With unemployment rates at an all time high, many people are looking for ways to make money from home. While the internet offers many work at home opportunities, none are as promising as freelance writing. Freelance writers have the flexibility of setting their own hours. Many writers find that they work better in the evenings, and use that time as their primary writing time. Some writers work better in the early morning hours, while other prefer to work traditional business hours. With freelance writing, there are no scheduled rules except one: meet your clients deadline. Freelance writing is also a great work at home job because it can be done from anywhere. You don’t have to confine yourself to a specific place to write. Some people choose to make the local coffee shop their office, while others prefer to write in bed! Your office is where you take your laptop. Before making the decision to be a freelance writer, you should research different websites or peruse publications to find out where to start making money. You should also set realistic financial goals. You will probably have to start small and build your portfolio before you can replace your entire income.