Things You'll Need:
- list of freelance writing and freelance editing sites
- freelance writing resume
- list of freelance blogging jobs
- list of freelance copywriting jobs
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Step 1
Network with other online writers. Join a freelancing forum for writers. Find you local online watering hole where freelance writers talk about the best writing sites for work at home writers. Absolute Write, WritersWeekly, NoJobforMom and Accentuate Writers Forum are great resources for newbie writers looking to score a gig veteran journalists looking to jump into the freelance writing rat race. Check out these sites to avoid the at home writing scams and get the scoop on the best paying writing markets.
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Step 2
Freelance Resume for Writing JobsCraft a writers resume highlighting your experience as a writer. Very few writing or blogging gigs will hire a writer without a few years of writing experience under their belt. New to the home writing world? Start a blog or post a few quality articles to Helium, Associated Content or Ehow to boost your online writing experience and prove to editors that you are qualified.
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Step 3
Use my favorite online websites to find freelance writing jobs at home. If you are a beginning blogger or seasoned writer visit FreelanceWritingGigs, Online-Writing-Jobs and Problogger for daily writing gigs. About, DemandStudios, LovetoKnow, Brighthub and Lifetips are online outlets that hire writers to create content for their websites. Prices per post or article range from $10 to $25.
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Step 4
Search the internet marketing forums and online bidding sites for freelance writing jobs. DigitalPoint and the Warrior Forum are two excellent resources for writing jobs from home. Internet marketers are looking for SEO writers who can write a search-engine loving article sprinkled with proper keywording and LSI knowledge.
Comments
urbanchristmas said
on 10/7/2009 Thank you! I'm a newbie and this is great for telling me how to start.
I rate this article 5*
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poe9368 said
on 10/6/2009 Thanks very much for the great tips. There were sites I wasn't aware of before.
iamwrite said
on 10/4/2009 Great article. I will add to my favs.
nonar21 said
on 10/2/2009 Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.
pennynickols said
on 9/10/2009 Thanks for sharing what you know in, "How to Find Freelance Writing Editing Jobs." Your article provide me with resources I hadn't considered.