by Adrian Owens

Created on: July 24, 2010   Last Updated: July 25, 2010

The internet has provided various resources for those persons who yearn to express themselves through writing and want to get paid. The inexperienced to the more advanced writer can find support and earn money while doing what they love; writing. Freelance writing websites are available to encourage and mentor the beginning writer while still allowing them the opportunity to earn money to the serious freelance websites that provide real earning potential. Freelance writing is big business, ever since companies have made the decision to cut costs by outsourcing writing projects. If you are interested in providing writing services as a freelance writer, here are a list of websites for you to visit.

Helium.com

Helium.com is a website for you to hone your skills as a freelance writer. The website offers a wide range of topics and subtopics to write about. If you are into journalism writing Helium.com offers you the opportunity to display your skills. By becoming a member you can submit articles for purchase in the Marketplace or enter contests on varying subjects to earn money. Helium.com also encourages members to read and review other writers' work to have an active part in mentoring and being mentored while freelance writing.

Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com is for the writer seeking ongoing employment by offering your services freelance writing. A writer has the ability to work as much and as often as they would like after signing up on the website. Businesses post projects for writers to bid on. The project posts are descriptions of the job they are seeking to outsource for freelance writing with the amount of work they would like completed, the price they are willing to pay either per article or for the project as a whole. Freelancer.com does assess a small fee when you win a bid so you should read all of the information before deciding to join.

When placing a bid you should provide a sample for the prospective buyer to view your work . This allows the buyer to see if your style of writing is what the company is desiring. If you win the bid the buyer will then put a milestone payment in escrow until the work is completed. Freelancer.com also has a mediation board available for job or money disputes.

Tip: If you decide to bid on a project at Freelancer.com take the free exam showing you understand the rules and the process of the website. Once you have passed the exam you receive a graduation cap that is displayed by your writer name for prospective buyers to view. This sometimes will give you an edge during the bidding process.

Constant Contact.com

Constant Contact.com offers earning potential as well. When joining Constant Contact.com you are advised your work has to pass a review board before being allowed to be viewed by a potential buyer. The website has a variety of topics to choose to write from. You are responsible for deciding how much you want to charge the buyer for 1) rights for usage 2) unique rights or 3) full rights. Constant Contact.com sends emails alerting you of assignments, providing the actual posting so you can decide if you would like to write for the project or not. 

If you are looking to provide online freelance writing services there are more freelance websites for you to investigate other than the three mentioned. If it is your first time, don't allow fear to stop you from sharing your talent and love of writing with the world and earn money.

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