No time for chit chat. I have a sinking feeling school will be canceled tomorrow and for the rest of the week so I have to plan ahead. Your daily lists: New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network: 48 Celebrity Book Authors Should You Trust Your Freelance Writing Clients with Personal Information? How to Spend Your Tax Refund Please Welcome Some New Bloggers to the FWJ Team Recommend reading from around the blogosphere: Freelancers Vs. Salaried Employees at Catalyst Blogger Pursue the Goal Not the Method at Chris Brogan The Art of Shameless Self Promotion at Copyblogger 20 Criminal Terms [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010. 40 Comments
Where is everyone in the Freelance Writing Jobs community located? You don’t have to give specifics, but a general region. My son and I are geography buffs and I’ve been thinking about maptacking the FWJ community as part of project for him. Were you caught in the blizzard this weekend? It wasn’t bad in my neighborhood – maybe six inches of snow – but I know some areas received a couple of feet. Fortunately blogging is terrific for shut ins and social networking helps to keep the cabin fever at bay. On Friday I mentioned Carson Brackney would be contributing [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010. 5 Comments
Well, we made it through another week. I hope yours was both profitable and productive. I want to thank all who applied for the blogger gig. I have over 200 applicants to go through thus far and it looks to be a very difficult decision. In addition to a new blogger hired from the advertised gig, Freelance Writing Jobs is thrilled to welcome Carson Brackney to our blogging team. Carson and I go way back, we both started our writing blogs around the same time and both our blogs made the very first list of the Top 10 Blogs for [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010. 4 Comments
What is everyone working on? To be honest, I’m not writing too many client freelance writing jobs lately. This blog and a few personal projects take up the bulk of my time, but I did stumble on some of my old clips from ten years ago which I’m going to rework with a more current slant and pitch to markets. Mostly though, I’m just doing my thing here. Your Daily Lists I’m pleasantly surprised by the wonderful comments and suggestions being put forth on our survey. If you haven’t yet filled out the Freelance Writing Jobs Network community survey, may [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010. 2 Comments
Have you taken the FWJ survey to tell us what you think of the Freelance Writing Jobs network? If not, I hope I’m not too forward in asking you to do so. Our periodic surveys are how we learn how we’re doing and if we’re bringing you everything you’re looking for. We received a good response so far and with the exception of one comment (hugs and kisses to my BFF.) we’re receiving positive, constructive criticism. This will help us to bring you the tips and advice you’re looking for, do away with the stuff you’re not feeling and tweak [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for February 1, 2010
February 1, 2010. 5 Comments
It’s a true clean slate Monday – a new week and a new month. What will you do to make a positive start? Your daily lists Enjoy today’s lists. I think there’s some good stuff here, hope you think so too! New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network Setting a Freelance Writing Rate Equal to the Task Freelance Writing Jobs Presents 19 Parenting Markets Freelance Writers: Are You Just Going Through the Motions? Recommended reading from around the blogosphere Practical Social Media Measurement: Leads, Conversions, Sales How to Write a Viral Blog Post at Daily Blog Tips Weaving with Words: [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs and Links for January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010. 8 Comments
So? One month into 2010 and how are all doing? Sticking with your goals? Landing cool freelance writing jobs? Dish! Your Daily Lists Enjoy today’s good stuff. New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network 19 Grants for Writers and Other Creative Types Why Routines are Important for Freelance Writers Eight Easy Tips for Writing Better Blog Posts Recommended reading from around the blogosphere How to Find the Right Freelancer for Your Project at Freelance Folder The Fine Art of Persuasion via Email at Web Worker Daily Why Corporations Need Real Writers at About Freelance Writing Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 28, 2010
January 28, 2010. 4 Comments
Hope you’re all well. I’ve been spending my days researching markets to bring here. Have you been looking at the various markets listed lately at the Freelance Writing Jobs homepage and HQ? Let us know if any of them worked out for you. Your Daily Lists Pour a cup of coffee and sit back, lots to do, read and explore… New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network Why Routines are Important for Freelance Writers How Freelance Writing is Like… 40 More Freelance Writing Markets Paying $100 or More Are You Waiting for Your Dream Job to Come? Recommended reading from [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 26, 2010
January 26, 2010. 8 Comments
If you’ve been enjoying all the different markets we’re posting on the Freelance Writing Jobs home page lately, I hope you’ll stop by later today. I put together a treat for you. After this week, there’ll be no excuse for not earning money as a freelance writer. Enjoy today’s lists Apply for and land any new gigs lately? Tell us about it in the comments! New at the Freelance Writing Jobs network 21 Poetry Markets The Brand New Jeans Approach to Freelance Writing Recommended reading from around the blogopshere 3 Smart Google Search Tips to Hunt for Guest Post Opportunities [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 22, 2010
January 22, 2010. 14 Comments
I had a cable outage for much of yesterday. I don’t think I need to tell you how much that puts a damper on things. When you rely on your web connection for your livelihood you’re only as good as your WiFi. Fortunately for me I only had one deadline, for the Demand Studios blog, everything else can wait. It reminds me of how important it is to have a backup plan. That can mean tapping a trusted collaborator, or it can mean working at a remote location. I was able to contact my editor, thanks to my Droid, and [Read more…]
Freelance Technical Journalist Needed
January 21, 2010. 2 Comments
We are looking for a fun and enthusiastic freelance writer/journalist that can generate a minimum of 2 articles per day (~400 words each) during every business day — 5 days a week, with US national holidays off. If you are capable of generating feature pieces, we strongly encourage this. You will be expected to move towards 2-4 feature pieces per month in the first 3 months. **** IMPORTANT **** You must be able to commit to 2 articles per business day, delivered by 1pm Eastern time. If you cannot, please do not respond. COMPENSATION: You will be an independent contractor [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 21, 2010
January 21, 2010. 4 Comments
The majority of mail I receive lately is from freelancers who are frustrated by the mixed messages they receive from writing bloggers. I feel this is important to explore. The first step in beginning a freelance writing career is to research and if brand new writers are finding conflicting information, that means I’m part of the problem. My method of sharing information is to present the various opportunities, tell you what worked for me, and let you make the choices you’re comfortable. Other bloggers have their own line of thinking and they’re not wrong. I can understand the confusion. Let’s [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 20, 2010
January 20, 2010. 2 Comments
Part of me feels as if it’s been 2010 for a months and part of me feels as if the decade just began. Funny how time can be so fleeting and take forever as well. Your Daily Lists Let’s see what goodies we have in store for you today? If there’s anything you particularly enjoyed, do let us know in the comments. New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network 32 Posts About Setting Rates, Finding New Clients and Going for the Freelance Writing Gold Rocking the Productivity and Making Good Use of My Freelance Writing Time Your Blogging Business Card [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 18, 2010
January 18, 2010. 6 Comments
It’s a holiday here in the States, a day we honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many in our country, it’s a day to give back and perform community service. For others, it’s a day of reflection. Whether you’re working,relaxing, giving it back or paying it forward, I hope today is everything you wish for it to be. Your Daily Lists Hope you enjoy today’s goodies. New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network: How Freelance Writing Bloggers Are Profiting from the Content Sites They Decry How I Landed My First Freelance Writing Jobs Without Clips Positivity [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 15, 2010
January 15, 2010. 10 Comments
You know how I say everyone is a potential client? Today I have a meeting with a neighbor and his partner to help them with a social media campaign. That’s why I always have business cards handy. I don’t believe in giving sales pitches to friends and neighbors, but if it comes up in the conversation, I’ll tell them what I do. You never know.,.. Freelancers, the quarterly estimated taxes are due! Enjoy your daily lists How are these lists working out for you each day. Do you visit the other blogs in the network or the recommended reading, or [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 14, 2010
January 14, 2010. 8 Comments
My theme for 2010 is positivity. I wrote this word down in big letters and hung it over my desk. My reminder keeps me from saying things I’ll regret and letting negativity get the best of me. What reminders do you need to hang in front of your work space? Your daily lists Enjoy today’s lists: New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network: Every Picture Tells a Story, Don’t It? What Does this Pictures Say? My Dog is Chasing My Cat and Other Search Terms Leading You Here Jumping to Conclusions: How to Go with Your Gut and Prove the [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010. 17 Comments
Ugh. I keep typing 2009 instead of 2010. Your Daily Lists Enjoy your daily lists. New from around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network About Demand Studios: An Interview with SVP Content & Editorial Jeremy Reed There’s No Job Security in Freelance Writing: How to Be Indispensable A Review for the Technically Challenged: My Droid Eris NAGG Has Spoken: It’s Twenty Ten Day 2: Five Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills Who Can Work When There’s So Much to Do? Recommended reading from around the blogosphere Calculating Your Worth as a Blogger at the Blog Herald Five Ways to Start a [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 12, 2010
January 12, 2010. 7 Comments
I got the call yesterday to pick up my sick child from school and he’s home with me again today. My productivity went down to 50% with just one phone call. Wherever you are today, I hope your day is productive and positive. Your Daily Lists Enjoy your daily lists. New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network Client vs. Employer: There’s a Difference Feed Your Head: Why Freelance Writers Must Continue to Learn Freelance Writing: The Lazy Need Not Apply Twitter: Don’t Take it Too Seriously (Bite your tongue, Missy!!! – Deb) Recommended Reading from around the blogosphere Why Positive [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 6, 2010
January 6, 2010. 19 Comments
I heard on the news today New Jersey is experiecing our coldest snap since 1985. Now, I don’t know if this is true or not, but I can tell you it’s very cold. It had me thinking of when I used to have to walk five block to the subway and commute into Manhattan from Queens. It was no fun going to work on those cold days, let me tell you. I’m happy to be home and working where it’s warm and dry. There are aspects I miss from my cube dwelling days, the commute isn’t one of them. I [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for January 5, 2010
January 5, 2010. 13 Comments
I just started doing Yoga every day as I’m trying to get back to a healthy weight. I find it’s great for clearing the mind as well. How do you keep your body and mind healthy? Enjoy your daily lists! New around the network: Demand Studios Offers Grants to Writers The Writing Process: 5 Steps from Start to Finish 26 Blog Posts and Articles About Freelance Taxes Is Your Blog Job Sucking the Fun Out of Blogging? Recommended Reading: Does Your Writing Suffer from Purple Overload? at CopyBlogger How to Use the Web to Find Writing Jobs at PoeWar How [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009. 5 Comments
Your Daily Lists New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network: Online Image Vs Offline Image: Are You One in the Same? Freelance Writing: The Early Years Preserving Your Web Reputation Quotation Marks Revisited Recommended Reading: While the Iron is Hot at Chris Brogan How to Brainstorm Ideas for Your Blog at CopyBlogger Word Inflation or Natural Syntax at Daily Writing Tips Best of 2009 in the Writing Industry at Fuel Your Writing How to Find Your Voice as a Blogger at Write to Done Leads… Content Writing Jobs West Coast Surf Writer – Part Time and Contract (Florida) Site Writer [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009. 6 Comments
New around the network: Introducing Yourself As a Freelance Writer Without Sounding Like a Smarmy Salesman Do Male Bloggers Receive More Respect? How to Write a Press Release Part 3: Distribution Freelance Writing Branding that Sells Getting Started As a ProBlogger Gifts for Writers With a Sense of Humor Recommended Reading: Prospecting for Blog Post Ideas at the Blog Herald Write Better Blog Posts at Chris Brogan A Cigarette Butt is One Thing at Daily Writing Tips 15 Sites for Learning and Mastering SEO at Freelance Folder How to Find Time to Write While Traveling at Write to Done Leads… [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 29, 2009
October 29, 2009. 6 Comments
Getting down to the wire. All those last minute, end of the month details need tending to. What are some of the things you take care of at the end of the month in order to make a positive beginning when the new month starts? Here’s what’s new around the network: Freelance Writing and the Big Screen TV Factor 10 Ways to Stop Multitasking How to Become a Grant Writer: Part 2 – Never Write a Grant “On Commission” The Ins and Outs of Lines Double D’s Enjoy today’s leads… Content and Web Writing Jobs Writers for Click Work (To [Read more…]
