How to Respond to a Blind Ad

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Not all clients who are looking for freelance talent share their contact information when they post an ad looking for help. Not knowing exactly who you are responding to can feel a bit awkward. Some ads looking for freelance writing help are poorly written at the best of times, and when the client is not clearly identified, it is even more challenging to provide the information needed to show them that you are the right person for the gig. It may be tempting to assume that blind ads have been placed by shady individuals who are either looking to collect [Read more…]

Top 10 Freelance Writing Job Ad Red Flags

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When you troll the job boards every day you learn a little about the tactics many shady or very low paying employers use to find freelance writers. As someone who has been reading freelance writing job ads every day for over a decade, I can tell you some things haven’t change. The good news is that after all this time it’s easy to spot poor opportunities. Perhaps you’ve come across these red flags: Top 10 Freelance Writing Job Ad Red Flags 1. Perfect for Work at Home Moms, Retirees or College Students Jobs are perfect for writers, not situations. The [Read more…]

10 Reasons You’re Not Receiving a Good Response to Your Freelance Writing Job Ad

One of the reasons employers like advertising at Freelance Writing Jobs is because they receive a decent amount of quality responses to their job ads. I feel this is because I have a clear set of guidelines for all potential clients  to follow. Laying it all out in plain English for freelancers means qualified applicants apply and there are no surprises or disappointment. I come across ads every day that wouldn’t pass muster here because they do nothing to attract good writers. If you’re receiving a disappointing response to your freelance writing job ad, there’s probably a good reason. Many [Read more…]

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