As stated, it can be difficult to find clients who are willing to allow beginners to work for them, but they are there, however rare. The challenge lies in finding these scarce individuals. A good place to start looking for freelance writing jobs is the internet. There are several means through which an aspiring freelance writer can find work online:

Search engines
Using a search engine to find freelance writing jobs is the easiest way to start. A search using the phrase “freelance writing jobs” can turn up forums and job post sites. The same search can also lead to websites that provide a more specialized approach that allows writers to connect with potential clients.

Forums
Some clients may post their need for writers on online forums. Forums are a great avenue for writers to find and establish communication with a potential client.

Job Posting Sites
Some companies post job advertisements on job posting websites. Advertised positions may include content writing, article writing, and press release writing positions.

Specialised Websites
There are online market places that cater to both clients and freelance writing service providers. These websites require registration and may sometimes require a fee that is taken out of a writers earnings. There are a lot of dodgy sites out there but there are also legitimate and effective communities for writers and clients. One should simply be careful in choosing which online community to sign up with.