I'm a recent graduate, without a job, anyone have advice for me?

United States
April 16, 2008 10:09am CST
I love to write, but I cannot seem to find a writing job. I want to do freelance as I don't think I can make it in an office.
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Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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16 Apr 08
Hi Venturellak, first let me congratulate you for reaching a milestone in your life. If you want to be a freelance writer I suggest you start out first with online writers' guild. There are actually sites that can pay you for your articles if they are good enough and many people get to read it. Try Helium and Associated Content. I heard many people got paid with these sites.
venturellak
@venturellak (37)
• United States
16 Apr 08
Thank you. I have submitted 2 articles on helium, but I have not tried the other one. I'll check it out!
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aidenofthetower
@aidenofthetower (1814)
• United States
16 Apr 08
No offense, but if you want to make a living writing on the net, two articles isn't going to get you very far. I make about $50 a month on Helium for over 500 articles (plus what I have made in the market place, with contests, and with their reward-athon.) Associated Content pays upfront for some articles, but not all and their performance pay is on the low side. If this is something you really want to do and you are able to build up to it, check out my profile where you will find 12 great sites to write for.
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Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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17 Apr 08
Hello Aidenofthetower, thank you for giving more details on those two sites. 500 articles, wow! That's a lot. What do you write about generally? I would love to check your articles. I've got an account on Helium but have never submitted an article.
Sonadora
@Sonadora (356)
• United States
16 Apr 08
I have a few options for you. First, check out www.aboutfreelancewriting.com. She updates her job listings a few times a week. Usually you can find something there. Of course, there is Helium, Triond, and Associated Content. The earnings there tend to be pretty low, but publishing on Associated Content will give you some credibility. Also, if there's anything you're really an expert on, look at about.com. Look at the Be a Guide section of their website. Happy Writing!
venturellak
@venturellak (37)
• United States
22 Apr 08
Thanks, I'll have to check out aboutfreelancewriting.com.
asawanialvin0611
@asawanialvin0611 (1877)
• Philippines
23 Apr 08
Take your time.Do not be in a hurry.It is okey to be slow but sure.Plan well your steps
BYOLA2871
@BYOLA2871 (4371)
• South Africa
19 Apr 08
ok i firstly want to say congrtaulations on your graduation,am happy for you to have made your decision too do something and since you have a passion for writing then you have an edge ,i will advise you check out the following sites 1.suite 101 2.worldwidefreelance 3.bisreef.com,styluslabs.com i will give you some other sites which i believe will be of great help as i dont have them in my head now.thanks also you can also start writing for some money with these sites triond.com,howtodothings.com,etc
ladym33
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
16 Apr 08
I had a friend who did freelance work for some newspapers. You will need to dig up some stories of interest and submit them to newspapers, and if the newspaper likes them they may print them, or they may give an assignment on something they are looking for.