Finding work on the Internet

The internet has made it easier to build a successful freelance career as a independent professional.

Many sites can be found searching for "freelance writers" on any major search engine.Specify if possible by adding words that fit your needs e.g. paying markets, travel magazines etc. Also visit Yahoo groups, Topica etc and join the many writing job newsletters and job boards.

Here are some places to start.

There are however many sites that bring people together. Some offer a free service, others you will need to register with and/or supply your resume before you can get started.

http://www.writerfind.com (international)
http://www.freelancewriters.com
http://freelancing4money.com
http://www.worldwidefreelance.com (international)
http://www.elance.com
http://www.travelwriters.com (for travel writers)
http://www.freelancewriting.com
http://www.writerswrite.com

Tip: The government is one of the largest sources for freelance contract work in most countries so don't forget to check out what work contracts they may have available.

Tip: Producing free content articles is a great way to build up your business and reputation. They can also be used as publishing credits if they have been placed on another's web site - don't forget to mention where samples of your published work can be viewed.

Writing freelance articles increases exposure for your business and your work to other market segments of interested individuals.

If you had not considered freelancing as a possibility why not give it a try!