Re: Frustrated with Freelance

On Apr 9, 3:33=A0pm, "sbow...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <sbow...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> My boyfriend has been trying to start his career as a freelance writer
> and at first things went really well. He set up an account on
> Associated Content and even got a job writing for a gaming company.
> However, the payment for his efforts was minimal which I understand
> since it is the beginning of his career. We have been looking for ways
> that he can make more money but we keep finding scams that want you to
> pay $29.95 for stupid things like books on how to become a freelance
> writer. I'm sure we can get that information for free :-P
>
> What I would really like to do is connect with real people who make
> their living as a writer. We really need some advice on how to get
> more page views (search engine submissions, etc) and where to find
> higher paying jobs. I work in the IT industry so I have absolutely no
> idea how to help him.
>
> Please...any information at all would be helpful.
>
> Thank You,
> Shelley

I've heard that trade magazines pay well and are always looking for
writers. I maintain a website http://truthandtalltales.com
and a blog
http://truthtalltales.blogspot.com/
to get the word out about my
freelance services. I am always willing to share links with other
writers.