Freelance writing gigs – Part one

As promised, the first in a series on where to find freelance writing assignments.

Do a quick Google on the subject and one of the first sites that will pop up is Deborah Ng’s listings of freelance writing jobs. There is very good reason that this blog is at the top of the list. The articles are concise, informative and well thought out. the site’s writers give encouragement as well as handing out the facts on a business that they are very familiar with, and the opportunities are screened carefully, rather than being a simple regurgitation of the latest offerings on Craigslist. (You’ll find job offers from Craigslist here, but they’re definitely a bit fresher than some of the competition’s sites.)

The site also offers up a few very interesting diversions from the job hunt, so be warned that there are shiny links present on this site that may take you off in unexpected directions. I’m not against the occasional diversion, mind you, but I’ve been known to head off into shiny-land and not come back for several hours, so I feel that the warning is appropriate.

For my money, this is one of the first places you should start if you’re just breaking into the freelance writing arena. But judge for yourself.  In the end, whether you’re successful as a freelance writer (or blogger) is at least 80% determination to break into the business, and nobody but you can supply that.  The other 20% are talent and knowledge, And I’m here to help with the latter!

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