Embracing Social Media as a Job Search Tool

The other day I announced on Twitter that I was returning back to freelancing and consulting. Within a couple of hours I had three clients signed on, one who represented multiple clients and needed me to create a heavier web presence for each.
That I landed three clients from Twitter wasn’t surprising for me, I’ve been [...]

8 Types of Freelance Writing Pitches or Why You Didn’t Get the Job

Over the weekend I announced a new opening at the Freelance Writing Jobs network of blogs.  As you can imagine, we received a variety of applications. I haven’t gone through half of them yet, but to say some of them are disappointing is an understatement. The folks applying to be a blogger here threw out [...]

49 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs

So it recently occurred to me that the folks who visit this blog on a regular basis do more than write. Many of them are also designers, virtual assistants, bloggers, and more. Also, most are looking for all kinds of telecommuting jobs – not just freelance writing jobs. In this economy, we need all the [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 16, 2009

Good morning. We’re slowly getting back to normal, and thanks so much for your patience. It’s  a holiday here in the states and I know many freelancers are enjoying time with their families. There are also fewer jobs for a Monday because of the holiday.
Here’s hoping that wherever you are, you’re doing what you love.
Here [...]

Query and Synopsis Editor Needed for Fiction Novel

I’ve recently completed a fiction novel and I need someone that is experienced in the Literary Agency field to proofread and revise them. I want them to be the best they can be before sending them to agencies. Please send me your credentials and compensation requirements if interested.
Send e-mail to rb101182@hotmail.com
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Tech News Journalists Wanted

Looking for journalists to report for the tech news / p2p website Zeropaid.com. This site gets over 30,000 readers a day and is about to have a major overhaul. We are moving to the wordpress CMS and losing our chief editor at the same time, not the best scenario but leaves us with a clean [...]

In Search of Wisconsin-based Freelance Writers

State sports magazine is searching for new talent. Looking for writers able to craft solid feature-length material on deadline. Humor writers also welcome. Good pay and exposure. Publication covers sports at all levels, and is entering its fifth year on the newsstands. Those interested are encouraged to submit a cover letter and 2-3 sample clips [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs for February 13, 2009

Again, thanks for your patience while our host held us hostage. We ended up moving back to our previous host, and all of this took a good part of the day yesterday. What you see here is the backup version of FWJ.
I’m posting some leads, though I don’t know if they’ll be up permantantly or [...]

Tech Writer Needed

* Name of business or contact person : tek-op.com “An IT solutions Company” / Andrew
* Full description of job’s duties…
Hey guys, i have a small project that I’m working on… I have a website that i have been working on that is pretty simple in its structure, however i need some opinions and would like [...]

Lexington Style Magazine Seeks Experienced Freelance Writers

Lexington Style Magazine – NEW online magazine seeks experienced freelance writers for various lifestyle topics:
Candidates should be creative, professional-quality writers that will create, well-crafted articles on a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: lifestyle, beauty, fashion, men’s topics/ women’s topics, features, profiles, news, current events, politics, sports, wine, entertainment, automotive, opinion, travel, advice, [...]

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