Recent Posts from The Freelance Writing Jobs Network HQ

Inspiration VS Imitation

// I have this little thing I like to do. When I visit a blog post, read an article or have a conversation that provides the inspiration for a blog post I post “Credit where it’s due” at the top of the post with the story behind my inspiration. I do this because I want readers to explore all sides of the story, form an opinion and participate in the discussion. The web provides so many areas for inspiration, it’s only fair to give props to all players. I also do it to hold myself accountable. I want to inspire without copying.  If I know I’m sending readers to... [Read More...]

Please Welcome New Bloggers to the Freelance Writing Jobs Team

// Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s call for bloggers. We received over 250 applications and I spent most of the weekend reading through them all. You’re all so talented it was very hard to choose. However, several applicants were no-brainers. Please welcome three new bloggers to the Freelance Writing Jobs blogging team. Carson Brackney: Carson is going to offer news you can use. He’s going to take a look at the freelance writing world and offer practical tips for getting the job done. Carson and I go way back, we both began writing blogs around the same time... [Read More...]

48 Celebrity Book Authors

// Let’s take a fun, but kind of related diversion. Last week we explored some celebrity bloggers who pen noteworthy blogs. It got me thinking about other famous creative types. For example, celebrity book authors. Now, I’m not talking about gratuitous, ghost written books. I’m talking about celebrity novelists, biographers and children’s book authors. They seem to be everywhere, don’t they? What’s discussion worthy about celebrity book authors is if they’re really writers (as in good writers) who arrived by their publishing contract through the same... [Read More...]

Should You Trust Freelance Writing Clients with Personal Information?

// How much information should you give to your freelance writing clients? This is a question  popping up often as more freelance writers launch their careers. Specifically, freelancers are a little wary about giving clients their addresses or social security numbers. I find it interesting, because we have no hesitation when providing these details on a full time job application, doctor’s office form, or when  applying for credit. We’re more suspicious of potential clients than we are someone at the mall requesting our details on a credit application in exchange for a free bottle... [Read More...]

Your Turn: Freelance Writing Job Ad Frustrations

// Every day after we post our lists of freelance writing job leads blog , members of the FWJ community discuss the job hunt. We talk about scams, dream gigs and  frustrations with the folks who place the ads.Which brings us to today’s open forum. I’m frustrated by vague ads giving no information about the job and potential clients who feel they know how long a gig should take. I’m frustrated with the guys who want to pay $3 per article for 300 articles each week. I’m especially frustrated by the content sites that use RSS feeds to place their job ads at every single... [Read More...]

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Writers

// Mr. Ng isn’t a romantic man. He tries, bless his heart, but he tends to err on the practical side. He’s never done the candy and flowers thing for Valentine’s Day and has been known to put spatulas in my Christmas stocking and paper shredders under the tree. It wasn’t long before I realized that the key to my happiness was a long, loving list. As in, “honey….this is what I want for whatever gift giving holidays are coming up this year.” Today’s list is for all the Mr. & Mrs. Ngs out there. Those of us who may have the best of intentions... [Read More...]

Find Your Blogging Voice: Confessions From a Master Imitator

// A guest post by Nacie Carson Are you a unique voice in the blogosphere, or just a bargain basement knock off? When it comes to finding success as a blogger, there is no doubt that having a distinct voice is an essential element. Yet instead of forging their own path, many new bloggers imitate the voice of popular bloggers in an attempt to gain an audience, a trick which can backfire severely. How do I know this? Because I did it. And I did it a lot… I first started blogging in the spring of 2008 as a chronicle of my effort to quit my rat race job and become a freelance writer. At that... [Read More...]

Freelance Writing Jobs Presents 11 Cooking, Food & Drink Markets

// We’re sharing cooking and food markets for you at Freelance Writing Jobs today. I researched each market to the best of my ability and as of February 2010, these are accurate and current. If I found a link to current guidelines, I included them. Otherwise, I listed contact information so you could request current submission guidelines from the market. I only posted a market if it was indicated that they’re accepting freelance submissions at this time. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with back copies of the various markets and read all guidelines thoroughly to be sure you’re... [Read More...]

Some Quick Tips for Balancing a Full Time Job While Building Your Freelance Writing Business

// If I had to pick one of the most difficult aspects of freelancing, it would have to be building a freelance writing business while still working full time at my day job. I did this for two years, from 2000 to 2002, and also in 2008 and 2009 when I had a full time social media job. As much as I love to write, sometimes the last thing I wanted to do after a full day of work was to come home and work again. Plus, many clients want to talk on the phone during business hours, something I couldn’t always give them.  I had to find some balance and a way to make it work, especially if I wanted... [Read More...]

FAQs Answering Your Questions About the Gigs Posted at Freelance Writing Jobs

// We receive questions every day about the jobs we post at Freelance Writing Jobs. Since many of them are the same,  I thought I might put together some FAQ’s for you. I think I covered most of the usual questions but if you would like to know anything else regarding the jobs posted here, please feel free to ask in the comments. Enough with the small talk: The FAQs Where do you search for the jobs at Freelance Writing jobs? Jobs come from a variety of sources. Please see 43 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs for the places we search daily and weekly for gigs. Why do you post so many... [Read More...]

The Freelance Writing Jobs Network Community Survey – Some Early Results

// I’m thrilled by the large response to our Freelance Writing Jobs network community survey. As I mentioned earlier, your feedback is what keeps us going. Telling us what you like and dislike tells us what we’re doing right, and lets us know which areas need improvement. As this is your community, I thought I might share some of the early findings with you here. With the exception of two members of this community, the majority of you love what we do here and don’t want us to change beyond a few tweaks. Most of you come here to find jobs but take time afterward to read the... [Read More...]

Freelance Writing Jobs is Looking for a Blogger to Join Our Team

Life’s getting busy and I’m looking for a little help for the Freelance Writing Jobs blog. An experienced writer is needed to help pick up the slack right here on the homepage. Topics to cover: Pitching magazines and markets Finding the high paying gigs Networking and marketing Setting rates Negotiating pay raises Topics to help freelance writers land lucrative opportunities. If this interests you, please send your resume and a few pertinent clips to wegetletters@gmail.com and put “FWJ Blogger” in the subject line. Please, if you’re not experienced in the above matters,... [Read More...]