Do Online Freelance Writing Jobs Really Exist?

Posted on May 15th, 2007 in Opportunities by Allison Whitehead

There are millions of sites needing millions of pages of content, so there must be writing jobs out there… right? This article reveals the answer…

I asked myself this very same question about four weeks ago, when I decided it was time to try and increase the amount of money I was earning from my freelance writing.

Since the internet exploded and brought us millions of websites that are crying out for content, we’ve seen an explosion in markets for the freelance writer to target. Many writers who used to write regularly for magazines (myself included) re-branded themselves as online web content writers, and started sourcing work online instead.

But where do you actually find this work? Is it really out there?

I can confirm that it is.

After three weeks of my search for online freelance writing jobs (spending every evening trawling job boards, Craigslist and writers’ newsletters too numerous to mention) I have succeeded in getting two long term writing gigs, both of which are offering more work than I could handle, if I could fit it all in.

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I’ve also found a third job which should provide at least one batch of articles to write each week, and I’ve made another contact who is providing me with short keyword articles to write – sometimes a batch, sometimes just the one.

And that’s after just three weeks. I’ve actually made the decision not to bid on or apply for any more jobs at the moment, because the writing jobs I have are keeping me more than busy.

I never thought I’d be in a position to say that. The work I have is writing short articles, and web pages for all kinds of sites. The subjects are diverse and I could never get bored.

So what’s my best advice on how to bag an online freelance writing job (or four)?

Persevere. Find as many job boards, newsletters, job listings and sites as you can, and check them all on a daily basis. Daily. That’s important. You want to be the first to jump on an opportunity when it comes along.

If you really put the effort in, you’ll find work in no time. Just make sure you don’t get swamped!

Good luck.

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7 Responses to “Do Online Freelance Writing Jobs Really Exist?”

virniel
June 28th, 2007 at 11:06 pm

I’m currently in search of a writing job online. I hope I’d be as lucky as you are…
Ed
July 12th, 2007 at 5:56 am

There are hundreds of opportunities online for writers looking for work. If you are looking to fill just a little time, perhaps as a warm up exercise consider forum posting. PaidPostingTools.com has hundreds of forums listed by several companies and they pay every week.
Jill
November 25th, 2007 at 11:52 pm

Great advice.
angelstar
January 16th, 2008 at 11:22 am

thanks for a well written, informative and encouraging article. Angel x
Erica Barton
January 19th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

Hey Allison,

I like your writing technique…the only thing I would have wanted to see in more of in this article is some actual names of companies you have tried. As a new freelance writer, I am completely oblivious to what is out there. If you write another article like this, please include some of the places you like most.

Other then that, I sill enjoy your writing.
Ufuos
January 29th, 2008 at 6:36 am

Reading these write-ups is time well spent and i appreciate it. Thanks!
Michael Allen
April 9th, 2008 at 12:08 am

I am constantly writing content online. I have several clients who pay me to blog, write articles, PRs and page content. I also get plenty of editing jobs. I write my own stuff too and get paid rather well for that, but it’s all a means to an end to be my own writer on my own terms one day. Anyone can hit it big right off the bat or just grow it slowly from a simple $50 a month start to taking over your whole income. Guru.com is the top of the line connection for freelancers and clients. Freelancewriting.com is another. Also, get the newsletter from Janice Jacobs called Morning Coffee Newsletter. It comes out every week and it has on location jobs as well as freelance positions you can do from your home. Get a few clients and you’re on your way to building an impressive profile that will keep you busy and at home.

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