Some decent looking gigs today, which is good since weekends pickings tend to be slim. Job tip o’ the day: Blogging is more than just writing. You may need to know basic HTML, SEO, how to fix a small glitch, or set up a widget. Make sure you learn everything you need to about blogging to score gigs. Anywhere gigs: Huddle.net looking for bloggers Blogger at Task.fm – NOTE: they say, “You’ll be working as part of a fun start-up” so check out to see if they’re actually paying. Community Manager for 700+ Australian bloggeres Eco-website needs writers – a [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Opportunities for June 5, 2009
June 5, 2009. 9 Comments
Something I’ve been struggling with for the past year is what is more important – my brand, or the brand I’m paid to build up. Don’t get me wrong, if I’m paid to do a job, I give it 100%, but if there’s one thing I learned recently is that my own brand is just as important – if not moreso. It’s not an ego thing at all. As a writer, blogger and social media consultant, I want potential clients to choose me over someone else. Without my reputation, a good brand, that’s not going to happen. How can others [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Opportunities for Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009. 9 Comments
Two days of leads in one. Sometimes life catches up, you know? FWJ just finished up its most profitable month ever! After two very dismal, disheartening months I decided I need to throw myself into this blog network more, and you know what? It paid off. Just goes to show, if you slack off or take a backseat, it’ll show. Look for more good things. Now that I’m only working part time with my social media job, I’ll be spending a lot more time here! It’s a good lesson for all bloggers – don’t give up and good things will [Read more…]
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
June 4, 2009. 10 Comments
Every now and then, it’s a good idea to type your own name into the search box on Google and check out the results. You may be surprised by the type and amount of information about you that is readily available online. Why should you take this step and what does it have to do with looking for freelance writing work? It’s quite simple: A current or potential client who wants to know more about you may decide to check you out online. I have been contacted by two clients who have done so. In one case, someone I had [Read more…]
Freelance Blogger Wanted – $200/month
June 4, 2009. 3 Comments
I need a fun and creative freelance writer with experience in personal finance. You’d be writing on a few different blogs: one would have a focus on debt consolidation, one on life insurance, and one on loans. Now obviously these aren’t inherently the most entertaining of subjects, so it’ll help if you can write clearly & concisely, and not be afraid to put in a tasteful joke every once in a while. I’m offering starting pay of $200/month for one post every 2 days (roughly 15 per month), with the opportunity for bonuses and raises if the quality is there [Read more…]
Benefits of choosing a niche you adore
June 4, 2009. 5 Comments
At one of my green-minded blogs I’m coming up on my second year anniversary, which got me wondering just how many green-minded posts I’ve written. Being anal and knowing I’d sit around wondering if I didn’t check, I took five minutes, hit all my green blogs and made a count. As it turns out, I’ve written a lot of green-minded posts; almost 2,000 eco-blog posts in the last few years which is not counting all the random green I’ve blogged for clients, eco-guest posts, green articles I’ve done, or the eco-copy I’ve done for non-profits. That’s a lot of writing [Read more…]
What's Your Specialty?
June 4, 2009. 5 Comments
If you’re a writer, you have a lot of competition out there, especially if you sell your services on the web. There are thousands upon thousands of writers clamoring for clients, and buyers have a vast choice of which person to choose. That’s why specialization is important. You can’t just be a writer these days. You have to figure out what type of writing you do best and promote that specialty heavily. Most buyers aren’t looking for a great writer. They assume that if you market yourself as a writer, that you write well already. Buyers look for writers who [Read more…]
Blogging & Online Writing Gigs for June 3, 2009
June 4, 2009. 7 Comments
Some late in the day job postings for you all. No time for a job tip today, but you might want to read today’s earlier post, Have you updated your blog lately. Anywhere gigs: Expat Online editor/copy writer – Aim Publishing Social media start-up seeks part-time freelance copyeditor Writing Gig with Blerp.com Low pay alert & poorly written ad alert (but it says more pay might be available – I’d check to see if that’s true to make it worth it.) – Online dating advice articles Writer Needed For Blogs and Monthly Newsletters Hawaii Business Blogger Local specific gigs: Web [Read more…]
Have you updated your blog lately?
June 3, 2009. 6 Comments
www.toothpastefordinner.com In the last few months I’ve been neglecting my own projects in exchange for client projects. Not smart. I mean I have excuses; job cuts in the writers market, fewer jobs around, and just because I’ve been busy in general, but if you’ve got some personal projects going it’s not wise to ignore them. Why not? If you pay for hosting for your own blogs, that’s money down the drain if you’re not making money with your blogs. While some of my blogs make a little money just sitting around, they could make a lot more if I actually [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, June 2, 2009
June 2, 2009. 1 Comment
Yesterday on the main blog, I featured an interview with author Susan Gunelius. It’s a new series I’m calling “Success Stories.” I’m always inspired by the people who “made it” as writers and bloggers and I thought sharing these interviews might inspire you too. Leads… Freelance Copywriter – Hoboken NJ Recipe Writer/Photographer Podcasting Blogger – $22/post Career, Job Search & Productivity Bloggers Freelance Poker Gossip Writer Freelance Website Writer – $400 – $500 Local Writers – Pensacola Freelance Writers for Apartment Magazine – $300/article – San Francisco Copywriter Needed ASAP – Rochester Seeking Educational Writers Technical Writer – Toronto – [Read more…]
Blogging & Online Writing Gigs for June 2, 2009
June 2, 2009. 7 Comments
Not too many gigs today, but I’m a little short on time. Here’s how my first of June kicked off – my Internet provider had service outages most of the day. Swell! Yeah, it’s only the 2nd, and I’m behind for the month – lame. Which brings me to my job tip o’ the day… Have a back-up plan: Posting ahead is always valuable, but so is having one, a back-up place you can work if say, your Internet is out for more than a day, and two have phone numbers of important people, like editors or a blogger pal [Read more…]
Monday Markets for June 1, 2009
June 1, 2009. Leave a Comment
This week’s edition of Monday Markets has guidelines for the Saturday Evening Post, a magazine that is all about language, and one geared toward massage therapists. The Saturday Evening Post From the web site: The Post’s goal is to remain unique, with content that provides additional perspective on the ever-evolving American scene. In addition to feature-length articles, the Post buys anecdotes suitable for “Post Scripts,” as well as cartoons, illustrations, and photos. Payment ranges from $25 for Post Scripts to $400 and up for feature articles. Our nonfiction needs include how-to, useful articles on gardening, pet care and training, financial [Read more…]
Success Stories: Susan Gunelius
June 1, 2009. 11 Comments
Welcome to a new a series that will be featured regularly here at Freelance Writing Jobs. Success Stories will profile the people who turned freelance writing and blogging into a successful career. It’s my hope that you’ll learn or become inspired by the personal accounts posted here. Today we’re happy to bring you an interview with my friend Susan Gunelius. She’s an author, freelance writer and About.com’s Guide to Weblogs. I’ll let her tell you all about it. How about a brief bio? I spent over a decade directing marketing programs for some of the largest companies in the world, [Read more…]
Big Brother Blogger
June 1, 2009.
Do you love Big Brother? We are looking for a UK writer for a daily blog to cover the goings on of the BB housemates for series 10. We are paying USD10 per post and you need to be available to start the project on Wednesday 3 June. This is a temporary project for the duration of the series only. If you are interested please email us at jobs@freelancewriters.info putting BB blogger as your subject heading and enclosing a 250 word sample covering an introduction to the new series.
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, June 1, 2009
June 1, 2009. 5 Comments
First day of the week…first day of the month…it’s clean slate time. Start your month off right with a schedule you can work with or a plan for meeting all of your deadlines without struggling. Make this day a new start and a positive beginning. That’s what I’m doing. Leads.. Freelance Writers – Battle Creek, MI Experienced Copywriters – World Writers Freelance Copywriter – Los Angeles Temporary Web Writer – Cleveland Freelance Web Design Bloggers – Up to $300/post Full Time Blogger Freelance Writer – Woodstock NY Video Blogger – $100/video Online Marketing Blogger – $15/post Writers for How To [Read more…]
