Not a single penny Yet - Help - Advice - anything will do!

I have been looking for Freelance writing work for over a month and I still haven't landed one.
What does it take to start with one - Am still unable to make out with that.

Can anybody suggest me which freelance site would best fit in for newbies like me?



--- Ya, I know am a DP Peon at the moment ---

 

The CONTENT CREATION section right here in DP is the place to go!

 

contribute a little more. you've made 2 posts!
add some info to your sig-link about what you're offering to do.
they'll trickle in.

 

For some good solid advice about making it as a writer try:

http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/

The place is a mine of information about all genres of writing. There are not many jobs advertised, but plenty of tips about where to look.

 

http://www.thegaryhalbertletter.com/newsletter-archives.htm

Read the whole lot of them and you will have an answer to your question

 

I don't know what type of writing you want to do -- journalism, copywriting, sales letters. There could be a way to do some type of volunteer writing (there is a big difference between writing for a not-for-profit and writing for some schmo for FREE). That would at least give you a writing sample and a reference, a place to get started. Good luck!

 

It takes time and patience you just have to keep trying

 

I forgot to say.....try to look for writing gigs in things that really interest you. So if sports are a real favorite of yours, look for copywriting or magazines that relate to sports. Your knowledge will help you be a better writer for that project.

Abby

 

Thanks everyone... Thanks a Ton... and tons after that!

All of your suggestions were insightful and interesting.

Regards
Rome

 

You can find work here on DP but because you're new you have to offer something really cheap and then increase your prices.

 

Thanks Affiliatemark....

Ya - I know. I am ready to work for any amount at this moment, all I need is some work.
Lets see... better keep my fingers crossed.

 

Try writing some long (300 words) blog entries about popular topics like technology and then sell them in the content section of DP. It'll start you off on the write track. Showing a few sentences as samples of your work would help you find a buyer. All the best!

 

I think that a person need hot his career that is most important. if not earn many money ,you shouldnt worry,because that is you like .

 

would you tell me how to make blog like yours.
thank you time .

 

Since you're new to DP, I suggest you open a thread in the content creation section, offering your services as a freelance writer. Make sure you list the topics of your interest. This is a good way to get started here.

You need to have a certain number of posts before you can open a thread.

All the best!

 

Thank Crumblepie....
Am so glad with these all overwhelming responses from Dpians...
Thank you all....

I should have been here before... Where was I???

 

Thanks Oosha....

I shall take a note of your words. I hope my foray into this freelance world would be good. Lets see where it takes. Thanks once again...

Regards
Rome ( www.rome-dec.blogspot.com )

 

Thanks Seasonying....
You quoted it right.... writing is what I like. Appreciate that. But - I hope my writing can fetch me my daily breads - lest my rent bills.

Regards
Rome

 

romele,
Do you know what your #1 product is? Yourself. Following that, your next product is a happy client. Do what you can to better yourself so you can make others happy.

Start writing a sales page for yourself. You know, Headline, credentials, testimonials, and the offer. This is your resume' of sorts. When your satisfied with your own copy about yourself, start driving traffic to your sales page with article submissions, forum posts, etc. Don't forget to set up a web 2.0 presence to you can interact with like-minded individuals.

When you can sell yourself, everything else will come easily.

 

Thanks Tim Thach...

Those were really nice words.. thanks...

Regards
Rome