Newsletters, packaging copy, technical writing, church bulletins, even resumes and cover letters. When you re first starting out, try not to say no to anyone willing to pay. The more people you work for, the more your name is out there. And, the more your name is out there, the more work you ll get. There is no one, all-purpose way to land freelance assignments.
Different methods work for different people.
Advertise Yourself - Make sure everything that comes out of your office is professional and flawless. Invest money in good stationary and a good printer. Make up your own brochures, design a web page offering your services, and if you can afford it, get an ad in the yellow pages. The more places people see your name, the more likely you will be to get work. This common source of job leads is probably the most overlooked method in the freelance business.