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 November 23, 2009
November 23, 2009. 6 Comments
I spent a lot of time writing over the weekend (and even looking for leads) in order to get a jump ahead so I can spend time with my family during the impending holiday weekend. For my non-American friends, Thursday is Thanksgiving and we may not have leads. If I can get them done ahead of time, we’ll at least have a few listings. Otherwise, I’m taking the day off. Here’s some news stuff from around the network: 3 Tips for Being a Truly Objective Freelance Writer 5 Reasons Online Relationships are Important for Freelance Writers How to Differentiate Genuine [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…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 5, 2009
October 5, 2009. 21 Comments
It’s Monday, the beginning of a new week and a clean slate. Hope it’s a good start for you. I want to congratulate a friend of FWJ, Sandy Mitchel, on publishing her second book. Sandy has been a member of this community for years and we worked many of the same places. It’s a treat to be able to witness Sandy’s success. Check out “Cleveland’s Slavic Village” and support a long time member of the FWJ community. Here’s what’s new around the network: Is Writer’s Block an Excuse for Procrastination? 8 Places to Network Offline Weekend News and Awesomeness Winning [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009. 16 Comments
Wow. Can you believe it’s a new month? Clean slate time. All the negativity and frustration of the past month it’s over. Make it a clean start. Here’s what’s new around the network: FWJ Mailbox: What is a Citizen Journalist? 10 Marketing Tips for Freelance Writers And the Winner of the FWJ Photo Contest Is… What Does Your Twitter Name Say About Your Brand? Choosing Your Freelance Business Structure: Corporations and LLCs Responsible Citizen Journalism – Article Writing Not a huge amount of leads today. Leads… Content Writing Jobs Financial Writers for Stock Traders Daily Freelance Writer/Blogger – AOL – [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009. 6 Comments
I’m flying to L.A. tomorrow to attend the Demand Studios creator conference. I’m going to do my best to provide leads in my absence. If I don’t get to it, please see this list of 45 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs to help you with your daily search. In the mean time, if you’re in the L.A. area, consider stopping by the Demand Studios Mixer this Thursday night. Here are some new blog posts from the Freelance Writing Jobs network: What is Community and Why is it Important? Top 10 Blogs for Writers Announced Sending Holiday Cards to Your [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for August 7, 2009
August 7, 2009. 33 Comments
Actually I was wrong yesterday. Anyone CAN be a writer. Thanks to content sites accepting anyone without even seeing writing samples, anyone can, indeed, become a writer. However, not everyone can be a good writer and I think that’s the difference. Now before I receive another flood of hate mail, let me explain a little: I’m not trying to discourage new writers at all. While I hope I’m giving them a good place to start, I also hope I’m being realistic. I enjoy providing this haven for writers of all levels to discuss and share. However, as a lot of [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, August 3, 2009
August 3, 2009. 19 Comments
It’s Monday and a brand new month, you know what that means. It’s clean slate time. Push away any bits of negativity or lingering doubt from last month and start anew. Let’s see what we can do to be more profitable and productive in August. I’m taking steps by working harder on my next book/ebook. I took advantage of the rain to do some serious writing and I’m happy to report it’s coming together nicely. My fresh start for August is spending at least an hour a day on this project until it’s finished – and it’s going to be [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for July 24, 2009
July 24, 2009. 21 Comments
Don’t you hate it when you find your content, that you worked so hard to write, being used on someone else’s blog without permission? This happened to me this morning. Many writers feel they have no recourse in this day and age and if someone is reprinting their work without permission, it’s just something they’ll have to put up with. This isn’t true at all. If someone has stolen your words, you can go after them. Jonathon Bailey, from Plagiarism Today, has a great set of stock DMCA letters available for just this very thing. First send the letter to [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Opportunities for June 18 & 19, 2009
June 19, 2009. 13 Comments
What are your daily distractions? I find I have to work in a place where I don’t have access to a fridge, the television, and neighborhood gossip. Keeping focused is one of my biggest challenges in this work from home life. Most days I can stay on task, but if the job is not so interesting I find myself looking for other things to do. To combat this, I use a reward system. After I finish an especially unattractive task I’ll allow myself a chapter or two from a good book, a gourmet cup of coffee, or another treat. It [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for June 12, 2009
June 12, 2009. 5 Comments
Yesterday, one of the regulars asked me to write about working smarter not harder: what it meant and how to get it done. You can read about it on the home page, but I also thought I’d throw out a bit in today’s writing tip. Working smarter not harder means different things to different people. For me it means to work fewer hours but earn more money, with my income level rising each year. It means choosing the clients that cause the least amount of stress and having quality time to spend with my family and friends. It doesn’t mean [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Opportunities for June 5, 2009
June 5, 2009. 9 Comments
Something I’ve been struggling with for the past year is what is more important – my brand, or the brand I’m paid to build up. Don’t get me wrong, if I’m paid to do a job, I give it 100%, but if there’s one thing I learned recently is that my own brand is just as important – if not moreso. It’s not an ego thing at all. As a writer, blogger and social media consultant, I want potential clients to choose me over someone else. Without my reputation, a good brand, that’s not going to happen. How can others [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Opportunities for Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009. 9 Comments
Two days of leads in one. Sometimes life catches up, you know? FWJ just finished up its most profitable month ever! After two very dismal, disheartening months I decided I need to throw myself into this blog network more, and you know what? It paid off. Just goes to show, if you slack off or take a backseat, it’ll show. Look for more good things. Now that I’m only working part time with my social media job, I’ll be spending a lot more time here! It’s a good lesson for all bloggers – don’t give up and good things will [Read more…]
