Writing Career Advice : How to Become a Freelance Writer

To become a freelance writer, simply submit pieces of writing to various publications, research the writing style of each magazine, and create in-demand articles that publications will pay for. Sell each article on a freelance basis with tips from an ivy league English professor in this free video on writing jobs. Expert: David M. Harris Bio: David M. Harris has taught English at Vanderbilt University and elsewhere. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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Learn how to start a home writing office as a professional freelance writer with expert freelancing advice in this free job skills video clip. Expert: Rebecca Sato Contact: www.zenlife.net Bio: Rebecca Sato has been a science and health researcher for the past few years. Her goal is to teach people to live a long and healthy life. Filmmaker: joseph wilkins

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16 Comments

  1. Siddique Qureshi

    02.04.2013

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    “have a shot” *slight smirk*

  2. MultiSmartass1

    02.04.2013

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    Excellent advice. Perhaps the best I have seen online on this subject.
    The hardpart of being a freelancer is getting paid on a regular basis.
    Having done this for 15 years, I can tell you I write for various publications-some smaller, some bigger-just to keep steady or near steady checks flowing.
    This economy hasn’t helped either.
    I was doing just fine writing for magazines when the economy dipped and cost me moneys I could gotten from continued mag work.
    I still haven’t recovered yet.

  3. durantsx2

    02.04.2013

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  4. Dopey Biach

    02.04.2013

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    If you want to post a project, or fulfill other people’s projects come here. You may earn from £100 to £3000 per project you do. To prove your skills you may take exams, have a portfolio and much much more. You can give and receive feedback and even get paid by the hours. This is THE perfect place for employers and freelancers alike. FREELANCIN[dot]ORG

  5. Melanie Lundheim

    02.04.2013

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    Great advice in your how-to series. When aspiring writers approach me for advice, I’ll send them to my YouTube channel, which has your videos in my playlist. Thanks!

  6. Victoria O'Donnell

    02.04.2013

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    thank you

  7. afterTelevision

    02.04.2013

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    yes, do a jack nicolson..when im in here im typing…………

  8. MrTommyRico

    02.04.2013

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    Rebecca, i really wanna fuck you

  9. Ervin Mcqueen

    02.04.2013

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    great tips God bless

  10. gettingmoneyathome

    02.04.2013

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    make money writing from home:

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  11. JESUCRISTO te llama HOY

    02.04.2013

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    Dear Rebecca,
    My name is Diederik. I have a blog (JESUCRISTO te llama HOY) and your videos have been very helpful for me. I live in Nicaragua (Central America), and I write most of my articles in Spanish, but your advices to become a freelance writer have helped me a lot! So, I just wanted to thank your for your excellent job!
    Greetings from Nicaragua!

  12. brengun42

    02.04.2013

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    Ray Bradbury, according to a show I used to watch, wrote in a giant mess of weird brick-a-brack and nick knacks. He said it helped him come up with ideas to be surronded by little statues and novelty items.

    Different strokes, eh?

    Great vid!

  13. TheUncannyGentleman

    02.04.2013

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    Macs <3

  14. SamirIdris

    02.04.2013

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  15. mcphantic80

    02.04.2013

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    ha my comp has a virus so i have nowhere to do my novel for the moment lol
    any tips guys??
    wb!

  16. ILuvJaimy

    02.04.2013

    Reply

    GO MAC COMPUTERS!!!!

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