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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 9, 2010

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:26:29 -0500

// No time for chit chat. I have a sinking feeling school will be canceled tomorrow and for the rest of the week so I have to plan ahead.Your daily lists:New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network:48 Celebrity Book AuthorsShould You Trust Your Freelance Writing Clients with Personal Information?How to Spend Your Tax RefundPlease Welcome [...]

6 Things Freelance Writers Can Learn from Professional Wrestlers

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:24:49 -0500

// I look for inspiration in lots of places when I’m thinking about my blog posts. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the traits that make up a successful freelance writer and what it takes to get hired for freelance writing jobs. When I was pondering what kind of person exhibits the “write stuff,” (pun intended) [...]

Monday Markets for February 8, 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:30:52 -0500

Latitudes & Attitudes MagazineFrom the Web Site:There’s This Place (Port Guide)Pay Rate: $100-175Two to three pages of information regarding a particular harbor or anchorage. Should include a sketch chart and photos of the area. Photo copies from original charts or cruising guides may be used.Galley Gourmet (Recipes)Pay Rate: $50-75Should include a photo of the finished [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 8, 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:40:54 -0500

// Where is everyone in the Freelance Writing Jobs community located? You don’t have to give specifics, but a general region. My son and I are geography buffs and I’ve been thinking about maptacking the FWJ community as part of project for him.Were you caught in the blizzard this weekend? It wasn’t bad in my [...]

How to Spend Your Tax Refund

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:28:32 -0500

Now, let me start out by saying this: if your freelance writing business is making enough money, there’s a good chance you may not be getting too much back in your tax refund this year. In fact, freelance writing businesses that are really shakin’ are going to instead have to pay in taxes – not [...]Related posts:

Professional Producer/DJ Blogger Wanted

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:30:04 -0500

// Looking for a person to blog for our website. You must have the following qualities:-You are a professional Producer and DJ-You have attended a professional audio engineering college or school-You are passionate about electronic music in all its forms-You are passionate about teaching and helping others within the community-You like fast cars and [...]

iPhone Blogger Needed

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:27:25 -0500

// Must have Requirements for the position:1. Must contribute during the day on a consistent basis (3-5 posts) (EST, PST)2. Must Have iPhone or iPod Touch3. Must have prior experience writing for blogsDo you like technology?We are looking for talented and enthusiastic writers to contribute to a popular iPhone blog which has been featured on [...]

How to Use Discussion Forums for Writers to Find Freelance Writing Jobs

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:40:14 -0500

Just like in the brick and mortar world, most freelance writing jobs are not advertised. Making contacts and developing relationships with people is the way to tap into the hidden job market for freelance writers. Discussion forums are a good place to get information that will help you in your search for freelance writing gigs, [...]

Prepare Your Family for Your Freelance Writing Business

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:12 -0500

If you’re serious about your freelance writing business, you need to know that it’s going to take some serious changes to your life to be successful at it. Whether you’re coming into freelance writing from another career, or whether you’ve been a work-at-home mom or dad, it’s a whole different ballgame.Not only are you going [...]Related posts:

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 5, 2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:07:27 -0500

// Well, we made it through another week. I hope yours was both profitable and productive. I want to thank all who applied for the blogger gig. I have over 200 applicants to go through thus far and it looks to be a very difficult decision.In addition to a new blogger hired from the advertised [...]

How to Show Freelance Writing Jobs on Your Resume

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:26:14 -0500

I like to check out the search terms that bring readers to this blog, and I’ve noticed that the question of how to show your freelance writing jobs on a resume comes up often. Showing your freelance work on a resume can be a bit challenging, especially if you are doing ghost writing and don’t [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 4, 2010

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:00:37 -0500

// What is everyone working on? To be honest, I’m not writing too many client freelance writing jobs lately. This blog and a few personal projects take up the bulk of my time, but I did stumble on some of my old clips from ten years ago which I’m going to rework with a more [...]

ELL Writers Wanted

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:25:54 -0500

// An established educational development house seeks experienced ELL writers who can research and write passages on assigned topics. All work will be done from home on a freelance basis (1099).If you are an experienced ELL writer who is interested in this position, please send your resume, your rate for writing a 100% original nonfiction [...]

Web Content Writers Wanted

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:24:16 -0500

// We are looking for professional, dedicated web content writers todevelop several content-dense URL’s. Subjects include boating, biking,cigars, babies, diet supplements and barbecuing. All content isresearched online by you. We anticipate over 10,000 pages of work, andwe need all of the help we can get! We pay $15/page for 450-550 wordarticles and as I’ve already [...]

Wordy Wednesday Double Ds

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:35 -0500

Below you will find several sets of letters. If you add the same letter to both the beginning and the end of the group, you will have formed a real word. For example, _REA_ would become DREAD when a D is placed at the beginning and the end. Put your answer in the comments without [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 3, 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:06:27 -0500

// Have you taken the FWJ survey to tell us what you think of the Freelance Writing Jobs network? If not, I hope I’m not too forward in asking you to do so. Our periodic surveys are how we learn how we’re doing and if we’re bringing you everything you’re looking for. We received a [...]

Yes, I am a Whiner

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:31:33 -0500

Is it spring yet? Im one of those lucky people who are disproportionately affected by the seasons, and I have to say that I would sure like for spring to show up any old time now. I have friends in Texas and Louisiana who are bragging about 70-degree+ weather, and I want to [...]

Day 4: Technology, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:31:47 -0500

Freelance writing is one of the businesses people can start with little to no start up costs. All you need is a computer, Internet connection, a phone and the writing talent with which you were born. This is one of the reasons why freelance writing is such an attractive career for so many. The danger [...]Related posts:

Freelance Writing Isnt Brain Surgery, But.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:55:09 -0500

// Recently in my online travels, I came across a comment on a message board that got me thinking. The commenter stated that freelance writing is “an open door that invites anyone in.” This person goes on to say that well-educated and informed writers have to prove themselves.I agree that the Internet has opened up [...]

Do You Have Clients or Bosses?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:51 -0500

// We talked last time about your business self-image. We talked about whether you see yourself as a business or as an employee, and why being a business is both preferable and more realistic. Today, I want to look at one part of that issue: how your business self-image affects the way you deal with [...]Related posts:

What is Your Freelance Writing Business Self-Image?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:00:19 -0500

// The vast majority of freelance writers are self-employed and the sole employee of their business. Many of those freelance writing businesses don’t really even see themselves so much as a business, but as a writer who works for someone else. There are some folks, for example, who write exclusively for Demand Studios and think [...]Related posts:

Lewis Black on Writing a Book

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:40:57 -0500

Anyone out there identify just a bit too much?

Blog Posts vs. Articles: Format

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:26:44 -0500

Today we complete the blog versus article comparison. Previous posts covered length and POV, audience expectation and today we are going to look at formatting differences.Articles have a pretty standard format. There’s the lede (lead) paragraph, some quotes, source citing, each new idea is in a new paragraph and there is a conclusion paragraph to [...]Related posts:

Are You Waiting for Your Dream Job to Come?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:36:43 -0500

// On the main blog on the Freelance Writing Jobs Network, Deb asked readers to describe their dream job. It has been really interesting reading the comments to see what other writers consider their ideal freelance writing gig, and it made me think about the next logical (to me anyway) question: Are you waiting for [...]

Awesome Low-Tech Design

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:28:10 -0500

As the wife of a bonafide GEEK who we regularly refer to as “gadget guy,” I’m privy to a whole lot of upcoming technology. It was actually my hubby that introduced me to blogging, Facebook, podcasting, Wi-Fi, and a slew of other technological advancements. Most of them before there was much of a bandwagon to [...]

The Vices of Very Creative People Part 1

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:58:13 -0500

If you go through life free of bad habits, you won’t live forever, but it will feel like it.In my neverending research into what makes a good writer, rather than me actually writing, a number of things began to present themselves about the way authors conduct themselves these days, certainly as opposed to the lives [...]

Follow Article Writing on Facebook

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:32:53 -0500

Heads up FWJ crew, Article Writing at Freelance Writing Jobs has a Facebook fan page! Come on over for great post links from FWJ and other great sites, stimulating conversation and an opportunity to ask all your deep, dark article writing questions.Related posts:Day 4: Technology, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing SkillsFWJ Contest Ending Soon!Bringing [...]Related posts:

Create A Freelance Writing Discount Structure

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:45:56 -0500

The freelance writing business is, by its very nature, a different beast. Many freelance writers, at least in the beginning, think about what they do more as a freelance writing job rather than a small business. If you don’t believe me, just think about the success of this website. Note that it’s the Freelance Writing [...]Related posts:

Why I Dont Want to be a Rock Star Freelance Writer

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:21:06 -0500

// I’ve seen more than a few ads looking for “rock star freelance writers,” and every time I see one, it just rubs me the wrong way. Really.To me, a rock star is someone who is all about image. They have a certain level of arrogance, and somewhere along the way, they lost track of [...]

Blog Posts vs. Articles: Audience Expectation

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:58:52 -0500

Today we further our discussion on the difference between blog posts and articles for both the web and print by looking at audience expectations.Related posts:

Blog Posts vs. Articles: Length and Point of View

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:57:23 -0500

We’re going to take a break from the 5 days, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills series and answer a freelance writing question I receive pretty regularly. “What’s the difference between a blog post and an article?” In many ways they are the same and much of the information featured here can apply to [...]Related posts:

The Most Ridiculous Job Posting of the Day Award

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:10:34 -0500

So, I’ve spent a little time today hitting the Guru.com job listings, and I am kind of grossed out. When my partner and I first started our business, we relied on that particular tool a lot to secure work. Mostly, it was because we didn’t know where else to look. Since we’ve been in business, [...]

What to Do if You Get Audited

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:02 -0500

// We’ve been talking about IRS tax audits and your freelance writing business for the past few posts. While there isn’t much you can do to prevent an audit, once an audit starts there are some things you can do to be sure it goes your way.Here are some of the most effective tips to [...]Related posts:

Do You List Client Names on Your Freelance Writer Resume?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:29:35 -0500

// Last week, I wrote about whether freelance writers actually need a resume. Since many of us do use one, I thought it would be worthwhile to consider whether and when to name clients on it.The rule that I have is a very simple one: If the work that I do doesn’t have a byline [...]

Day 3, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:30:20 -0500

Day three’s tip is easy – have fun. Even when writers are actively living their dream, they can get bogged down in the everyday activities of being a writer. It is important to remember that while you’re billing clients, scheduling meetings, researching, organizing and working to improve your writing skills you can still have fun [...]No related posts.

Monday Markets for January 11, 2010 Are Up

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:10:01 -0500

// You can find the current edition of Monday Markets here.

Do You Need a Freelance Writer Resume?

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:02:59 -0500

// Looking for freelance writing jobs is an interesting thing. As I’ve said before, when you work as a freelancer, you are your own boss. When you apply for work, you aren’t applying for a job, exactly.The person who hires you to work isn’t your employer; they are a client. You might work with a [...]

Wordy Wednesday

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:36:37 -0500

Who Can Work When Theres So Much to Do?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:34:23 -0500

What a week. What a freakin week.So, I got a little down in the dumps recently and decided that what I apparently needed to feel better was to completely upend my life. For some reason, I just feel better when things are clean and organized, and very few things in my life have been clean [...]

Day 2, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:23:13 -0500

Last week we talked about the first of five ways to enhance your writing skills with an editorial calendar: “5 Days, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills.” Hopefully, everyone has either gotten one going or taken a second look at their current one with an eye on the details I pointed out, including using [...]Related posts:

When Your Freelance Writing Business Gets Audited What to Expect

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:41:43 -0500

// Last time, we talked about some of the types of tax audits your freelance writing business could face. Today, I want to cover some of the things that you canexpect at your tax audit, so that you can become mentally prepared for when it happens. Next time, we’ll cover some specific tactics for handling [...]Related posts:

5 Days, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:36:54 -0500

Advice is a good thing, helpful advice is even better and advice that you can use and implement over a period of time is the best. I love gathering helpful writing tips and tricks from others in the field, however, if you’re like me you’ll come across a list that has several great things you [...]Related posts:

Brainstorming Technique #2 Freewriting

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:27:22 -0500

Freewriting. It sounds like a cool, pill induced experience, but it is actually a perfectly normal way to get all your ideas on paper without stopping to edit or organize. Freewriting is simply writing without stopping.This technique is actually a great way to start the writing process before you move on to outlines. It allows [...]Related posts:

Facebook FTW

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:54:47 -0500

So, I have this fairly strict rule of not allowing clients to follow me on Facebook. I say its fairly strict because there are technically three who do follow me: Deb Ng, who I think of more as a friend than a client; a local marketer, for the same reason; and a client Ive had [...]

Your Resume on Twitter: Hired Guns Announces Twesume Contest

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:34:43 -0500

// Twitter is an awesome resource to keep in touch with people you know, look for freelance writing jobs and promote yourself. Have you ever thought about whether you could condense your resume into a tweet?The Hired Guns Twesume Contest allows participants to do just that. The contest runs until January 25 and the winner [...]

Wordy Wednesday

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:34:39 -0500

In my ongoing attempt to thwart the efforts of all those participating in the Wordless Wednesday meme, I’ve found a site that lets you play Hangman. Not only that, but there’s a Shakespeare category. Let the nerdiness commence!http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/hangman/bard.shtml

When Your Freelance Writing Business Gets Audited

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:18:14 -0500

// Freelance writing businesses are as susceptible as any small business to an audit. The very thought of the IRS honing its sights in on you is enough to make even the toughest among us break out in a cold sweat. The IRS tends to see small business owners as guilty until proven innocent, and [...]Related posts:

7 New Years Resolutions to Rock Your Freelance Writing Business

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:08:44 -0500

// It’s that time again. We human beings have this funny attachment to our calendars, our time keepers and our numbers. Twenty-Ten is not only the rollover of a new year, but the start of a new decade. While I’m an advocate for making every day the best it can be for your freelance writing [...]Related posts:

Things You Should Stop Doing in 2010

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:13:15 -0500

I came across this: “10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling” from TheOatmeal.com and nearly busted a button laughing at the great illustrations. It got me thinking about what other bad habits writers should focus on eliminating in 2010.STOP: Ignoring the difference between lay, lie and laidThere is a difference. It is important. If you [...]Related posts:

A Rate You Can Live With

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:36:15 -0500

// I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that most of you don’t get paid a dollar a word. Now, I know there’s some long-form sales page writer that’s going to object and claim they get that kind of a rate, and I’m sure they do – on occasion.I’ve never come [...]Related posts: