There's a lot I wish I'd known before quitting my job to write full-time. Freelance Writing can be a rewarding way

1. Tripled or quadrupled the amount in my savings account. At least.
2. Learned SEO fundamentals.
3. Been an early Twitter adapter.
4. Learned AP style rules.
5. Spent more time in writers' forums.
6. Checked out books on freelance writing.
7. Learned about blogging.
8. Picked up some part-time non-writing work to supplement my writing income.
9. Created a cache of articles.
11. Remembered a writing teacher's advice: Say it in as few words as possible.
12. Spent more time studying each writing site before diving in.
14. Joined RedGage and other sites that boost page views and pay you for previously published content.
15. Set up a solid website to display my writing and traded backlinks with better-known sites.
16. Read articles by the top writers at various sites to learn what works.
20. Bought a crystal ball so I could see how Google's algorithm updates would affect my income.