Freelance Writing Markets for Beginners to Explore   by Mary Mack

in Careers    (submitted 2011-04-19)

As a beginner freelancer, the more articles you can get out there the better your chances of finding more clients, improving your portfolio and improving your knowledge. Here is a list of the different freelance writing markets that you can explore.

Ghost Writing
This is probably one of the most popular markets out there. With the explosion of information based websites, the site owners are hungry for more content to add to their site. And not everyone is a good writer. So the demand for ghost writing will, at least for the foreseeable future, remain high and that is primarily the reason why ghost writing has become such a popular money making idea among freelance writers.

Press Releases
When a business has something noteworthy to communicate to the rest of the world, they will likely issue a press release. Writing a press release is an art form. A good press release can act as promotional piece and do wonders to the company's brand recognition without having to spend a fortune on advertising dollars. A bad press release on the other hand could result in a public relations nightmare. So when starting out, try to get your hands on as many press release projects as possible to gain the necessary experience so you will be ready when you land your big gig.

Resume Writing
Since a resume makes an impression on a potential employer before a candidate even gets his chance, some people are willing to pay professionals to create their resumes. Professional resume writing services can command top dollar for the service. Register as a writer with some of these services to both gain experience and check if this is something you would like pursuing.

Proof Reading
For a creative writer, this may seem like the most boring job possible with little opportunity to express your creativity. But, if the money is good, you should take up these opportunities until you can crack into the other markets. It is one of those money making ideas that bring with it the opportunity to meet new clients and learn something new and hence worth exploring.

SEO Services
SEO is the black art of helping a page rank better in search engine results. There are a lot of people who claim to be the masters of SEO. But the google algorithm is a closely guarded, constantly changing secret. Some SEO techniques work well, while others are just ho-hum. Train yourself in some of these basic techniques, and you could easily be making a good living.

White Papers
When companies wish to display their authority in an area, they will publish white papers. While the company may be an actual authority in their chosen skills, they may not possess the writing skills to present their ideas in the best possible light and choose to outsource the writing part. While it may be technically challenging, it could also be quite lucrative.

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These markets are just the tip of the iceberg when you consider the potential opportunities you have. If you would like to explore freelancing in more details, or check out other options, check out our money making ideas series.