It takes more than just willpower to become a successful freelance writer. When people ask me how I did it (although I don’t consider myself being “there”, whatever that means, yet) they are surprised how much work really goes into developing yourself as a writer.
Now, almost anyone with decent writing skills and write a blog though, and most people who put their minds to it can also make money with their blog. If marketing your own website is not your thing, or if you want to get your feet wet writing freelance, there is one site I recommend signing up for: writerlance is a great resource and it is completely free to sign up!
Although sign up is free, bloggers who recommend it to others can make a decent amount of money with the affiliate program. You have to sign up though to recommend the website and make money.