and parenting, but anything from cross-stitching to Kayaking can really help you earn . Check out your Writers' And Artists' Yearbook for contact details . Skilled Writing. Do you have a particular SKILL like translation or medical knowledge? Maybe you have experience of working with non-native English speakers, writing academic essays or writing synopses? If you have a particular skill, you may be able to bid for very specific jobs, like those here . A word to the wise: if you DO want to blog your own site, DON'T make it a "personal diary" type blog, you need a specific DRAW that sets you apart from the crowd. It can be ANYTHING, whether it's a screenwriting/script reading tips blog (like this one); filmmaking and positive action (like Chris'); a blog about parenting with a difference (Crappy Pictures or Feminist Breeder) ... you get the picture. It needs that "something" to get the audience that will create the following that gets the sponsors and/or outcome you want. The above are not the ONLY ways of being a freelancer -- there are many more journeys in. Just Google "freelance writing jobs" and see. The things to bear in mind are: 1) It takes time to set yourself up 2) You will probably make a loss at first 3) It's DAMN HARD work! If it still sounds like the job for you, here are some links that may be useful in your Freelance Journey: Writers' Resources The Required Reading List has moved to