Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got several gigs for content writers this morning, as well as a few internships. There are some opps for bloggers, editors, technical and copy writers as well. I hope you find something that catches your eye on today’s list, and have a great weekend everyone!
Leads…
- Part-Time Freelance Writers and Editors @ The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
- Freelance Chemistry Editor and Writer – Telecommute
- Phoenix Destination Blogger @ b5 media
- Wordpress Blogger/SEO Expert @ HostGator.com
- Bravo Television Blogger @ b5 media
- Freelance Senior Editor @ HOME Magazine – New York
- Freelance Senior Editor @ Women’s Day Special Interest Publications
- Copy Editor – Montreal – On Site
- Junior Technical Writer – Six Month Contract – Toronto
- Writer for Entertainment Mag - Toronto
- Student Writer for Online Store - Burnaby, BC
- Writer Needed - Canadian Applicants Only – Telecommute
- Editor for Online Financial Community – One Year Contract – Vancouver ($42-$51K)
- International Lifestyles/Real Estate/Tax Havens Writers - Telecommute
- Looking for Freelance Writers – Telecommute
- Article Writers Needed
- Internship with Travel Company – Paid – Chicago
- Freelance Internet Researcher ($20 per project)
- Press Release Writer - On Site – Littleton/Denver ($12-$20 per hour)
- SEO Content Writer Wanted
- Writer for Employee Manual – Telecommute
- Summer Technical Writer Internship – Telecommute
- Freelance Entertainment Journalists and Writers - Telecommute
- Website Looking for Freelance Journalists with SciFi TV Expertise – Telecommute
- Copywriter Needed – Miami – On Site for 30 Days, then Telecommute
- Poker Journalist/Writer for Education Site
- Journalism Internship – Manhattan – Paid
- Article Writer for Prostate Cancer Site
- SEO Article Writer ($10 each)
- Looking for Local Copywriter – Scottsdale
- Report Writer – 3-6 Months Contract – Beaverton, OR – On Site
- Technical Writer - Contract – Vancouver, WA (up to $35 per hour)
- Part Time French Translator – Telecommute
- Children’s Book Writers Wanted
- San Diego Freelance Writers for LUCID Magazine
- Freelance Professional Editor Wanted
- Contract Technical Writer - Seattle
Good Luck!
Jodee
Ahh. I’ve always wanted to write children’s stories. Shaping the minds of the future and such!
@Adam – as a book reviewer I can say that quality children’s books are needed! I actually had a children’s author email me yesterday saying my review made him feel suicidal.
Meanwhile, I stand by my opinion. If a children’s author can’t tell the difference between “its” and “it’s,” then the story shouldn’t have been published and certainly needed editing!
Hi Ann,
I have five year old twins and have read mountains of books to them.
I daydream about writing children’s books, but have it in the back of my head that it’s super competitive, really difficult to get a toe in etc. etc.
Is this true? Is there an obvious place to start if I wanted to go forward?
Thanks. And your review made him feel suicidal? As writers, we’re all sensitive types, but by telling you that he is laying his issues at your feet. That’s not playing fair at all and I’d argue it’s passive aggressive. I’m sorry you had to read that.
I have a good friend who writes prominently for a newspaper and you should see the emails he’s gets for really benign articles. They’re brutal!
Wendy
@Ann G. – That’s crazy (that a writer would email you like that, not that the book was awful).
Just had to say…while I only freelance on the side, I’ve gotten two gigs that have been perfect for me from this site!
I’ve been blogging for one since November, and not only enjoy the subject matter, but find that the women who run the company totally rock! I’ve been posting weekly on another blog and she just asked me to write content for her website!
Pardon the overuse of !!!!
Excellent choices before a 3 day weekend. Thank you.
@Melissa> Congratulations! I hope you’re having fun problogging as the profession has really been good to me.
@Ann> That’s tough. Good for you for sticking to your review! (I do hope the writer gets over it soon and learns from your review instead!)
Completly off topic, but too funny not to share. On a different site I saw an ad for a 3-5 page paper on academic honesty. Kinda made me giggle.
BTW LOVE your site. My first day as an official freelance writer (about three weeks ago) I got a gig that pays almost as much as my retail job did! And I have since gotten two more easier, lower paying jobs that I still love and am grateful for. Thank you so much! You are officially a working part of my dream. :0)
Thanks so much, Jodee!
@Ann G. — Ouch on that writer and your review. I’ve faced some *very* disgruntled students unhappy with grades, so I know how unpleasant that is.
Lisa
Thanks all. In all honesty, I took a fiction writing course years ago, and if you don’t have thick skin, fiction writing is not a great career choice.
And thanks to Jodee. I just heard back from one of today’s postings and not only landed the job, but they decided after some rather rude emails from other freelancers to raise rates.
Apparently a number of people emailed them telling them they were flagging their post because they didn’t feel the pay was good enough. In the end, they upped their rates to $60 for each 500 word article and it deals with travel destinations, so it’s an easy job for me.
@ Ann G: That writer’s comment was a bit over the top…am I the only one getting tired of the whole Drama Queen thing? I get enough of that stuff from my soon-to-be six year old.
@ Ann G. and Melissa: Congats on the new gigs!
@ Colleen and Kenna: You are most welcome!
Wow, Ann. Nice job.
@Jodee- wait until your 6 year old is 11! My 11 year old and her Aeropostale-only attitude is driving me nuts.
Oddly enough, my son went through puberty without any issues. No talking back ever. My daughter’s a whole other ballgame and one I don’t think I’m winning!
@ Ann G: I’ve also got an almost-13-year old, and she is already taller than I am! It’s shall we say, interesting, over here these days….
I always thought to be a children’s writer you had to also be an illustrator. I guess I havn’t read children’s books for a few decades so perhaps I’m out of touch with how things are done these days.
@Adam. No. Many writers work with an illustrator that either they find or their publisher recommends. Realistically of all the kid’s books I review, very few of them have illustrations done by the author.
Ann G. just hit on something that I was going to come to this board and mention.
I have seen many people on this blog asking about jobs that Jodee listed that have already been flagged. Some people have said they think they are getting flagged by writers that are trying to narrow down the competition. I think they are mostly being flagged by writers that are unhappy with the pay.
I recently tried to post an ad on Craigslist because I needed some writers to help me out with some of my projects. My pay rate is not outstanding, but it is a rate that many writers are happy to work with. I tried posting a very detailed ad that included my pay rates. That way, writers could determine if working with me fits within their “big picture.” Yet, each time, it was flagged. I wasn’t able to successfully post my project until I left out my pay. Now, I see it has actually been included in Jodee’s list here.
Anyway, it made me think about those that have complained about job posters that do not give detailed job descriptions on Craigslist. After my experience, I understand why. My detailed postings were flagged, while my generic one was left alone.
I don’t feel that writers are helping the community by flagging projects they consider to be low paying. Each writer should be able to make that decision on his or her own. Now, I have had to waste my time and the time of dozens of writers (I have recieved over 70 applications so far) because I couldn’t successfully post an ad with my rates listed. I am sure some will be thrilled with the rates, while others will be quite unhappy. If my ad had been left alone, no one’s time would have been wasted.
i am glad people find so many good gigs, that’s awesome!
I just found out that oen blog i applied for had 190 applicants! Eghads, the odds are they won’t pick me that’s pretty intimidating!
I would love to write children’s books, that one about multicultural stuff seems right up my alley we shall see…
Hi Jodee
Today’s list looks good for me too. Thanks so much for all that you do. I really appreciate your work.
@ Maryam: There may be 190 applicants, but if you don’t apply you have no chance of getting the gig. Just focus on presenting yourself in the best possible way and don’t let the fact that other people may have applied bother you. Someone is going to get the job and it could be you! (Sending some positive thoughts your way….)
@ Jenny B: You are most welcome. It’s very kind of you to take the time to thank me. It really does mean a lot.
@Elizabeth – We talked about why people flag jobs before and there are people who admitted to flagging jobs they don’t approve of – they feel the pay is too low. Though I used to be quite vocal regarding really low payers, now I’m more of the belief that if you don’t like something you should just move along. I’m not the Craigslist judge and jury.
Also if anyone here has posted a job on Craigslist and wishes to repost it here, just let me or Jodee know and we’ll be happy to put it up for you.
Thankyou Jodee!
P.S. I’ve always been the perfect child. That’s why my parents are so eager to kick me out to see the world… right?
I got my first gig from here today, just wanted to say thanks!!
@Deb – I agree with you 100%.
I need to hire some writers/editors for my brand-spanking new blog. I’m looking for top talent. What’s the best source for hiring? Thanks!
Chris – Feel free to send your ad here and I’ll post it. The best freelancers in the business visit this blog and people who have placed ads in the past are pleased with the response.
@ Chris C: Two words: We are!
(Yeah, I know I’m supposed to be taking the day off, but I couldn’t resist popping in for a minute….)