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Follow Your Writing Dreams!
You may already know how much fun writing can be. But did you know how easy it is to make money as a writer? That?s right; in the Internet age it is no longer necessary to put in long hours at a job you hate in order to make money so that you can write only during your free time. If you have basic Internet skills and the ability to write well in English, you can make money as a freelance writer.
The first thing you will need to do to make money as a writer is establish an online portfolio. You can post writing samples, your resume, and contact information on a free website or blog. If you want, you can even add a picture and a short biography. The online portfolio shows prospective writing clients that you are legitimate and intend to make money as a writer.
Once your online portfolio is set up, you have several options as to how to proceed. You can sign up with a site like Squidoo or Hub Pages. These sites allow you to post articles on topics of your choice. You can add affiliate links to sites such as Amazon.com or eBay in order to make extra money via commissions. These services are free. It is possible to make money solely from using them, but it can take a long time to get established. If you want to earn a living from freelance writing, you will have to supplement your use of these sites with actual freelance jobs.
In addition to these websites, you should also check out Internet forums for writers. Some forums allow you to get valuable critiques or advice about the mechanics of writing. Other forums allow you to post jobs or respond to other people?s posts about writing projects. You may be able to get some work by offering your services directly to people on these forums.
Finally, you should join websites specifically for freelancers looking for jobs, such as elance.com and getafreelancer.com. These sites allow you to find and apply for freelance writing jobs. Some sites require you to pay a small fee for these services, which is well worth it when you consider the number of jobs you will become eligible for via these services. Always check out any service that requires you to pay a fee before purchasing to make sure it is a legitimate service and not a scam.
As you can see, making money as a writer is no longer an elusive dream for the majority of writers. If you have an Internet connection and know how to write in English, you can easily make money as a writer.
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