by Deborah Ng

It’s no secret I started out in publishing and began writing long before the Internet writing frenzy happened. Many of the writers who visit here didn’t even consider writing until they learned how much money could be made online.

Let me ask you this…

If there was no Internet, no online, no World Wide Web, would you still be writing? Would you be submitting queries to online publications and cold-calling local businesses or would you be an accountant or programmer or have a different office job?

I like to think I’d still be writing in some capacity, but I don’t know if I would be doing it for a living. I was considering getting into marketing while at my last job (in accounting) so who knows? I can honestly say I never enjoyed working in an office or following a mundane daily routine. Without the web however, I would never have been able to begin working at home when I did and it would have taken me a lot longer to be a successful freelance writer.

And you? What would you be doing if there was no Internet?

Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got leads for bloggers, reporters, and proofreaders for you this morning. There are some internships as well. There are opps for business plan writers, content writers, political writers, and technical writers, too.

I hope you find something that is a great fit for you on today’s list.

Leads….

• Nintendo Blogger @ DJM Industries
• Freelance Home/DIY Writers @ HowStuffWorks.com - Telecommute
• Freelance Correspondent - Idaho and Montana
• Experienced Blogger Needed to Maintain High-Profile San Francisco Blog
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Good morning FWJ Friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Since we’re off to a late start today due to server issues earlier this morning, I’ll skip the review and just give you today’s leads.

Leads…

• Freelance Web Editor @ Payscale.com - 20 hours/week - Off Site
• Spanish Editor @ McGraw-Hill - Project Basis - New York
• Freelance Editor @ New Media Company - New York
• Single Article on “What to do in San Diego”
• Car Enthusiast Writer/Photographer - Telecommute
• Science Item Writer Needed ($10-$15 per item) - Telecommute
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by Terreece Clarke

Deb’s note: I don’t usually bust in to other people’s blog posts like this, but won’t you help me welcome Terreece Clarke as our newest blogger and winner of the FWJ Idol contest?

I love Google. A quick Google search can often make all the difference in the world, but when it comes to an article, you need little more.

When writers research, whether it’s for a book, or an article or for a client, we need to look beyond the information found on Google’s famous pages. A search engine can be a great starting point, allowing you to get the general scope of the subject, but to go deeper you will need to get to those who specialize in the subject whether it’s through interviews, published research papers or books.

Lovin’ the Library

Most public libraries have great online resources allowing you to not only search through their catalog and reserve items, but you can also look through electronic journals. There will come a point, however, you may have to (gasp) leave the house to pick up the materials.

College Connection

Colleges, universities and trade schools have gobs of experts just sitting around being experts of everything. Writing an article on picking a preschool? Look through the education department’s web site for the chair of the early child development department. Pitching an article on automotive care or picking a mechanic? The local community college or trade school will have experts in auto care that not only can fix a carborator, but are practiced in introducing and expounding on the subject for an audience. (more…)

Hi,

I am looking or good writers for Ecoble with a good knowledge and experience of eco/green writing. Ecoble in the past has focused on strange/extraordinary eco topics. Whilst still incorporating some of that, I want the blog to transition to a focus on ‘everything green’ for urban/city people, with a particular focus on alternative energy, eco design and green living.

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I started FWJ Idol as a way to allow this community to pick our next winner. It was an interesting and necessary learning experience.

I learned you’re all very passionate about your favorites and what you would like to see here. I learned running a contest like this is a lot of work and I can’t please everyone - but the people I do please are the ones I need to be thinking of anyway. I learned that there are people who will sabotage things just for the sake of sabotage with no concern over the folks who put in a lot of hard work. And I learned the FWJ community are good, decent people who want the best person for the job to win and ensure FWJ’s future success.

Before I announce the winner I think it’s important to note only 12 votes separated the winner from the second place runner up.  On Friday I thought we had a clear winner but by Sunday afternoon this wasn’t the case at all.

Enough with the talking already, Deb, who won? (more…)

Creative Weblogging is in need of a experienced car bloggers who can write about 15 car articles PER DAY. The author(s) should have intricate knowledge of the UK car market. Depending on qualifications, author(s) may be paid up to $11/post.

Similarly, we are also in need of authors fluent in French and knowledgeable in the French car industry.

Please send your applications to recruiting@creative-weblogging.com, including 5 links to relevant blog entries you have written recently. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Attention Writers: We want your stories.

Familia Books is buying stories to be collected into an anthology tentatively titled Wisdom of Our Mothers. Fifty percent of the profits from the book will be donated to shelters for mothers and their children escaping from abusive relationships.

Payment: If your work is accepted, you will be paid US $100 per story upon publication of the book. (Other payment options for more money are available.)

Story guidelines: Stories will be true accounts of life’s lessons learned from one’s mother, regarding values, ethics, relationships. They should be generally positive, but may explore areas of disagreement or conflict with one’s mother. (more…)