Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s the first day of fall and it’s quiet on the boards again. I do have some opps for investigative journalists, course writers, and bloggers this morning. There are some leads for copywriters, comic book writers, and designer toy writers
Leads…
- Freelance Writer @ Eco Fashion World – Telecommute
- Freelance Medical Writer/Reporter @ Allergy MD – Telecommute
- Investigative Writer/Journalist - Washington, D.C.
- Marketing Copywriter @ BizBash – New York
- Personality Assessment Developer and Writer – Telecommute
- Part Time Evening Writer – Telecommute
- Tech and Gadget Blogger ($1,500 per month)
- Designer Toy Writers @ ToyCyte.com – Telecommute
- Business Manager Expert for Online Courses – Santa Cruz
- Medical Billing and Coding Experts to Write Course Content – Santa Cruz
- Writer/Researcher - Temporary – On Site – Hillsboro, OR
- Comic Book Writers Wanted – Berwyn PA
- Technical Writer - Contract – Minneapolis
- Newspaper Seeks Full Time and Freelance Writers – Miami
- Writer Needed for Medical Practice Brochure – Marietta, GA
Good Luck!
I really hope the comic writer position is the read deal, but the directions on the page are sort of… odd. Oh well, I’m hoping that it’s just to see who can follow directions.
Thanks for the list Jodee. Have a great day!
Thankfully it is a gorgeous day here. Cool, crisp fall temperatures and plenty of sunshine. After last week’s fiasco, I NEED IT!
I have a situation that occurred and wonder if anyone else has run into something like this and how you account for it. In a nutshell, let’s just say I witnessed what I guess the courts have deemed assault with a deadly weapon (a car), I don’t really think the person would have gone through with it, but she wasn’t stable at that moment and used my front lawn to try to run someone over. I was home and saw it happen. Goes to show that even living in the sticks does not guarantee a life of peace and quiet!
As the key witness, I’ll most likely have to make an appearance in court and go give depositions to the lawyers involved. I don’t even know dates yet, I’ve just been told to be prepared to have to go spend time at the court house and lawyer’s offices, so obviously this is going to mean I have to cut down my work schedule. I doubt there is anyway to be reimbursed for this loss? I know I’d be entitled to jury duty money, but this is a whole different situation and something I’ve never encountered.
Thank you!
So sorry to hear of the horrific event Ann. I have been on the other end of the spectrum. I have worked for MB. Justice and have seen and heard all kinds of nasty things. Yes you do get the money but here (MB.)it takes ten days to kick in
and is only a small portion of your wage. Arrgh! I wasn’t trying to post the comment yet. Comp. still must be broken. Arrgh. It’s duplicating things still Arrgh! Thought we fixed it.
Thanks for the job leads.
@Michelle – Thanks. I’ve never experienced a situation anything like this and I think I’m still a little shaken up. I’ve known this girl since she was 11 so for her to crack like that was hard to witness. It was very surreal.
I did find in the state laws that I would be entitled to mileage and a certain amount of reimbursement. If they could time it that I’m finishing up at the same time high school lets out and I have to pick up the boys, it wouldn’t be so bad.
Thanks for the leads, Jodee!
Ann G., I’m sorry to hear that your workload is going to be affected. I applaud you for doing your part to see that justice is served. (Wow! What a thing to witness.) Hope the case ends quickly, for your sake.
Thanks for today’s leads, Jodee, and especially for the green jobs listings the site! I have to say I am so glad it’s fall; I am not built for the heat.
And best of luck, Ann, that sounds very traumatic!
@ Ann–I assume that is in criminal court? I thought, perhaps if it was civil court where she was being sued for damages then you might be able to work reimbursement out with the plaintiff’s attorney, seeing as how you’d be the star witness and key of the case. I don’t have much experience in the area, but just a thought. Tough situation–hope it works out for you.
@Chris – Criminal is correct. She’s up on felony counts of, I guess, assault with deadly weapons. And it’s her and her ex-boyfriend’s word against each other which kind of negates everything, so it’s the police officers who responded, the 911 dispatcher, and my testimony that will have the most impact.
Right now it’s all a waiting game. I proofread court depositions as one of my job, so at least I know what to expect when I get to that stage.
Ann,
Think it’s a bad situation. Amy Derby has worked at law firms and might have some decent insights.
Thanks for this excellent list, Jodee!
It was your lists that gave me some writing clients.
I have one favor to ask, though. May I ask your opinion about low ballers? I posted a piece on my blog last night, titled ” Are You A Pro Writer or A Low Baller?” and I need some experienced and insightful opinions on it. You can check out the post at: http://skilledwriter.wordpress.com/blog-posts/are-you-a-pro-writer-or-a-low-baller/
Thanks in advance!
Ann,
I’m sorry you had to witness that. I don’t know what to tell you. I’ve never heard of being reimbursed for doing a deposition. Doesn’t mean it does not happen, just that I’ve never heard of it.
Good luck.
Ann – I was a paralegal for five years before I started writing. I’ve never seen anyone get reimbursed for trial testimony or a deposition since they could easily subpoena you and compel you to appear if you refused. It wouldn’t hurt to ask the attorneys that are calling you as a witness if they could reimburse you, at the very least, for your mileage/parking. But, you will probably have to chalk this one up as part of your civic duty.
@ Joe: Since you asked….I don’t think much about what other writers charge, to be honest with you. You need to figure out what you feel is a fair rate for your services, based on your level of experience, the market you are targeting, and your skills. Then charge accordingly.
I wrote $5 articles when I first started out. If I had a choice between working and not working, I chose working every time. But….a client who used to assign batches of $5 articles was the one who took a chance and offered me the opportunity to write my first ebook. Another one that I started with doing small jobs gave me a shot at a copywriting assignment, which gave me some experience in that area. I’ve been able to build on both of those earlier experiences to get better assignments.
My $0.02 worth.