If you’ve been following the different discussions going on here in the past couple of days, you might have come across questions regarding blogging opportunities. These gigs seem to be popping up everywhere.. Many bloggers do very well, some don’t, and others are confused at the different opportunities available. While blogging might not be for everyone, I can attest to it being a lucrative form of income. Blogging for Yourself: Advertising revenue First and foremost, one can begin one’s own blog and play around with various methods of revenue. This isn’t for those seeking instant gratification, however. Bringing in revenue [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, September 17, 2007
September 17, 2007. 39 Comments
Leads… Freelance Writers with MAs or PhDs – Linguists for English to Spanish Translations Content Writing for Popular Websites ($70-$100 per week) Writer for Short Outdoor/Recreation Pieces – Austin Create Content for Prominent Online Magazine – Chicago ($200 per day) Writer/Editor Needed to Work with Author – Lake Bluff Contributors for High-End Editorial Web Site Freelance Education Editor – Chicago Book Reviews Wanted ($15) Copywriters Wanted – Dallas Urban Music Reporter/Feature Writers w/Photography Skills Wanted Ghost Writer & Editor Needed for Non-Fiction Book Read Books & Write Reviews for New Denver-Boulder Publication New Up and Coming Magazine – Denver Writer/Intern [Read more…]
Weekend Bonus
September 16, 2007. 17 Comments
Thanks to Sarah for this lead: This is an ongoing gig, and it is with Coffee House Digest. Right now, they are taking queries for articles until Oct 25 for the Jan/Feb 2008 issue. The contributors compensation is as follows:Department ( 450-500 words) $0.10 per word Feature ( 1,000-,1200 words) $0.10 per word Cafe En Scene $25.00 per submission. Photographers are encouraged to apply as well. They would be on an assigned photo shoot ( includes film/developing) and the rate is gratis with photo credit. These information comes from their editorial contract. Billing is to be sent to the editor. [Read more…]
We get letters
September 16, 2007. 36 Comments
I’ve been remiss.Things have been so hectic lately, I haven’t had a chance to respond to my email lately. If I haven’t responded to yours, I do apologize, I’m trying to get to everyone. If you have a questions you’d like me to post here, send it to deborahng(at)gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to send your questions for our tax expert. If other experts, for instance editors or publishers are interested in doing a Q&A as well, please drop me a line. We have lots of questions! A few letters are posted below. They represent some of the questions I’m asked [Read more…]
Freelancing and Taxes
September 15, 2007. 5 Comments
Any Tax Experts Available?
September 15, 2007. 1 Comment
Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, September 14, 2007
September 14, 2007. 9 Comments
Leads… Technology Writers Wanted Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae/Dancehall Music Review Writer Wanted Freelance Translators Needed – Toronto Writers, Artists for Contract Work Urban Music Reporter/Feature Writers w/Photography Skills Wanted Social Media Site Looking for Pro Contributors Freelance Writer for Health Care Business Magazine Proposal Writer/Strategist – Freelance Fashion Blogger Press Releases ($250 per release) Business Plan for Internet Startup Web-Savvy Editor-in-Chief/Online Editor – California residents only Freelancers for Real Estate Magazine – San Francisco PT Editing/Writing ($25-$35) Poker and Sport Gambling Bloggers Consumer Tech-Savvy Blogger Sports Blogger Blog Writer Write My Bio Please! Contributors Needed (Music Writers) Writer/Editor for Wedding [Read more…]
New York City or Los Angeles based freelance writers wanted
September 14, 2007. 6 Comments
If you are an NYC or LA based multi-talented writer who can really crank that copy out to a high standard, then this may be the perfect situation for you. We are looking for one writer to be able to handle all of the following: 1) A once a month personal face to face short (20-30 minute) interview with a corporate executive in our industry and local to you. This interview would have to be captured via video and a full transcript also provided. 2) Massive amount of completely original writing on all sorts of topics, average length: 500 words. [Read more…]
Sports Bloggers Needed
September 13, 2007. 9 Comments
Wanted: Sports Bloggers Are you a sports nut who lives and breathes anything and everything about sports? The Sports Channel at b5media is expanding and in search of multiple bloggers. We want bloggers who will not only provide the latest sports news, but also give their passionate opinion about what’s going on in the world of sports. The ideal candidate would be someone who is willing to promote the blog through networking with other bloggers, social networking groups, sports message boards and other interaction. If you want to be a b5 Sports blogger, you should be prepared to write 6 [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, September 13, 2007
September 13, 2007. 24 Comments
Leads… Freelance Writers for ColorNW Magazine Freelance Features Writer Freelance Writer – Emerging Markets Contract Reporter/Writer for Golf Course Maintenance/News Writers for Asian-Themed Magazine Canadian-Based Writer for Young & the Restless Soap Site ($40 per day) Need Update/Additions to Paper on Corporations/Investment Writer for Upcoming Web Publication ($20 per article) Journalism Reporter/Writer ($25 per article) Writers Needed for Online Magazine (up to $40 per article) Freelance Writer Needed for Mortgage Blog ($5,000 for the project) Freelance Writer/Editor for Hair’s How Magazine Blog Writers Needed – Various Topics Contributing Writer for Magazine The Bar Network Looking for Writers Identity Management White [Read more…]
It’s Still Not Too Late
September 12, 2007. 5 Comments
Oh yes and…
September 12, 2007. 3 Comments
Is it Unprofessional to Write Anywhere But in an Office?
September 12, 2007. 78 Comments
Yesterday, I showed you my humble little work space. In the discussion that followed, “Writing for Dollars” left the following comment: “A topic we discuss over and over again is how we are sick of being offered jobs for pennies and how we want to be taken seriously. “Then we start a thread with people saying they work on a TV tray or at the kitchen table, on the sofa, etc. This does not sound professional at all and if potential clients want to hire a professional, even though you and I know we can write anywhere and under just [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, September 12, 2007
September 12, 2007. 28 Comments
Leads… Bloggers Wanted to Help Promote a Computer Hardware Retail Website Freelance Writers for Minority Women’s Magazine Editor for Finance Topics Writers Needed for Financial Blog Wanted – Video Game Writers Theater/Arts Writer for Online Magazine – Philadelphia Freelance Editor – Engineering – Troy, NY Freelance Features Writer – Phoenix English/French Translator for Beauty Trade Freelance Copywriter Call For Submissions Journalism Reporter/Writer Latino/Hispanic Freelance Writer Freelance Writers, ESL/ELT – McGraw Hill Writer/Editor Needed for Document Aggregation/Development ($200) Freelance Music Writers – Chicago Business Plan – Chicago ($175) Script Writer Assistant Web Editor Publisher Seeking Writers: History, Literature, Arts, Science, Music [Read more…]
Where I Work
September 11, 2007. 88 Comments
Last week, ProBlogger Darren Rowse showed off his work space and encouraged us to do the same. I considered it, but got caught up in the first week of school and catching up on my work and forgot. Then today I saw this post from Ryan at Performancing, also encouraging us to show our workspaces. So I got out my digital camera. Welcome to blog central. This is where I work. A few weeks ago it was nothing more than a room filled with old toys and other storage. I alternated working between a corner of my kitchen table and [Read more…]
Forgive me while I go off topic – A post about 9/11
September 11, 2007. 53 Comments
I’m not a person who brings things like politics or religion into my blogs. That’s not what they’re there for and I believe everyone is passionate in their views, no need to force my way of thinking on anyone else. While this post is off topic, and doesn’t really have anything to do with either, I do hope you’ll forgive me if I veer of course a bit. Six years ago, September 11th was a Tuesday too. As I exited the subway in TriBeCa and walked to my job, I remember looking up at the Twin Towers and remarking to [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, September 11, 2007
September 11, 2007. 4 Comments
Leads… Freelance IT Reporter with Linux and Open Source Knowledge ($100-$300 per story to start; increasing to $3,00-$4,500 per month) Article Writer – Handbags and Toys Editor in Chief, The Orff Echo House Bloggers for Divorcd Women’s Online Community Writer for International Property/Real Estate Blog Freelance Mac Filmmaking Blogger Book Editors Needed Need Identity Management White Paper Editorialist Needed Writers Needed for New Twin Cities Magazine Editor/Writer for Online Publication for Women Working on Wall Street Travel Writer – New York (Midtown) Product Descriptions and Marketing Copywriter Copywriter with Fitness and Nutrition Background Freelance Marketing Communications Writers Needed Medical Books [Read more…]
These are the jobs I won’t post
September 10, 2007. 59 Comments
Almost every day I receive an email or two asking me to run an ad for a gig. I turn away about 95% of the people who make this request. Why? Because I feel their ads are trying to get over or they’re insulting to the writer. Here are why these ads don’t make the cut: They want free samples – As far as I’m concerned, attached clips show off a writer’s style. If a potential client can’t recognize your talent from your provided samples, he’s welcome to ask you to audition, but he’ll have to pay. They want you [Read more…]
Blogger Needed. Popular Athletic Shoe Blog:
September 10, 2007. Leave a Comment
1 or 2 100-200 word posts need daily. Information and pictures of possible blog posts provided. Needs to be familiar, interested in, or willing to learn about men and women athletic shoes. Good English with no grammatical errors. Willing to express personal opinion about item posting, whether good or bad. Paid via paypal. Up-to $250 a month Would like 1-2 sample posts (Will pay $5 via pay pal per sample) before making decision. Contact msj484@yahoo.com for details.
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, September 10, 2007
September 10, 2007. 22 Comments
Leads… Celebrity Gossip Blogger Arthritis, Massage, Aromatherapy Blogger Wanted ($50 per month) Writers for Interfaith Journal ($25/800-1,000 words; $15/500-word book review) Entertainment Journalists for Online Magazine Entertainment Writers for DallasObserver.com Dallas Magazine Seeks Writers Short Stories Needed ($10 per accepted story) Writer for Newspaper Article About Student Housing – Detroit ($25) Freelance Writers for Advertising Copy – New Jersey Freelance Reporter – Seminole County ($50 per story) Experienced Hotel/Travel Writer/Reviewer – Orlando Game Studio Needs Creative Writer Writers for Contact Magazine – Phoenix ($0.15 per word) Digital Camera Gurus and Freelance Writers ($15-$25 per hour) Medical Writers Wanted (up to [Read more…]
Weekend Bonus
September 9, 2007. 21 Comments
Leads… Freelance Copy Editor – Bon Apetit – Los Angeles Blog Writer Needed Experienced Business Reporter Freelance Business Reporters – The New York Sun Freelance Prep Sports Writer – Flint MI Zeta Entertainment Software – $2000 – $2500 About.com Seeks Health Writers – $725+ per month Eaton Web Blogger Wanted – $100 per month Celebrity Gossip Blogger Non Profits Blogger Young Entrepreneurs Blogger Women & Business Blogger Green Business Blogger Second Life Business Blogger Full time Freelance Web Editor – Hallmark Magazine – NYC Bloggers for Various Topics – Creative Weblogging Full Time Political Blogger – Telecommute OK – Chicago [Read more…]
Unsubscribing from Comments
September 9, 2007. 5 Comments
Hi, A couple of you have written to me regarding unsubscribing from comments. In a perfect world, you’d be able to check or uncheck the proper box, but my blog is still experiencing growing pains. There’s some sort of glitch with one of the plugins and Ajay, the guy who keeps things running around here, is looking into it. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s fixed. I appreciate your patience for another day or so. Incidentally this weekend is Ajay’s birthday – Happy Birthday Ajay, and many happy returns. – Deb
Spotting Scammers – and not jumping the gun until you’re sure
September 7, 2007. 46 Comments
If you’re a regular to FWJ, you’re probably aware of the whole Laray –Carr controversy. While I’m so happy to see everyone posting their concerns and thoughts regarding Laray Carr, let’s get one thing perfectly clear, we don’t know they’re a scam. They do however, raise some red flags, which means it’s a good idea to proceed with caution. Some scams are easy to spot, while others aren’t so obvious. Let’s talk about some ways to spot scams, and also jobs of a questionable nature: Generic email addresses – Business owners don’t and shouldn’t use a gmail, yahoo, hotmail or [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, September 7, 2007
September 7, 2007. Leave a Comment
Leads… Second Life Business Blogger Copywriter for B2B Web Site – Austin Review Halloween Costume Website ($10) Food Blog Writer Wanted Bloggers Wanted – Los Angeles – fluent in Mandarin Chinese Longevity Medicine Ghost Blogger Wanted ($10 per site review) Courthouse News Service – Las Vegas Part-Time Freelance Writer Travel Magazine Call for Submissions (30 Euros/500 word; converts to US $41.05 as of this morning) Freelance Writers for US Online Magazine Entertainment Blog Writer Needed – Atlanta Real Estate Ad Writing – Buy Owner of Atlanta Freelancer for Casting Website ($400/month to start) About.com Seeks Health Writers (Minimum of $725 [Read more…]
Any Nursing Bloggers out There?
September 6, 2007. 4 Comments
One of my clients is looking for bloggers with blogs on one (or all) of these topics 1. Nursing 2. Education 3. Careers 4. Health He’s offering $25 for an 800 word article or $12 for 10 – 400 word articles on nursing and nursing education. These articles will preferably appear on your own blogs – sort of a pay per post deal. He’ll give more details to qualified applicants. Those interested can contact Ryan(at)performancing.com. For the record, I’ve worked for Ryan for several months now and he’s one of my top three clients – he pays on time and [Read more…]
