If you are thinking of starting out as a Freelance Writer on the internet or even off, you should be well prepared as it can be a daunting prospect and is not particularly easy unless you have a leg up or you are lucky enough to know exactly what you are doing.
With that in mind don't be put off and take note of these tips to help you on your way to making a great living from home.
A good way to start is by writing articles for sites that will pay you for your writing allowing you to practice your skills while you earn an income. I'm not suggesting this will be a living but you can make a good portfolio for yourself at someone else's expense.
Once you have become a little more proficient you should start to look into bidding for work. This can be done via freelance bid sites which you can find easily through the internet search engines. Look through forums and blogs to make an informed and easier decision on the best ones for you to use.
Try try to write about things that you know and/or like when you bid on projects when starting out. This will help your portfolio look a little more professional and will help you as you won't feel overwhelmed. In time you may find yourself writing in a particular niche like "SALES TECHNIQUES" simply because you worked as an insurance salesman for 5 years. The more long term the material is (or evergreen) the better for you.
Make sure you get yourself a blog or website. These are now so ridiculously easy to set up it's child's play and are free from places like blogger.com and web.com so you would be mad to miss out. They are a great place to show your portfolio and gives you a chance to show your full potential to prospective clients. Do not miss out on doing this.
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