If you're in the US, it's going to be tough unless you have a solid portfolio and connections. On the freelancing sites, you're going to be competing with peop

If you're in the US, it's going to be tough unless you have a solid portfolio and connections. On the freelancing sites, you're going to be competing with people who live in areas that have a significantly lower cost of living. As such, they are going to be able to underbid what you'd need to make just to feed yourself. The only way you can counteract this is to turn yourself into a brand - market yourself as a quality alternative instead of being the economical choice. Good luck!