Deciding
to be a freelance writer can be a momentous and scary decision.
Many questions may crop up, including can I make enough money
doing this to quit my other job? What if people laugh at me? What
if everyone rejects my writing? What if my stuff stinks? What
if I can't find any work? Be reassured
that although you may not have a steady flow of jobs, you can
keep the money coming in by working at several freelance jobs
at once. Where do you find these jobs? One place is the World
Wide Web.
Starting
out So
you're sitting at your computer, wondering where to start. Try
http://www.about.com first,
and click on "W" for "writing," then click
on "Freelance Writing." Understandable and easily accessible
information about job boards and the business of freelance writing
should appear. Also
try http://www.askjeeves.com,
and type in "freelance writing jobs" or "writing
jobs" or "telecommuting jobs." (With telecommuting
jobs, you'll have to sift through the results for writing positions.)
Several job boards will appear. You can also search for writing
jobs through other search engines
like AltaVista, Yahoo, or Google. It
may also be easier to seek out web sites that cater to freelance
or writing work specifically, instead of the broader job sites,
like http://www.hotjobs.com
or http://www.monster.com,
because you'll probably
find the job you want more quickly. With a web site that doesn't
cater to freelance or writing jobs, writers have to look for jobs
through keywords, which may bring more results than desired.
You
can also seek additional jobs through work at home or telecommuting
sites, which may or may not have specific writing jobs. Some easily
accessible web sites are http://www.wahm.com
(caters to work at home mothers), http://www.momsworkathome.com,
and http://www.momswithaspine.com
(caters to moms, and doesn't have many job listings available
yet). Don't be put off because these sites are geared towards
mothers. The information is
available to anyone with Internet access. Registering
Several web sites, including http://www.guru.com,
require people to register for free before being able to access
jobs. Initial registration is free with the opportunity to upgrade
to a paid membership with additional perks. The registration process
usually includes posting a resume and/or cover letter,
and noting years of experience in certain fields. It takes about
ten to fifteen minutes, depending how much information you want
employers to see.
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Lori Tate has ten years of professional writing experience, including
four as a journalist. She is looking for research, writing and
editing work. You can contact her at onehappyperson30@yahoo.com.
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