Archive for December, 2007

24 Dec

Freelance Writing Jobs: Christmas Eve Edition

Good morning, friends. Happy holidays, whatever your holiday may be. I encouraged Jodee the Job List Goddess to take a few days off so I hope she’s staying far away from her computer! Here are some jobs for those of you who are feeling ambitious this Christmas Eve. I’m surprised at how many jobs are […]

22 Dec

Saturday Afternoon Link Love

 
As my holiday gift to you, I’d love to feature your blog in my year end link love post. Please send your details to deborahng(at)gmail(dot)com.
Here’s a little holiday weekend link love to keep you busy when you’re not out giving tidings of comfort and cheer.

57% of professionals consider work-life balance as a goal for the […]

22 Dec

How much money should you make blogging?

By Jennifer Chait
The question of how much money you should make as a professional blogger pops up a lot; at forums, in my emails from people, etc. The problem with this question is that there is no clear answer. It’s a personal question on top of an already extremely variable paying market.

Just how variable […]

22 Dec

Make the Job Hunt Part of the Job

When you’re scheduling time for your freelance writing duties, don’t forget the all-important job hunt. If you’re really serious about finding work, you’ll want to spend an hour or two "trolling" for job leads.
That doesn’t sound very attractive, does it?
The truth is there are a lot of jobs out there right now. Most of […]

22 Dec

Happy Holidays

Job postings will be sporadic for the next couple of weeks. Jodee is taking some very well-deserved time off and I’ll be spending time with my large extended family.
But do check back often. Both Jodee and I will pop in here and there to offer job listings and articles…and please feel free to talk […]

22 Dec

b5Media is Looking for Travel Writers

Hi Folks,
The prestigious b5Media is looking for several bloggers for their travel channel. Here’s what they need:
 
London - destination blogger to take over an existing blog
Rome - new destination blog
Miami/South Florida - new destination blog
Phoenix - new destination blog
Hawaii - new destination blog
DC Gossip & Politics - take over an existing blog
 
If you’re an experienced […]

21 Dec

Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, December 21, 2007

Leads…

Freelance Writer @ Mintel

Freelance Web Content Writers - Columbus, OH ($17.00-$29.00 per hour)
Real Estate Articles for Residential & Commercial Website - Austin ($25 per hour)
Research Journalist
Freelance Senior Copy Writer - Denver
Need Filipino to English Translation
Writer for Report on Slavery ($500.00)
Freelance Copy Editors/Proofreaders - West Coast
Ghost Writer - Miami Beach
Freelance Writer for Web Start-Up
Web 2.0/Entertainment Writer […]

20 Dec

Should You Write on Spec?

Yesterday I asked you to offer up your tips on getting started as a writer. One of the regulars suggested writing on spec and discussion ensued. (Which is never a bad thing.) So should you write on spec?
What is Writing on "Spec"
Writing on spec is sending an article to an editor without a promise of […]

20 Dec

Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, December 20, 2007

Leads…

Freelance Promo Writer/Producer

Freelance Writers @ The Texas Education Association
Freelance Interactive Project Manager - Northbrook, IL
Legal Freelance Writers/Editors (reposted)
Freelance Medical Writer - Sacramento
Experienced Freelance Writer @ Daily Court Review - Houston
Freelance Writer @ WJLA Channel 8 - Arlington, VA
Freelance Sports Reporters @ The Stamford Times and The Wilton Villager

Freelance Copy Writer @ A&E Television Network - […]

20 Dec

Research, Develop, Write White Paper/Report + One-Page Sales Web Page

This just in via email.
Project is to research, develop and write an appropriate White Paper or Report which I can persuade readers to request from my Web site. Audience is executive who is a qualified and interested prospective client for my consulting services. Then, write text for one-page sales Web Page, a landing page, which […]