text: One thing which may help would be to learn the difference between advise and advice. You are looking for advice. It wouldn't hurt to check your printed materials for typos and grammatical errors. Especially, if you are seeking work as a commercial writer. The first things I notice, when trying to find writers for some of my projects, is spelling and grammar. If it is not up to snuff, I look elsewhere.\n\nNow for some advice. I hire writers on-line. To gain some experience while making a little money, try bidding for some of the jobs listed . You are able to then add the work you do to your portfolio.