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When I started freelance writing, I had no idea what I was doing or how to get started. The only thing I had going for me is the fact that I had an education and I knew how to write well. Oh, I also knew how to surf the Internet, whip out a credit card, and wait for the UPS guy to show up a few days later. But, that did not really count for much.

I got caught in more than one scam for work-at-home business opportunities, in my effort to find writing jobs. I am somewhat embarrassed to admit, I did not learn from my mistakes well. But, then I found a legitimate service that helped writers connect with clients. But, I had to pay a subscription fee and relinquish a portion of all my pay. In some ways, it was worth it, because I had some recourse, if a buyer received my work, but did not pay for the services.

Some freelance writers like this arrangement. It works well for them and their clients. But, there is one big drawback. Writers do not get paid what their skills are worth. Today, buyers are posting projects for a dollar per page. In order to do a good job and write well, it takes 30-60 minutes to pump out approximately 500 words. Who can pay their bills for 2 bucks an hour. But, people with limited writing skills or those that speak English as a second language are grabbing up those jobs, in order to get the experience.

Unfortunately, it reduces the price for all writing. In truth, I do not think buyers realize the time and attention it takes to write a good article or Web page data. They have not figured out that freelance writers are worth their skills. So, it means those of us have to work a lot harder and a lot smarter, if we want to stay in business. The quality of our work must go up, even if the prices are falling. Only then will buyers understand that good freelance writers should get paid what they are worth.

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