Football.com is looking for a College Football writer to produce two 1000-1,200 word articles per week. The post pays $125 per month. Please contact joshwussow@gmail.com or editor@football.com with writing samples for more information.
Trend Hunter is Looking for an Editorial Intern
June 30, 2009. Leave a Comment
Trend Hunter Magazine (TrendHunter.com) is looking to hire a few stellar interns for our satellite office in San Diego, California. You’ll work directly with the editor and head of advertising, but you’ll also virtually interact with the rest of our young, dynamic team at our Toronto headquarters. During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to build up a massive portfolio of published articles in topics like marketing, pop culture, sports, fashion, politics, technology, business, the environment, and social issues. You’ll also get firsthand experience running one of the world’s most popular online publications and get exposure to our 8-10 million [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009. 2 Comments
The rent is due, folks…keeping busy? Slim pickings today, it’ll be kind of grim for the next week or so with the upcoming holiday. Today’s leads are brought to you by Johnny Test, without whom I wouldn’t have had a spare hour to find them for you. Rock on… Technical Writer – 3 Month Contract – Alameda Article Writer for Article Directory – $10/300 words Freelance Spec One SheetWebsite PromotionFreelance Writer – Multicultural Reports – Chicago Freelance Market Research/Report WriterArticle Writing – Perfect for work at home moms so be careful. It might be a low payer. Freelance Writer for [Read more…]
Funny Witty Freelance Copywriter Wanted
June 30, 2009.
To write a post between 250-350 words including Title and Description Tags (SEOed) Up to 15-20 posts required a month. $7.50 – $10 per post. Can pay per post or accumulate and pay! All payments will be done through Paypal!! Web url: www.madeyoustare.com Note from Deb: Generally I don’t post anything paying below $10/post but this word count was low so I allowed it on this one occasion.
Monday Markets Will Return Next Week
June 30, 2009. Leave a Comment
Writing Tip of the Day: Build Your Niche or Name?
June 29, 2009. 4 Comments
It may sound like the same thing. Building your name and building your niche, but in actuality they are two different things. While it’s entirely possible (and ideal) to do build both your name and your profile within your niche at the same time, it is also possible to do one while not doing much for the other. So do you know if there is an imbalance in your “brand building?” Review Your Work What does your work say about you? Your niche? Are you stuck in the low paying gigs that contribute toward your niche, but aren’t doing much [Read more…]
No jobs today but…
June 29, 2009. 1 Comment
How about a good laugh? 6 Tips on How To Sell Out As A Blogger – I’m not an all-the-time fan of Tremendous News! but this sell out post almost made me snort coffee out my nose. Not cool when I’m supposed to be working, but fun. In job related news, there likely won’t be any leads until the 1st because the last two days of the month are crazy for me. Invoices, catch-up, new contracts, and all that jazz. That said, have a good end of the month and see you in July.
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, June 29, 2008
June 29, 2009. 11 Comments
Here we are at the end of the month again. I hope yours was profitable! FWJ has had its best month ever, and I hope this trend continues. By the way, Brenda Edin, my resume writer, does an amazing job. That link is to her Twitter address, do give her a ping if you need a resume done – she goes on and beyond. Leads… Freelance Writers – Columbia Basin Herald Newsletter Writer – Business topics SEO Copywriter – Rates vary Copywriter for Facebook and Google ads SEO Article Writer – $10/article San Francisco Lifestyles Blogger Miami/Ft Lauderdale Lifestyles Blogger [Read more…]
Comcast Customer Service: How Not to Reward Loyalty
June 29, 2009. 53 Comments
My husband and I have been talking about upgrading our cable service for some time. When Comcast began offering their new Triple Play packages (phone, digital cable, Internet for a low price) we decided to take advantage. I called several times to ask about the various packages and each time very helpful customer service people patiently explained all the different price plans. They assured me that I, an existing customer, could indeed upgrade to one of these packages. One of the nice reps even offered me a low installation fee without any other hidden costs and told me what the [Read more…]
Avoiding the temptation of easy to score but low paying gigs
June 29, 2009. 4 Comments
Yesterday we looked at how to quit accepting low paying gigs and how to make a living wage as a writer. But what if you really can’t find a gig? Should you take a low paying job because it’s better than nothing? As noted in the last post, a while ago I needed to pick up a couple new gigs. I applied for tons and didn’t hear back from any of them for a good long while. Frustration kicks in and those low paying gigs start to look better than nothing. Trust me, I do get the appeal of the [Read more…]
Make living wages as a freelance writer – how to quit writing for low wages
June 28, 2009. 14 Comments
Deb’s fabulous post last week, WAHMs: Make Sure the End Justifies the Means, was, as Deb noted, based on a thread or two from WAHM.com’s WAHMs Who Write board. Being a WAHM myself, I’ve been to the boards in the past but quit visiting a long time ago. I just got tired of some folks being so excited by monthly wages that wouldn’t even cover my monthly grocery bills. It’s too frustrating to read. There are ups and downs big time in freelance writing, but one thing is always true, you never have to work for wages like the ones [Read more…]
Summer's Here…Get Your Job Search in Gear!
June 28, 2009. 2 Comments
Summer is finally here. I count the first day of summer as the day that school finishes, not the date on the calendar. When the weather is warm and kids are home, it may be tempting to put your search for freelance writing work on the back burner, too. There are good reasons for continuing to apply for gigs and pitch potential clients at this time of year, though. Less Competition for Available Gigs Some writers are taking time off or adopting a lighter work schedule during the summer, and this may mean few applicants for available writing gigs. You [Read more…]
Success Stories: Darren Rowse
June 27, 2009. 14 Comments
Many of you know Darren Rowse as the famous “ProBlogger“. I can tell you Darren is much more than the man behind the blog. He is kind, funny, generous with his information, and someone who I am proud to call “friend.” I met Darren last fall and he’s just as warm and genuine as you’d expect. Darren has agreed to be FWJ latest Success Story. Here he shares how he got started as a professional blogger, how an idea for an ebook between Darren and another friend, Authority Blogger Chris Garrett led to the mega-successful ProBlogger book and so much [Read more…]
Free Webinar: Marketing Strategies with White Papers
June 27, 2009. 4 Comments
Every time my friend Michael Stelzner hosts a webinar he gets an amazing turnout. My biggest regret is that I get so caught up in what I’m doing I put off writing about them here until the very last minute. So today I’m giving you a week’s notice. Mike is offering a webinar next week called “Marketing Strategies with White Papers.” The webinar is actually $60, but Mike’s letting FWJ readers attend at no cost. In other words, free. I’m going to post the who, what and where’s below – but if you’re interested, please enroll using the link provided [Read more…]
One job listing you should not apply for
June 26, 2009. 17 Comments
Today I’m posting a gig that’s annoying right off the bat: Green blogger – NOW while I’m sure some of you will apply for this gig, I’d rather you didn’t, I’m posting it to show you an obnoxious job. If you’re hired the pay is good per post, but they’re asking for a lot for free. Too much. Here’s what they want you to do… “To apply, follow these simple 3 steps: 1. Browse our site and see if you connect and resonate with it. Start with the About Us page and check also the other links in the bottom, [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, June 26, 2009
June 26, 2009. 7 Comments
I’m just finishing up the most glorious week. I’m getting more rest, I’m having more playtime, and I’m doing the work I want on my own terms. I think returning to the world of full time freelancing was the best decision I could make. It’s funny, I took the full time job last year in order to have more time with my family, it turned out to have the opposite effect. Taking a full time job after freelancing for six years wasn’t an easy thing to do at all. It was an excellent learning experience though. I think it’s good [Read more…]
A, B, C’s of Good Customer Service
June 26, 2009. 8 Comments
I’ve been thinking about good customer service a lot lately. I don’t think it matters what kind of work you do, every freelancer needs to be professional and responsible. Freelancers without good people skills and the ability to keep clients satisfied won’t go very far. Here are my A,B,C’s of Good Customer Service Attitude – When it comes to good customer service, your attitude is everything. If you enter into a task with positivity it will show in your work. When you give a job your all, your clients notice. They don’t mind paying a good rate for good work [Read more…]
Do You Ask for the Gig?
June 25, 2009. 5 Comments
Successful salespeople know that at a certain point when they are talking to a potential customer, they need to “ask for the order.” Rather than make their presentation and let the prospect say something along the lines of, “I’ll think about it and get back to you,” they ask the prospect whether they are ready to buy today. Freelancers can use this tactic when talking to a potential client. If you are talking to someone about their writing needs, there is nothing wrong with asking for the gig. If your personal style doesn’t let you feel comfortable with saying, “Hey [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for June 25, 2009
June 25, 2009. 2 Comments
We’re having lots of discussions about web content sites, residual based income websites, and accountability at the main blog. I hope you’ll join us there. Leads…. Russian Speaking Reporter Freelance Writers Needed – Ocala FL Freelance Features Writers Greeting Card Writers Experienced Freelance Writer -Fresno Reporter/Researcher – NYC- Wall St background pref. – $500/week Ghost Writer Needed Science Editors Needed – Los Angeles – $30 – $40/hour Freelance Food Writers- Florida Writer Needed for Social Networking – $14/hour Business Plan Writer – Ventura & vicinity Article Writer Needed Boston Dining & Entertainment Bloggers – $10/post Humor Writer – Kansas City [Read more…]
Should You Be Working for Free?
June 25, 2009. 13 Comments
Nothing in life is free, they say, but I beg to differ. Every day around the Internet, savvy people barter goods and services or grab a valuable report that only costs an email address. Free alive and thriving. Business is booming, folks. Free goods and services are great if you’re on the receiving end. Amass your treasures and collect a wealth of stuff – no charge! What’s it like to be on the other side, though? Creating free downloads, reports, products and blog posts takes time and energy. Free doesn’t give you any money and it often takes time away [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for June 24, 2009
June 24, 2009. 21 Comments
Sorry I’m so late. I got so sidetracked with a post I was writing about residual sites and whether or not the end justifies the means, I didn’t get a chance to troll for leads. Here they are, better late than never. Leads… Wahm .com is Looking for Writers -Maybe you can talk about making sure the ends jusitfy the means. Heh. Online Copy Editor for Demand Studios Talented Writers for a News Start Up Site – Stay away all you no talent hacks! – $15/article Freelance Writers – It says $500/week. Make sure you get all the details before [Read more…]
