Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, September 18, 2008
September 18, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got leads for business, entertainment and health & safety (UK) writers today. There are some opps for reporters, bloggers, scriptwriters, proofreaders, and technical writers as well. Star magazine is looking for a junior reporter.
As writers, we have to find a way to deal with rejection as part of our work. No one likes this part of it, and we need to find ways to deal with it. Here is a quote from Lance Armstrong on the subject of pain and never giving up and I think it’s appropriate for writers as well as world-class athletes:
Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
Hope you find something that is a great fit for you on today’s list!
Leads…
- Freelance Business Feature Writer @ Smart CEO Magazine – Baltimore/Washington D.C. area
- Freelance Writers for New Entertainment Site in Columbus, OH
- Multi-Talented Photojournalist/Reporter @ Disaster News Network
- Mortgage/Finance Blogger @ BlownMortgage.com
- Freelance Reporters @ The Norwich Bulletin
- Junior Reporter @ Star Magazine
- UK Health and Safety Writer
- SDLC Technical Writer – Telecommute or Part Time – Washington, D.C. ($20 per hour)
- Technical Writer – Telecommute ($45 per hour)
- Company Editor/Proposal Writer – Contract to Hire – Vienna, VA ($50-$60K)
- Army Historian/Writer/Editor for Short-Term Project – Telecommute
- Writing Internship - San Francisco ($250 per week)
- Contract – Content Developer/Writer - San Francisco
- Content Coordinator – Contract – Redmond
- Contract Position for Copywriter/Editor - Seattle ($15-$17.50 per hour)
- Internet Savvy Article Writers/Bloggers Wanted
- Proofreader with a Medical/Healthcare Focus – 2-3 Months – Center City/Philadelphia
- Proofreader – Philadelphia ($13.82 per hour)
- Parent Freelance Writers Wanted - Philadelphia
- Technical Writer - Contract – Tustin, CA
- Copy Editor/Proofreader – Manhattan ($20-$24 per hour)
- Men’s Fashion/Culture/Lifestyle Writer Needed for Freelance Work
- Technical Writer/Freelance – On Site – Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Scriptwriter Needed for Re-Write – Los Angeles
- Experienced Infomercial Writer Wanted – Contract – Los Angeles
- Freelance Writers for Local Community Paper - Inglewood ($75-$250)
- Writer Needed for Local Arts and Entertainment Events Web Site – Las Vegas
- Red Carpet Interviewer/Stringer - Las Vegas ($50 per event)
- Press Release Contract Writer - Telecommute
- Freelance Writer – Mountain Recreation Publication
- Reporters/Feature Writers Needed @ New England Property Report - Telecommute
- Freelance Writers Needed @ OwnerIQ Network – Telecommute
- Contract Technical Author – Atlanta
Good Luck!
I love the ad that says “must be detailed oriented and speak good english”, and then uses words like ‘blogg’ and :
‘We are a great company to work for and have consistant work.
If you are interested in becoming apart of our team.’
Love that quote! And thanks for today’s list, Jodee!
C David – I’ve seen much worse on blogs penned by professional writers.
Think the Lance Armstrong quote is a little over the top on a blog for writers seeking freelancing work. As a freelancer I know it is difficult to face rejection and sometimes days on the computer can be frustrating and depressing. Still, these disappointments and difficulties hardly compare to the hardships which Mr. Armstrong overcame personally and in pursuit of his sport’s highest honors.
And how many words is 450 characters, anyway?
@ L: I guess this quote didn’t speak to you in the same way it did to me. I appreciate your taking the time to post your opinion.
Lisa: if you highlight the text in Word and select word count, it’ll tell you how many characters the text is. It’s roughly 2-3 lines.
Thanks, Jodee, I`ve applied for three jobs on the list. Fingers crossed!
Jodee —
I loved the quote, and realize it wasn’t a literal “Apples to Apples” comparison.
Instead, it speaks of the importance of determination, perseverance and resiliency (traits needed to succeed in any endeavor), as well as the permanency of giving up on one’s dreams and passions.
Keep up the good work.
Jodee – that’s a great quote and one that can be applied to so many things in life. I’m a big collector of quotes.
By the way, my book is being published on October 6 and I got a call this week inviting me on to a local news program on October 21. I’m going to be on television!
@ Fiona – wow, cool! Good work!
I loved the quote, too. Whatever is important enough to someone, whether it’s surviving cancer or becoming a successful freelance writer, is worth having that philosophy.
Besides… um… for perspective… plenty of freelancers overcome great personal challenges, including serious illness and poverty, to write for a living. Lance Armstrong is riding a bicycle for a living. Which one, in the grand scheme of things, is more important? I really can’t say; neither careers save lives. (Other than our own.) But both have the ability to touch, influence and inspire countless people. So.. yeah.
I think it applies.
Dawn
@ Mary, Fiona, and Dawn: Thanks. I put in up because I thought it was a great quote and I wanted to share it. I think it can be applied to many different situations, not just freelance writing.
@ Fiona: Good for you! That is such wonderful news! You must be just over the moon!
Thanks again for the job posting Jodee! Also, wonderful quote! Fighting rejection has been the toughest part of the job for me, so far. It’s refreshing to be reminded that I’m not the only one dealing with it.
Thanks!
Well David, that sounds Indian to me…
I applied for the “Internet Savvy Article Writers/Bloggers Wanted” that was originally posted on Craigslist. It’s a total scam and they are asking writers to submit three orignal articles even though I have three years of experience and sent them published samples on topics they wanted! Warning — never send uncopywrited work for samples! This is the fourth company/person that has tried to steal my work!
Thanks, Sheri. I’ve posted previously published samples online (and provide a link to prospective employers). It’s starting to seem that any Craiglist post with a gmail address is a scam.
Also, FYI to everyone else, the Mountain Recreation Publication has been flagged for removal.