ABSTRACT

Journalists probably weren't the first ones to exclaim, “This is so much fun that I can't believe that I’m getting paid for it.” But face it. We take pride in our craft. Most of us adore what we do and can't imagine doing anything else. Plus, there's a bonus: Nearly as thrilling as seeing your name in print is receiving a check in the mail. Short of being hired for a full-time job, freelance writing can be your ticket to expanded horizons, even during a college career. Very few people make a full-time living from freelance writing, but many supplement their income this way, and countless others find a legitimate outlet for their creative juices and their need to express themselves in print. Others view freelancing as a stepping-stone to a full-time job, and that's often the case. If you have realistic expectations, good self-discipline, and, at times, a thick skin, then freelancing may be for you.