This course is designed to give a basic understanding of the technical means of creating web content as well as in-depth training in the art of being a freelance supplier to the web, for those with a limited knowledge (or even no knowledge) of the way the web works. The course begins with a basic introduction to the web and then deals with the basics of freelance writing - not just with a web-centric viewpoint. Some law knowledge follows and then finally the specific and separate functions of the internet based freelance writer are covered. It covers topics that include: introduction to content creation and presentation, readers and freelance markets, news, features and sports, directing students writing, legal knowledge, freelancing on the web and successful packages.