It’s the last day of the month and you know what that means! The rent and mortgage are due, folks. Not to worry, hopefully this batch of leads will help to keep food in the cupboard and a roof over your head. Leads..
Seducing a Reluctant Source
March 31, 2009. 6 Comments
Scoring an interview with a source is often a practice in the art of seduction. When you see the perfect source – knowledgeable, great credentials and possibly a star in whatever world your article focuses on, your heart skips a beat. You rejoice in finding ‘the one’, but at the same time you worry that you won’t have what it takes to woo your prey. Your source may be reluctant or even hostile to your advances. They may have a reputation for being a tough interview, a tough ‘get,’ or media shy. A writer has to figure out how to [Read more…]
10 Best Job Search Websites
March 30, 2009. 2 Comments
Ok, so we have lists of the best places to find freelance writing jobs, and the best places to find telecommuting jobs. Now lets talk about the best job search websites. Though these aren’t freelance writing job specific, I’m learning that many of the people in FWJ’s community like to do their own job searches – for freelance writing and other work. Plus, many job search engines and sites include jobs for freelancers including writers. So here it is: 10 Best Job Search Websites: Craigslist – I always get flack for including Craiglist in my “best” lists, but the reality [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday March 29, 2009
March 30, 2009. 6 Comments
Good morning. Another Monday, another new beginning. Hope your week is filled with positivity and possibilities. Here’s what’s going on at the other blogs in the network: On the Freelance Writing Jobs homepage we have 49 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs. At Article Writing Tips, Terreece is discussing your moral code. In part two she wonders if you’d write erotica? My dear friend Jodee blogs at Job Hunting Tips. She wonders Who You Work For? James Chartrand teaches us How to Turn Off Potential Clients with a Single Glance at Business Writing Tips. On Freelance Writing Jobs and Other Stuff, [Read more…]
Monday Markets for March 30, 2009
March 30, 2009. 1 Comment
This week’s Monday Markets feature a magazine for diving enthusiasts, people interested in the sport of fly fishing, and one that focuses on folklore in Saskatchewan. I wasn’t specifically looking for three Canadian magazines this week; it just happened to work out that these happen to be Canadian publications.
Kick Ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps
March 29, 2009. 17 Comments
I’m not just a fan of Susan Gunelius because she’s a terrific writer or that she replaced me when I gave up my gig with About.com Weblogs. I’m a fan of Susan because she knows her stuff and is generous when it comes to dispensing advice. I have a confession to make, however. I’ve been remiss in reviewing her awesome book Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps: Build the Buzz and Sell the Sizzle. It’s not that I didn’t want to review this book, only that I have stacks of books to review, and so little time to do so. [Read more…]
Freelance Editorial Services required for Client based in Totowa, New Jersey
March 29, 2009. Leave a Comment
Freelance editorial assignment collaborating with two sister companies in formatting and editing RFPs utilizing both MS Word and MS PowerPoint software. Assignment runs from April 7th through April 17th. Assignment is highly confidential and requires collaboration among several key members across one or more sister companies utilizing share point software for editing and adding content. Project will require expertise in formatting MS Word documents using preexisting company templates and formatting of complicated charts and/or graphs. Editorial services will require individual to be on site one to two days prior to each RFP submission deadline for close coordination of final changes [Read more…]
Who Do You Work For?
March 28, 2009. 12 Comments
As a freelance writer, this is usually the second question I get asked when I tell people what I do for a living. The first one is “What’s that?” (I kid you not.) Here’s the thing. When you are a freelance anything, you are not working for your clients. You are working for yourself. You are the head of your own company – “Me, Inc.” for want of a better name.
49 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs
March 27, 2009. 1 Comment
47 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs
March 27, 2009. 35 Comments
So it recently occurred to me that the folks who visit this blog on a regular basis do more than write. Many of them are also designers, virtual assistants, bloggers, and more. Also, most are looking for all kinds of telecommuting jobs – not just freelance writing jobs. In this economy, we need all the help we can get. Which is why I would like to offer you this list of 47 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs : (Please note these are listed in no special order and I don’t consider one better or worse than another.) Freelance Job Openings: [Read more…]
Writing and Your Moral Code #2 – Erotica or No?
March 27, 2009. 15 Comments
A few days ago I wrote about the dilemma writers face when it comes to taking part in a particularly juicy story that would guarentee hits and Google juice, but could add to the sensationalism of the story or contributing focus on the real issues at hand. One comment stood out and got me thinking on a whole other level. Bobbi C wrote: Terreece, When I first looked at your article, I thought you’d be discussing things further down the moral code scale like reviewing adult videos, writing erotica, or writing for a term paper mill. This is an important [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for March 27, 2009
March 27, 2009. 17 Comments
As I write this is dark outside, though I do see a hint of brightness as the sun will be rising soon. When I first began my freelance writing career, I woke every morning at 4 to get in a few quiet hours before my family woke. Though I don’t get up that early anymore, I still like to rise an hour or 90 minutes before my family for some quiet time, coffee and reflection. My favorite time to work is when the whole world is sleeping, and I can write undisturbed. When is your favorite time to write? Leads… [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs: The No Excuses Edition
March 26, 2009. 7 Comments
Today, on the main blog, I wrote a list of the Top 10 Freelance Writing Excuses (and Why They Won’t Fly). It’s Tough Love Day at Freelance Writing Jobs. I hope you’ll read the post and list your favorite excuse for not looking for or applying for work. We’ll help you get past that excuse and motivate you into action. Leads…
Top 10 Freelance Writing Excuses and Why They Won’t Fly
March 26, 2009. 25 Comments
It’s tough love day here at Freelance Writing Jobs.No more excuses for not finding work. If you’re persistent and good at what you do, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be rocking a freelance writing career. I see many writers who have many reasons for not finding work, but also a lot of excuses. I’ve heard them all. Here are some of my favorite writing excuses – and the reasons they won’t fly. I don’t have experience – If everyone without experience didn’t try for a freelance writing job, no one would be working. The only way to gain experience is [Read more…]
How to Turn Off Potential Clients With Just One Glance
March 26, 2009. 14 Comments
How to pitch for a freelance writing job is an art… But if you have nothing to show your potential clients, you’re out of a job from the get-go. No matter whether you’re just starting out in your freelance writing career or if you’re established and rolling along nicely with a good client base, you need a credible-looking portfolio page, blog or website. I’m not pushing this idea because of my business – I’m pushing it because I’ve often considered working with certain writers…and been totally turned off ever hiring them, no matter how well they write. Think about it. [Read more…]
You Have a Full Plate: Do You Keep Looking for Work?
March 26, 2009. 8 Comments
Marketing should be a regular part of your schedule when you’re a freelance writer, but are there times when you should just focus on what you have in front of you? It’s a judgment call, and most people who work freelance know only too well that there can be times when you are so busy that you don’t know how you will ever get everything done and times when you are scrounging around for work. Ideally, you get to a point where you have steady work and you have a certain level of income every month, but that can change [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for March 25, 2009
March 25, 2009. 12 Comments
This may sound like a funny question for a freelance writing blog, but are you getting enough sleep? I’ve been spending so much time catching up after SXSWi that I’ve been up a little later than usual. Last night I was so tired I went to bed at 8:30 and slept until 6:00 a.m. I have to tell you, I feel great. Normally I get about six or seven hours per night. In the morning I function just fine. Getting 8 hours or more of sleep each night really makes the difference between a good, productive day of work and [Read more…]
Want to Get Started as a Freelance Writer?
March 25, 2009. Leave a Comment
Check out the Writer’s Radio show on BlogTalkRadio. Here’s the blurb from today’s show: How about a crash course on writing? That is what this session will be! Join author and speaker, Janice Campbell as she teaches her popular workshop, Kick Off Your Freelance Writing Career. You will be learning all about copywriting, articles, journalism, etc. Here are just a few things covered: ways to earn money by writing, how and why to choose a niche, how to structure your business, the entrepreneurial life (marketing, customer service, etc.), and basic tools and systems you need to succeed. Don’t miss this [Read more…]
Writer Wanted
March 25, 2009. 8 Comments
We are looking for writers nationwide. This is an open position, we are looking to hire 20 new writers in the month of April and each month subsequently. http://www.ChristBusinessPartners.org specializes in Web 2.0 media products for small businesses nationwide. We are a Not for Profit centered business whom donates 86% of their profits to charities and building funds for community centers and churches. Although we are owned and ran by Christians, you need not be Christian to be an interviewer/writer for our company. The interviewer/writer position has 2 basic components. Interviewing and obviously writing… Our business model is such that [Read more…]
Your Most Embarrassing Freelancing Mistakes
March 25, 2009. 19 Comments
…can be great lessons! There are times when you make the silliest, weirdest and most embarrassing mistakes as a writer. It can be simple grammar issues, editing oops or other random uh-oh’s. Whatever the mistake, seeing it online or in print can be enough to send you scrambling for the covers vowing to never come out again, but take heart you can learn alot from goofs. Resilience – Key to being a freelancer, the ability to recover after a mistake or set back is an asset. Humility – Nothing like an over-inflated ego to land you in oopsie land. Certainty [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009. 21 Comments
Do you think the recession is creating more competition for freelance writing jobs? Do we have any new members of this community as a result of recession layoffs? I’m still seeing a lot of freelance writing jobs, many paying a very good wage. Do you see the effects of the present economy on your freelance writing career? Leads… Freelance Writers to Complete Books Outdoor/Climbing Blogger- $20/post Freelance Content Writer – Economics Freelance Writer for BrotherSpeak Freelance Investment Writers Freelance Newsletter Article Writer SEO Article Writer – Atlanta NASCAR Writers/Bloggers Writers Needed for Content Development Team – Austin Business Reporter – [Read more…]
Monday Markets for March 23, 2009
March 24, 2009. 2 Comments
This week’s edition of Monday Markets includes an in-flight magazine for a regional airline and a mag that focuses on families. The third item is an example of a community newsletter that publishes submissions from freelance writers. Horizon Air Magazine From the Web Site: Horizon Air Magazine is the monthly in-flight magazine for Horizon Air, reaching more than 584,000 travelers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and Western Canada each month. Our target audience is business travelers, the majority of whom are between the ages of 35 and 54. To serve those travelers, we’ve positioned Horizon Air Magazine as a [Read more…]
Blue Mountain Press Now Accepting Manuscripts
March 23, 2009. 1 Comment
Blue Mountain Press, the new book division of Blue Mountain Arts, is accepting manuscripts in the following categories: gift books, personal growth, teens/tweens, family, relationships, motivational, and inspirational. Mail manuscripts to: Blue Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4219, Boulder, CO 80306. Request writer’s guidelines or e-mail queries to BMPbooks@sps.com. Payment is determined upon acceptance of manuscript. Please note: We are not accepting works of fiction, rhyming poetry, children’s books, or memoirs. Search for jobs in your area on SnagAJob.com
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009. 17 Comments
Do you have a Monday checklist? I do. I use it to prepare myself for the week and make sure i have everything necessary to get started. I add all deadlines and details to my Outlook, make sure I’m stocked up on supplies, charge my electronics and do whatever I can to ensure a positive start to my week. What’s your Monday ritual? Not a huge list today, since I posted leads yesterday. (Hat Tip: Funds for Writers – Some of today’s markets came from Hope’s wonderful list. Remember, markets aren’t places that are necessarily hiring. They’re magazines and websites [Read more…]
Gender Specific Freelance Writing Jobs: Apply or Avoid?
March 23, 2009. 7 Comments
Every time a job ad is posted here requesting a female writer, comments abound. Most writers don’t want to apply as they feel an advertising a specific gender is someone up to funny business. I disagree. Sometimes, a different perspective is in order, that’s all. I know of a men’s website that looks for a woman’s point of view often. They feel it adds a sense of balance to their articles and that the men who read the site can benefit from learning all sides of a story. Let me ask you this, do you feel both a women and [Read more…]
