Basing from these scenarios, I dare say that one must’nt give up easily but instead keep going with your plan although you have to double your effort. Apart from this idea of mine, I liked your post especially the part wherein you said:

“However, another way that will put money into your pockets is often forgotten by freelance writers; and that is to prospect corporate businesses in your industry. You don’t have to pester them with emails upon emails. Simply state that you saw their website and wondered whether they had ever considered writing a blog to attract more clients for their business.”

If there is an alternative, always choose it. It is meant as a boost for income or a starting point which I always emphasized before.

You might have forgotten me, but I am the same person from India who asked your opinion on his writing. No I have not taken any writing assignment yet because I am not comfortable with the money offered. Transcription is easier than writing for $2 per hour; just listening to what the doctor is saying and typing it. I came to know that people do make a lot of money writing for constant content but they are experts.

By choosing not to complain and keeping your focus on the advantages you have opposed to some of your neighbors (e.g. loss of job and income) you are doing the right thing. negative thoughts only foster negative actions or even worse procrastination.

Great advice and timely, too!

My neighbor has a business and he just approached me about re-writing his static web site. I’m going to propose exactly what you’ve suggested here!

Cheers!

George