This is what I was going to suggest, as I have already begun doing it myself. I started my web presence first with a personal portfolio of my academic research work/writing. I have a personal blog (even though I don't post regular). Now I am posting on forums to push my work out there. These aren't really fancy things but, they are getting my original content out there. I am doing it this way prior to buying a domain or selling writing services.
Glad for you) I also try to develop. Now I am writing psychology dissertation. I hope to succeed. Difficult but interesting)
A few days ago I was shocked that the agency that creates seo-tasks for copywriters ask more for their job than copywriting cost Maybe this is a good direction for barely writing business?