Freelance writing can be the most satisfying adventure for a new writer to experience. There are a number of sites that a "newbie" can get information about freelance writing. One idea would be to "Google" freelance writing and follow up on the number of ideas that pop up. There are organizations that a new writer can join and receive basic educational ideas.
American Writers & Artists Inc.
American Writers & Artists Inc. is a very good organization to join. This organization will send information through their e-zine. There are interesting articles to read and online courses that a member can participate in to improve their writing skills. The membership fees are very modest.
Handy reference material for the writer
One thing that a new writer needs to have handy is a good dictionary and a good thesaurus. Most computers have spell check and that will work just fine. But having a good thesaurus is essential for a variety of words so the same old words are not used continuously. This helps to add a little spice to the article. The next item that every writer should own is a good Grammar book where different phrases, placement of commas, proper structure of the sentences can be verified to ensure the correctness of the sentence.
Craigslist Gigs and Writing Categories
One of the best places to look for work will be Craigslist. They have two categories one called Gigs and the other is Writing. Either of these will provide opportunities to write.
In Craigslist, by simply applying to the different gigs or writing opportunities, the writer can stay busy writing content. By applying in different cities throughout the nation, the writer can experience success without having to pay for advertising.
A resume is needed most of the time. Make sure the information is correct and has no misspellings.
Place free ads in Craigslist and other places
Another idea is to place ads in those same areas, gigs and writing, telling about the type of writing the writer does. There are other places to post ads like Back Page, US free ads, Inet Giant, eBay and Classifieds.com. This will give the writer a good source of work opportunities. Before you can place ads on Craigslist, an account must be set up. Do not place more than three ads a day. Same thing applies to Back Page. Read the rules for placing any ads, anywhere to make sure you are abiding by the rules.
A freelance writer - a dream of a lifetime
To become a freelance writer for many, is a dream of a lifetime. To write and make money from writing is even better. There are lots of places available online where a "newbie" can practice their craft and become a much better writer. More ideas to follow.
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