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November 23, 2009
18 year old high school senior freelance writing for a website?
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Category: Freelance Writing Jobs HELP
I’ll get straight to the point. Basically, I have written for my high school newspaper for three years, and have received much praise for my articles. I have also been looking for a part time job to earn some extra money before I go off to college. I saw an ad on Facebook for this site called Suite101.com which pays people for articles (if they get published), and I thought that it would be a nice gig for me.
The way I see it is why work at a place like Popeye’s chicken when I can get paid writing about the things I love in the comfort of my own home? Does anyone have any info on these so called sites or any suggestions/advice about my consideration for pursuing a freelance writing job for this website at my age (since it seems like most freelance writers these days are older)?
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I’m a professional copywriter and I can tell you flat out that writing from home is nowhere near as simple doing it in the “comfort of your [my] own home.” I spend hours writing but then I also spend time worrying about being distracted, personal obligations, errands, etc. It’s not easy.
These sites that offer to pay are a joke. Any writer worth their salt will not only write for reputable sites, they will also not accept what these sites claim to offer. So many only offer $5-25 per article. That is an insult to professional writers who have earned their credibility and have the strong portfolio to allow them to command more. I earn $15 an hour off my work and although it isn’t much, with the economy being what it is, I’m willing to charge cheaply.
Build up a portfolio of your work and consider going to local newspapers and speaking to the editors. You may have a chance of getting freelance work reporting general beat stories or covering special events. It’s not glamorous or wonderful, but it will get your foot in the door.
Good luck!
Not sure about the website, but go to a bookstore and buy a few “writers magazines”. Last time I checked, there are several freelance jobs listed in these magazine. Good Luck!!!
Here’s some tips on how to find freelance jobs.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2165807_paying-freelance-writing-jobs.html