How can I get into freelance writing for the science field?

Question

Any particular level of college degree? (My highest level is an associates...so far).

I've had lots of heavy writing classes, along with science & technology classes. But since I'm at the associates degree level, I'm wondering if maybe it's possible I could find some kind of junior level science writer type of job with a magazine, etc.

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Writing Business: Your Step- By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) by Christine A. Adamec
* How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Road Map to Your Writing Career) by Michael A. Banks
* The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman
* The Freelance Success Book: Insider Secrets for Selling Every Word You Write (Write It, Sell It) by David Taylor
* Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments by Jenna Glatzer

I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

First, you need to practice, practice, practice, and practice some more! Also, at thirteen, you're really just exploring what you love. By the time you reach college, you will most likely aspire to be something else. When I was younger, I dreamed of being a lot of things. There's a difference between dreaming and making something a reality, though. It requires a lot of hard work. Freelance writers usually write day and night, seven days a week. You don't really get a chance to relax, so make sure that's what you want to do. If you really want to give it a shot once your writing becomes more developed, then I suggest contacting local newspapers. Maybe you can even write the daily headlines for your school? Keep in mind that nothing happens overnight. Again, it takes hard work... and also lots of patience! The money varies, but if that is what you're worried about at this point, then maybe it's not for you. Writing really shouldn't be about the money. At first, you'll make very little. I doubt you'll ever become rich as a freelance writer, if that's what you're asking. You can be a freelance writer at thirteen, but I advise you to wait. One, you still need to grow as a writer of English. And two, it's very rare.

Answer 3

Well, you have a very low degree for this field choice. It is not impossible. Your best shot is to try to get into goverment work and work your way up from there. Try the NSF. Go to their website and apply online.

http://www.nsf.gov/