New to freelancing? Or looking to pick up a few new projects? I've compiled a list of places to look for freelance writing gigs. These run the gamut from copyediting to creative writing and everything in between, so you may have to scroll through a few before you find the one that fits your needs. Enjoy!CraigsList.org A healthy dose of skepticism is key when you’re not sure who you’re dealing with, but you can find legit writing gigs on Craig’s List (I've done it, and many others have, too). Look under gigs and don’t limit yourself to your local edition, since you’ll be working remotely. CreativeHotList.com CHL is most useful to copywriters, copyeditors, and those who write for interactive media (graphic designers and web developers will find plenty of gigs, too). But it's worth putting up a free profile with some samples so that companies and recruiters can find you. When I posted my profile over the summer, I got half a dozen or so inquiries (none of the gigs were right for me, but it was worth a shot).Ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs Also lists fact checking, proofreading, and editing gigs, some of them full time or geographically specific. But when they list freelance writing opportunities, they’re usually good ones that you won't find elsewhere.FreelanceDaily.net I pay $3.95/month for this email service, and I think it's safe to say that I've already earned backed subscription price several times over. Sure, there's a little overlap with the other freelance job sites, but there are usually a few other jobs that slip under the radar.FreelanceMarketingJobs.com Sometimes this blog has overlap with the other job sites, but it’s worth checking if you’re interested in public relations or marketing writing projects.FreelanceSuccess.com Freelance Success (FLX to those in the know) publishes a weekly newsletter covering a decent paying freelance market in depth (usually the markets pay at least $.50/word). Plus, you can read the archives and get referrals from other members using the forums. Membership is $99/year, so I would suggest this for serious writers who are full time or considering full time freelancing.FreelanceWritingGigs.com Get your daily dose of writing and blogging tips, gigs, and more. This blog aggregates new job listings every weekday morning and has a huge freelance following, so be sure to read the articles and comments.MediaBistro.com/joblistings Tends to be mainly full time media jobs, but you can set an alert so you’ll automatically get an email when new jobs get posted that meet your search parameters. Also has great content about pitching specific publications and general media topics.WritersMarket.com I like to do my own market research (that way I learn about the publication in the process), but many writers swear by this website, because the listings are comprehensive and you can search by all kinds of different criteria. Plus, the web version is more up-to-date than the print one.WritersWeekly.com Here you’ll find lots of great articles on writing for print and web. Check the “Whispers and Warnings” section for the dirt on delinquent publishers and the “Paying Markets and Freelance Section” for, well, you get the idea… Updates are published on Wednesdays.Have you used any of these sites? Or do you have others to add? Leave a comment and let me know!
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