Scott Said:

To freelance writers - how did you start? how do you support yourselves?

We Answered:

I tried this in college. I aced all my tests and was at the top of the class. I was pushed by my teacher to enter into a writing contest and got second place in a national contest of 25000 people from all over, only due to the fact that I wouldn't shorten the story.
I started writing short stories for magazines. I wrote on short book then turned to the newspapers, writing editorials.

A hint, have a steady job before you think about writing, it's a very hard place to get into. You have to know the right people, have the money and not get depressed.

Stephen King wrote for many years, over 47 books I think, before he sold one. Think about it.

A hint, write about what you know