Many people would love to break the cycle of living from payday to payday. The problem however, is that if you’re already working a full time job, or you have a family to take care of, you may not have enough spare time to take on a second job.

But what about a second job that lets you work from home? A work from home job gives you the benefit of being there for your family, while also being able to log in a few extra hours of work.

Today we focus on how to become a freelance writer, and why it’s one of the best choices for anyone that’s looking to make extra money. Freelance writers earn money by writing website content, blog posts, magazine articles, e-books and more. If you love to write, there’s a writing job out there for you somewhere! To get started, follow the outline below:

Sign up for a free account on one or more freelance job sites such as UpWork or Freelance.com
Make sure to complete your profile and upload any work examples that you have
Start applying for the projects of your choosing
Follow the guidelines of the freelance website you’re on in regards to when you get paid, how you get paid etc.
It’s also helpful to have a PayPal account or a bank account so you can get paid electronically
Always be sure to communicate well with your clients - a good reputation will get you more work!

An extra income is possible - writing is just one of the many career fields to choose from to earn income from home!

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Need extra Income? Become a freelance writer and work from home