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Three Differences in Writing for the Web vs. Print

15. May 2008

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 [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, May 15, 2008

15. May 2008

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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 [...]

Want more money? Offer more value

14. May 2008

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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. [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, May 14, 2008

14. May 2008

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Good morning FWJ Friends! I have some blogging gigs for you this morning, along with jobs for technical writers, content writers, and some internship positions. Mediabistro is looking for instructors, if you live in the New York area and are interested in adding some teaching experience to your resume. I hope you find something that [...]

What Freelancing Taught Me - Part 2

13. May 2008

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In case you missed it, I’m guest blogging at Liz Strauss’ Successful Blog this week. Liz is featuring a three parter in which I talk about what freelancing taught me. Yesterday I discussed how I gained confidence - something that didn’t come easily to me in the real world. Today I blogged about being firm [...]

The Volunteer Writer

13. May 2008

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By Adam Crymble Not all volunteers sell chocolates or play checkers at the old folks home. Writing can be an important form of volunteering as well, and it’s a form you’re good at. If your local church is having a bake-sale, instead of whipping up some brownies, write a promo flier that might attract a few extra [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, May 13, 2008

13. May 2008

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Good morning FWJ Friends! Here are your job leads for today. There are jobs for content writers, technical writers, and bloggers on the list. I’ve got a couple of translation gigs and a few internship opportunities as well. Leads… Freelance Blogger @ PeopleJam ($50 per posting) Pet Related Bloggers Wanted @ PetLvr.com Social Media Specialist Wanted Freelance Writer, Fox and [...]

What Freelancing Taught Me

12. May 2008

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Liz Strauss kindly asked me to guest blog at her wonderful Successful-blog this week. I did with bells on. If you’re interested in learning what I learned from freelancing, do stop by. Today, for part 1, I tell you about how I learned to be confident. Liz Strauss has one of the best blog communities on [...]

Corporate v. Personal Blogging

12. May 2008

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by Miranda Marquit Sometimes I feel like a sell-out. I’m a freelance writer, but most of my money comes from blogging. I do have my own blogs, but most of my professional blogging income comes from corporate blogging. Companies hire me to update their blogs everyday. And, since social networking and blogging is the next “thing” [...]

On Quitting the Day Job…

12. May 2008

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by Jessica Rosenberg My hand is on the grey door that leads to my supervisor’s inner sanctum. I’m about to push it open and change my life forever. I’m giving notice to my boss. Leaving a job I’ve held for five plus years and taking the plunge into completely uncharted waters. I’m going to try my [...]

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