How I Became a Fulltime Freelancer, And How You Can Too I'm often asked how one can make the switch from fulltime work to fulltime freelancing.  They usually want to know if it was easy, but mostly they want to know if it's possible to make a living at it. Here's a brief version of my story -- how I went from suit and tie to fuzzy bunny slippers and pajamas. I started freelance writing while I was completing my degree in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University, and continued after graduation when I was hired by a local ad agency as an account coordinator/junior copywriter. Going to school/working 9-5 and then coming home to find or work on new projects let me be brave in my search.  I already had a job, so anything I could pick up was gravy.  The only real cost was sleep deprivation... I used many of the online job boards; elance, freelancer, odesk, etc, to find new projects.  While most of these sites cater to an audience looking for below bargain basement prices, there were a few jobs that actually paid a decent rate (well, what I considered decent), and the more projects I successfully landed, the more discerning I could be when choosing projects to bid on. Knowing that your work is worth something is a fantastic feeling, and these sites helped make that possible.  Upon completion, buyers are required to rate your services.  If they're not satisfied, they will definitely say so.