persistence, it is possible to make a successful career out of writing. Here are some tips and success stories to help you on your writing journey. Firstly, it is important to develop a strong writing portfolio. You can start by writing for free or for low pay to build up your portfolio. This will help you attract more high-paying gigs in the future. looking at a life experience of SARAH D. YOUNG, a freelance writer who started her writing career by writing for free and low-paying gigs. Sarah began by writing articles for local magazines and blogs in her city. She also volunteered to write for free for non-profit organizations and small buisnesses. As her portfolio grew, she started applying for freelance writing jobs on websites like; Upwork(https://www.upwork.com) and Frelancers.com. After several months of low-paying jobs, Sarah was hired by a marketing agency to write blog posts and articles for their clients.