Do you have advice for someone who would like to begin working as a freelance writer?

Do you have advice for someone who would like to begin working as a freelance writer?
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answer:Writer’s market, as a book, is a really good resource for finding places to sell your work. Also, start a blog. Market it and yourself.
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