Archive for November, 2007

27 Nov

Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Leads…

Strategic Management Experts Sought to Write Educational Content

Soundcheck Magazine Seeking Music Writers
Strategic Business Report Writer
Writer/Photographer for Sports-Minded Publications
Writer - Auto Repair Industry ($25 for 250-500 words)
Writer/Copyeditor/Researcher ($25-$50 per hour DOE)
Emerging Media Company Seeks Latin Gossip Editor
Gay Blogger for Website - Video Work Also ($15 per post; $50 for video review)
Luxury Lifestyle Blogger
Luxury Writer
Erotica Writer ($20)
TV […]

27 Nov

Are You a Pain in the Butt Freelancer

Do you turn in good work but drive your clients crazy? Plenty of  great writers spoil good, recurring gigs because they’re pains in the butt. How can you tell if you’re a pain in the butt freelancer? Check this list to find out.
“It’s the first of the month and I didn’t get paid yet”. Sound […]

26 Nov

Worth Reading…

Ryan Caldwell has a interesting post up at Performancing regarding the one skill he looks for in a problogger (besides writing). It’s social networking and social media skills. You all know how I like to harp on the importance of social networking, this piece gives you a good indication of why anyone who is hoping […]

26 Nov

Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, November 26, 2007

Leads…

Freelance Writers @ The Stamford Times and The Wilton Villager

Senior Freelance Writer - Burlington, MA
Experienced Freelance Writers @ Frederick Magazine
Playstation 3 Bloggers @ MoorMedia
Health and Fitness Blogger @ TFS Media Network
Running Blogger @ TFS Media Network
Science TV Blogger @ b5 Media
Vegan/Vegetarian Blogger @ Vegan Food
Freelance Copywriter - Phoenix
Freelance Copy Editor - Boston
Writers Needed (approx $0.04 […]

25 Nov

Weekend Link Love

In case you don’t have enough to do, here’s a little weekend link love. As always, some of these have to do with writing, some don’t and some are shameless self promotion. They all interest me and so I’d like to share them with you. Enjoy!

A major announcement at About Weblogs.
You think I get nasty […]

24 Nov

How To Land Your Dream Blogging Gig

By Jennifer Chait
Last week Karen asked, “Any advice for those of us who can’t seem to land a blogging gig? I’ve kind of given up on it as I’ve applied for a few for which I was super qualified but never heard a word. Is it a case of “who you know”? Or is there […]

24 Nov

Bloggers’ Union Strike

This pretty funny.

23 Nov

9 Things Freelancers Should Do Before the End of the Year

 
I know, it’s only November, but time goes by quick. As we approach the end of the year, there are a few things I like to do to start the new year fresh and hassle-free. Though I don’t necessarily send in my taxes at the very beginning of January, I like to have all of […]

22 Nov

Stuff Happens, It’s Best to Be Prepared

So last night I had a dream my laptop was stolen from a restaurant. In the dream I was kind of panicky because my laptop is my livelihood. If it’s stolen, I lose lots of important stuff. It also got me to thinking, what happens if it is stolen? I know I talked […]

22 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving

 
Happy Thanksgiving if that’s your thing. Jodee has the rest of the weekend off, but I’ll be sure to stop in now and then to say something brilliant.