Repeat business is/was the best form of flattery.  Or an indication that your rates/quality are not quite in synch -- and certainly not in your favour.  You've got to figure out which one it is for yourself. Once the volume of my contracts became close to steady, I approached the management at the agency and requested a part time position.  I didn't feel that I was being fully utilized there, but wanted to still have that sense of security that a regular paying gig provides while working with a great group of people.  They couldn't give me this part time role, but promised to find more projects for me, since I was interested in doing more.  This didn't happen, so a few months -- and a few more freelancing gigs -- later, I again requested a part time position. Again, this wasn't a viable option in their eyes, so I offered my resignation.  I had a few established relationships online and was confident I could find more, especially if I could claim back the +10hrs (including travel) per day working in the agency. soo...getting back to the initial question: What is the best way to start a career in freelance writing? Step 1: Ask yourself if this is really what you want to do? If you think freelancers are just people "in-between" real jobs, or you might do some freelancing until you can get hired somewhere else, do yourself a favor and keep your day job.  Freelancers are self-employed.  They're