Are you interested in becoming a beauty writer? Whether that’s as a journalist, copywriter or content writer, here’s how I ended up working as a beauty writer.
How I became a beauty writer
Here’s how I ended up being a freelance beauty writer who works with brands, publications and industry professionals to create marketing content and editorial:
- When I was in my early 20s I started a beauty blog as a way to combine something I was interested in with a creative outlet. I was working in a project mangement role, which taught me a ton of skills but ultimately I knew it wasn’t for me.
- I also did a Beauty Therapy course at night school while I did my degree in Business Studies and worked full time, which gave me a great background into anatomy, science and the skills needed for the industry.
- My blog led to me moving into a marketing role (not in beauty). I kept it going alongside my role and made a ton of contacts, worked with loads of different brands and gained experience in writing about beauty products.
- I moved around various marketing jobs and agencies in health, education and beauty, while doing some freelance work on the side.
- Eventually, I decided to go freelance – after thinking about doing it full-time for a long while – and started to build up my client base.
I’m 99% sure the career path is wildly different now, but that’s how I did it and the journey I took to being freelance.
Are you an aspiring beauty writer or are you thinking of taking the plunge into being freelance? If you have questions, book a call with me to ask whatever you want about the industry, going freelance or writing as a career.
What you get during a freelance writer consultancy session
Here’s the value you’ll gain as a new writer:
- Intial discovery email to find out what you want to discuss or where you feel you need guidance.
- 1 hour of my dedicated time to talk about whatever you want – I’ll have done some upfront work to make sure I can help you and we stay on track.
- Recording or transcription of the session.
- The opportunity for follow up email with any questions or topics you might have missed.
Find out more about booking a call. Not convinced? Check out my portfolio to see some of the clients I’ve worked for in the beauty industry, as well as in fashion, lifestyle and marketing.