Have you tried freelance writing?

Well there are legitimate websites where you can get paid for freelance writing and they only require a sample of your work to help others evaluate you before hiring your services. I have a regular job and I really don't get much time for free lance copy writing or writing articles. It's sad to hear about what your "friend" did. Some people just put everything on the line for their own cause, I know that because I too have suffered by the hands of a friend but the amount was really huge, suffice to say, I cut of all means of contact with him.

In October I was forced to make a drastic decision, get a part-time job somewhere local, or make money some other way to pay for my college tuition. I then went to the internet, and found you could make money writing. I've always loved writing so I went to 4 sites: Getafreelancer, Scriptlance, Odesk, and Elance. I started out there, writing for any job that would hire me. The pay wasn't that great, $2-4 per article, and it was also challenging. The stress of due dates, being swamped with writing and exams, and still trying to be that inner-kid I still want to be true to by going out and having fun was hard. For about 4 years, I've played a game called Runescape. I wanted to be able to make money writing about this game I had a passion for. After tons of looking online, I found the best job that suits me. A technology site, willing to pay $10 per article if hired. I applied, and with my great experience in the game, I was accepted to write for the Runescape topic! One week later, I was promoted to Contributing Editor, working right next to the Managing Editor, and I even get to control and edit every article that goes into my Runescape topic! On top of that, I get $3 for every edit I do. Its truely a dream job, especially for a youngin like me, just starting out in the online writing business. I must say, if you have an interest in any certain topic, and you can find a job writing about it, its the greatest feeling! I even got accepted to write for the Environmental Channel, too, writing about animals and habitats. So take a look at the site if you want. The link is below and you can check out the site to see if your interest is on there. http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/19215.aspx If you have an interest on the site and some writing experience, I would suggest applying to be a writer. $10 an article is rare, and if you can make it writing about what you love, you could really supplement your income. Hope everyone else seeking to freelance write has some good luck starting out their freelance writing careers like I had!

Well, I am a freelance writer and have been doing this for about 7 years now. I am a work-at-home mom who mostly write for local magazines and newspapers here in my country. But I also write for some sites in the internet that pay when people visit my writings. It's a sad fact that there are unscrupulous clients out there who take advantage of writers, especially when the work is done over the internet. I've had my share of disappointments too. But if you're really keen on pursuing the craft, just move on and look for other opportunities. There are lots out there. You just have to keep trying to find them. If you need writing leads, you can pm. Good luck :)

What a terrible experience you had to go through - those lessons should not have to be learned the hard way, particularly when dealing with someone who is your friend! I've been a freelance writer since 1999, and have found the bidding sites (like getafreelancer.com, etc.) to be the worst avenue to take. The main reason is because you're not getting paid what you're worth because there's SO MANY willing to work for pennies on these sites. I found a job similar to what I was paid $500 to do ... and people were bidding $15 just so they'd get the job. It was crazy. I use the following sites to obtain work: (1) http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com (2) http://www.journalismjobs.com (3) http://www.mediabistro.com (4) http://www.writersweekly.com (5) http://www.sunoasis.com (6) http://www.poewar.com (7) http://www.freelancewritng.com (8) http://www.absolutewrite.com Lately, the bulk of my income has come from writing for DemandStudios.com. I keep that as my "steady gig" because there's constant work and I don't have to worry about the pace slipping if I can't find other gigs to work on. I used to have good luck with AssociatedContent.com and Helium.com, but the competition has gotten really stiff and they've gotten really picky about what they accept.

I've always been curious about copywriting and don't know much about it. I would imagine it'd be hard to keep to a deadline. I have a rule, if it isn't fun, don't do it, lol.

I never do it, and maybe not keen into it. Because my english vocab is sux. lol. If I have a good grammar maybe I will do it no matter the deadline is, just treat is as a hobby and express your thinking and imagination. But for deadline job, I already used to it, maybe I trained as designer that so many clients has a great demand on this and that which need to change. I always finish it on time...yes it really stressful indeed, no enough sleep. But I just like my job, so I won't regret it.

Freelance writing can be fun and profitable at times. It depends on many factors. Mostly, IT IS BETTER TO TRY LOCAL MAGAZINES OR SITES AS GETAFREELANCER.COM. I have not tried it but read that it can be a great way to earn if you stick to editorial guidelines. You must never be working for friends like yours who cheated you and made advatage of your hardwork.

I had this problem too. I was working for a woman, and at the beginning, everything was fine. But after awhile, she stopped paying me, or she paid me less than she'd originally quoted me. I had to stop working for her.

good thing you stopped with so little time you have to do it and yet she didn't pay? no way that's cheating well hope you find other work online that really pays

Hi dorisday1971, I'm sorry you had that experience with your friend. You probably know that you can get fairer clients, right? If you're still keen on pursuing paid writing, I wish you all the very best with it. I've tried freelance writing - did it for a big part of last year. I wouldn't go as far as saying I had fun because I don't believe writing for other people is my vocation in life. I'd rather be writing and creating for myself. Some people have recommended you join GetaFreelancer. Do bear in mind that it's a bidding site that has a lot of very low offers on there (like $1 for a 500-word article). Some have gotten better deals on there so you might be ok, but be warned. You could check out the following sites for writing jobs: - freelancewritinggigs.com - allfreelancewritingjobs.com - jobs.problogger.com - bloggerjobs.biz You might know of these already. take care...

Well, as I understand the copywritting is easier than the article writting work. However, I have never tried any of this. I thought of writting articles to earn extra income but I could not find the reliable source which would pay me without cheating me. So I did not start article writting. I personally feel that I would be able to write good articles if I get some guidelines but still I am looking for such site. I feel that we should try to read the articles of others and try to learn. I am also looking for the site which would really pay for re-writting the articles.

i am very much interested in this freelance writing and i have even tried many freelance sites like getafreelance.com and applied for the jobs,but i never got any job. its very difficult to get accepted there with so many members applying for a job. can you help me in this matter

I'm interested about copywriting. I have friends, he can translate any laungae. like france to English , English to Indonesia or another. If you interest we can work together. I add you to my friends , please accept and we can send messages. Thanks !

HI............my dear you can work as a freelacer by many way. There are lots of oppurtunities for freelances in word wide web. Here I am giving you the name of two sites from where you can get a much inforfation. 1.www.loasywriter.com 2.www.allaboutfreelancing.com If you are a better photographer you can work at www.submit.shutterstock.com

well i am also working as a free lancer...well the experince with me was not that bad as with you ...infact it was great....my client pays me 100% upfront...and orders only as many articles as i am comfortable with!! its great working with her!!