How do I become a programmer?

How to Become a Freelance Programmer?

• Hey, I'm a softmore in high school. I have experience in multiple programming languages, designing and programming software applications, making web sites, programming robots, creating 2D and 3D animations, and advanced image editing and manipulation. I need a job this summer and programming would be a really fun way to make some money. I don't have any prior work experience or formal schooling, but I feel like I know what I'm doing and can write good, quality code if given the chance. I like the idea of doing freelance jobs online. The only problem is, I have no idea how to do that and I doubt anyone would hire a random high school student to write software for them. So, I guess if you could answer these questions... 1) Could I, as a high school student, succeed as a freelance programmer on the internet. I don't necessarily need to get paid much (or at all). 2) How do I start off, what web site(s) should I go to? 3) How difficult are the projects I would be doing typically and how long would they take? 4) Is the money worth the time and effort? 7) I have asperger's syndrome and have poor communication skills. I don't have as much of a problem with e-mailing or typing, but there's no way I can do any sort of face-to-face or over-the-phone conversations with complete strangers. How much communication is necessary as a freelance programmer? 6) Any other tips and advice? Thanks!

• Answer:

  If you have all those skills, you should be fine. At first you won't earn to much and the effort will be pretty big, but in time you will get the hang of it, trust me. The projects can be as difficult as you want them to be. As for a website, I suggest http://www.seoclerks.com/ as I had positive experience with in the last few months. Start publishing your services (gigs), make sure you can actually deliver what you promise. Make sure you stay active and publish gig till you get some clients, deliver quality service and make sure you learn from each experience. That's as much advice as I can give you. Its now up to you.