Comments on: The Hidden Freelance Writing Job Market

By: 05/11/2008 Writing Jobs and Links : PoeWar.com Writer’s Resource Center

05/11/2008 Writing Jobs and Links : PoeWar.com Writer’s Resource Center — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:25:45 +0000

[...] The Hidden Freelance Writing Job Market: I prefer the term secret to hidden, but the advice is good. People advertising for full-time writers are a great source of freelance opportunities. It’s kind of like checking the obituaries when looking for a new apartment. [...]

By: Cindy F.

Cindy F. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:01:37 +0000

Jodee..love all the tips! Thanks.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:27:40 +0000

I’ve placed ads on Craig’sList for writing and for Russian tutoring. I haven’t made much money from them — perhaps partly because I don’t renew them very regularly — but they perform well in searches.

By: Cheril

Cheril — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:35:20 +0000

This is something I would like to try. I especiallly like the idea of posting on Craigslist.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:10:43 +0000

I would add get to meetings in your areas of interest. I picked up my largest client over the last five years (total fees) by going to a conference looking for clients.

By: Shermika

Shermika — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:18:34 +0000

My…I just love these articles! They are so informative!

By: Jenny B

Jenny B — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:27:05 +0000

Jodee, thank you for these suggestions. It is amazing what a little bit of “asking around” and “digging around” can do. As writers we not only need to be creative in our writing but also in our job hunting.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:48:18 +0000

Freelancewriting.com is another place to post your own ad. I have gotten more responses here than I did with CL.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:38:12 +0000

huh. never thought of placing an ad on craigslist. Good idea.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:24:40 +0000

I have a book that lists 60 “hidden” job markets. I also came across an article on EzineArticles.com that lists 70 different types of freelance writing work. Such markets include resume writing, advertorials, script writing for training films, and annual reports among many others. I am always surprised that so many writers just focus consumer articles, web content or copywriting. With a little research and imagination they can find many different opportunities.

Years ago I read about a woman with a membership site for women. She wrote short stories offering solutions to issues relating to women’s lives. She charged $10 a month and had 300 subscribers. I thought this was such an innovative way to make money writing.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:42:47 +0000

Great tips as always! Thanks so much.