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Writer's pictureCarol Jane Evangelista

Top 5 Freelancing Skills for Beginners

Updated: Jun 30, 2022


virtual assistant

1. Virtual Assistance

Virtual assistance, or VA work, is an umbrella term that encompasses all kinds of freelancing jobs that aren’t physical or in-person. Some examples include:

  • Research and data entry

  • Email management and scheduling (like setting up meetings)

  • Social media management and community outreach/management

Because this is a remote job, it’s an excellent option for building your business from anywhere in the world! You’ll need strong computer skills like typing quickly and accurately, familiarity with online tools like Google Docs or Dropbox, and excellent attention to detail. If you’re interested in becoming a virtual assistant but need help getting started, check out our guide here:https://surgedigital.agency/what-is-a-virtual-assistant/.


2. Transcriptionist

A transcriptionist is someone who transcribes audio or video recordings into written documents. Law enforcement agencies like the FBI often use transcriptionists in criminal and court proceedings. In addition, they’re also frequently employed by medical practitioners who need to record their notes for patients and other medical staff. Also, business organizations that want to keep a record of meetings and conferences (such as board meetings) and legal professionals who need to transcribe client interviews or depositions.


3. Writing

Writing is a skill that can be learned. You don’t have to have been born with a pen in your hand to write well. Writing can be done anywhere and on any device, making it an extremely portable skill and ideal for freelancers working remotely. A writer can be a freelancer or a full-time employee, but there are other ways to use this skill too! Examples: include writing academic papers for students at universities or colleges, writing instructional manuals for software developers or tech companies, or writing book reviews for newspapers and magazines. There are many writing jobs—from editing fiction novels to blogging posts about current events in politics & entertainment—and the possibilities are endless! We’ve listed some of our favorite types below:

  • Writing for blogs

  • Copywriting for advertisements and marketing materials

  • Ghostwriting books and articles for other people

  • Creating e-books for websites or blogs

  • Writing content for websites


4. Proofreading and editing

These two are different skills. Proofreading is the first step in editing. It involves reading a document to find and correct errors, such as spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes. Editing improves a document’s readability and style—it’s about making sure your writing makes sense!


5. Data Entry

Data entry is one of the skills that beginners in freelancing can do. This is because data entry is useful for a wide range of jobs. You can use it to start your freelancing career or pick up the skill later in your freelance journey. If you’re confident about your new data entry abilities, consider using them to supplement your other skills.


No matter which skill you focus on, just give it your best and you'll find the results both favorable to you and your clients as well.


"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." — Oprah Winfrey, media mogul









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