I want to build a sustainable career as an independent writer-translator, with a focus on political articles and blog pieces. Rather than vague tips, I need a concrete, step-by-step roadmap drawn from real-world experience. Here’s what I expect: • An actionable guide that explains how to position myself in the writing and translation market, price my services, pitch to editors or clients, and keep repeat business coming in. • Specific advice tailored to political content: where to find reputable outlets, how to verify sources, and ways to stay balanced and persuasive in a sensitive niche. • Templates for cold emails, proposals, invoices, and brief contracts—ready for immediate use. • A short editorial calendar example showing how to plan a month of political blog posts. • One live, 60-minute video call (Zoom, Meet, or similar) so I can ask follow-up questions about portfolio building and client negotiation. Please base everything on practical experience rather than generic blog summaries. If you’ve successfully freelanced in writing or translation—especially around politics—your insight will be invaluable.