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Three SEO Headline Writing Tips

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:53:16 -0400

After my post “Three Tips for Killer Web Headlines” Cheril Vernon asked a great question about SEO or search engine optimization in headlines:I would like to see more suggestions for headlines and making them SEO friendly. Is it better to put your keywords in the first part of the headline or does it make a [...]Related posts:

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 17, 2010

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:43:18 -0400

// It’s good to be back home! My trip to Austin for SXSW was awesome and productive, but after almost a week away, I’m ready to get back to it. A lot of interesting stuff came from my trip, some I’ll bring to you here.As mentioned in other posts, I’m in the process of writing [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 16, 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:24:10 -0400

// Happy Tuesday, Everyone! Deb is on her way back from SXSW, and I’m sure she found it a valuable and enjoyable experience. Did anyone else find that they were a bit “off” yesterday? I blame the time change. Here are your leads for today. Hope you find something interesting on the list.Do you follow [...]

Monday Markets for March 15, 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:32:40 -0400

Subaru Drive MagazineFrom the Web Site:Thank you for your interest in contributing to Drive Magazine!Drive is a quarterly publication by Subaru of America, Inc. and is distributed to more than 850,000 owners of Subaru vehicles in the United States.Each issue includes a variety of feature articles geared toward the interests of Subaru owners. [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 15, 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:58:42 -0400

// Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s a rainy start to the March Break here. Are you working or taking some time off this week?Do you follow FWJ on Facebook?New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs NetworkUsing Numbers in WritingThree Tips for Killer Web HeadlinesWorkingNaked.net Announces Home Office ContestRecommended ReadingRay Bradbury on Writing Persistently at About Freelance [...]

Is Your Freelance Marketing Message Clear?

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:10 -0400

As someone whose freelance writing business relies on new media and nontraditional marketing channels, I’m fascinated by how local small businesses market themselves and how they grow. It’s interesting to me to see, for example, the local bakery grow from a simple little shop into a company that produces pies for every grocery store in [...]Related posts:

Bloggers for ProPoker Blog $20/post

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:49:59 -0400

// We are looking for bloggers willing to write for both a beginners and Pro poker blog. This is a long term assignment and our ideal blogger is someone who plays poker regularly, goes to tournaments, keeps up to date with all the latest Poker news and has a great knowledge on the many different [...]

Freelance Writers for Fashion Portal

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:29:37 -0400

// I am looking for a freelance writer for a fashion/jewelry portal that will be launched soon.The job would be about 50 hours, payment is $15 per hour. Please contact me for more details.Name of Business: Online Fashion WebsitesContact: Berger Danielemail: bergerdaniel80@gmail.com

Writer Wanted $130 per Article

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:24:33 -0400

// .We’re looking for writers for our website www.naturalhealthinformer.com . We want articles between 800-1500 words. We pay $130 per article chosen.Each article should have:A helpful, friendly, but smartmanner in Dr Gitterle’s voiceA “contrary to received wisdom” approachA simple solution to a specific problemOnly one issue addressed per articleFlesch-Kincaid Score (9.0 or under)Every article needs [...]

Three Tips for Killer Web Headlines

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:53:21 -0500

The other day I wrote “Down with Deb Ng! Headline Writing 101” where I touched on misleading headlines and basic, across the medium rules for writing headlines. The responses are still coming in, many people tuned in to see what dirt I had on Deb and others were ready to jump to her defense – [...]Related posts:

WorkingNaked.net Announces Home Office Contest

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:44:37 -0500

What does your home office look like? Share the details with WorkingNaked.net and you can win a bunch of great prizes, including:Fellowes PS-79Ci Cross-Cut 100% Jam Proof ShredderEpson WorkForce 610Elfa products from The Container Store ($250 value)Library edition binders from Russell + HazelHome Office Solutions: Creating a Space that Works for You book by Lisa [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 12, 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:22:05 -0500

// Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s Friday and the last work day before March Break. Things are a bit quiet on the boards this morning – probably due to March Break plans – but I have some leads for you. Have a great weekend, and I’ll be back on Monday.Do you follow FWJ on Facebook?New [...]

Didnt Get the Gig? Keep in Touch Anyway

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:06:49 -0500

Have you ever been on the short list for a freelance writing job and the client decided to hire someone else? It’s happened to all of us. No one likes being rejected, especially when they have made the effort to update their freelance writing resume, choose relevant samples and craft a cover letter. When you [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 11, 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:58:46 -0500

// Good morning FWJ Friends! Deb is winging her way to Austin this morning, and it’s a glorious sunny day here. Hope your weather has the hope of spring as well. If not, I hope something on today’s list of freelance writing jobs catches your eye.Do you follow FWJ on Facebook?New Around the Freelance Writing [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for March 10, 2010

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:28:12 -0500

// Just a head’s up, I’m heading to Austin for South by Southwest Interactive tomorrow morning. The lovely and talented Jodee will be here to offer your daily dose of leads and other fun stuff. Meanwhile, I’m going to do my best to bring you reports from SXSWi as often as I can. I’ll have [...]

A Lesson in Brand from McDonalds

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:07:15 -0500

Go into your local McDonald’s. Take a look around.(If you’re like a lot of freelance writers, you’re already there taking advantage of the newly-free wireless provided by AT&T and McDonald’s. If not, well, you’ll have to take a look around next time you’re there.)I want you to take a look at the walls, look at [...]Related posts:

Freelance Writers and (Professional) Commitment Issues

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:48:34 -0500

If working for an employer can be likened to a type of professional marriage (you work for one employer at a time, and if you decide to moonlight and take on another job, you probably want to keep that fact quiet or face consequences), working as a freelancer is more like living together. You are [...]

Down with Deb Ng! Headline Writing 101

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:59:50 -0500

Headlines are an important, often overlooked part of article writing. They are what prompt readers to click the link, pick up the magazine or buy the paper. Blog posts, magazine articles and news articles have unique characteristics that will be addressed individually in follow-up posts, but there are a few guidelines that apply across the [...]Related posts:

Clearing My Conscience

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:55:40 -0500

As a freelance writer, Im often called on to be an expert on all kinds of topics. Of course, Im not really an expert on these things. As a result, I think I may have lost my ability to trust just about anything I find written anywhere, ever.I mean, I havent had a dog since [...]

My Job. Well, This Week, Anyway.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:48:03 -0500

As a freelance writer, do you ever just sit in front of your computer and gloat to no one in particular about how awesome your job is? I just caught myself doing that as I reviewed what is on my calendar for the next two weeks. The variety of topics is actually kind of hilarious.Want [...]

Monday Markets for March 1, 2010 are Up

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:30:36 -0500

You can find the latest edition of Monday Markets here.

What Message Would You Wear on a T-shirt?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:26:30 -0500

Photo credit: taliesin from morguefile.comI like T-shirts with slogans on them. If I see a display of shirts at a store or a kiosk, I do stop to check them out. I usually find at least a couple with slogans that I find funny or interesting. The T-shirts we choose to wear give the person [...]

Business Realities for Freelance Writers

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:00:52 -0500

When you first get started freelancing, it can be a world of flowers and unicorns. Someone’s actually paying you to sit at your kitchen table and do something you love! You feel like the cat that ate the canary. For some folks who’ve come into a freelance writing career after being laid off from their [...]Related posts:

Do You Care About Your Clients Business?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:19:50 -0500

At first glance, this may seem like a bit of a silly question. Your answer may be something along the lines of, “I care if my clients are doing enough business to make sure I get paid, so yes….”, or some such thing. What I am getting at is something that is much deeper than [...]

Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:00:34 -0500

While folks come into the freelance writing world through several different paths, the fact of the matter is that they often enter by either working for someone else, or through a relatively low-paying gig with a bigger firm. Yes, there are writing majors who jump into writing for print right out of college, but there [...]Related posts:

Creating an Outline that Works for You

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:32:02 -0500

While creating an outline is an important part of the article writing process, it doesn’t have to be your 6th grade English version of an outline. Outlines can be made to fit your style including as many details as you’d like, however there are some parts of an outline that you must include in order [...]Related posts:

Top 10 Time Sucking Websites that Actually Rock

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:13:28 -0500

So, one of the things I like to do with this little blog is to direct you to fun diversions, or even to make up some of my own. Apparently, I’m too good at it, as after introducing my husband to several of my favorite time-sucking sites, he disappeared from the face of the [...]

What is Your Freelance Writing Target Market?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:01:11 -0500

One of the positive aspects of working as a freelance writer is that you have some control over the amount and type of work that you do. Unless you have an idea about what kind of work are looking for and what kinds of clients you want to target, you are going to end up [...]

4 Things Freelance Writers Can Learn From Olympic Athletes

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:52:48 -0500

I’ve been spending some time watching the Winter Olympics and I have really enjoyed seeing the action unfold. I like the variety of sports on offer and I have a deep appreciation for the athletes’ dedication and persistence. I’ve been thinking about what we can learn from the participants at the Vancouver Olympics and would [...]

Outline Your Way to A Better Article

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:50:59 -0500

All great works start with good foundations and articles are no different. An outline is a great tool to give your article solid support and using one has many benefits:Faster WritingMany writers think taking the time to write an outline adds one more time consuming step to the writing process. The truth is, having an [...]Related posts:

Monday Markets for February 15, 2010 Are Up

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:22:23 -0500

You can find the latest edition of Monday Markets on the Freelance Writing Jobs Web and Print blog.

Little Things Matter on Your Freelance Writing Jobs Search

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:20:12 -0500

For a freelance writer, the actual gig starts once you have been officially hired, the contract signed, and the deposit for the work has been received. The time leading up to those events is just as important. If you want to get hired for the gig, the job of showing the client that you are [...]

When a Client Needs Your Help

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:05 -0500

I received a strange email from one of my freelance writing clients last weekend. Rather than trying to describe it to you, I’ll just copy and paste the whole thing here for you to read:Hi,How you doing? We made a trip to London (United Kingdom) unannounced some days back, Unfortunately we got mugged at gun [...]Related posts:

Clients Just Hate Those Yes Men

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:38:35 -0500

In case it’s not clear, that title is totally sarcastic. Do you ever notice how clients who really couldn’t write their way out of a paper bag somehow have a whole lot to say about your professional writing? I usually try to take it in stride, perhaps gently pointing out that I’ve got a decent [...]

When to Refuse Work

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:00:46 -0500

A freelance writing business rises and falls on your willingness and ability to do work for clients. Turning down work is like turning down a paycheck. In the early days of your business, you’re likely to take just about any freelance writing job that comes your way. Yet, knowing which gigs to take and which [...]Related posts:

Day 5: Update Your Reading, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:50:10 -0500

There’s nothing like finding a blog you love or a columnist that says exactly what you’re thinking. Often at FWJ we are accused of being mind readers and though I’d love to have all the readers of Freelance Writing Jobs spend $9.99 a minute to call in so I can read their writing tea leaves, [...]Related posts:

Maximizing Your Sales Potential

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:30 -0500

Love it or hate it (and it’s usually one or the other) a successful freelance writing business has to involve sales. You need to find clients who want to pay you to write if you’re going to stay in business.Accordingly, you want to make as many sales as you can. That’s a given. But you [...]Related posts:

Im Much Better in a Crisis

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:08:58 -0500

// So, Im at a strange place with my freelance writing. I seem to have exactly enough work to do. How is this possible? How can the scales have managed to balance in such perfect alignment?The truth of the matter is that is sort of freaking me out. Maybe its because Im used to always [...]

Networking Your Articles into More Work

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:21:13 -0500

Carson, one of our newest bloggers at FWJ had a great post today: Writing Talent and Success as a Freelancer. Carson discussed how writing talent will only get you so far and your ability to master the business end of freelance writing is what is going to make the difference between eating steak or bologna. [...]Related posts:

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:

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:

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 [...]

Yes, I am a Whiner

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

// s 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 [...]

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:

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:

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:

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 [...]

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 [...]

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:Networking Your Articles into More WorkDay 5: Update Your Reading, 5 Ways to [...]Related posts: