Archive for January, 2008

31 Jan

Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, January 31, 2008

Leads…

Savvy Political Blogger Wanted - New York
Bilingual Editors, Spanish Reading/Language Arts - Boston - On Site or Freelance
Aviation Industry Careers Project (3.5 cents per word)
Casinos and Gaming Project (3.5 cents per word)
Film and Music Industry Jobs (3.5 cents per word)

30 Jan

What if…

What if you were asked to write about something going against your beliefs? What if your client does something you don’t agree with or feel is unethical? Most writers face these types of what if’s and deal with it in different ways.
Would you write something you find is offensive or that others find offensive if […]

30 Jan

Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Leads…

Freelance Reporters/Writers for Online Conservative Publication - Telecommute
Blogger on Software Development
Writer Needed - Telecommute - Canadian Applicants Only
Freelance Writer Needed for Part-Time Substitute Reporting - Montreal ($20 per hour)
Writer for Business Women’s Magazine - Telecommute ($45-$95 per article)
Spanish Speaking/Writing Translator - Telecommute

29 Jan

6 Ways to Conduct Accurate Research

I’m always complaining about the lack of work put into a lot of web content. Thanks to low-paying jobs and people who can’t really write or conduct research applying for these gigs, we’re faced with an overwhelming amount of poorly written, factually incorrect web content. When I suggested people stop Googling and rehashing content for […]

29 Jan

Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Leads…

Digital Photography Blogger @ Digital Photography School

Texas Barbeque Experts
Contract Home Improvement Writer
Medical News Writer for Newsletter ($500 for 5,000 words)
RFP and Grant Writer

28 Jan

Calling All Divorced or Divorcing Women

Did you find your husband in bed with the mailman? Have you gone 17 years without a cent of child support? Are you thinking of setting up your ex-husband on a date with your best friend?
If you have a good story to tell, First Wives World wants to hear it. We’re the Web’s leading community […]

28 Jan

Monday Writing Markets

Welcome to this week’s writing markets. Please note, these aren’t places looking for freelance writers for ongoing gigs, like in Jodee’s links. These are publications and websites  accepting queries or submissions from freelance writers. I received an email from a magazine editor who doesn’t mind receiving queries from freelancers, but many people who saw her […]

28 Jan

Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, January 28, 2008

Leads…

Freelance Writer for Book on Child Behavior Problems @ Legacy Publishing Company - Westbrook, ME
Journalism - Freelance Writers @ The Texas Education Association
Special Freelance Opportunity @ Advantage Media - Florida or Arizona Applicants Only
Freelance Writers - Denver Area Applicants Only

26 Jan

Weekend Link Love

Yay! The weekend’s here. Well…I suppose that makes a difference for some of you. When you work at home all day, sometimes the only difference is that people are home and you get less done. Otherwise…status quo.
First a big of shameless self promotion: I was interviewed regarding my Celebrity Role Model blog for the […]

26 Jan

Sending Thank You Notes to Your Blog Readers

~ By Jennifer Chait
I recently received an email from another blogger. I had left a comment at her blog. Her e-mail to me said, “Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Please consider subscribing.”
At first glance, I thought this e-mail idea was clever. I rarely get e-mails thanking me for visiting a blog, so it stood […]