Can anyone recommend a good career move?

First --- You need to focus. What is it you are really pionate about? That's where you need to start. It might surprise you that many successful freelance writers on the web didn't have a degree in journalism or writing. They just followed their pion until someone took notice and hired them to blog. You can always learn from the web or do volunteer works for other sites -- which you can showcase as your samples. Then, try signing up with legit freelance sites out there that lets you build your portfolio and bid for jobs. You can also create a website of your works and spread word about your skills through social media networks. Good luck!