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I've been thinking quite a lot about posting this topic for a while, so hopefully, it will prove useful to at least a few people. 

Many times, when newcomers post on the forum, more regular sellers tell them to 'stand out' and offer something unique. 

However, I think we don't always specify WHY. 

So... why is being a bit different from the rest so important? 

There are a few answers to this question, but I will tell you the most important one: 

Believe it or not, standing out means less competition. 

Whether you do this by having a cool art style that no one else has (like some artists I like ordering from) or by setting up gigs in niches that just aren't too crowded yet, you're making it easier for people who need exactly what you offer to find you! 

Now, does this mean that you should offer something no one else is doing?

What I do as a TRS is simple. I try to understand what buyers are looking for. 

If 3-4-5 people come to me asking for X, I will make a gig about it! Sometimes, it will work out; sometimes, the fad will be over before it's discovered - and that's fine. What matters is trying to 

Of course, with a brand new account, you don't have this sort of flexibility, and that's okay! However, there are still ways for you to shine. 

How can you do that? Honestly, this depends a lot on your niche. But as a writer, I know what I would do.

If I were to start over on Fiverr, there would be a good number of things I'd have to do differently than when I joined in 2017. 

- I would have to prove my skills. Any bits of old writing I'd had (yes, even the cringy fanfiction from the past) would be displayed proudly on my profile.

- I would also not make a gig image that looks exactly like everyone else's! Come on, is that really the way to go? Don't use a template; be creative! 

- And lastly, I would not stop learning. Day and night, I'd be studying new things I can offer and ways I can be better. I'd be attending writing classes left and right.

Now, would this work out for me? Who knows... But I'd have a chance, at least! 

NOTE: That babbling aside, there is one really important thing. When you freelance, you're not just working a regular desk job. You're usually doing something that either requires a lot of creativity, some specific skills, or both.

So don't do something that you don't enjoy because people says you can earn a lot of cash from it. Sell something you are PASSIONATE about, something that you can see yourself selling for many years. 

(disclaimer: this post was written solely by me before my tea/coffee. I used Grammarly to help edit some typos because it's too early for me to see well just yet 😛 

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