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Oldies but Goodies: A Look Back Through the FWJ Archives
7. March 2008
I wish I could go really far back but when we made the switch from Blogger to Wordpress, a lot of articles were lost. A shame. Anyway, I notice in the comments and in emails I’m being asked questions regarding topics we addressed before here at FWJ. Rather than get redundant on you, I thought [...]
Continue reading...Between Gigs? 20 Things Freelance Writers Can Do to Keep Busy When There’s No Work
3. March 2008
One of the downsides of freelance writing is how there might not be work every day. Just because you don’t have a gig to deal with, doesn’t mean you have nothing to do. There’s no reason to sit idle until the next gig comes along. Here are 20 things to keep freelance writers busy between [...]
Continue reading...What’s in Your Clip File?
29. February 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Bouncing Back After Disappointment
29. February 2008
Ever watch someone else land a job you were sure you’re perfect for? Ever apply for something right up your alley and not hear anything back? Sometimes there are gigs we feel we’re made for and somehow we didn’t convey this to the person doing the hiring. It can be disappointing, for sure. What happens [...]
Continue reading...Should You Worry About Competition When Applying for Freelance Jobs?
28. February 2008
Last week when James from the TippyLeaf Tea blog offered his feedback, he made mention of receiving 500 applicants the first day after his ad was placed. This led to some speculation. Does the early bird get the worm? Is there too much competition out there? Personally, I wouldn’t concern myself with either worry. Here’s [...]
Continue reading...Doing Your Research: Learn About Your Client Before Applying for the Gig
26. February 2008
Last week an employer who placed an ad here looking for a blogger, provided valuable insight into what an employer is looking for in his applicants. Whether or not you agree with his process for weeding out the applicants, the fact remains James is the one hiring and many others in his position to hire [...]
Continue reading...Feedback from an Employer: Things to Consider Before Applying for a Gig
22. February 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, February 18, 2008
18. February 2008
Good Monday morning everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend and you didn’t work too hard. Here are today’s listings. Leads… Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle Bloggers @ Today.com ($150 per month for three months, then revenue share) Politics, Film & TV, Music, Print Bloggers @ Popdecay.com Freelance Writers @ Sky-High Daily News - Granby, CO Freelance News Reporters [...]
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