I have been in the freelance writing block for quite some time and I would have to say that my experience in hunting for writing jobs was not easy. In fact, it was one of the most difficult experiences I had (and still do). While there are many freelance writing jobs out there in the market, not all freelance writing jobs pay well. If you have been into the job sites that I have been to, it is as if you’re offering your intellectual property for free. Sadly, many writers who are trying to break into the freelance market for so long find themselves looking for jobs in the wrong places. Receiving $2 to $3 for a 500-word article is quite low in exchange for the time, talent, and skills that were put into producing quality content. And Because I experienced the rut of being in these wrong places and being paid really low, I am driven to spare other aspiring writers from experiencing such tragedy. This is why I am providing here some great sites to search for freelance writing jobs. These sites have been my favorite go-to places for better paying freelance writing jobs.

http://freelancewritinggigs.com – A site created by Debbie Ng. She has a freelance job section that she regularly updates (almost daily). The job posts provided here pay a minimum of $15 per article. A haven for freelance writers, Debbie also provides tips on improving your craft as a writer.

http://online-writing-jobs.com – This is a database of jobs gathered from the international Craigslist job postings. This is a great site and conveniently so. You can see how many hits a job post has incurred. This site is updated daily, offering a large number of telecommuting positions. Average rates are between $15 to $20 per article. I got my political writing stint here. Be careful with scammers though.

http://aboutfreelancewriting.com – This is Anne Wayman’s site. She is a prolific writer and a successful freelancer. She has authored several ebooks about writing and you can subscribe to her newsletter for free. There is a section about writing gigs which you can check. I think this is updated 2 to 3 times a week.

http://problogger.net – Obviously, Problogger is a job board for bloggers. I have not had any writing engagements from this one so far, but the pay is equally great.

http://writersweekly.com – Writer’s Weekly is Angela Hoy’s site. Angela is also a successful freelance writer. Her site has a freelance writing jobs section which is refreshed every week. One of the great things about her site is she also has a section for magazine publishers. Writers who are interested to send queries will get an idea about the process and how much the publishers offer per word or per article.

http://bestjobs.ph - This is for Filipino writers. I got an excellent paying gig above the standard rates here. You just need to be patient though. And check the client’s background first. If it sounds dubious, don’t go for it.

http://prospectsolution.com – I haven’t written for this site yet. This is a research company based in UK. They are known to pay above the international rates. They pay in Euros and they claim that if you write for them full-time, you can earn as much as 700 Euros in one week. One member in our online community swears by this site. Once your application is approved, they would require specific documents for authenticity though.

I hope these sites will help you land great freelance writing jobs. Receiving $2 to $3 per article is still a writer’s choice. But if you believe you deserve more for your talents and skills (and I believe you do), you can check out these sites and get your application going. But remember, be patient. Just keep trying. Perhaps you are just one click away from a great writing opportunity.