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If you are a freelance writer or editor, or would like to be, you can find many places online that post new job opportunities every day. With a little bit of time and a few clicks of your mouse, you may find just what you are looking for. Here are 10 great sites that regularly post freelance writing and editing jobs.
Freelance Switch – Although it costs nothing to browse job listings here, for $7.00 a month, subscribers to Freelance Switch can apply to any of the jobs they are interested in. Freelancers are welcome to view forums, read blogs, and have access to a comprehensive resource directory for free.
Freelance Writing – Since 1997, this free user-friendly website has assisted many freelancers in finding successful writing and editing jobs. This site also features current workshops and events, writing contests, discussion forums, and more.
Freelanced.com – Here job seekers can search writing and editing jobs and even post a profile so they can be sought out by potential employers. Before browsing, writers and editors can view featured freelance jobs. Each of the featured posts indicates how much the job pays as well as the number of people that have already applied. This information can be seen without even clicking on the job, making it easier to decide if it’s something worth checking out.
FreelancerCareers.com – Membership at FreelancerCareers.com is free, and it allows freelancers to browse a large database of jobs. Here members can choose projects that best fit what they are looking for.
GoFreelance – At GoFreelance, writers and editors can browse jobs by choosing a specific category or by doing a simple keyword search. Freelancers also have the option of signing up for “The Secrets of Freelance Success.” This feature is free and includes daily updates on job postings via email, a report entitled “How to Find Freelance Work,” and a free course on successful freelance writing.
iHirePublishing – By signing up for a free membership, freelance editors can search over 2,000 job postings. Job searches can be done by keying in a job title or zip code.
Online Writing Jobs.com – This site allows freelance writers to view thousands of job opening ads. Quick searches can be done by clicking on a category–categories include Freelance Writing Jobs, Freelance Magazine Writing Jobs, Blogging Jobs, Website Writing, and more.
PoeWar – This easy-to-use site features “job lists” to help the browser narrow down job searches. Searches can also be done by category or month. Being able to search by month makes it simple to find the most up-to-date postings.
Simply Hired – Here freelancers can view writing and editing jobs by location or keyword search, or simply by browsing posted ads. By signing up for a free account, members are able to save job searches, and can even receive email alerts when new jobs are listed.
Sunoasis Jobs – Becoming a subscriber to Sunoasis is free, and it allows freelance writers and editors to search job postings and job links. By signing up, new job posts and links can be sent directly to the member’s email.
Long gone are the days of daunting job searches. With today’s technology, freelance writers and editors can find work online without even stepping outside the home or office. It’s quick and simple, and most of the sites are free to use. By taking some time to browse for freelance writing and editing jobs online, finding a job that fits your needs and qualifications might be easier than you think.
About the Author
Bailey Harris is a freelance writer. Bailey writes on many topics, including Auto Insurance Quotes for www.carinsurancequotes.net.












