Since I was awake very early today, I decided to do some research on freelance writing. One of my goals for the year is to start freelancing on the side, with the idea of moving toward doing it full time. So this morning I surfed around a number of sites like The Golden Pencil, and Writing the Cyberhighway. I got some great tips and inspiration from these and the other sites I went around to, and will definitely keep going back to get more inspiration. I think I may start coming up with some interim goals, like making a list of places to submit, in order to make sure I meet my goal of freelancing something this year. Let’s see, let’s see if I can get myself in gear for a March 1st deadline, how does that sound? I will make a concerted effort to find 5 places to submit some writing, and possibly even make the submissions, although that won’t be part of the goal just yet.
Researching the Freelancing Life
January 27, 2008 · 3 Comments
Categories: Freelancing
Tagged: freelance, Freelancing, getting started
3 responses so far ↓
Barrie Summy // January 28, 2008 at 8:03 am
Good luck with your writing goals.
Michele L. Tune - Writing the Cyber Highway // January 31, 2008 at 1:54 am
Thanks for the link! Here’s a few places to submit to:
MedHunters Magazine You could write about your medical experience or someone you know: a doctor’s visit, surgery, illness, birth, death, etc. It doesn’t have to be sad.
Constant Content You just submit whatever articles you’ve written or see what articles have been requested and write accordingly. I’ve sold five articles just in the last few days!
Writers Weekly’s Success Stories Here you can share your story of setting out freelance writing. You may wait until you’ve been published once, if you like. Study several of the other success stories to give you a better idea of what the Editor likes.
Well, there’s a few ideas. Good luck!
Smiles,
Michele
Grandy // February 6, 2008 at 6:28 am
Thought I’d check in and see how your doing with your March 1 deadline?? Michele Tune is a GREAT resource.
Keep it up!!!