Comments on: Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, August 22, 2008

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:20:04 +0000

Good afternoon, Ladies! I just wanted to thank you for a WONDERFUL site. I found you through a Web site my former internship boss sent me to for freelance writing links. I am a non-traditional college student. I graduated in May with my BA in English and am 37. I’ve always enjoyed writing. I’m working a part-time job now and thought freelancing could help with the bills.

Again, WONDERFUL site. I’m coming here daily looking at what you’ve found.

Cathy 8^ )

By: Jodee

Jodee — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:23:54 +0000

@ Kevin: I’m glad you are finding the information we have here at FWJ helpful. Looking forward to reading your comments.

By: Mile-a-Minute

Mile-a-Minute — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:12:44 +0000

Where have you been all my life Jodee? Seriously, thanks for the great posts and information. Though I have only recently discovered it, FWJ has already been and will continue to be essential to help fuel my writing career. Thanks again.

Kevin

By: Dionne Obeso

Dionne Obeso — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:33:17 +0000

Bummer that the relationship/family job went so fast! It was pulled by the author, not flagged, but the flagging thing really is a crummy idea.

Thanks for the leads, Jodee… got a couple more applications in this time.

~Dionne

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:26:24 +0000

Did anyone else apply for the picnic basket company blog gig? Somebody got back to me. They’re paying $20 per post and need, maybe, three posts a month but told me that it would likely be divided among writers.

I know you’re not supposed to interpret tone in emails, but both of her emails were unnecessarily harsh and snotty. I felt like I was being dictated to by my mean third grade teacher.

Why would a writer invest time in a company, get to know it’s products etc. for what turns out to be $20 a month??

Sorry, just needed to vent.

Wendy

By: Spencer Spellman

Spencer Spellman — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:55:50 +0000

The Comedy writer sounds a bit odd, and funny.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:56:11 +0000

I never thought of someone flagging it to cut out the competition.. sneaky and crummy!

I was sad the relationship/family gig was already gone!

Thanks for the leads! Great as always…

Have a great weekend!

By: Amanda Nicole

Amanda Nicole — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:51:04 +0000

I’ve notice the flagging on Craigslist goes in waves. Some days there’ll be maybe one flagged, others 3-4 when I check them early in the morning. It does kind of make me think it’s someone looking to cut the competition, but that’s just my speculation.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:16:53 +0000

The Relationship/Family gig has already been pulled by the poster. At $0.20 per word, they were probably flooded with replies!
Thanks Jodee!

By: Kathleen Bunn

Kathleen Bunn — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:35:13 +0000

Thanks for the leads Jodee. I actually applied to the erotic article writing position, I think it would be a fun and challenging gig to have. I will let you all know if it works out, but I am not holding my breath LOL.

I also was wondering how many other people thought as I do when a seemingly legit lead is yanked off Craigslist. I personally think that people who want the position flag the ad to have it removed from the site, thus limiting the amount of competition for the job. Am I just being paranoid?

By: Kenna

Kenna — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:34:57 +0000

Have a great weekend!!

By: KateN

KateN — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:31:02 +0000

Thanks Jodee! These are some great leads today– perfect way to end the week!

By: shellsw

shellsw — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:44:46 +0000

Thanks for the leads Jodee. Have a great weekend!