When it comes to a career, we all want to be living the dream.

This dream doesn't have to be working at an idyllic resort doing next to nothing. For a lot of us, that can mean being your own boss and choosing your own projects and hours.

In the world of writing and journalism, this is called freelancing and it can be idyllic if you know how to start your career and how to keep it going.

media update's Alrika Möller explains how to get a freelancing career of the ground here:

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Freelancing has become a popular career choice for people in the writing and journalism industry due to the freedom it offers. Do you agree? Let us know in the comment section below.

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If you are unsure about starting a freelancer career, check out Five benefits of freelancing [Infographic].
*Images courtesy of Canva and Unsplash
**Sources used includes Indeed, Become A Writer Today and Medium