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Freelancing writing comes with many benefits, but many journalists in this industry find it difficult to find work. So, where do you begin?
This guest post from freelance writer Cheri Read on Work at Home Inspiration provides seven useful tips, ranging from attending networking events to picking a specific niche for your work.
Read notes that guest posting is one of the best ways to secure a writing gig because it will help you stand out among your peers as an expert. For example, you could write on other people's blogs, leave comments on Facebook posts and tweet out other people's work.
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