If you feel that you can write then there are many freelance writing opporunities available both online and offline. 

Freelance writing can be a great little additional income stream. 

That’s the beauty of freelance writing, you can start off part-time and if you become successful at it, then it can become a full-time career.

Also, keep in mind that the money will only be pocket-money at first.  But once you get established and find your ‘niche’ (more on that below) then you could earn some good money.

“There are certain criteria which you should be aware of before you start
thinking about becoming a successful freelance writer part or full-time.”

1. Can you actually write?

2. What’s your spelling and grammar like?

3. Do you have discipline?

4. Deadlines - can you meet them?

5. Are you creative with imagination?

You should really have all the criteria above in order to be a successful freelance writer. 

What makes a successful freelance writer?  It’s getting your work published on a regular basis.

Here’s a List Of Freeland Writing Opportunities

1. Articles for Newspapers & Magazines
2. Short Stories
3. Children’s Books
4. Fiction Novels
5. Non-Fiction Novels
6. Radio, TV, Stage
7. Writing for the Internet (websites, ezines etc)

To help you get started you could join a freelance writing course.  These courses are run by distance learning and are reasonably priced for what you get.  I joined The Writers Bureau and they cover all the above 7 points in great detail.

You do an assignment in each of the 7 categories which gives you a flavour of different styles of writing.  This should help you decide where you want to concentrate your efforts to become a professional freelance writer.

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