prompt: I've been balancing a day job and freelance writing for a while, and I want to know how to make the transition to freelancing full-time. How do I do so? Can you make me a list that goes through some helpful steps in this process?
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chosen.content: I've been balancing a day job and freelance writing for a while, and I want to know how to make the transition to freelancing full-time. How do I do so? Can you make me a list that goes through some helpful steps in this process?
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chosen.content: Good luck with your transition into freelancing! Here's some things you can do to give yourself the best chance of success
  
  1. Figure out finances - Find out how much you typically spend each month including bills and figure out how much money you need to bring in every month to make ends meet. 
  2. Get a regular client - You should find a client with regular work while you're still working your day job. This client acts as a sort of retainer because you know that you can be assured to have regular work while you're with them. When you have a regular client, you can make the rest of your income from other clients.
  3. Network - Get networking as soon as possible. Doing so will offer a community of support, and you may find some connections that will hire you or connect you with others who may hire you.
  4. Be present online - You should have a website and be active on social media. This is something else that you can do while you're at your other job.
  5. Make an elevator pitch - Ask yourself exactly what you want to bring to the table, and make this clear on your website site. If you provide more than one service, you should have a main service and work every other one around that main one. People will more likely hire you if they know what you can do for them.
  6. Take on as much work as possible - You'll know when you reach the point that it's time to move to freelance. When you want to move forward, you should do everything you can to work on your freelancing. 
  7. Don't wait to be ready - The truth is, you'll likely not ever feel quite ready. But don't jump into freelancing too fast. Make sure your foundation is set, and then you can shift to freelancing as your career.
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rejected.content: I've been balancing a day job and freelance writing for a while, and I want to know how to make the transition to freelancing full-time. How do I do so? Can you make me a list that goes through some helpful steps in this process?
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