{"id":1624,"date":"2021-02-17T13:20:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T13:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow.refrens.com\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:40:33","slug":"aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/","title":{"rendered":"Aakanksha: Achieving Success With Years, But Learning Every Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A content creator, book blogger, and author of a non-fiction book, Aakanksha has been freelancing since 2017. Her blog \u2018Books charming\u2019 is one of the top Indian book blogs. She started blogging to improve her skills, but realizing the potential of the field she continued it professionally. For her, reading life-changing stories is the best part of her work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a freelancer, she uses social media platforms and websites to build her network with like-minded people. Highlighting the importance of an online portfolio, she says that it helps make your work visible and land clients. She deals with writer\u2019s block by taking a break to clear her head before starting to work again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is loving the exposure by working in different niches and connecting with clients worldwide as a freelancer. Content with her journey so far, all she wants to ensure is to enjoy her work. We wish her success as she aims to level-up and make her blog a global brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Aakanksha\u2019s interesting story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#1_Introduce_yourself_to_us\" title=\"1. Introduce yourself to us?\">1. Introduce yourself to us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#2_Why_did_you_choose_the_field_of_writing_How_did_you_get_introduced_to_this_field_What_fascinates_you_the_most_about_your_career_choice\" title=\"2. Why did you choose the field of writing? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?\">2. Why did you choose the field of writing? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#3_Why_did_you_choose_to_freelance_When_did_you_begin_to_freelance_Were_you_planning_it_or_how_did_it_happen\" title=\"3. Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?\">3. Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#4_How_did_you_get_your_first_client_What_was_your_first_project\" title=\"4. How did you get your first client? What was your first project?\">4. How did you get your first client? What was your first project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#5_How_to_market_yourself_Any_essential_points_that_a_new_freelancer_should_know_of\" title=\"5. How to market yourself? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?\">5. How to market yourself? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#6_How_to_deal_with_writers_block\" title=\"6. How to deal with writer&#8217;s block?\">6. How to deal with writer&#8217;s block?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#7_What_do_you_do_to_polish_your_skills_as_a_freelancer\" title=\"7. What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?\">7. What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#8_How_to_make_an_online_portfolio\" title=\"8. How to make an online portfolio?\">8. How to make an online portfolio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#9_What_is_the_one_major_pro_andor_con_of_freelancing_according_to_you\" title=\"9. What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?\">9. What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#10_Whats_your_best_piece_of_work_to_date_Why_do_you_think_thats_your_favorite_piece\" title=\"10. What&#8217;s your best piece of work to date? Why do you think that&#8217;s your favorite piece?\">10. What&#8217;s your best piece of work to date? Why do you think that&#8217;s your favorite piece?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#11_What_mission_and_vision_do_you_have_How_do_you_want_history_to_look_at_you\" title=\"11. What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?\">11. What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/aakanksha-content-creator-book-blogger\/#12_What_would_do_you_differently_if_you_had_to_begin_your_career_again_What_would_you_focus_on_once_you_restart\" title=\"12. What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;\">12. What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 id=\"1-introduce-yourself-to-us\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduce_yourself_to_us\"><\/span>1. <strong>Introduce yourself to us?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m Aakanksha Jain, a book blogger, author, YouTuber, Podcaster, and content creator. I\u2019m from Indore, and I currently live in Pune. My book, \u2018How to Become an Amazon Influencer\u2019 is available on Amazon and Goodreads. My blog, \u2018Books Charming\u2019, is one of the top Indian book blogs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"2-why-did-you-choose-the-field-of-writing-how-did-you-get-introduced-to-this-field-what-fascinates-you-the-most-about-your-career-choice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_you_choose_the_field_of_writing_How_did_you_get_introduced_to_this_field_What_fascinates_you_the_most_about_your_career_choice\"><\/span>2. <strong>Why did you choose the field of writing? How did you get introduced to this field? What fascinates you the most about your career choice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I never thought of becoming a blogger, especially a full-time one. I started blogging to pass my time and improve my language skills, but soon I realized that there is so much to do in this field, and not many people have any idea about it. So, I started doing research, found my niche, and the rest is history. The most fascinating thing about my work is I get to read life-changing stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"3-why-did-you-choose-to-freelance-when-did-you-begin-to-freelance-were-you-planning-it-or-how-did-it-happen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_did_you_choose_to_freelance_When_did_you_begin_to_freelance_Were_you_planning_it_or_how_did_it_happen\"><\/span>3. <strong>Why did you choose to freelance? When did you begin to freelance? Were you planning it, or how did it happen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It just happened; this field chose me, not the other way around. I started freelancing in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"4-how-did-you-get-your-first-client-what-was-your-first-project\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_did_you_get_your_first_client_What_was_your_first_project\"><\/span>4. <strong>How did you get your first client? What was your first project?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For a long time, I worked for free, juggling between my day job and content creation. Why did I do that? Because I wanted to build a base of audience\/followers, and after working for free for more than a year, I started charging a fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit was that I had work and testimonials to show. It also helps me to learn a lot of things because I was a newbie. My first client who paid me came to me directly via LinkedIn. She asked me how much I charge, and that\u2019s when I realize that now the time has come for me to become a paid freelancer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"5-how-to-market-yourself-any-essential-points-that-a-new-freelancer-should-know-of\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_to_market_yourself_Any_essential_points_that_a_new_freelancer_should_know_of\"><\/span><strong>5. How to market yourself? Any essential points that a new freelancer should know of?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many social media apps\/websites to market oneself, so grow your social network with like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, if you feel that the opportunity is good but not providing money, do it, especially in the initial stages. Second, a freelancer should know that someone else relies on them, so always finish the project before the deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"6-how-to-deal-with-writer-s-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_deal_with_writers_block\"><\/span><strong>6. How to deal with writer&#8217;s block?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I hit writer\u2019s block, I take a break from all the work. I spend my time on things like sleeping, eating, binge-watching, or going for a long walk, and after some time, when my head clears, I start to work again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"7-what-do-you-do-to-polish-your-skills-as-a-freelancer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_do_you_do_to_polish_your_skills_as_a_freelancer\"><\/span>7. <strong>What do you do to polish your skills as a freelancer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I never stop learning and implementing new things. This is the best way for me to polish my skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"8-how-to-make-an-online-portfolio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_to_make_an_online_portfolio\"><\/span>8. <strong>How to make an online portfolio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>An online portfolio is as essential as taking a breath. It makes your work visible to numerous persons and helps you land clients. If you\u2019re a newbie and don\u2019t want to invest money on a website, then it\u2019s okay; there are many free tools available like Blogger and WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from these, you can sign up on Freelancer, UpWork, or Refrens. Every potential client is interested in knowing your previous works and the feedback you got, so keep your portfolio updated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"9-what-is-the-one-major-pro-and-or-con-of-freelancing-according-to-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_one_major_pro_andor_con_of_freelancing_according_to_you\"><\/span>9. <strong>What is the one major pro and\/or con of freelancing, according to you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro \u2013 Get to work on different niches and connect with clients worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Con \u2013 Most of the time, people want a freelancer to work for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"10-what-s-your-best-piece-of-work-to-date-why-do-you-think-that-s-your-favorite-piece\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Whats_your_best_piece_of_work_to_date_Why_do_you_think_thats_your_favorite_piece\"><\/span>10. <strong>What&#8217;s your best piece of work to date? Why do you think that&#8217;s your favorite piece?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t choose one, and I don\u2019t think anyone can. Each piece has its journey and unique in itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"11-what-mission-and-vision-do-you-have-how-do-you-want-history-to-look-at-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_mission_and_vision_do_you_have_How_do_you_want_history_to_look_at_you\"><\/span>11. <strong>What mission and vision do you have? How do you want history to look at you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, I never thought about making history. All I want is to enjoy my work and make Books Charming a global brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"12-what-would-do-you-differently-if-you-had-to-begin-your-career-again-what-would-you-focus-on-once-you-restart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_would_do_you_differently_if_you_had_to_begin_your_career_again_What_would_you_focus_on_once_you_restart\"><\/span>12. <strong>What would do you differently if you had to begin your career again? What would you focus on once you restart?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Every step that I took and every decision that I made helped me reach where I\u2019m today. So, I don\u2019t think I would change anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aakanksha can be reached out on Refrens, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For delivering quality work on time, having a good brief is necessary. To know more, read our blog on what an ideal brief should be like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A content creator, book blogger, and author of a non-fiction book, Aakanksha has been freelancing since 2017. Her blog \u2018Books charming\u2019 is one of the top Indian book blogs. She started blogging to improve her skills, but realizing the potential of the field she continued it professionally. 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