Will your side hustle fail if you don't know this!? 3 characteristics of people who get discouraged as Web writers

Although people start their careers as Web writers for various reasons, it is not uncommon for them to get discouraged and quit because they cannot earn as much as they had hoped😥

This is a trend particularly seen among beginner writers and side-hustle writers with little experience.

So, why do they get discouraged?🤔

In this article, I will introduce the "3 characteristics" common to people who are prone to getting discouraged, based on my experience of working as a Web writer for over 10 years.

I have also included tips on how to overcome discouragement, so please use them as a reference🐈

Web writers who fit even one of these characteristics should be careful!

If you fit even one of the characteristics of people who get discouraged as Web writers introduced below, you should be careful😥

If you find that you fit these characteristics, it might be a good opportunity to check why that is and think about "how you should be".

Characteristic 1: Thinking you can earn money immediately

You often see phrases like "Monthly income of 200,000 yen even for beginners!" or "Quick side income in your spare time."

I understand the feeling of getting your hopes up. I was the same way back then. But reality isn't that easy😕

Even after registering for crowdsourcing, you might find that you can't easily get accepted for high-paying projects at first, or the jobs you finally manage to get pay less than 0.5 yen per character...

I'm sure many of you have felt disappointed, thinking, "Wait? I did all this for this much pay?"😕

However, what I want you to remember here is that writing is a job of "building up trust."

You can't just start landing high-paying jobs left and right; at first, you need a period of steady track record building and skill improvement.

I got through this period by thinking of it as a 【training period】😅

Aiming to become a trusted writer who continues for a long time, rather than earning money in the short term, will lead to a stable income in the end.

Characteristic 2: Poor self-analysis and failure to leverage your specialty genres

I really understand the urge to say, "I can write about anything!" But actually, that can sometimes have the opposite effect.

The reason is that you are "not promoting your own strengths"😮

Clients want to entrust work to "someone who is knowledgeable in this genre," so it is extremely important to clarify "what genres you are good at."

For example, if you like anime or games, writing articles by leveraging that knowledge and passion will definitely be more persuasive.

Actually, once I started writing mainly about genres I like, such as games, anime, and cats, writing became not just a job, but something fun as well.

Besides, articles written with enjoyment are conveyed to the reader as well🥰

Naturally, the quality improves, you get recognized, and your unit price goes up...

That is precisely why I want you to pause and think about, "what kind of genre you can write about naturally".

Characteristic 3: Mindlessly repeating the "writing task"

Since you are a Web writer, you think your job is to "write," right? But if you just type out sentences according to instructions, you will eventually hit a limit😫

I especially want you to be careful about how you handle revision requests. Do you just end it with, "Oh, I have to rewrite it again..."?

That is exactly the moment for growth. I want you to face your own writing and ask, "Why was this revision necessary?"🤔

Also, it is often misunderstood that "fast typing equals good writing," but in reality, it is completely different. Rather than being able to write fast, "how much value you can deliver to the reader" is much more important.

The same goes for communication with clients. If you have a sense of reliability as a professional, such as "always meeting deadlines," "reporting and consulting early," and "being able to offer something extra beyond what was asked," it will be easier to lead to repeat requests☺️

For me personally, once I stopped just writing and nothing more, the scope of my work and my earnings expanded significantly. That is why I encourage you to take a step beyond just "completing tasks" and develop the habit of thinking about "how I can provide more value".

Conclusion: The world of writing is won by those who can "keep going."

To succeed as a Web writer, it is important to let go of the expectation that you will "earn money immediately," leverage your areas of expertise, and raise your awareness as a [value provider] rather than just a worker.😸

And above all else, the most important thing is that "consistency is key." It all comes down to that. If you keep going, your skills and track record will gradually accumulate, and the day will surely come when a client says, "I'd like to work with you again."

While many people quit, if you keep at it steadily, regardless of how much you are earning, that alone makes you a "winner."

Whether or not you can continue is a major turning point.🤔

If you feel like giving up, ask yourself: "Why did I start?" or "Is my current approach really the right one?" You might be surprised to find the answer is closer than you think.🐈