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As a freelance writer, you're interested in getting paid and getting published, but finding the right markets can be difficult when you're just getting started. The trick lies in knowing what the major freelance markets are and which freelance writing opportunities best support your writing style and freelance writing career goals.

Writing for Newspapers
With Internet access available nearly everywhere, it’s easy for writers to forget there’s a print market at all. Hundreds of thousands of people buy newspapers every day and with most papers being dailies, the need for content is constant. Who better than you to help provide it?

Many writers get their start writing for local newspapers, covering local stories that help them hone basic writing skills, and teach them how to better organize and structure their articles. If you like the idea of writing on a tight deadline, approach your local paper to see what their needs are. ...
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