Archive for the 'Freelance Writing' Category

29 Feb

What’s in Your Clip File?

 
I was going to put a little something in the letters section because the topic of clips comes up often. Since it’s something a lot of people want to know about I thought I’d open it for it’s own discussion instead.
What are "clips?"
Everyone wants to see clips or samples of your writing. Usually clips refer […]

22 Feb

Feedback from an Employer: Things to Consider Before Applying for a Gig

Ever wonder what the people who place ads are thinking once the reponses start rolling in? What makes one person reject an application and accept another? James, from the TippyLeaf Tea blog job offered to give some feedback. As you can imagine, I jumped at the chance to let the person who is doing the […]

15 Feb

Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, February 15, 2008

Good Friday Morning Everyone! Here are today’s freelance writing job leads:

Daddy Blogger @ dailypixel Network

Car Blogger @ dailypixel Network
Student Blogger @ Utah State University ($15 per post)
Freelance Reporter - Print - Atlanta

12 Feb

A Couple of Gigs

Hi folks. I’m currently experiencing a power outage but will post if I can. Here are a couple of bonus gigs for you in the mean time. These came in the mail.
We are hiring the following professionals to assist with our new Web 2.0 digital journalism and online publishing ventures.

24 Jan

8 Great Places to Find Interview Subjects

When I first began writing I used to dread interviewing anecdotal and expert sources. Not because I didn’t like the interview process, but because I had no idea where to find interview subjects. Fortunately now I know both the Internet and real world provide plenty of sources for your interview. Most experts are happy to […]

15 Jan

Writing Jobs Will Be Up Soon

Hi All,
The stomach bug is over here today as well. I’m OK but my daughter is feeling awful. I’m running a little late this morning as a result. I’ll have job leads up soon, though.
Jodee

14 Jan

Monday Markets are Delayed

Hi friends, I know I promised Monday markets but my whole family is suffering from a stomach virus. We’ll have Monday Markets up in the next day or two.
- Deb

11 Jan

Should You Request a Deposit from Your Clients?

Do you request a deposit from your client before you begin a project? Many writers, especially those who write for the web, don’t request deposits at all. In fact, many clients won’t hire a writer who requests a deposit.
Here’s why you should and why many don’t.

09 Jan

Pay $10 a Month for Work? Not On Your Life!

Every now and then a company called “Articles and Content” advertises on the WAHM.com (Work at Home Mom) WAHMs Who Write forum. There’s always controversy and sometimes it gets ugly. Here’s why.
Articles and Content requires their writers to pay a $10 fee each month in order to get work. While some writers are questioning why […]

09 Jan

Do You Outline Your Work?

Today after writing a piece for Performancing about planning ahead I forgot to mention the importance of outlines. After talking to many of my fellow bloggers and writers, I’m wondering if I’m in the minority?
An outline allows me to organize my thoughts. Many times, I’ll write up the outlines for my some of my blog […]