I mentioned in this post that I was looking into freelancing, and after doing some research it seems that a lot of expats have had the same idea. There are plenty of resources out there for someone looking to get started on their telecommute, and these are some of the ones I’ve come across that I think are very well written:
These guys put out daily links on job openings for bloggers and writers, listed by type and location. They’re a great way to generate leads when first starting out, and I’ve begun to apply for the ones that fit my particular skill set. Subscribe and you can get them sent to you every day!
Very nice blog that offering all sorts of hints and tips about how to live and work as a freelancer be it writing, design, etc. They also have published an amazing e-book that covers every single aspect of freelancing. Anything you can think of they’ve covered, no joke. Oh, and they have a free podcast. Can you tell I like this site?
Another site for writers, offers daily tips on how to improve your writing and such. Not necessarily aimed at freelancer, it’s more in the vein of general writing. I’ve been using this one for a while on how to improve this blog. Good stuff.
Hopefully these sites will play an integral role in getting me my first gigs, and help other Buenos Aires expats find something a bit more fulfilling than the usual English teaching tap dance.
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Great post Evan.
I have two writing resources and one community-building idea.
An interesting site for insights about the latest trends and technologies for those seeking to write for business publications is www.asbpe.org
Another great resource for writers/bloggers/journalists is www.poynter.org
Here is the community-building idea:
Business-oriented English language publications are continuing to emerge throughout the world. One thing that most of these publications (and the people that work for them) lack is a professional association or community. Starting one would give you access to scores of publishers who are looking to hire. To find out more about this idea check out http://www.tabpi.org. (Trade Association Business Publication International). TABPI just started a chapter in South Africa.
Thank you for the kind words about Freelance Writing Jobs, Evan. They are much appreciated.
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