How can a free lance writer get more interesting work?

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   Dan Barfieldposted 12 years ago

   How can a free lance writer get more interesting work?
   
   There is plenty of poorly paid and often boring content writing work around on the internet... are there any ways of getting involved in more interesting paid writing projects?
   
   

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   JohnMelloposted 12 years ago

   I recently found this website:
   
   http://www.writethismoment.com/
   
   You have to pay to join, but the opportunities seem to be unique and varied, ranging from poetry to magazine contributions to publishing houses calling for submissions. The list of opportunities is updated once a week. Cost is 8 GBP for 3 months to try it out, or 24 GBP for a year's subscription, payable via PayPal. Jobs seem to be generally UK-oriented, but some are work-from-home and international.
   
   Hope this helps.

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      Dan Barfieldposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks John - that sounds worth a bit of investigation. Much appreciated

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      Seeker7posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I've had a look at this site and it does seem to be legit as well as having a lot of good opportunities. I've joined for 3 months to see what it's like.

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   LindaSmith1posted 12 years ago

   Why would somebody pay a company like this is beyond me.

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      Dan Barfieldposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Rather than the rhetorical response... Do you have an actual answer to the question I asked?

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      Seeker7posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Linda, many freelance sites have subscriptions and it's often the only way to get better paid work. They're better than the content mills, sure, it costs nothing but you get little back for hard, tedious work that ofen gets stolen by 'clients'!

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   Fastianposted 12 years ago

   You have your answer I suppose so just commenting by the way.
   I think writing demands a full time job or greater share of part time job at least. That's why this boring and dry stuff on internet; out of busy schedules people just hurrying in and out for pennies. I don't know where this will eventually end.

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   Sushma Webberposted 12 years ago

   I have heard of elance.com and other writing websites. There is Textbroker (free to join) and other sites. There are some useful hubs on this topic.

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   Solarasposted 12 years ago

   I see freelance opportunities on Craigslist etc...  But the pay seems very low to me.  It seemed like it was 7 cents per word.  You might investigate SEO writing at some of the search engine optimization companies, although they only charge clients $50.00 per article.  That might be good money if you are a quick writer.  I am rather slow...

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      Dan Barfieldposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the advice solaras - I will investigate seo writing.

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