Archive for April, 2008

30 Apr

Real Name or Pen Name - What’s Safer?

Yesterday I was looking back through my email and I found one from several months back (so sorry for the delay) asking if the author should use initials instead of her full name on her writing because she’s afraid of identity theft. I thought I’d throw out it here for discussion.
The way I see […]

30 Apr

Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s the end of April already, and I am ready to see some May flowers. I’ve got a couple of gigs for resume writers this morning, along with some internships, jobs for copy writers and editors, and some blogging opportunities. There are a couple of magazine listings thrown into the mix. […]

30 Apr

Psstt…Want to See Where I work?

Take a video tour of my office at Simply Thrifty.

29 Apr

The Importance of Keeping Good Records

I always joke that I married an accountant because of his record keeping skills and because he handles my taxes. The truth is, his success at keeping track of the family finances, is contingent on my success at keeping good records in my freelance writing business. That’s only the start of it though, good record […]

29 Apr

Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Good morning FWJers! I have one internship this morning, along with a few gigs for bloggers. There are some content writing gigs, a couple of translaton opps, and a magazine for bankers that needs content.
Leads…

Communications Writer/Editor - Atlanta, GA
Content Writer/Blogger
College Basketball Blogger @ b5media
Reporter/Blogger @ The Wall Street Journal Online
Men’s Fashion/Style/Grooming Writer @ TSB Magazine
Banker’s […]

29 Apr

Your Turn: What Would You Like to See More of At FWJ?

Hi, it’s me. Better late than never..
So I was thinking…every now and then I like to throw out a few questions to find out if I’m on the right track. Freelance Writing Jobs is a blog for you - to discuss topics of interest to the freelance writer, particular in the area of finding freelance […]

28 Apr

Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, April 28, 2008

Good morning FWJ Friends! I hope you had a good weekend. I’ve got some blogging opps this morning, a few postings for technical writers, and some editing gigs. If you have experience writing about flooring, there is a job here for you to check out.
Leads…

VIP Blogger @ Today.com
Internet Marketing Blogger @ Blueliner
Pregnancy Blogger on […]

27 Apr

Sunday Morning Link Love for April 27, 2008

Morning, friends. I actually started this list yesterday morning but had to put it off a day.
. Here’s what I’m reading this weekend.

A hat tip to @IttBiz for Tweeting this gem: A 1943 Guide to Hiring Women.
Boosting Your Blog with Better Content at Blogging Tips.
7 Tips […]

26 Apr

FWJ 3rd Anniversary Festivities: Let the Games Begin

As you’re probably sick of hearing, FWJ celebrates it’s official three year birthday on May 5th. Because I’m so cool that way, I’m keeping the festivities going all month long. The entire month of May is guest blogger month, in addition to inviting all of FWJ’s regulars to come out of the comments and […]

26 Apr

Turning Negative Situations into Positive Opportunities

I’m not a religious person but I do believe in karma and good positive energy. How we approach our tasks, and really life, does have an influence on the outcome of certain events. That’s why I believe in taking negative situations and turning them into something positive. In freelance world, we can take many […]