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 @ [Read more…]
How Celebrity Bloggers Can Set Themselves Apart
May 23, 2008. 1 Comment
Yesterday I talked about using your competition as a guide for setting your blog apart from the rest. Today I’d like to talk about one over-saturated niche where I don’t see much of anything new going on at all: celebrity blogs. Celebrity blogs can be very popular and lucrative, just look at Perez Hilton, PopCrunch or TMZ. The problem is, with dozens of new celebrity blogs starting every day, they’re all starting to look the same. Each one reports on the same bit of news, without having anything new to say. Why would I want to visit a blog saying [Read more…]
Using Your Past Experience to Leverage Your Freelance Writing Career
May 22, 2008. 11 Comments
by Marijke Durning People often ask me how I made the transition of being an RN to a full-time, work-from-home writer. They ask me in a tone as if I did something magical and how on earth did I manage it? There’s no magic or deep dark secret to making such a career change; it takes the will and the (sometimes unintentional) guts to make the plunge. Sometimes, the decision is made for you. There are many freelancers in all types of work who freelance because they lost their job and either they couldn’t face the idea of finding another [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, May 22, 2008
May 22, 2008. 29 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s a little quiet on the boards this morning, but I do have some jobs for technical and copy writers for you. There is an opp for a research assistant, a professional letter writer, and a grant writer for a women’s roller derby league. I’ve added in a few magazine leads to give you a bit more variety. If you find your dream job here, please stop by to let us know! Leads… New Business Writer @ Digitas – Chicago Copy Writers – On Site – Dallas ($25-$40 per hour) Copy Writer – Temp to Perm [Read more…]
10 Ways to Let Your Competition Be Your Guide
May 22, 2008. 10 Comments
I’m always hesitant to use the word "competition" to describe other bloggers in my niche. I always like to look at them as colleagues in which to share ideas and community rather than the person whose traffic I should be stealing. For the purpose of today’s blog post, we’ll allow it just this one time. If there’s one thing I learned with Freelance Writing Jobs is that if you have a popular blog, others will want to do the same exact thing. It used to frustrate me, but I decided to use this to my advantage. Rather get frustrated with [Read more…]
Why Freelance Writers Should Apply to Full-Time Jobs
May 21, 2008. 38 Comments
by Yuwanda Black Many freelance writers spend time applying only to freelance job listings. I’ve been a freelance writer since 1993 and I apply to these job listings and to full-time jobs as well. Why? For three reasons. Before I detail my reasons, let me give you a little background. I owned an editorial staffing agency in New York City from 1996-2004. I recruited editors, writers, graphic design artists, etc. for many different types of companies. From major publishers like Random House and McGraw Hill, to nonprofits like the National Kidney Foundation, to small graphic design firms, I’ve dealt with [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008. 25 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got a bunch of blogging jobs for you this morning. There is an internship, some content writing gigs, a travel writing opp, and some work for technical writers and copy editors. As always, I hope you find something interesting on today’s list. Leads… Daily Beauty Blogger @ Mariner Marketing Daily Cleaning Blogger @ Mariner Marketing Green Bloggers – College Students and Alumni Wanted ($250 stipend after 12 weeks + digital camera) Online Editor – Three Months – Telecommute ($25-$30 per hour) Freelance Writers with Auto Sector Experience in Los Angeles Freelance Writers @ MediaOne of [Read more…]
Guest Blogging: It's a Win-Win Situation
May 20, 2008. 10 Comments
May is guest blogging month at my blog Freelance Writing Jobs. I thought it would be a nice way for my "regulars" and some invited guests to showcase their writing. They always have such wonderful tips when they comment, I invited them on to the front page. While it was meant as a three year anniversary celebration, it became clear there were many benefits to having others guest blog. Moreover, the guest bloggers are experiencing some cool bennies as well. Benefits of Having a Guest Blogger at Your Blog It frees you up for other things – Though I didn’t [Read more…]
The Luxury of No
May 20, 2008. 35 Comments
by Sue Poremba Last summer I was at a party, talking to a freelance graphic artist. One of the things we talked about was how tough freelancing can be. He said that non-freelancers don’t realize that you have to take what you can get, that this isn’t a career where you have the luxury to say no to assignments. Once upon a time, I used to agree with that. I was so desparate for money I would take any job, no matter how miniscule the pay. To me the important thing was showing my husband the paycheck and prove [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, May 19, 2008
May 20, 2008. 18 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! There is a real mixed bag of opportunities this morning. I’ve got some content editing and blogging gigs, as well as opps for screen writers, technical writers, and copy writers. There is a listing for an erotic fiction contest, and some internships. I hope you find your dream job listed here today. Leads… Writer for Life Extension Feature Writer @ Edwards Educational Services ($0.02 per word) Web Content Writer – On Site – Atlanta, GA Web Writer/Editor – On Site – Temporary – Pasadena, CA ($30 per hour) Robot Obsessed Blogger Wanted @ Blogpire Freelance Copy [Read more…]
New Online Magazine is Looking for Freelance Writers
May 20, 2008. 10 Comments
I am launching an online magazine with a working title of Amateur Economists in July 2008, and I am looking for writers in any of the following areas: – Business and Finance – Environment – Religion and Morality/Ethics – Education – U.S. Economy – World Economy – Politics – Science and Technology – Literature and Art – Society and Culture – Any other Economics-related topics you enjoy (which really can encompass a myriad of things) Pay is $50 for 500-750-word article; $25 for 300-400-word blog post. Here is the link to the listing on craigslist: http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/wrg/687394711.html Thank you very much, [Read more…]
6 Freelancing Lessons from Tony Stark, aka "Iron Man"
May 19, 2008. 29 Comments
by John Hewitt Embrace Publicity "The truth is…I am Iron Man." Tony Stark knows who he is and he isn’t afraid to tell a room full of reporters. If you want to be successful as a freelance writer, don’t be afraid to tell anyone and everyone what you do for a living. Carry business cards. Call potential clients. Send out query letters and proposals. Create your own web site and blog. Advertise in the local paper. Do whatever it takes to make sure that the people you want to do business with know who you are. Challenge Yourself "Sometimes you [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008. 14 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have a number of blogging jobs this morning, along with gigs for copywriters. There are some translation and web content opps thrown into the mix. I hope you find something interesting on this morning’s list. Leads… Freelance Writer/Editor Wanted Copywriter/Technical Writer @ Future Formulations – Tucson, AZ Copywriter @ Netflix.com – Six Week Project – Telecommute Web Content Writer – On Site – Atlanta Senior Copywriter with Insurance Experience – On Site or Telecommute – Chicago, IL Gadget Media Blogger @ b5 Media Video and Text Researcher @ [Read more…]
Take the Blogging Survey
May 19, 2008. Leave a Comment
Weekend Link Love for May 18, 2008
May 18, 2008. 8 Comments
Good morning! thanks to all who are participating in guest blogger month. There’s still time if you’re interested! And don’t forget, our most prolific commenter this month is winning an external hard drive! It’s still anyone’s game. Here’s what I’m reading this weekend: Explosive Tips for Great Content Writing at Blogging Tips. Why You’re Worth More at Catalyst Blogger Exclusive Advice for Writers and Business Builders from a Copywriting Genius at CopyBlogger. How to Pitch and Win Your Dream Copywriting Clients at Copywriter Underground. English Grammar 101 : Adjectives at Daily Writing Tips. Quit Reading and Start Doing at XFEP [Read more…]
Some NBT Link Love for May 18, 2008
May 18, 2008. 3 Comments
Good Sunday Morning. Lot’s going on around the blogosphere today and I’m sharing with you the stuff I’m finding most interesting or useful. I’d love your feedback on my weekly link love posts. Do you find them useful? Hate them? Discuss… ProBlogger vs. John Chow at Adii. An interesting look at two extremely popular bloggers, the comments are even more interesting. Are You Educating Readers About Blogging at Blog Herald. Don’t Get Stressed About Blog Scrapers Stealing Your Content at Blogging Tips. Is the Blogosphere Getting too Crowded? at Business and Blogging. 4 Easy Reminders for Writing Great Blog Content [Read more…]
Repeat To Self: Food, Sleep, Exercise Are Not Time Wasters
May 18, 2008. 7 Comments
We’ve got two major time wasters leftover from last week. I’m saving my worst sin, “Getting side tracked while posting” for last. Today let’s talk about work breaks and everyday life stuff, like sleep, meals, and exercise. Breaks, sleeping, eating, and exercise are things I don’t have a lot of time for when I’m in full work mode, so I tend to consider them time wasters. However, they’re not really time wasters, are they? If I avoid them, my work suffers. Obviously we can function on very little sleep, food, and exercise when we want, but it’s just not healthy. [Read more…]
4 Bloggers Wanted
May 16, 2008. 16 Comments
UPDATE The client wrote to let me know he received an awesome response to his ad and to tell you the jobs are filled. This gig is no longer available. Hi everyone We have a client who is looking for four bloggers. They’re a large recipe/food site, and are looking for “foodies” – people who love food, know lots about it, and want to make some extra cash writing about it. They want folks who can commit to 2-3 posts a week. The start date for this project is May 21, to allow for preparation and orientation to the website [Read more…]
5 Paramount Principles for Freelance Writing Success
May 16, 2008. 20 Comments
by Bob Younce One of the things I hear most often as a writing mentor is, "I need to make some money, fast." My response is always the same: "Go get yourself an application for McDonald’s. Freelance writing isn’t a job; it’s a small business, and small businesses take time to get off the ground." It’s true that the Internet writing market has made it easier to freelance. And, if you’re reading this blog, you already know how to find great freelance job resources. But, like any other small business, freelance writing takes time. It takes time to improve your [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008. 34 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s Friday and I have a number of internships for you today. There are some opps for bloggers, some content writing jobs, and technical writing gigs. If you live near Phoenix and are interested in teaching creative writing, the local correctional institution is looking for someone to work with inmates. I also have a listing from someone who wants to add some content to their stand up comedy routine. As always, I hope you find a great gig on today’s list. Have a great weekend everyone! Leads… Freelance Senior Copywriter with Insurance Experience – Contract – [Read more…]
Three Differences in Writing for the Web vs. Print
May 15, 2008. 11 Comments
by Char Polanosky One of the biggest challenges for a traditional writer, journalist or even copy editor in today’s marketplace is understanding the difference between writing for print and writing for the web. The three biggest differences and the reasons behind them are: 1. When writing for print, the final product can be controlled. You work with a designer or editor to control where lines break, leading, kerning, how text wraps around an image and other placement details. However, when it comes to the web, much of this control goes out the window – there are just too many variables. [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008. 29 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got jobs for technical writers and copywriters this morning. There are some content writing gigs and blogging opps as well. There are a couple of jobs for people interested in genealogy and I also have one employer looking for someone to write video game walkthroughs; another one is looking for a jingle writer. I hope you find an opportunity with your name on it on today’s list. Leads… Freelance Copywriter – Contract – On Site – Mission, KS Freelance Copy Writer for Health Care Consulting Firm – Off Site – Elgin, Illinois Area Applicants Copy [Read more…]
5 Mistakes New Bloggers Should Avoid
May 15, 2008. 9 Comments
In the three years I’ve been blogging I’ve seen other bloggers come and go. I’d say about seventy five percent of the bloggers I’ve seen start out have disappeared when things didn’t work out. The ones who took the time to do it right are the bloggers who have been around for a long time. The ones who didn’t last all seem to make the same mistakes. In case you’re just starting out in this business here are a few common mistakes newbie bloggers should avoid. 1. Thinking Blogging Will Make You Rich Right Away Though certain bloggers do make [Read more…]
Want more money? Offer more value
May 14, 2008. 9 Comments
by Matt Ambrose Breaking free from the conveyer belt of keyword articles and into the plush realm of well paid writing is one of an aspiring freelance writer’s biggest challenges. The traditional route is to knuckle down and slowly build your credibility until you attract clients happy to pay for the quality that comes from experience. However, the role of the writer is evolving so fast that rewards are there to be won if you can offer value beyond your words. People now spend hours on the web searching for product information. Writers who can provide info so it’s engaging [Read more…]
