In episode five of the HomeWorkingClub podcast, we tackle a question that's been bothering us for a while: 

Why does everyone want to be a writer?

As usual, you can listen to the podcast, or read a full transcript and access detailed show notes here.

Freelance writing is the number one thing people who visit our site are interested in, so the question is - what exactly is the appeal?

Today, we look at the genuine ups and downs of freelance writing, and consider whether it's really as great a career as people think.

Will you still like the idea of being a writer after listening? You'll have to wait and see!

Included in this podcast:

• Why IS freelance writing popular (0:48)
• What IS writing? (2:25)
• What skills are needed? (5:03) 
• What will you write about? (6:50)
• Are you actually good enough? (10:00)
• What clients look for. (11:20)
• How to get started (14:50)
• A little on bylines (21:06).

Supplementary Links and Information

• Results of our survey, discussed in the podcast.
• 52 Online Jobs (includes writing!) 
• The most desirable freelance skills.
• Our own guide to starting a blog.
• Some websites where you can find writing gigs. 
• Our big review of Upwork.
• Problogger jobs.
• How to build a portfolio without experience.