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…]
The Rates are Going Up and Other Freelance Writing Job Board Trends
January 20, 2010. 16 Comments
I’ve been trolling the freelance writing job boards practically every day for the past five years. All of them. I read Craigslist, use the Indeed search engine, and visit a variety of other job boards and networks including Journalism Jobs and Media Bistro. As noted in another post, even if I wasn’t looking to place leads here, I still like to check the job boards because it indicates the nature of freelance writing. I can see trends in who is hiring and who is paying. I’d love to share some of those trends with you here. Rates are going up [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 19, 2010
January 19, 2010. 9 Comments
I’m a creature of habit. I rely on my routine as it helps me to stay focused. I start work at the same time every day and generally work until family time begins. Holidays throw me off. I sleep later, work different hours and constantly break my focus to tend to family things. Freelancing affords us flexibility, for sure. Me? I like the freedom of being able to choose working the same hours each day. Your Daily Lists Enjoy your daily lists. If there’s anything here you find especially interesting, I hope you’ll share in the comments. New around the [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 11, 2009
January 11, 2010. 5 Comments
I hope you all had a good weekend? Mine was relaxed. It’s clean slate Monday. What will you do to make a positive start? Your Daily Lists: Enjoy… New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network Profitable Niche Blogging? Absolutely! 3 Hints for Giving Value with Your Writing The Freelance Switch Rate Calculator Demand Studios Donates 16,072 Books to Needy Children When Your Freelance Writing Business Gets Audited – What to Expect 5 Days, 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing Skills Blogging Rules You Should Follow and Rules You Can Break Recommended reading from around the blogosphere Are You Getting Dangerous [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 Janaury 4, 2010
January 4, 2010. 14 Comments
It’s a true clean slate Monday. We’re at a new week, new month new year and even a brand new decade. I’m all for new beginnings and like to use times like this to start fresh, don’t you? What are going to do with your clean slate? Your Daily Lists New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network: Not a Best of: The Freelance Writing Jobs Networks Highlights of 2009 3 Words for 2010: Focus, Community and Positivity A List of Lists: 70 Posts About Freelance Writing and Freelance Writing Jobs How Much Would Your Freelance Writing Business Pick Up if [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for December 30, 2009
December 30, 2009. 5 Comments
Deb’s note: Welcome to the last daily leads and reading lists for the year…the decade even. If single jobs come in, I’ll go ahead and post them. Otherwise, unless I’m feeling overly ambitious, no leads until Monday. I’d like to thank Jodee for getting these leads together for the past couple of weeks while I spend time preparing for the holidays and cleaning up business loose ends. My very best wishes to the FWJ community. Here’s wishing you a happy, healthy New Year – one that is profitable, prosperous and positive. I look forward to spending even more time with [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for December 29, 2009
December 29, 2009. 4 Comments
Enjoy your daily lists. New Around the Network Deb’s note: Sorry, I’ve been remiss. I have been away from my laptop for a few days and have no updates to the homepage. Look forward to more good stuff today. Meanwhile the rest of the FWJ team has been keeping busy: A Rate You Can Live With Brainstorming Techniques #1 No Jargon Allowed: Keep it Simple When Applying for a Writing Gig The Rate Question: Is That the Best You Can Do? I Want This Gig Recommended Reading: Who Are You? Fundamental Mistakes on Writer’s Websites at Angela Booth’s Fab Freelance [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, December 23, 2009
December 23, 2009. 4 Comments
Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s a chilly Eve of Christmas Eve, but we have a selection of leads today that will hopefully make you feel warm and fuzzy. Leads will be back on Monday. I want to wish everyone in the FWJ community a warm and wonderful Holiday. Enjoy you daily lists… New around the network: 5 Solutions to Prevent Fear from Hindering Your Freelance Writing Success How to Write a Press Release Part 4: The Follow Up Recommended Reading: Here’s to a Happy, Healthy 2010 at the Demand Studios Blog Building Online Communities: Are We Preaching to the Choir? [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 16, 2009
December 16, 2009. 3 Comments
Our good friend Jodee Redmond begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting has agreed to do leads until the end of the year. Thanks to Jodee for her help in getting these to you! New around the network: How to Write a Press Release Part 3: Distribution Tax Tips for Writers: When a Writer Needs to Hire a CPA Don’t Wait Until January 1st to Plan Your Freelance Writing Strategy for 2010 Let’s Get to the Action: Verbs Recommended Reading: Seven Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Outsource at Freelance Folder 9 Tips for Tracking Project Expenses at Freelance Switch Think You Know Entrepreneurs? Think Again [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 December 14, 2009
December 13, 2009. 4 Comments
I’m attempting to compile these lists on Sunday again as there’s still so much to be done. This time of the year is very hectic, but very exciting, isn’t it. So much to do, so much to see and so much to learn. Here’s what’s new around the network: The Freelance Writing Jobs Top Posts of 2009 On Negative Publicity and Doing Damage Control: To React or Not React Another Web Content Post: What They’re Saying, What’s True and What’s False 3 Tips for Making a Positive Start in 2010 5 Best Article Writing Posts of 2009 Troll Issues vs. [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009. 11 Comments
I’m sure there will be more leads after the holidays. These are short lists partly because there aren’t as many decent offerings as we lead up to the holidays and partly because I’m kind of busy and haven’t been spending my usual three hours trolling for job leads. Oh and partly because I’m celebrating because Mr. Ng is no longer unemployed. I hope I’m still bringing you the best of the best. New around the network: 3 Tips for Making a Positive Start in 2010 5 Reasons Not to Have a Cookie Cutter Elevator Pitch Royal and Not So Royal [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009. 2 Comments
A little less hectic today. I may even try and get out and do some holiday shopping. New around the network: On Endorsements, Sponsored Posts, Advertising and Trust The Basic Elements of a Press Release Who is Making a Living as a Blogger? 10 Jobs Worse Than Freelance Writer Link Love: Read these terrific posts from around the freelance writing community and don’t forget to participate in their discussions: What a Best Selling Author Can Teach You About Hooking Your Writers at CopyBlogger Letter Writing 101 at Daily Writing Tips Freelancing in 140 Days: Smally Daily Tasks that Pay Off [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, November 30, 2009
November 29, 2009. 6 Comments
Many of you are probably tidying up your end of the month business, whether it’s meeting deadlines or handling accounting. Don’t forget the clean aspect of it all, today is Monday and tomorrow begins a new month. It’s the perfect time for you to make a fresh, positive start. Are you subscribing to the FWJ newsletter? If you’d like to keep up with blog posts from around the network and don’t have the time, the newsletter will send the weekly best to your mailbox. We also feature news and announcements from members of the FWJ community, Q&A’s and more. If [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, November 16, 2009
November 16, 2009. 11 Comments
I vowed to get caught up with all my email this past weekend. I really had the best of intentions but it wasn’t meant to be. I did get a good chunk knocked out though, so I feel good about that. Still, next time I hope to reach my goal. It’s clean slate Monday, what will you do to make a positive start? Here’s what’s happening around the network: Are There No GOOD Freelance Writing Jobs Anymore? The Freelance Writers Guide to Facebook On Making an Honest Living Disaster Recovery for Freelance Writers: Production Forget Clean Your Fridge Day, Clean [Read more…]
