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Winning Freelance Writing Assignments
One of the hardest parts of starting out as a beginning freelance writer is tracking down and winning those freelance writing assignments. It is a little easier to find writing gigs online since there are a large number of websites that pay writers to write, but often times these sites pay less than the print markets, which are more competitive.
Landing even just a few good freelance writing assignments can be the difference between a starving artist income or that of a successful online entrepreneur. Getting the online writing career going isn't all that difficult, if you know where to look for work and how to land those jobs. Finding these writing gigs really isn't that difficult, especially with the resources that are available nowadays on the Internet.
Finding work for yourself can go one of several ways. One option, and this one is especially good for true beginners, is to join an auction based freelance writing site like Elance, Guru, or oDesk. Most of these sites have member fees, but these are easy places where a beginning freelance writer can go to bid on hundreds of writing jobs. This definitely takes the leg work out of finding writing assignments.
Another route is to send out query letters and to attempt to break into the print market. If you are going to look for freelance writing assignments by doing this, then you will need to research the individual magazines and markets that you're looking at. Many of these markets are most friendly to new writers who are willing to write the short 50-300 word blurb for the short front of the magazine articles, or the back of the magazine short articles. This is harder, but it is possible. The other option is to look at smaller magazines and trade journals where it's easier to break in as a new writer.
If getting writing assignments still remains difficult, work on your skills. Polish up the resume and your writing history, craft the best sample articles you're capable of producing, and also consider making your own work. There are other websites online that accept articles you write for up front payment. This allows you to write what you want and get paid for it.
There are many ways to find freelance writing work on and off line. By keeping steady, looking for work, and producing good quality content you will not only be able to find all the writing assignments you want, but you'll end up making a pretty good living, too.
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