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Hi,
I am trying to get some freelance work editing fiction, but all the freelance service sites such as elance and guru are bombarded with people looking for work. Also, the sites themselves are not specific to writing. Another issue with them (or at least Elance) is that people offer to do jobs for ridiculously cheap amounts (edit a whole novel for $10 ?!) I've also tried craigslist and other more message board-oriented sites, but there are usually only a handful of jobs posted there.
Is there anywhere out there on the internet that experienced but relatively new editors such as myself have an actual chance at getting a freelance job? I'm not asking for writers to gamble with me, but just to give me the opportunity to do some sample editing to see if they would like to hire me.
I appreciate any help or information you can provide.
Thanks
I am trying to get some freelance work editing fiction, but all the freelance service sites such as elance and guru are bombarded with people looking for work. Also, the sites themselves are not specific to writing. Another issue with them (or at least Elance) is that people offer to do jobs for ridiculously cheap amounts (edit a whole novel for $10 ?!) I've also tried craigslist and other more message board-oriented sites, but there are usually only a handful of jobs posted there.
Is there anywhere out there on the internet that experienced but relatively new editors such as myself have an actual chance at getting a freelance job? I'm not asking for writers to gamble with me, but just to give me the opportunity to do some sample editing to see if they would like to hire me.
I appreciate any help or information you can provide.
Thanks