You know you have great writing skills, but where can you get a job? The Internet is an excellent resource for writers to find both freelance and permanent employment.
Run a search on your favorite Internet search engine. Enter search terms like "jobs for writers," "writing job" and "freelance writer." Follow the links and scope out any job leads.
Step2
Throw a wider net and read classifieds in nationwide online newspapers. Look for writing positions in the employment section, and see if any jobs interest you enough to follow up.
Step3
Go to the Web site of a company that interests you. Read the job postings and see if the site lists any jobs for writers.
Step4
Join an Internet newsgroup, chat room or message board specifically for writers. Connect with other writers and share job-seeking tips or leads to potential employers.
Step5
Visit a Web site designed specifically for job seekers and employers. Look for jobs for writers.
Tips & Warnings
The more experience you can show a prospective employer, the higher your chances of landing the job. There are a variety of ways to gain writing experience, including contributing to online communities on a volunteer basis.
Try not to spend too much time chatting in newsgroups or writer clubs or you won't get any writing done.
Beware of employment Web sites that charge fees. Do your research on the company and determine whether it can really help you before you pay any money.
on 11/3/2007
Keep in mind that those sites which lists craigslist and/or other ads that are days old may not be the best place to look for leads. I personally find these sites to be a HUGE waste of time. Often times, a large majority of the jobs posted at these sites have already been "removed" by the advertiser or "flagged" (without good reason)before writers even have a chance to look at them. Finding leads before they are posted on such sites will improve your chance of landing the advertised gig. Set up your OWN system for searching the ads on Craigslist ads and other reputable sites. As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm.
on 10/10/2007
Give more details -- Good advice, but I would've appreciated some details to strengthen the steps. If you're recommending that a reader check out joining an Internet newsgroup specifically for writers, why not suggest a couple of good ones? Including some hard facts and specific paths would increase your credibility, at least with me.
on 9/10/2006
Choose someone who is word and spelling savvy to read your work and edit it for spelling, case, and grammar. An editor is invaluable and can save you embarrassment and the possible loss of an acceptance.
on 11/22/2005
I have found that the best Internet source to find out exactly what a writer is worth is www.salary.com. By following the directions, you can get a sliding scale of a salaries anywhere in the country for any sort of writing position. Don't rip yourself off -- go here first before sending out any resume. It's well worth the time. Salary.com also caters to all professions in every state. It's great and I've been using it and recommending it to people/friends/associates for a long time.
Comments
UnaMujerFranca said
on 11/3/2007 Keep in mind that those sites which lists craigslist and/or other ads that are days old may not be the best place to look for leads. I personally find these sites to be a HUGE waste of time. Often times, a large majority of the jobs posted at these sites have already been "removed" by the advertiser or "flagged" (without good reason)before writers even have a chance to look at them. Finding leads before they are posted on such sites will improve your chance of landing the advertised gig. Set up your OWN system for searching the ads on Craigslist ads and other reputable sites. As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm.
shirldapearl said
on 10/10/2007 Give more details -- Good advice, but I would've appreciated some details to strengthen the steps. If you're recommending that a reader check out joining an Internet newsgroup specifically for writers, why not suggest a couple of good ones? Including some hard facts and specific paths would increase your credibility, at least with me.
cronaldo111 said
on 12/17/2006 writing skillfully is sort of life in which ur style is the gladiator and ur theme is a weapon!!!!!
cronaldo111@yahoo.co.in
Anonymous said
on 9/10/2006 Choose someone who is word and spelling savvy to read your work and edit it for spelling, case, and grammar. An editor is invaluable and can save you embarrassment and the possible loss of an acceptance.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have found that the best Internet source to find out exactly what a writer is worth is www.salary.com. By following the directions, you can get a sliding scale of a salaries anywhere in the country for any sort of writing position. Don't rip yourself off -- go here first before sending out any resume. It's well worth the time. Salary.com also caters to all professions in every state. It's great and I've been using it and recommending it to people/friends/associates for a long time.