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Getting Started in the Field of Freelance Writing

Your first step, even before clicking on all these juicy job leads, is to prepare for the competition. Take a look at these ways to beef up your writers resume, clips and website, and ways to get these things if you don't already have them. Next, go to work on all those job listings. In addition, check out other ways to get started and break into the writing field by networking, volunteering, using contractor sites, and meeting needs in your local market.

Apply for Freelance Writing Jobs

Before you start chasing down all those great freelance writing jobs, here's what you have to do to make sure you're ready to compete.

How To Start Freelance Writing

How to start freelance writing, the very first thing to do.

"Is This a Good Career Choice for Me?"

One of the questions I get asked most often is "Do you think this would be a good career for me?"

Is Writing a Good Work at Home Job?

Many parents seeking a work-at-home job turn to freelance writing. But is it really the best path for those who seek to work at home with their children?

Make Freelance Writing Your Full-Time Job

Make freelance writing your full-time job by following this set of simple steps.

Should I Quit My Day Job?

Many readers write in asking about quitting their day job in order to write. They want to know how I did it, if I regret it, and if it is advisable to quit your day job.

Top Ten Majors for Writers

You're sure you want to write, but unsure of what to major in to be a writer? Here are ten majors for writers, along with example programs, links and summaries.

Book Review: Writer Mama by Christina Katz

Want writing inspiration? Want direction for your new freelance career? Want to do it all with a toddler on your hip? You need Writer Mama by Christina Katz.

Book Review: The Anti 9-5 by Michelle Goodman- A Freelancer's Dream!

Book review of 'The Anti 9-5 Guide'. Michelle Goodman, herself a freelance writer, blesses all aspiring cube dwellers with information and how to steps on beginning a career outside the office walls.

Ebook Review: Working Writer, Happy Writer

Review of ebook by Sue LaPointe: "Working Writer, Happy Writer"

How Do I Get Writing Jobs Without Any Clips?

How can a new writer break into the market without any clips?

Before You Apply

Before you start chasing down all those great freelance jobs, here's what you have to do to make sure you're ready to compete.

How To Generate Sample Freelance Writing Clips

Getting freelance writing jobs without sample clips is difficult- yet how do you get a sample writing clip when no one will give you a freelance writing job in the first place! Very frustrating, but here's a way to get some sample clips. It's easy and fulfilling.

Bidding to Break In

Overcome common roadblocks new freelance writers face by using bid sites to get your first paid writing jobs

Break In To Copywriting With Just $100

Know something about copywriting? About's Guide to Advertising demonstrates how to parlay that know-how into a freelance copywriting business in a couple simple steps with a $100 investment.
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