Freelancing technical writing options

[Garnier Garnier]

Hello Listers,
 
A friend is taking a break from full time technical writing but is keen to continue as a freelancing tech writer. She is based in India.
 
Would like to know how does one go about looking for freelancing options? How authentic are the online sites that claim to provide work for freelancers after registering with an amount?
 
She is keen to work from home for organizations directly. Any idea how it can be done?
 
Please write to me directly instead of to the list. 
 
TIA
Garnier
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