Your Turn: What do you know now that you wish you knew before starting out?
August 31, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Freelance Writing
Your Turn: What is the one thing you wish you knew before starting out
Lately I’m seeing a lot of “I’m just starting out…” or “I’m new…” in the comments. I’m thrilled so many new writers are coming here for tips and advice, and even more thrilled my wonderful community is more than willing to help [...]
Freelance Writing Jobs for August 31, 2007
August 31, 2007 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Leads…
Green Building Writers and Researchers
Freelance Writers Needed for How To’s ($100)
Freelance Writers for Articles ($0.10-$0.15 per word)
Seeking Expert Blogger
Campus Life Articles Wanted ($20 and up)
Talented Resume Writers ($90 per resume/cover letter project)
Need a Press Release
Freelance Writers for New Magazine – Toronto
Editor Needed for Leading Sports Website
Part-Time Blog Writers Needed
Automotive Journalist
Freelance Business Writers
Employment Times Seeks Freelance [...]
How personal is too personal?
August 30, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Freelance Writing
How do you know when you’re offering up too many personal details? For instance, when I used to look for 9 to 5 work, I would fax or mail my resume containing my name, address, phone number and email address. Nowadays, there’s no way I’d include that information when responding to an advertisement on Craigslist. [...]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, August 30, 2007
August 30, 2007 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Leads…
Equine Content Articles Wanted ($30-$50 for 300-700 words)
Parents of College Students Needed to Write Articles ($25 and up)
Website Translation Needed (Various Languages)
Stock Reporting Website Looking for Contributors/Writers
Copywriter Needed – Financial Services ($50 per hour; estimated 100 hours for project)
Freelance Writer for OpposingViews
Aviation.com Seeks Freelance Reporters
Financial/Investment Freelance Writer
Need a Press Release
Writers and Researchers Needed (Masters Degree [...]
Job Security? What Job Security?
August 29, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Freelance Writing
Today one of my clients informed me he wasn’t renewing my contract. It was nothing personal, he said. They hired me to help launch a network, said network is launched, lots of people signed up, thanks and don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out.
I’m kind of relieved, though it was a [...]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, August 29, 2007
August 29, 2007 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Leads…
Sportswrap Blogger
Mobile Phone Blogger ($50 per post + bonuses)
Local Blogger for My Home (Austin, Boston, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Phoenix)
Fitness Writers ($15 for 500-700 words)
Freelance Ghoswriter/Marketing Writer – Architecture
Witty, Expert Zagat-Style Writer for Travel Website
Press Release Writer Needed
Journalist/Writer
Medical Writers Wanted (up to [...]
Afternoon Bonus: Deb Needs a Change of Scenery
August 28, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Writing Gigs
Not to take anything away from the incredible Jodee, without whom I may have had to close up this blog, but I’ve kind of been missing trolling for job leads lately. I used to do it for relaxation (yeah I’m sick) and bring the results here to you, but then I became to busy. Anyway, [...]
Accepting bids
August 28, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Writing Gigs
Please don’t contact me. Contact the nice man who placed the ad. His preference is for musicians but if you’re an experienced writer, he’s ok with that.
Chicago-area jazz musician needs two compelling bios, one for prospective band clients and another for potential CD purchasers. Follow-on work possible. Prior experience in writing bios for profesisonal [...]
Attention Lifetips Writers
August 28, 2007 by Deb Ng
Filed under Freelance Writing
This is a follow up to a discussion several months back. I’m wondering if any of my regulars who wrote the 101 Tips Booklets for Lifetips were successful? If you remember, there was a discussion with hundreds of heated responses. Lifetips were launching a series 101Tips books as a companion to their different tips sites. [...]
Freelance Writing Jobs for August 28, 2007
August 28, 2007 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Leads…
Insurance Writers Needed
Freelance Resume Writer – Phoenix
SEO Copywriter
Community Newspaper Reporter ($30 per story)
Need Online Dating Profile Written ($15)
Content Writers Wanted ($12-$14 per hour)
Help for Surgical Technique Guide – Beverly Hills
Awaken Listeners Senses with Your Short Stories ($25-$35)
Marketing/Communications ($100-$200)
New Magazine Seeks Press/Media Kit Writer – Los Angeles
Translate 30 Gay Erotic Stories from English to Spanish
Freelance Writer [...]
