How to find freelance work as a writer

I liked this article on mashable.com, it lists five tips to help writers find freelance work; Network, Be Precise, Sell Yourself, Get Creative and Show Passion.

Journalists Maximizing Facebook

http://www.lostremote.com/2011/03/18/sxsw-how-journalists-can-use-facebook/

I thought this was an interesting video about using Facebook as a journalist to engage your audience.

The interview includes three people involved in the business: NPR’s Andy Carvin, Wall Street Journal’s Zach Seward and CNET’s Caroline McCarthy.