Get More Freelance Writing Opportunities
Writing for Magazines
Like newspapers, magazines are another print medium that’s often overlooked by beginning freelance writers. But take a look at the magazine stand in any bookstore and you’ll find hundreds of publications, ranging from general interest to niche-specific, where you can pitch your writing.
Start by making a list of your own interests and spend an afternoon at the bookstore or library researching relevant publications—in other words, start by writing what you know. Magazine writing will challenge you to draft longer pieces than newspapers, but may also give you the opportunity to demonstrate your personal knowledge and a bit more opinion than straight newspaper reporting.
Writing for magazines encourages you to find and develop your own voice. The more pieces you write, the more in touch with that voice you’ll get, helping you distinguish yourself from other writers competing in the same market.
Writing Online
Writing for the Internet isn’t without its challenges: you’ll need to be able to deliver information in small, easily digest pieces in clear, easy-to-understand language. One click of the mouse and the reader is gone.
However, the Internet is proving to be a vast source of freelance writing opportunities. New sites appear daily and with each site launch comes the need for content. Search your favorite job posting sites for freelancing writing jobs and you’re bound to find several that interest you and meet your desired pay rate.
Ghostwriting
A lot of people think ghostwriting is limited to celebrity biographies where the writer does all the work and the star gets all the credit. In reality, ghostwriting opportunities can involve anything from writing blog posts or newsletters for small businesses that don’t have the resources to promote themselves online to penning content-based articles for Web sites designed to increase visitor traffic. You won’t get a byline, but you will gain expertise in subject areas you didn’t have before that may inspire additional article ideas you can publish under your own name.
Writing Markets Articles, Videos & HowTos
The key to finding and capitalizing on freelance writing opportunities starts with knowing what you write best and who has a need for it.
The modern freelance writer has to be able to write Web content, and that means making sure that your writing for the Web skills are up to par. Luckily, there's an easy way to do this. As a bonus, you can get your name in print, get paid to write and build a following. All you have to do is write reviews.
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For many freelance writers, or individuals who want to break into freelance writing, getting started is often the hardest part.
Whether you're looking to supplement your current income or change your career altogether, freelance writing offers a unique opportunity to set your own hours, be your own boss, and make money doing something you love.
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