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 Write a Writing Job Resume
You must first create your writing job resume before you apply for freelance writing jobs. Here are the main elements to include, and suggestions for your writing resume for those who are new to the field with limited writing clips and writing experience.
How To Start Freelance Writing
How to start freelance writing, the very first thing to do.
How Do I Start Writing for Money?
This is the number one questions that I receive: I've done x, y and z, how do I turn that into a freelance writing career?
"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?"
Freelance Writing Jobs Fill Up Fast
Is it really necessary to apply for freelance writing jobs quickly? A reader who is not having any luck getting bites writes in.
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.
Freelance Writing Job or Freelance Writing Project
New writers are often asking for writing jobs- but is that really what you mean? Most freelance writers work on freelance writing projects. Here's how to know the difference.
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"
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 Do I Get Writing Jobs Without Any Clips?
How can a new writer break into the market without any clips?
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.