{"id":1274,"date":"2023-09-21T09:46:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T15:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/ca\/?p=1274"},"modified":"2023-09-20T09:48:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:48:37","slug":"how-to-find-legitimate-writing-jobs-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/ca\/blog\/how-to-find-legitimate-writing-jobs-in-canada","title":{"rendered":"How to find legitimate writing jobs in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span><p>Freelance writing gives you the ability to work wherever and whenever you want. Whether you are looking to write as a full-time job or just for some extra money, finding legitimate writing jobs for Canadians can take time and effort. Continue reading to learn how to find writing jobs in Canada.<\/p>\n<h2>Create a portfolio and website<\/h2>\n<p>No matter what method you use to find work, you will need to showcase your past work to potential employers if you want to be hired. One benefit of utilizing a website to do this is increases the chances of potential employers coming to you.<\/p>\n<h2>Reach out to local businesses<\/h2>\n<p>Often, local businesses need content writing but either lack the time or the budget to hire a full-time writer. You might be surprised by the amount of work you can generate by contacting local businesses and seeing if any one-off writing jobs are available. These one-off jobs can quickly become recurring work as you build your client database.<\/p>\n<h2>Try a content agency or search job boards<\/h2>\n<p>Another option is to check job boards or content agencies. Job boards often have thousands of potential job opportunities, but they may not be the best option if you want more freedom with your schedule. Content agencies, on the other hand, have the added bonus of allowing you to focus on writing while they handle the messier side of writing jobs, finding clients and handling payments.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a good way to find writing jobs in Canada, apply to become a freelance writer with Words of Worth today.<\/p>\n<div role=\"form\" class=\"wpcf7\" id=\"wpcf7-f76-p76-o1\" lang=\"en-CA\" dir=\"ltr\"><div><div class=\"wpcf7-form\"><div class=\"fit-the-fullspace\"><div><div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div><form action=\"\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1274#wpcf7-f76-p76-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" enctype=\"\" autocomplete=\"autocomplete\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\" locale=\"en_CA\"><div style=\"display: block;\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"76\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_CA\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f76-p76-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_fit-the-fullspace\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div><p><label> Your name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your email<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Subject<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-subject\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-subject\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your message (optional)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freelance writing gives you the ability to work wherever and whenever you want. 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