Applying for online writing gigs is a writing talent all on its own. If you make a mistake you’re not kicking off this whole, “I can write for a living” deal very well. Because you’ll be sending your resume / work bio by email, you need to adjust it for the web. Following are some mistakes not to make when applying for an online writing gig – be it a blog or other website. Mistakes when applying: You cut and paste from Word or another doc. application: This can result in some funky formatting and make your email look unprofessional. [Read more…]
Cool Bloggy Stuff to Read this Weekend
May 31, 2009. Leave a Comment
Personally, I think you should be out enjoying the sunshine. If you’re staying close to your laptop, here’s some recommended reading: Is Social Networking Traffic Worthwhile? at Blogging Tips Getting Back to Your Desk at Chris Brogan Using Formulas to Generate Ideas for Blog Posts at Daily Blogging Tips How to Ask for Work Without Looking Desperate at Freelance Switch The Six Stages of a Dysfunctional Project at Successful Blog 5 Ways to Share Images on Twitter at Mashable 10 Things I Learned from Twitter at the BlogWorld and New Media Expo Blog (OK so I wrote that one…) Tips [Read more…]
Hot Summer Seminar Series: Informative and Affordable
May 31, 2009. Leave a Comment
Every summer my friend Kelly McCausey hosts a Hot Summer Seminar series, this year is no exception. For eight weeks this summer, Kelly’s online seminar will feature sessions with the folks who have built successful careers from their own homes. The series will focus on occupations one can do 100% from home. Yes, I will be participating too. I wasn’t asked to promote the Hot Summer Seminar Series but I felt it was relevant because the majority of the FWJ community does wish to earn a full time living from home. Learn how to succeed as a Virtual Assistant, Freelance [Read more…]
10 Best Reasons to Be a Freelance Writer
May 29, 2009. 15 Comments
So it’s spring and we’re just on the verge of summer. The weather is warm, it’s beach time, picnic time, barbecue time and the possibilities are wide open. It’s a great time to be a freelance writer. How much do I love freelancing? Let me count the ways… Top 10 Reasons to be a Freelance Writer 1. Make My Own Rules I get to decide who I want to work with and when. I set my own rates, choose the jobs I like and don’t have to answer to anyone but me. While I have my own high standards to [Read more…]
Improving the job market for bloggers and online writers
May 29, 2009. 14 Comments
Improving the job market for bloggers and online writers is a big task. Since I started posting gigs here daily I’ve noticed a slew of terrible jobs and a much smaller selection of decent jobs that actually pay a fair wage. I don’t think the fault is all on the lame clients who offer low-pay jobs though. A lot of it is dependent on us, the folks who want said jobs. For example… 1. Apply for work IF you’re qualified: I was chatting with Deb yesterday and she noted that she was shocked by the amount of people who applied [Read more…]
Writing Tip of the Day: Maintain Your Cool
May 29, 2009. 8 Comments
It’s easy to get overheated as a writer. You put your talent out there to be observed, reviewed and critiqued and sometimes the criticism is unfair, biased or just plain nasty. Blog comments, editor’s remarks, reader mail – it all has the potential to give you a serious case of the grumps, but keeping your cool in the line of fire can make you a better writer. Instead of blasting a rude blog comment, taking a deep breath and responding in a professional manner, if a response is warranted, will go a long way in establishing your reputation as a [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 30, 2009
May 29, 2009. 3 Comments
It’s the end of the week and the end of the month. Monday is a whole new clean slate. Use it to your advantage. Leads… Maritime Writers Freelance Article Writes and Video Producers – $25/work Freelance Health Writer Freelance Writers – Lebanon PA Freelance Writer – Social Activism Freelance Writers Needed – Columbus OH Writers Wanted for the GlassHammer.com – $20/post Experience Writers Wanted German Content Creator Spanish Translators for Web Publishing Company – Carlsbad CA – $25/page CopyWriter – Mississaugua ON – Telecommute OK iPhone Application Review Writer Content Writer for Website – Walpole Finance/Investment Writer Government Grant Expert [Read more…]
How Much Does Talent Matter?
May 29, 2009. 10 Comments
I had a great conversation recently with someone I was interviewing, and we got on the subject of talent when it comes to freelance writers. We were discussing how much “talent” matters in the equation of what makes someone a successful freelancer. I’ve been giving the matter some thought, and here’s my take on it: Talent is Only a Small Part of Freelance Success Yes, having a certain amount of raw talent is required. You need to be able to write well. Good grammar is a skill that you can improve with time. Spelling is something that a lot of [Read more…]
Fashion Blogger: $25 Per Post
May 28, 2009. 1 Comment
Step 1 Image Consulting – Atlanta, United States Step 1 is seeking a US based fashion blogger with previous blogging experience. This blogger will work remotely and post through WordPress software and network media . Job Functions Write 2-4 posts a week on the topics fashion, and health, with a total of 10 posts per month. Each post must include one or more links to products/services currently available on www.step1image.com. Islande@step1image.com
Blogging for a Living: Don't Enter into it Blind
May 28, 2009. 6 Comments
Last weekend I placed an ad here for a blogger for FWJ. What surprised me was how many applications I received from people who have never blogged, have no idea of what it entails and figure it’s just a bunch of writing. If you’re going to apply for any gig, it’s probably not a good idea to tell a potential client you have no clue of what you’re doing. If you’re going to apply to blogging gigs, you should know what you’re doing first. Blogging may seem like an easy job but there’s a lot to learn beyond the writing [Read more…]
Freelance Vacation Clinic
May 28, 2009. 5 Comments
In need of a vacation but afraid you’ll lose clients or income? My friend Alex Fayle has the answer, and the price is right. Read on: Planning to Take a Vacation Someday? Not today, not next month, maybe not even this year – someday, when the business allows it, right? The best part of being a freelancer is choosing our own hours. Unfortunately the worst part about being a freelancer is choosing our own hours. Far too many of us choose to work all the time. I don’t just mean 10 to 16 hour days, I mean seven days a [Read more…]
Blogging & Online Writing Gigs for May 28, 2009
May 28, 2009. 2 Comments
There were mainly suck jobs posted around the boards yesterday hence the me not posting any gigs here yesterday. However, today I found enough to post – not as many good anywhere ones as I’d like to see, but lots of local gigs. Bonus job tip o’ the day: Clients hiring for blog and online gigs are not just looking for writers, they’re looking for folks who can find and edit images. It’s rare that a blog client wants to do this, and it’s usually included in your job tasks. With that in mind make sure you know where to [Read more…]
5 Great Add-On Services to Offer Your Clients
May 28, 2009. 2 Comments
Writing Tip of the Day: Simultaneous Query Submissions
May 28, 2009. 2 Comments
Every so often I’ll get a timeless writing question: What about simultaneous queries? Old school rules dictated that unless the magazine indicated, you never submitted the same query to anyone else until you received a rejection from the first publication. This is a oft grumbled rule with writers because it could take months to receive a rejection for a piece and then after waiting those months you have to start the process all over again. Editors cite concerns over their processes and the time it takes to approve an article, place it, pay for it, publish it only to see [Read more…]
Health/Medical Writer
May 28, 2009. Leave a Comment
We are seeking a freelance health/medical writer with a strong background in alternative medicine to ghostwrite a monthly 8-page consumer-focused subscription newsletter. Candidate will work under the direction of an MD who will provide the main idea and specific details to be included in each issue. Must be a deadline driven self-starter who can translate complex health topics into compelling copy for the lay reader. Health-related writing samples required. Contact: Melanie Segala msegala@agoralearning.com Company: Total Health Breakthroughs, Delray Beach Florida $500 per issue.
Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, May 28, 2009
May 28, 2009. 9 Comments
When you’re handling your monthly accounting, are you taking everything into consideration? For instance, my spreadsheet doesn’t only include income. It also includes deductions for predicted income tax plus supplies, the pay for my bloggers, and any other products or services related to my freelancing and consulting jobs. I know many writers who feel they’re earning a profit because they’re bringing in money, but everything needs to be taken into account – even electricity. Figure in all your pay plus all your expenses. This will allow you to see if you’re charging enough for your work or if you need [Read more…]
Adwords Writer Wanted
May 28, 2009. 1 Comment
We are a pay-for-performance search marketing agency. We are looking to recruit writers to produce AdWords text ads. Think you can write a better ad for Walmart? If so, please contact us at the email below. Walmart Ad Finepix Fuji Great Deals on FinePix Cameras Here Save on Fuji Products at WalMart! Contact: David@boostctr.com Company: Boost Media, Inc. Ads Per Day: 10-20 Compensation per Ad: $5-10
Freelancing vs. Full Time Telecommute
May 27, 2009. 11 Comments
A year ago I accepted a full time position with an online company. Honestly, it was a dream job. Blogging, social media, and because it was for a virtual company, I was able to work at home. In fact, if it wasn’t a telecommute gig, I probably wouldn’t have accepted. The job didn’t quite turnout as planned and almost 12 months later, my hours have been cut to part time. Though I will miss the money, I’m rather relieved. Not because of the job, (which I enjoy) but because I missed some of the perks I received as a freelancer. [Read more…]
Article Writing Must Reads
May 27, 2009. 4 Comments
I’ve been blogging away here at the Freelance Writing Jobs Network for quite some time now and have compiled a pretty helpful lot of posts. However I realize those new to the site or those who may have missed a post don’t have time to go through all of the posts because you’re too busy writing! So here are a few of my favorite (and most helpful) article writing posts so far: Press Release Writing Intro Research – More Than Just Google Kill Fees – Not a Halloween Tale Best Query Advice You Missed a Deadline – Now What? Say [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 27, 2009
May 27, 2009. 18 Comments
Are you going through your end of the month frenzy of playing catchup and invoicing clients. While I love the first day of the month because it’s so open to possibilities, I’m not a fan of the last few days of the month because of all I have to do to close out the month. I try to schedule all my tasks accordingly, which helps, but the best laid plans aren’t always the best laid plans. What’s your end of the month ritual? Leads… Personal Finance Blogger – $200/month Freelance Writers – Kind of vague… Temporary National Editor – Newsweek.com [Read more…]
Sport Bloggers Wanted
May 26, 2009.
We are looking for sports bloggers to write a daily blog (Monday – Friday) covering various different sports. We require Scandinavian, Eastern European and British bloggers (all posts to be written in English) to write sports blogs about relevant sports in those respective countries. We are paying $10 per post for this project. To apply please email us at jobs@freelancewriters.info including a 250 word sample on a sport of your choice.
Basic Blog Maintenance: Why It's Important
May 26, 2009. 1 Comment
Do you work for one of those places that handles everything from SEO to advertising to blog maintenance? Many clients only require a blogger know how to write without needing to know how to code or set up a sidebar widget. While new bloggers think they have it easy, these types of clients aren’t doing them any favors. Many new bloggers take on blogging jobs thinking they’ll only be required to write, and are unpleasantly surprised when they learn there’s a lot more to blogging than posting to meet deadlines. The bloggers who are most successful are the ones who [Read more…]
Blog & Online Writing Gigs for May 26, 2009
May 26, 2009. Leave a Comment
Not too many gigs around today. Hopefully everyone is just still in long weekend mode and things will pick up mid-week. Deb has a longer list of writing gigs you can check out as well. Anywhere gigs: Telecommute- Financial Markets Reporter Tech/ News Blogger Online Freelance Writer, US Nationwide Fremont Consulting Weight Loss/Weight Management/Fitness Blog Needs Qualified Writers Editorial Assistant for Advertising Trade Blog Location specific gigs: News Reporter Jewish education and communal organizations – New York, NY Tech writer for Go Daddy – Gilbert, AZ Temporary National Editor – Newsweek Digital – NY Temporary Homepage Editor – Newsweek Digital [Read more…]
