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Avoid Errors
The more errors in your ad copy and initial communications with potential customers, the fewer jobs you will receive. The writing in your ad copy and emails should be flawless, but, at the same time, the level of writing in your ad/emails should be representative of the level of writing that the client will actually receive from you. (NOTE: If you're not sure if there are errors in your writing, that is a clear sign that you are not yet ready to accept money as a professional writer in the English language.)
Always be Honest and Maintain Integrity
Never lie about your experience, areas of expertise, native language, or writing fluency. Remember—customers aren't paying you to "learn on the job."
I am an exceptional writer in the English language, but I couldn't write in Polish or Chinese to save my life. I certainly wouldn't take people's money under false pretenses while "trying," either. The moral? Always be honest and up-front about your qualifications. If you're not getting hired, that's a sign that you are simply not yet ready to write, professionally, for American consumers.
Sites at Which to Apply
Sorry, but naming specific sites at which you may apply is against the rules of the forum. You'll have to find sites on your own. Don't worry—if you know how to use Google, you can find literally hundreds of sites that will accept your resume.
Not Qualified Yet?
Write for customers in your native language, while honing your English skills in your spare time.
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