Freelance

Working freelance -- be it paid or not-- is a good way to fill up your portfolio and your CV. Here're a few sources to check out, but freelance postings are also found on general job sites and especially listing sites, and companies generally hire freelancers directly. See the NUJ's Freelance Branch for advice on rates.

Freelance sites

Freelance Writing Blog - Lists freelance gigs from the UK and beyond... Very good site.

Writers Weekly - Sign up for their weekly email, and they'll send you listings. Most are American, but these days, location doesn't matter quite so much, does it? Highly subscribed, so there will be some competition...

FreelanceWriting.com - Also N.American-centric, but has many listings and some good information about magazine guidelines, too.

Worldwide Freelance - Massive site with huge markets databases. Basic one is free, but you'll need to register. There's a European section, as well.

Other Sources

Gumtree - Scroll through their media/writing section; there're usually a few decent sounding ones.

CraigsList - Bulletin board service.

GreatReporter.com - Strange site where you post stories you've written, in the hopes that someone will syndicate/buy it. Seems pretty popular, tho I haven't tried it.

Am I missing any? Let me know... jjobslondon[at]hotmail[dot]com. Last updated June 18/07.