Re: Freelance writers??

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From: Tracy Thiessen
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 14:19

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In article <1992Dec30.033128.1@adcalc.fnal.gov> linden@adcalc.fnal.gov writes:
>I am thinking of trying to do some freelance writing.
>Mainly non-fiction stuff.
>I don't have any expeirence in writing except for the basic college
>English classes and the dozen term papers I had to do.
>The nerby community college is offering a class in writing.
>I was thinking of taking it.
>I was hoping to see more action on this net on the subject
>of freelance writing. So far I;ve been disapointed.
>Any comments out there.
>

I think one of the best (and most receptive) forums out
there for a budding freelancer is the humble community
weekly newspaper.  Although they tend to pay garbage,
it is a great way to build up a portfolio and gain
experience in working with editors. 

Tracy

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