How does one become Freelance Journalist? Where might I find more info apart from the insuduous google?
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I've read this somewhere but can't remember where.  First write, write and write some more.  Have enough to show that you CAN actually write.  Contact local papers etc. to find out if they have a need or opening and then take off!  Don't think there's a whole lot of technicalities.  You just do it.  Best wishes...
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if you go to www.blogger.com, which is now owned by google, you can sign yourself up. its pretty self explanatory. good luck!
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Start writing. Post on anything, anywhere. Get published, and then take advantage of that to get bigger deals, bigger paychecks. I started by blogging, then freelancing, and now I make about $100K USD as a copywriter/editor. All from my home.\n\nGood luck!
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Just think about what would interest you in skateboarding then direct your questions to obtain that information. When did they start, how much practice time, competitions, etc..\nWho knows, you might have a future as a reporter.
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go to freelance sites through yahoo.google search
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If you want to be a freelance writer:\n\nAny publisher will accept a great article--if it's well written, targeted at their audience, and the type of writing they publish.\n\n#1 Call and find out what types of articles they look for from freelance writers. Most publications are in desperate need of *something*. \n\n#2 You won't be paid up front. But, once you know what they want, come up with a few story ideas geared toward the publication.\n\n#3 Call back and run the ideas by the editor.\n\n#5 Write and submit the one he seems most interested in, close to the word count he says. \n\n#6 If it isn't accepted, call back to ask for feedback why.\n\n#7 Edit your story until he likes it. And pays you for it. All publications have a per-word rate for writing.\n\nOnce you get a few pieces published--even 100 word details-only pieces, you will be considered dependable enough to be given "assignments" and you will have a "track record" for larger publications.\n\nAnd don't let an editor's constructive criticisms deter you either. They would love to find and encourage a great writer. Most people just don't follow through after not getting an immediate "assignment."\n\nAnd:\nGive them an intreguing title suggestion (A billion creative titles each year can get difficult for them to come up with)\nDon't write in first person (Don't say: "I went in..." Say, "When you enter the bordello..." ;-) \nUse an active voice (Don't say "As she was walking..." Say "As she walked.")\nAnd never EVER wake up from a dream at the end of your story.\n;-)
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I am a freelance writer from home.  But, usually you have to be qualified to get those jobs, like have a degree in English or Journalism.\nMost online "work from home" jobs are bogus.  Don't waste your time and money.
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English and journalism.\n\nAs an editor you would be responsible for the content of the magazine so you are going to need to be very proficient in English.
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Your best option would be a degree in Communications or Journalism.  Look for a four-year program from an accredited university, preferably one that will offer you a Co-op placement (where you work and get paid at a real magazine during the summer).  You'll also want to look for opportunities to showcase your writing skills, from writing for the local newspaper to publishing an intelligent blog.
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You need a degree in journalism or English. Getting a Master's degree in journalism is a waste of time.
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Yes you can.. depending on what you will be able to do. Please visit www.rentacoder.com www.getafreelancer.com those two website provides freelancer to work from home and they have variety of work from proof writing to hardcore software programming.. good luck on that
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You may choose to teach! You could become a freelance writer or journalist. (A librarian might also suit your skills...)Possibly a novelist. perhaps an editor. There are many careers that my cator to the desires of a person with your talent and interests. You can persuit your goals at an online college such as PennFoster.
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Like any writing, this depends on the market and your experience.  A great place to meet and learn from other freelance writers is http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl  This is a very open-hearted group.
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My guess is by articles that you mean writing and not clothing.  If this is correct, then you need to do a bit of legwork.  No media outlet whether online or off actively pursues new talent by looking through sites.  You will need to find them or make yourself noticeable enough for someone to recommend you.\n\nTo pursue them, find sites that meet with your message.  If you're writing fiction, find fiction sites.  All sites allow submissions.  One of my clients, Rake Magazine in Minneapolis (http://www.rakemag.com) posts submission guidelines and ways to submit on their site.  Follow these guidelines and submit.  Remember that what may not be right for one publication may be exactly what another is looking for.  Submit to many and you you will find that your voice matches with what someone is looking for.\n\nTo get some attention yourself, start a blog.  Google's acquisition of Blogger (http://www.blogger.com) has given a great deal of space to bloggers and the ability to create one for free.  This offers the added advantage of honing your skills and craft on a daily basis.  Just find a voice that works for you and write.\n\nGood luck.
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1.  Get a part time job.  \n\n2.  Do you have relatives?\n\n3.  Contact your local paper and see if they want to do a story on you.
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What kind of writer are you talking about? Someone who writes fiction? Can you afford to live without any income -- or with a very small income? Most writers don't make the millions of a J. K. Rowling. It's hard to find freelance work, especially when you're just starting out. If you're thinking of freelance writing, consider whether you are happy working in solitude or if you need the stimulation of seeing coworkers every day. \n\nThere are all kinds of writers, not just those who are trying to write the Great American Novel. You could write for a magazine or newspaper as an employee, or do scientific, medical, or technical writing if you have the knowledge; or copywriting; television news writing. There are many opportunities, but all fields are difficult to break into.
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Subscribe to Writer's Digest, a monthly magazine for writers.\n\nI personally think one of the best writing sites on line that has things like this is http://www.poewar.com/ which was originally started by John Hewitt. \n\nSubscribe to Writer's Market on line or get the writer's Market book for 2006. An updated version comes out each year, but I like to subscribe on line. That's at Writersmarket.com The book has samples and articles on how but prepare and submit an article, how to write a query letter, etc.\n\nHere is another good site for writers: http://www.writersweekly.com/\n\nI subscribe to their newsletter.\n\nThere are so many sites for writers on line. My suggestion is to do a search on Journalism +"submission guidelines" to see what turns up. \n\nIf you are looking specifically for newspaper stye, do a search on newspaper +"style guidelines" and you can get information on MLA stayle and news journalism formats.\n\nGood luck.