How to Submit Writing Samples for a Freelance Writing Job

As you enter the world of freelance writing, you will begin to apply to many jobs. Most of the freelance writing jobs that you apply for will ask for one or two writing samples to see how well you write. This is often a place where most people begin to have problems with their freelance writing applications. Some freelance writers will tell you to write original samples and send them with your application. If you do this, you have the chance of your work being stolen. There is a better way to submit writing samples for a freelance writing job.

Instructions

1. Write the freelance writing samples that you are requested to submit for the freelance writing job that you are applying to. Take extra time to make sure this is your best work that you are doing. You will want to proof read your writing samples a couple of times to make sure that they are free of errors. This is something that the person that wants to hire you as a freelance writer will be looking at.

2. Post the writing samples on your blog before you submit them to the freelance writing job. You will want to make sure that the place that you are applying to can tell that this is your blog. If you do not already have your name on your blog, place a byline on each article that you will use as writing samples. By having the writing samples already posted on your blog, you will make it harder for the person to steal your work and reuse it else where.

3. Follow the directions for the freelance writing job that you are applying for. If they want the writing sample as a word document then send them as a word document. You can also include a link to where they are published on your blog to show that these writing samples are yours. It is always important to follow the directions on the application for any freelance writing job when submitting writing samples. There will be freelance writing jobs that will allow you to just submit links to writing samples.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have a blog, there are other options for you to place your writing samples before you submit them. You can submit them to an article directory that you use your real name as a byline on. This is an easy way to get published works on the topics that the freelance writing job wants.

Resources

• Freelance Writing 101
• How to Write and Make More Money at Ehow