Psychology, Religion, Sciences, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Statistics, Teaching, Theatre, Theology, Tourism and Translation.
You decide when you want to work and how much work you want to take on. You also choose which projects you're interested in, based on the nature of the project and the fee offered for completion.
Whatever company you work for, remember - they should be honoured to have you on their books - don't therefore EVER hand over any money to register. Any 'company' that asks you to do so is probably a fraudster.
Midlands (UK) based company Academic Knowledge, a subsiduary of Academic Answers Limited (registered at Companies House and VAT registered - Company Registration No: 4964706, VAT Registration No: 842417633) is currently recruiting for freelance writers. If you'd like to apply, the URL is: http://www.academicknowledge.com/writer-apply.php.
I am a F.ILEX (Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives) specialising in property law, civil litigation and company law.I hold an LL.B with first class honours as well as qualifications in criminology and philosophy. I acquired over six years of experience working in private practice in the Midlands, dealing with both English and American law. Prior to qualifying as a Fellow, I worked in various positions and gained a variety of experience in different business sectors. I have also provided support as an Associate Lecturer on the Open University LL.B course. I now work for a private company in Nottinghamshire, although I still have a current practising certificate. I have written over 130 research papers in various areas of law over the past three years. If you are looking for similar freelance research work (writer jobs), click here to apply.
