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[quote=Anonymous]I've been freelancing as a writer from home for several years now-- I started when my oldest was a newborn.

Don't listen to the doubters! I was actually earning a great income pretty darn quickly once I got started.

I focus on freelancing for clients on the web. There are so many businesses (including magazines, major blogs, and content companies) that need great writers.

Set up a website showcasing your samples and the freelance services you offer. Join writer forums (even the ones at wahm.com, absolutewrite, and others) and see how other writers are doing it-- start to interact with writers who are successful and ask questions.

To get your feet wet, you might apply for writing jobs at Odesk.com, elance.com and bidding sites like that. Demand Studios is another route you can take (content company). Bidding site jobs can pay well but I'd really just recommend it as a starting point.

I don't know what type of writing you prefer, but there are opportunities out there (especially on the web) for anyone who's willing to find them.

You don't need a tons of samples and a huge portfolio, either. Study successful freelancers on forums and blogs, decide what you want to do, show that you're good at what you do, and you can easily get jobs.

Good luck![/quote]

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