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5 Freelance Careers with the Easiest Learning Curve Discover how to break in using free and affordable books, podcasts, courses and other tools to start your side hustle.

By Laura Briggs

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Jumping into freelance work isn't always easy. The truth is that some of the most in-demand freelance skills right now are highly technical. A quick search of what's in demand on Upwork might lead you to step back and plan to revisit the whole down the road.

There are, however, several pathways that don't require a four-year degree, advanced technical knowledge of software or development or a long period of trial and error before you get your system just right. Here are five freelance side hustles you can dive into with a minimal learning curve.

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