As you are no doubt well aware, we made some changes. In addition to making a prettier blog, I wanted the Freelance Writing Jobs home page to provide better navigation to this and the other six blogs in this network. This should be the last format change for a very long time. The Men with Pens outdid themselves this time, didn’t they? I’d like to thank them for all their hard work and patience throughout the evolution of FWJ. If you have a blog design/redesign or other project, do give them a ping. They’re top notch and they rock the [Read more…]
Educational Math Writers Needed
March 3, 2009. 2 Comments
Educational publishing vendor needs experienced educational writer(s) for higher math workbook. The course is Algebra II. You must have experience in writing instruction and creating quality multiple-choice items for higher math. * Tasks:* Writing and heavy to moderate editing of 2-page lessons. * Project Description:* First page is about ½ half instruction, while the rest of the page is 1 to 2 multiple-choice questions. The second page is all multiple-choice questions. For the entire lesson, there are no more than 10 multiple-choice questions. The client has provided materials for pick up/editing. There are about 20 pages total of new writing [Read more…]
National Security Publication Seeks Freelance Writers
March 3, 2009. Leave a Comment
Washington, D.C.-based Homeland Defense Journal is seeking quality freelance reporters and writers for homeland security/defense articles, including high level op-eds, news analysis, investigative reporting and policy advocacy pieces. Experienced writers and journalists only. Rates vary. Please send resume and samples to Morgan Stempf, mstempf@homelandefensejournal.net.
So…We Made Some Changes
March 3, 2009. 12 Comments
As you can see, FWJ is looking a little different today. That’s because I wanted a format that’s much easier to navigate, especially on the Freelance Writing Jobs home page. If you visit our home page now, you have access to all the blogs in the Freelance Writing Jobs blog network. I do hope you’ll visit them all. Our bloggers have awesome tips and advice and are truly the best in the business. As with all changes, this will probably take a little getting used to. I hope you’ll wait a few days to let it all sink in before [Read more…]
Welcome to the New Freelance Writing Jobs
March 3, 2009. 10 Comments
As you can see, we’ve made a few changes. I’m hoping this will make it easier to navigate between the different blogs. The FWJ Network features four terrific bloggers and I do hope you’ll check out their blogs and take the time to comment at their posts. Please take some time to get used to this new format before sending mail to tell me what you don’t like. Sometimes it takes time to get used to a new interface. Also, we lost the forum with all that unfortunate server stuff from a couple of weeks back. We will introduce a [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009. 6 Comments
by Deborah Ng As I watch the snow fall outside my office window, I’m thinking how happy I am I don’t have to commute anymore. My son is home today though, so it won’t be easy. This is something I try to convey to the people who want to leave their day jobs to work at home and be with their kids. It’s not easy to work at home, especially with kids. No matter how well you plan it out, they’ll always require your attention. Like my 6 year old – who has to give me the play by play [Read more…]
5 Freelance Writing Lessons I Learned From My Dog
March 2, 2009. 11 Comments
by Deb Ng As the person who is home with the dog all day, I think I know him pretty well. As I observe him on walks or as he keeps me company while I’m home, I think about the things he teaches me. People can learn a lot from dogs. No, really. Dogs have many qualities which we may take for granted, but when you think about it, these are good qualities to have. Here are some of the things I learned from my dog: 1. You have to do a lot of sniffing before you can get down [Read more…]
The Broom Method of Building a Business
March 2, 2009. 3 Comments
Have you ever heard the expression that if you put enough pieces of straw together, eventually you will have a broom? That expression has been floating around in my mind recently, and it led me to think about building a successful freelance writing business. It is possible to build a business by starting off with small jobs first. When you first start working with a new client, they may start off by giving you a single article or a small assignment. This is a chance for both of you to get to know each other. You can turn it in [Read more…]
Earning a Livable Wage as a Blogger
March 1, 2009. 8 Comments
One thing I’m asked about all the time is if one can really make a living as a blogger. My answer: It depends. I’ve been writing and blogging online since 1999 so I’m sort of qualified to share a bit about what I know of the online content writing world. Whether it’s blogging, or writing – or in some cases where the lines are all blurred – whether or not you make a living as a blogger all depends on who, what, and where you work. For instance, if you work for a network the chances are pretty good you [Read more…]
Posts You May Have Missed
March 1, 2009. Leave a Comment
If you only stick to the home page, you might have missed a few good posts from around the network. In a day or two, we’ll have a much better home page navigation for you, but in the mean time, check out some posts you may have missed: I added 82 freelance writing job leads over at Freelance Writing Jobs for Web and Print. At Business Tips James Chartrand wonders: Should You Start Freelancing in a Down Economy? At Article Writing Tips Terreece Clark blogged about Keeping Your Writing Tools Handy and Getting Back On Track Again. Jodee Redmond has [Read more…]
Off Topic Rant: If I Wasn't So Politically Correct:
March 1, 2009. 13 Comments
by Deb Ng ..I’d tell that really cheap person in front of me at the supermarket check out to please stop analyzing all 500 items on her receipt and holding up the damn line. If you think your grocery total is a penny or two off, step aside and do what you have to do. To hold up the entire line so you can compare everything on your gargantuan receipt to supermarket sales flyer is just rude and inconsiderate. It’s bad enough you decided to wait until after you loaded up the conveyor belt to look through your massive coupon [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 1, 2009. 12 Comments
Here’s some interesting food for thought: My first paid blogging gig wasn’t for a blog network. It was for a major cable women’s network and I was paid $500 for 200 words a week. That’s $500 for 800 words a month. Nowadays, of course, most blog networks are struggling. I’ll be doing a series at Network Blogging Tips on whether or not one can really earn a living as a blogger for hire, but in the mean time I’m always interested in your thoughts and experiences. Do you blog for a living? If so is it for a network or [Read more…]
