My Top 10 Online Freelance Writing Job Sources

By Regina Paul, published Nov 14, 2007
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I've been working as a full-time freelance writer for over two years now, and the first half year was pretty rocky financially because I didn't know where to even begin looking for freelance writing jobs. While other freelancers suggested that I pay a freelance website to find jobs for me, I knew there had to be freelance writing jobs posted online somewhere, I just had to find them. One of the first that I found was Associated Content, which is still one of my favorite places to write for. The freedom of being able to write what I want, when I want, and get paid for it is very nice indeed. However, as much as I love AC, what I make writing for them is not enough to cover all my expenses so I've had to expand my horizons so to speak.

Recently a fellow writer here on AC asked me where she could find other freelance writing jobs listed online. And a light went off in my head, I thought, "Hmmm...I'll bet there are other writers here who would be interested in knowing where the choice freelance writing job listings are." Hence the birth of this article.

Here are the top ten places I look when I'm looking for extra freelance writing work. Now keep in mind there is going to be competition for these slots, but the more often you apply the more likely you will be to get some extra assignments. Whatever you do continue to write for AC because this can then become your freelance writer's portfolio. I've actually received freelance assignments because of the fact that I write for AC.

1. About Freelance Writing: This is my favorite website when it comes to looking for freelance writing jobs. The lady that runs it puts up new listings every day. She pulls them from all over the internet, and while they are not all the freelance writing job listings you can find online, she gives you a very good start. I look here first before I go anywhere else! You can find her current freelance writing job listings here. She is well worth checking out every morning!

My Top 10 Online Freelance Writing Job Sources

This is a screen shot of Deborah Ng's website, one of the websites on my list that have free, freelance writing gigs.

Credit: Regina Paul

Copyright: Regina Paul

Takeaways
  • No one should have to pay to apply for freelance writing jobs.
  • There are several websites online that have free freelance writing jobs listed.
  • elance.com, and ifreelance.com are two websites that charge a fee to bid on jobs.
Did You Know?
Many websites that offer freelance writing jobs want you to pay a fee in order to bid on jobs.
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I can't wait to check some of these out over the weekend. Thanks for some guidance for one of the newbies! :-)

Posted on 05/01/2008 at 7:05:26 PM

 
Lots of leads here for online writing opportunities. Nice article.

Posted on 03/25/2008 at 10:03:05 AM

 
good article! thanks for sharing =)

Posted on 02/20/2008 at 5:02:00 AM

 
I am creating a freelance work boookmark file as we speak... Excellent Article

Posted on 01/28/2008 at 11:01:11 AM

 
Very good article which I bookmarked a couple weeks ago (IE: you'll be making some page view pennies off me). I think it's one of the more informative I've found on AC. I appreciate the help you provide. Thanks for sharing this.

Posted on 12/21/2007 at 4:12:41 PM

 
Thanks for the list!

Posted on 11/21/2007 at 5:11:00 PM

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