Things You'll Need:
- computer
- high speed internet connection
- email account
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Step 1
First you want to register with sites like "Content Diva's" that will submit you projects to be completed for a set amount of money. This will build up your "guaranteed income" portfolio and allow you to keep track of real time earnings. To get listed with these sites simply send them an inquiry asking about their freelance writer qualifications and guidelines. They should send you a response illustrating how to submit articles to them for consideration.
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Step 2
Next you want to create accounts with sites like "eHow" and suite101. These sites will allow you to create content and eventually enable you to receive residual income from your articles. Generally your articles can span topics as diverse as gardening, martial arts, birding, etc. This will create a "residual income" that will grow with time. This will help out if you ever stop receiving "real time" payable projects.
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Step 3
After you have your two main income streams inline, you will want to start brainstorming ideas for potential articles to be written up in mainstream, hardcopy magazines and newspapers. You will then want to query the magazine or newspaper in the manner that they prefer. If you go to their website you can generally find information concerning how to submit ideas/articles for consideration.
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Step 4
You then want to continue these steps. Freelance writing is not an overnight success. You will need to be persistent and hardworking in your efforts. I usually stick to a schedule. I type several residual income articles a day. I try to do at least two 1000 word real time articles a day, and I query 2-3 magazines/newspapers a week. This process works and will help keep you on track.
Comments
jrockjams said
on 12/3/2009 Great article! 5*
riefderrico said
on 10/17/2009 Another great Freelance Site is Examiner.com. I write for Suite101 and Examiner. Both are great sites.
timsgurl said
on 10/11/2009 Super awesome article! I have been looking for information on free lance writing as I'm just trying to get started! Thanks for the tips! Definitely 5*****
sprintert said
on 10/6/2009 nice on the article! I love writing myself! It Takes work to get there, thanks on your insight and earning a living 5 stars and a recommend.
housecleanpro said
on 10/2/2009 Good article - there are so many people on the Internet that need articles written because it's something they don't like doing or are not good at. Nice way to make extra $$.