But truth is, working as a freelancer is not for everyone. Working on your own is not always right answer. Personal circumstances and personalities all come into play.

Here are a few thoughts on why you might, or might not consider freelancing as being best for you and your family.

First, here are 5 reasons why working as a freelance writer might be right for you:

1. You don’t play well with others and prefer to set your own schedules, follow you own path.

2. You have entrepreneurial skills and see opportunities for yourself that are not available to you as a salaried employee.

3. Your personal circumstances at home are such that it makes more sense for you to work out of your own house.

4. You simply become bored when working on same accounts day after day, week after week.

5. You suffer anxiety over possibility of losing your job, and difficulty of finding another.

And perhaps some people do make some money that way. But after over twenty years as a freelance writer, I can't imagine a better way to work from home and earn a decent income.

Here are my top 4 reasons why I think freelance writing is perfect home based business...

>> 1. It costs you almost nothing to get started.

If you are reading this, you already have a computer and an internet connection. And that's pretty much all you need. Maybe some sheets of paper and envelopes from time to time.

With freelance writing you can start earning right away and you don't need to invest in any additional software or equipment. Your brain and a keyboard are all you need.

If you have some background in commercial writing or copywriting, you really can get started right away. If not, you might want to invest in a good writing course to give you skills and knowledge to do great work.

>> 2. You can adapt your work to your circumstances.

Freelance writing is something you can do full-time or part-time.