Freelance Writing - How to make money doing something you love.

I began freelance writing by writing book reviews for payment in free books. These have been very good through exceptional works of non-fiction, mystery, science fiction, poetry, essay collections and classics. I have also reviewed business handbooks, Christian literature, global literature; graphic novels, academic text books and computer manuals. It has been fun and provided me with free books for entertainment and practicall uses, as well as good writing practice.

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Through these first reviews, my writing has been noticed by publishers and others seeking writers. I have gathered a growing number of writing jobs, including research papers, medical articles, literature analyses and many more projects of different varieties.

It all started with a few well-written book reviews from a fresh perspective that used solid writing techniques with good grammar and the creative use of powerful phrasing.

So practice writing every day - a journal entry, a poem on an envelope, lists of things to think about. Just write. Additionally, read all kinds of writing. The more you read, the more you'll find you have to say.

SPECIALIZING

Some writers specialize in just one type of writing, but other writers continue to do a variety of works.

In the beginning, it is wise to write about what you enjoy. Perhaps you can simply decide between the two categories of fiction and nonfiction at this point. As you accept and complete increasing numbers of jobs, you will find what type of writing is the most successful for you and which are the most enjoyable.With this knowledge, you can begin to specialize in one or a few types of assignments.

Writers can also decide whether to write for themselves, by publishing books or booklets and related materials, or to work for clients, accepting a vareiety of assignmens. Some writers continue to do both thoughout their careers.

FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS

Here are some of the types of work available to freelance writers:

• Book Reviews
• Blogging
• Articles
• Web Content
• Ad Copy
• Greeting Card Copy
• White Papers
• Research Documents
• Statistical Analayis and Chars
• Ghost Writing - Autobiographies
• Marketing Materials
• Job Descriptions
• Grant Proposals
• Plays
• Character Dialogue
• Character Descriptions
• Screen Plays
• Jokes
• Business Plans
• Press Releases
• Essays
• Newsletters
• Training Manuals
• Translations

GETTING STARTED

Here are a few good sites to use to look for freelance jobs of all kinds. Some require a membership fee; many do not - they are completely free.

• http://www.electricpenguin.com/ohi/jobs/
• http://www.worldwidefreelance.com/
• http://www.freelancewriting.com/
• http://www.helium.com/
• http://www.sologig.com/
• http://freelanceworkexchange.com/
• http://www.suite101.com/freelance_writers/
• http://www.Guru.com/

HAPPY WRITING!