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One of the toughest jobs of a new writer is trying to identify places that will look at queries or submissions. The online writer's market information is a good place to start. Many of the sites were started by freelancers sharing their own resources and tips with others.

Good advice on how to query and what to do before you submit any of your work as a professional can be found on these sites. Paying markets are preferred, but sometimes working for clips is acceptable. If you are just starting out as a writer, be aware that professional writers don't appreciate having to compete with new writers who are willing to give away their work to see their name in print.

Check the warnings and forums to find out if certain publishers promise payment and then don't send a check. Writing is a trade as well as an art and master craftspeople should be paid for what they produce. These markets will help you find your way into the world of writers who make money in the trade...

Writer's Market - The Bible for freelancers, this site provides an online companion to the annual Writer's Market book that lists paying and non-paying markets by genre, topic and type of publication. Good advice and agent search comes with the package...

Writer's Write - What started as a bunch of writers trading info about places to submit work and queries has turned into one of the best resources for paying markets online...

WritersWeekly - Updated paying markets from one of the most read e-zines for freelancers. Take a look at the warnings section for markets to avoid and some thought provoking discussions...

National Writers Union - Benefits of membership include loans, scholarships, contract advice, grievance resolution, press pass, access to current paying markets & much more.

Sunoasis - Avalanche of Jobs for Writers - Years of quality listings make this a good place to look for jobs in journalism and other writing fields. Freelance listings are not as good as some of the other places listed here, but still worth checking...

DMOZ - Freelance Writing Resources - While many of the links in this volunteer database can be outdated, this section is strong and contains a good selection of places to check if you need ideas on submitting your writing to paying markets..

Travel Writers.com - A free registration gets you access to forums and updates on press trips. The collection of markets are not free, but the current info is...

WritersDigest 101 Best Web Sites For Writers - While the content of WritersDigest seems to be very sales oriented, this listing is a great resource. Many of the sites they list contain market info and those that don't offer good tips on marketing...

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