Comments on: How To Start Your Freelance Writing Business: Finding Work http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work Helping Internet Writers Achieve Their Dreams Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:11:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: laterooms london http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-2105 laterooms london Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:31:14 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-2105 You made some really good specifics there. I did a searching on the point and uncovered a lot of people could recognize having your blog. You made some really good specifics there. I did a searching on the point and uncovered a lot of people could recognize having your blog.

]]> By: 17 Tips for Getting Through a Business Downturn - FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1598 17 Tips for Getting Through a Business Downturn - FreelanceSwitch - The Freelance Blog Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:53:53 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1598 [...] freelancing bidding sites. Sure there are some downsides to bidding sites, but follow some best practices and they could pay off for [...] [...] freelancing bidding sites. Sure there are some downsides to bidding sites, but follow some best practices and they could pay off for [...]

]]> By: Kristen King http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1587 Kristen King Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:25:51 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1587 Practical advice, and immediately useful. Thanks! I've stumbled it. kk <abbr><em>Kristen Kings last blog post..<a href="http://inkthinkerblog.com/2008/12/04/recommended-reading-blogs-and-business/" rel="nofollow">Recommended Reading: Blogs and Business</a></abbr></em> Practical advice, and immediately useful. Thanks! I’ve stumbled it.

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]]> By: Successful Freelance Writer » Writing Success – Top Tools for Reaching Your Goals http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1492 Successful Freelance Writer » Writing Success – Top Tools for Reaching Your Goals Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:13:06 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1492 [...] The Writing Journey – this is another website that is helpful for writers at all levels and in all different genres. The last few posts have been a series on starting a freelance [...] [...] The Writing Journey – this is another website that is helpful for writers at all levels and in all different genres. The last few posts have been a series on starting a freelance [...]

]]> By: Becky http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1489 Becky Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:24:29 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1489 I know you mentioned a couple of good sites out there, but I wanted to share my experience with oDesk.com. It was a bit daunting to set up my account, but once I did and I got my first job, the work has been rolling in. To the point that I've had to actually turn stuff down. Plus, there are no fees associated with signing up or applying for jobs, which was a huge bonus for me. I know you mentioned a couple of good sites out there, but I wanted to share my experience with oDesk.com. It was a bit daunting to set up my account, but once I did and I got my first job, the work has been rolling in. To the point that I’ve had to actually turn stuff down. Plus, there are no fees associated with signing up or applying for jobs, which was a huge bonus for me.

]]> By: Kathryn http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1483 Kathryn Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:24:52 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1483 I've also never had much luck with the bidding sites but I think your tips make sense for making those sites work for you. The most success I've had has been looking under writing gigs and writing jobs in the various major cities on Craigs List. And along the lines of networking, I always make sure to hand out business cards everywhere I go because you just never know who is going to need a writer. Finally, having a great website with a portfolio of your work and consistently linking to it from blogs and articles on sites like HubPages and Squidoo can make clients see your stuff and come to you. Kathryns last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RealWords/~3/438294142/" rel="nofollow">What is Success?</a> I’ve also never had much luck with the bidding sites but I think your tips make sense for making those sites work for you.

The most success I’ve had has been looking under writing gigs and writing jobs in the various major cities on Craigs List.

And along the lines of networking, I always make sure to hand out business cards everywhere I go because you just never know who is going to need a writer.

Finally, having a great website with a portfolio of your work and consistently linking to it from blogs and articles on sites like HubPages and Squidoo can make clients see your stuff and come to you.

Kathryns last blog post..What is Success?

]]> By: Alexander http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1478 Alexander Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:12:47 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1478 Like Always Great Work!!!!! Like Always Great Work!!!!!

]]> By: Rachel http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1473 Rachel Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:12:47 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1473 Hey there. This is a nice article about starting your online freelance writing business. I just put together a list of <a href="http://www.allfreelance.com/freelancing_blog/2008/10/29/freelance-writing-jobs-job-sites-for-freelance-writers-contract-projects-for-writers-journalists/" rel="nofollow">List of Sites for Freelance Writers to find work</a> and I thought that your users would find it useful. Thanks. Rachel AllFreelance.com Rachels last blog post..<a href="http://www.allfreelance.com/freelancing_blog/2008/10/29/freelance-writing-jobs-job-sites-for-freelance-writers-contract-projects-for-writers-journalists/" rel="nofollow">Freelance Writing Jobs & Job Sites for Freelance Writers : Contract Projects for Writers & Journalists</a> Hey there. This is a nice article about starting your online freelance writing business. I just put together a list of List of Sites for Freelance Writers to find work and I thought that your users would find it useful. Thanks.

Rachel
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]]> By: Tumblemoose http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1472 Tumblemoose Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:30:23 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1472 Thanks for the insights into the bidding sites. So far my experiences with them has been dismal. I've been scammed for "sample" articles and frustrated by a bidding process that demands way too much of my valuable time for a few measly dollars. I'll tell you what worked for me: Textbroker. There's no bidding and there is a wide variety of topics. I spent about three weeks writing the little 200 - 500 word articles. I didn't make a ton of money but what happened was that several of the clients that I wrote small things for requested I do larger projects for them. Some of these projects have paid very well. By the way, I don't get paid for any endorsements for Textbroker, it's just that they've treated me well and I like the service and format. Cheers! George Thanks for the insights into the bidding sites. So far my experiences with them has been dismal. I’ve been scammed for “sample” articles and frustrated by a bidding process that demands way too much of my valuable time for a few measly dollars.

I’ll tell you what worked for me: Textbroker.
There’s no bidding and there is a wide variety of topics. I spent about three weeks writing the little 200 – 500 word articles. I didn’t make a ton of money but what happened was that several of the clients that I wrote small things for requested I do larger projects for them. Some of these projects have paid very well. By the way, I don’t get paid for any endorsements for Textbroker, it’s just that they’ve treated me well and I like the service and format.

Cheers!

George

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1471 Tumblemoose Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:27:55 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1471 Thanks for the insights into the bidding sites. So far my experiences with them has been dismal. I've been scammed for "sample" articles and frustrated by a bidding process that demands way too much of my valuable time for a few measly dollars. I'll tell you what worked for me: Textbroker. There's no bidding and there is a wide variety of topics. I spent about three weeks writing the little 200 - 500 word articles. I didn't make a ton of money but what happened was that several of the clients that I wrote small things for requested I do larger projects for them. Some of these projects have paid very well. By the way, I don't get paid for any endorsements for Textbroker, it's just that they've treated me well and I like the service and format. Cheers! George Tumblemooses last blog post..<a href="http://tumblemoose.com/writing-contests-from-random-house-and-others/" rel="nofollow">Writing contests from Random House and others</a> Thanks for the insights into the bidding sites. So far my experiences with them has been dismal. I’ve been scammed for “sample” articles and frustrated by a bidding process that demands way too much of my valuable time for a few measly dollars.

I’ll tell you what worked for me: Textbroker.
There’s no bidding and there is a wide variety of topics. I spent about three weeks writing the little 200 – 500 word articles. I didn’t make a ton of money but what happened was that several of the clients that I wrote small things for requested I do larger projects for them. Some of these projects have paid very well. By the way, I don’t get paid for any endorsements for Textbroker, it’s just that they’ve treated me well and I like the service and format.

Cheers!

George

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]]> By: Erin Maher http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1470 Erin Maher Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:47:46 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1470 I had always wondered whether those bidding sites were worth it or not. The ones I was looking at recently are eHow and suite101, but I suspect they don't pay very well in the long run. I think I'll go check out elance, on your recommendation. Thanks for these helpful posts! Erin Mahers last blog post..<a href="http://erinmaher.ca/2008/10/28/the-rat-race-sucks-be-wealthy-now/" rel="nofollow">The Rat-Race Sucks; Be Wealthy Now</a> I had always wondered whether those bidding sites were worth it or not. The ones I was looking at recently are eHow and suite101, but I suspect they don’t pay very well in the long run. I think I’ll go check out elance, on your recommendation.

Thanks for these helpful posts!

Erin Mahers last blog post..The Rat-Race Sucks; Be Wealthy Now

]]> By: Craig http://writing-journey.com/internet-writing/how-to-start-your-freelance-writing-business-finding-work/comment-page-1#comment-1469 Craig Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:09:17 +0000 http://writing-journey.com/?p=201#comment-1469 LOVE this series of posts. I'm saving them as bookmarks to reread later. Trying to start my own TINY biz. Craigs last blog post..<a href="http://www.anotherdayinthedarkparade.net/2008/06/going-brown.html" rel="nofollow">Going Brown</a> LOVE this series of posts. I’m saving them as bookmarks to reread later. Trying to start my own TINY biz.

Craigs last blog post..Going Brown

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