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Have you actually been turned down for interviews? You could just apply, you know?
Otherwise, getting some unrelated job experience may net you points. And you could always try to freelance. It'll probably not sustain you very well, but it'll be income, and experience, and possibly reputation.
Your best bet here is to try to get contacts from people you know and need, e.g. a website (in most likelihood). Try to see how much money/effort you can get away with; most people only need a well-styled CMS.