Today is one of those days where I look outside the window and immediately remember why I work from home. Wherever you are, I hope your day is as beautiful as mine. New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Summer Options for Work at Home Parents Yahoo Buys Associated Content – Some Initial Thoughts Ape Shall Never Kill Ape: A Law for Online Freelance Writers Recommended Reading 5 Tactics for Civil Disagreement at Altitude Branding The Care and Keeping of Long Term Clients at Freelance Folder Making and Selling What People Want to Buy at IttyBiz Writing a Novel: The [Read more…]
Summer Options for Work at Home Parents
May 20, 2010. 8 Comments
One of my challenges as a work at home mom is in making sure my son is happy and not neglected while fulfilling all my business obligations. From the beginning of September to late June I have eight to ten hours in which to get all my work done each day. In the summer, I have the same amount of work, but now a child is home and there are places to go and people to meet. Though my son is old enough to play on his own and enjoy the company of friends without my hovering, it’s not like [Read more…]
No Freelance Writing Jobs Today…But….
May 20, 2010. 2 Comments
In lieu of freelance writing jobs I’m relisting this list of places to find telecommuting jobs. Hopefully you can find something interesting here and it’ll tide you over until tomorrow. Freelance Job Openings: Lists freelance job opportunities just about every day. Tjobs – TJobs or Telecommute Jobs is a paid subscription based site offering job leads for all telecommuting professions. I had a paid subscription a couple of years ago and to be honest, I only got one or two jobs from their listings. Plus there were some listings you’d find on the web for free. Not a bad place [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 19, 2010
May 19, 2010. 1 Comment
I’m determined to tackle my email today. I get so much on a daily basis it’s difficult for me to answer at once, but it’s even more difficult for me to catch up once it starts piling up. What is your least favorite task? Carson wrote an interesting post on the home page: “Ape Shall Never Kill Ape: A Law for Online Freelance Writers.” Please drop by and offer your comments. Also, please stop by the FWJ Facebook Page and tell us your thoughts regarding Yahoo! buying Associated Content for $100 million. Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Freelance Writing [Read more…]
Yahoo! Buys Associated Content: Some Initial Thoughts
May 19, 2010. 12 Comments
You probably heard Yahoo! is to purchase Associated Content for $100 million. I feel it’s a smart move seeing as how AOL Seed and Demand Studios are topping the searches with their content. I’m not one to complain about content sites because I think quick web content articles and how to’s can be useful as long as they’re well written and factually correct. Also, I believe content sites are creating jobs, helping to improve the economy, and helping writers to earn money during a time when competition for gigs is fierce. However… It’s no secret I’m not a fan of [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 18, 2010
May 18, 2010. 2 Comments
Here’s wishing you a productive and profitable day. Don’t ever let anyone make you feel bad for making the choices working best for you. New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Four Ways Freelance Writers Overspend Set Your Work Hours in Stone The Facebook Fan Page Saga Kicks Off How a Mediocre Blogger Can Get More Links than an Amazing Blogger Whom Does This Concern? Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Spark Life Writers Wanted – Barnes & Noble Brochure & Content for Organic Company Kung Fu Ezine – Guidelines Freelance Online Writer Arts & Crafts Content Writer Quiz Writers [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs: Clean Slate Monday Edition
May 17, 2010. 7 Comments
Every Monday is a like clean slate. How will you make a positive start? New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network The Freelance Writers Guide to Passive Income Your Turn: Freelance Writing Rates and Pay – To Disclose or Not to Disclose Freelance Writers and Typo Paranoia Nine Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Mentor Freelance Writing Business – Outsourcing and the Value Add Recommended Reading Easy Solutions to Web Production’s Most Common Problems at 10,000 Words Why I’ll Hire You: The Money Side at About Freelance Writing 7 Ways to Win New Business at Chris Brogan Why [Read more…]
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Passive Income
May 16, 2010. 3 Comments
Thursday Bram wrote a wonderful ebook about something we’ve been discussing here for years. Freelance writers absolutely can make an excellent living earning passive income. That is, earning an income with your own stuff over time. The ebook is called “The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Passive Income” and is chock filled with tips and ways to earn money from ebooks, courses, blogs, niche sites and more. The biggest benefit to earning a passive income is that you’re keeping everything your projects earn and eventually you can let go of client gigs. Thursday’s ebook discusses how to find time to create [Read more…]
Your Turn: Freelance Writing Rates and PaY: To Disclose or Not to Disclose?
May 15, 2010. 15 Comments
Freelance writing rates and pay are the topic of today’s “Your Turn.” I’m of the old school At the end of each month, several writing forums feature threads where each writer discloses how much they made during the last month. They disclose their rates, their earnings and how it compares to the month before. I do see the usefulness of these discussions as they give an idea of what writers earn and can also serve as inspiration for beginners. I’m sort of old school though. I was raised to believe it’s impolite to discuss money, salary and how much one [Read more…]
Freelance Writers and Typo Paranoia
May 14, 2010. 11 Comments
The freelance writing community is getting a little paranoid. I find I can’t hold a casual online conversation with someone without that person apologizing for typos or errors. It’s getting a little silly. Excellent writers are posting thought provoking comments on blogs and in forums, and then turn around and post again apologizing for typos most others wouldn’t have noticed in the first place. Relax, people. You’re human. You’re allowed to make mistakes. When Freelance Writers Should Mind Their Typos The purpose of this post isn’t to say we shouldn’t be diligent about our writing and do our best to [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs – A Finally Friday Edition
May 14, 2010. 4 Comments
It’s Saturday Eve, people. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I hope to spend as much time as I can cultivating the Ng family garden. What do you have planned for the weekend? New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Should Freelance Writers Use a Pen Name Quoting Sources: Mind Your Manners Freelance Outsourcing Business and the Value Add Ridiculous Freelance Writing Ad of the Week: Cheap Bastard Double Feature Freelance Writer – Nerve.com Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Guide to Phone Apps – $100/article Freelance Writer for Deal Site Writers for Apple-Related Topics SEO Content Writer for [Read more…]
Should Freelance Writers Use a Pen Name?
May 13, 2010. 14 Comments
It’s no secret I don’t use a pen name. I prefer the “what you see is what you get” approach to writing. Aside from a (very) brief stint writing a sarcastic humor column, I have never written as someone else. I’ve had other people write as me, however – but that’s another post for another time. The reason I don’t use pseudonyms has nothing to do with a right or wrong approach, but more a personal preference. I prefer to know exactly who I’m taking advice from so it would be kind of hypocritical for me to blog under an [Read more…]
In Lieu of Freelance Writing Jobs: 24 Posts About Markets, Leads, and Places to Find Work
May 13, 2010. 1 Comment
I’m sorry – I have meetings and conference calls today and I’m unable to provide a list of leads for you today. However, I don’t want to leave you empty handed. Here are some helpful links for finding leads: Monday Markets – Every Monday Jodee posts a few online and offline markets for your perusal. The New Freelance Writing Job Boards – There aren’t many jobs there yet, but keep an eye out. 43 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs 30 Types of Freelance Writing Jobs and How to Get Them Corporate Freelance Writing Jobs: Five Places to Find Them [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 12, 2010
May 12, 2010. 7 Comments
We’re discussing our biggest distraction at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook group. Join us! Also, we’re starting to receive listings at the Freelance Writing Jobs job board. Check it out f you’re looking to post your job at FWJ or if you want to browse and see what’s new before I drop them in the daily listings. New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Freelance Writing as a Summer Job for College Students The Pros and Cons of a Separate Bank Account for College Students 5 Ways to Tell if Your Article Angle Sucks 1000 Word Blog Posts and Being [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010. 2 Comments
Hope your day is positive, profitable and productive! New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network The Pros and Cons of a Separate Bank Account for Freelance Writers (Mis)Communication in the Social Media Age Recommended Reading Carving Out Time for Your Freelance Writing in 4 Steps at About Freelance Writing 15 Tips to Keep Your Freelance Writing Business Going While On Vacation at Freelance Folder Web Writing: Who Sets the Standards? at Freelance Switch How to Sound Like You Know What You’re Blogging About? at Kikolani 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Blog Traffic at Performancing How Schools are Hurting the Fight [Read more…]
Freelance Writing as a Summer Job for College Students
May 11, 2010. 7 Comments
Have you ever come across those freelance writing jobs that are “perfect for students?” Me too. I don’t necessarily appreciate ads that target moms, students or retired people because it usually indicates to me the hiring person is trying to justify extremely low pay. However, that doesn’t mean that freelance writing isn’t a good way for college students to earn money over the summer. Who should consider freelance writing as a summer job? We all know freelancing isn’t for everyone. If you hate to write and can’t grasp basic grammar and usage, it’s probably not something you should consider. However, [Read more…]
(Mis)Communication in the Social Media Age
May 10, 2010. 10 Comments
I miss the pre-social media world sometimes, back then ignorance was bliss. Communicating Back Then Growing up in the 70′s meant no cell phones or Netbooks. We sent all our correspondences via snail mail and any phone calls came to the house or office. Most of us had one phone in our homes, but some of the more well off families had extensions upstairs, and even separate phones for the kids. No one ever called during dinner hours or after 9:00. We received our news from newspapers, magazines or one of a half dozen television stations and always had to [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 10, 2010
May 10, 2010. 3 Comments
It’s clean slate Monday. How will you make a positive start? New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network How to Assess the Financial Health of Your Freelance Writing Business Avoiding the Bobby Brady Approach to Specializing as a Freelance Writer Do You Need a Writing Mentor? What Does it Mean When You Charge Too Much? Skeletons in Your Freelance Writing Closet The Importance of Proofreaders Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Writers for Online Christian Media Freelance Web Content Writer Soap Making Article Writer Automotive Writer Blooming Tea House Writer Web Content Writer Website Writer Web Content/SEO Website Writer/Editor Smart [Read more…]
How To Assess The Financial Health Of Your Writing Business
May 9, 2010. 5 Comments
by Sharon Hurley Hall Doing a financial health check is an essential part of running a successful writing business. In fact, it’s the only way to be sure that you are meeting your goals and targets. But how do you do this successfully? Here are some suggestions. Set Your Goals Before you can assess your writing business, you need to have something to measure it against, so set some goals for the business. These might be reaching a certain income target each month, or for the year as a whole, or working a certain number of hours each week, or [Read more…]
Avoiding the Bobby Brady Approach to Specializing as a Freelance Writer
May 7, 2010. 6 Comments
There was a reason you didn’t see many members of the the casts of the Brady Bunch or Partridge Family move on to bigger, meatier roles. It’s because most hiring agents couldn’t see any of these kids past their Bobby Brady or Danny Partridge roles. No matter how hard these actors tried to shake these old gigs, they were destined to be seen only as former child sitcom stars. Oh sure, they find work now…playing their former roles in sequels and reunion movies or doing reality TV, but it’s not like they’re doing much else. That’s what happens when you’re [Read more…]
Strong Writers Wanted – telecommute
May 7, 2010. 2 Comments
Position Summary: Have your work featured on some of today’s leading online publications including USAToday.com, LIVESTRONG.com, eHow.com and several others by writing for Demand Studios. This freelance writing position enables you to work and earn around your schedule and focus on the topics you are most knowledgeable about. Learn more about this position here Responsibilities: • Claim diverse assignments based on your personal area of expertise • Complete claimed assignments within 7 days • Interact with editors to ensure polished and publish-ready articles • Focus on short-form (300-500 word) assignments • Click here to view a sample Demand Studios article Benefits: [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 7, 2010 – Finally Friday Edition!
May 7, 2010. 4 Comments
At the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook page we’re telling a one paragraph story. The best story wins a $25 Amazon gift certificate. Join us! New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network How to Write Blog Posts that Say Something Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing & Blogging Jobs Web Content Writer – Valley Direct Media Writer for Advisor Website Home Design/Green Bloggers Web Design Blogger Blogger/Social Meida Writer for Party Earth Article Writer for Website Writer for Website Articles – $75 – $300 Freelance Writing Teams Needed Writer for CVTips.com Freelance Travel Writer Freelance Writer – Finance & Loan Freelance Writers [Read more…]
The Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook Page: Are You a Member?
May 7, 2010. 4 Comments
Every day at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook page we share tips and have a little fun with words. We discuss our pet peeves or share hints for freelance writing success. We even have fun with writing prompts. If you’re on Facebook and you’re not “liking” us, consider joining up. Today our community is writing a one paragraph story and the winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift certificate. Even if wordplay isn’t your thing, stop by and visit with the 2,300+ members of the Freelance Writing Jobs community. They’re a great bunch and ever so helpful. Be there or [Read more…]
How to Write Blog Posts That Say Something
May 6, 2010. 11 Comments
Did you ever come across a blog post with a catchy headline but the actual content says nothing? Sure, there are a bunch of words there, but they never seem to back up the title. It’s kind of a pet peeve of mine. I’m a sucker for a good headline, so you can imagine my disappointment when I’m sucked in via blog’s title and end up receiving little or no return on my investment of time. It’s easy to ramble on when blogging. However, if you’re going to write a title that promises something, you need to be sure you’re [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010. 2 Comments
We have some terrific discussions happening at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook group. Stop by and join the conversation. New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Will Casual Blogging Conversation Be the Death of Formal Article Writing? Limerick Contest Winner Announced 252 Free Things for Writers Will Video Kill the Keyboard Star? Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs The Lutheran – Guidelines Web Content Writer Blogger Jobs Blogger for Adult Social Networking Site Bloggers Needed – Various Topics Crime Blogger Needed Arts/Political Bloggers – Chicago Raw Food Blogger Proofreading/Editing Jobs Freelance Book Editor Manuscript Editor Copywriting Jobs Freelance Copywriter Copywriter [Read more…]
