Archive for September, 2007

25 Sep

Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Leads…

Eco-Beauty Blogger Wanted
Passionate Technology Bloggers Wanted @ BLORGE.com
Freelance Science/Medical Writer @ FRED HUTCHINSON RESEARCH CENTER - Seattle
Freelance Medical Writer@ Custom Learning Designs - Belmont, MA
Spanish Freelance Writers - Philadephia
Freelance Features Writer - Phoenix
Freelance Editor - Atlanta
Automotive Copy Writer - New York
Freelance Magazine Writer
Independent PR Writer/Specialist
Writer for Encyclopedia-Style Articles ($17.50/250 words)
Hair Tools Product Decriptions and […]

24 Sep

Tell me…

These past few months have yielded some wonderful and thought-provoking discussions. I’m very proud of my little blog and its wonderful community and I’m so pleased this has become a haven for such fine writers. Many of the topics discussed here are things I find interesting or feel like talking about. I’m also interested in […]

24 Sep

Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, September 24, 2007

Leads…

Freelance Writer @ Deloitte & Touche

Strategy Experts Sought to Write Textbook Content ($600-$1,000 per chapter)
Need a Good Copy Person ($20 per hour; 3-4 hours per week)
Freelance Writers/Editors @ ResumeEdge ($15-$35 per hour)
Proofreader for High Technology Market Reports
Contributor for Online Website
Writers Wanted for Home Financing and Real Estate Articles
San Francisco Travel and Shopping Guides
Local Tucson Writer […]

23 Sep

Weekend Bonus

Leads…

Temporary Research Editor - Health.com - NYC
Temporary Content Researcher - Zagat Survey - NYC
Magazine Freelance Writer - Oak Brook IL
Online Resarch/Writing for Scholarship Directory Book
Ghostwriter Needed for Celeb Autobiography
Freelance Writer- Deloitte & Touche NYC
Freelance Writers & Editors - Allentown, Easton PA
Oregon Freelance Writers
Freelance Science/Medical Writer - Seattle
Jena 6 Content
Creative Writer for Artist’s Bio
Seeking CME Grant […]

23 Sep

We get letters

Dear Deb,
I think you’re a hypacrite. Your always tell us not to sell ourselves short but blogging jobs don’t pay much. I think you talk out of you’re a**.
Dear Nameless,
What clever prose. What eloquent writing style. I can see why you must be a highly paid and in demand writer!
I think I already explained why […]

21 Sep

When Should You Write for Free

A couple of years ago, a friend asked me a favor. His corporation was holding a golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Would I mind writing the copy for the brochure? He was willing to pay my going rate, but as he was a friend I told him he could have a discount. After […]

21 Sep

Who is your favorite female blogger?

One of the regulars (thanks, Melissa) turned me on to this post: who is your favorite female blogger? It’s interesting to think about because blogging is such a male-dominated field.  I like Liz Strauss and Gayla McCord and plan to head over to Enkay Blog, where a list of top female bloggers is being compiled […]

21 Sep

Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, September 21, 2007

Leads…

Fashion Blogger @ Reed Business Information

Freelance Research Editor @ The Real Deal Magazine
Proofreader - Toronto
Table Tennis Writer Needed

Local Writers for Online Travel Guide - Sydney ($10 per write-up)
Resume
Upstart Urban Magazine Seeks Experienced Freelance Writers
Seeking Funny, TV Commercial Copywriter - Austin ($200)
Writers and Editors: Educational Publishing
Proposal Writer - Chicago ($25-$34 per hour)
Looking for Writer to […]

21 Sep

How much attention do you pay to your health?

Ryan Caldwell at Performancing posted an excellent piece this morning, 23 Simple Health Tips for Bloggers. Though his advice is geared towards those who blog for a living, freelance writers can take note as well. My struggle with baby weight is well known - my biggest issue is finding the time to keep in […]

20 Sep

A quick word about blog gigs

I get a flood of email every time I post someone’s ad for blog gigs, because they’re so low paying. Here’s why I do it:
Blogging is different from traditional writing in that you can write whatever you want off the top of your head, Instead of spending all your time researching, you can write what […]