How to Find Writing Jobs Online

There are two common things you may here about being a writer, from those outside of the writing profession:

1. It's easy being a writer, and anyone can do it.
2. It's extremely difficult to be a writer (or at least to make money as one).

The truth is that both of these things are complete myths. Here's the reality:

Yes, many people attempt to become professional writers, and some are highly successful. They can make it look it "easy." At the same time, you have to understand that the majority of "wannabe" writers do not "make it." If you look specifically at freelance writers, the truth is that most who give it an honest go will fail within their first few years.

It's starting to sound like #2 above wasn't a myth after all, right? Well hold on.

It's true that being a successful professional writer can be very hard work. It takes dedication, and much more than simple writing abilities - you have to be able to market yourself and build a reputation or image around your own name.

At the same time, there are many successful writers out there - whether they be published authors, journalists for major magazines and newspapers, or even Web content writers or ghostwriters who you may not ever know.

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