Before beginning your freelancing journey, you might think you need a special education to land a gig. The truth is, all you really need is the ability to write well and the research skills to fill your articles with helpful information. [Read more…]
Worker’s Compensation for the Freelance Writing Business: The Rights and the Risks
A lot of businesses in the US employ freelance writers for the completion of short term projects so that they do not have to hire permanent employees. In current times, a large portion of the US workforce is working independently. According to a survey, more than 32% of the entire working population works independently and contributes more than $1.3 trillion to the country’s economy. [Read more…]
5 Companies That Hire Freelance Writers
While you love the flexibility that comes with a freelance writing career, you don’t necessarily love having to always look for a job, either. If only there were a way to secure a semi-permanent freelance writing position, you’d have the perfect work-life balance. There are companies that do hire remote writers on a more consistent basis than others, which allows you to do what you do best: write.
Here are just five companies that hire freelance writers.
One of the largest companies to offer freelance writing jobs, About.com is one of the biggest sites on the Internet. A plethora of people (aptly called “Guides”) write the content for About.com, to the tune of 2.8 million articles on over 70,000 subjects—and growing. This company is constantly expanding its topics lists, which provides steady work for scribes everywhere.
Current Flexible Jobs at About.com:
Guide—Wedding Style; Guide—New York Giants; Guide—Baby’s First Year
LoveToKnow understands that the Internet is loaded with information, but much of it can be useless or incorrect. The goal of this online media giant is to provide accurate, targeted, high quality information to Internet users in an easy-to-understand format. LoveToKnow consistently hires freelance writers and editors as it continues to grow.
Current Flexible Jobs at LoveToKnow Corp.:
Blogger Recruiter-Telecommuting; Writer-Editor; Hair Writer
One of the top publishers in the health and wellness arena, Rodale publishes well-known lifestyle magazines and books—all with a health-oriented slant. For example, Rodale publishes Women’s Health, Prevention, and Men’s Health, in addition to popular books like Eat This, Not That and The Flat Belly Diet.
Current Flexible Jobs at Rodale:
Food/Health Freelance Writer; Editorial Aide; Online Editor
Founded in 2008, Shmoop’s mission is a noble one. With a goal “to make you a better lover (of literature, poetry, US history, writing, and more),” Shmoop helps students and regular folks alike better understand literature and culture in a fun way. The organization also focuses on college readiness and believes that education can be fun. Shmoop offers freelance jobs, part-time jobs, and telecommuting jobs.
Current Flexible Jobs at Shmoop:
Project-Based Curriculum Writer Art History; Curriculum Writer: Computer Programming; Content Writer: Culinary Arts
A New York City-based organization and website, Thrillist boasts the best in entertainment, clubs, food, and other must-visit venues in major cities throughout the United States. Each week, The Thrill List gives its readers recommendations for hotspots that many people may not know about…yet. The company continuously hires freelance writers to provide content for its ever-growing website.
Current Flexible Jobs at Thrillist:
Freelance Writer, Portland; Freelance Expert Bachelor Party Journalist; Writer, NYC
Sure, it’s important to get new clients even if you have enough regular work. But just because you want a job as a freelance writer doesn’t mean that you will always have to hunt for work. Creating a connection with a company that consistently hires freelance writers is one of the best ways to ensure steady work—and to write your way to better work-life balance.
This post was written by Jenifer Blais who works at Flexjobs.com as Partnerships Coordinator.
Article Quickie: Freelance Writing Jargon
Deadline
These are those all important dates that you never miss. It’s when an article is due, when the editor wants it in and when excuses will be tough to take.
Dek
A quickie summary of what an article is about, it usually is placed in the table of contents or under the article headline.
Editorial Calendar
The theme and publishing calendar for a publication. Most print publications have calendars set far in advance, some as far as six months which is important to remember when sending queries. Writers also use an editorial calendar to schedule their work and organized deadlines, blog posts, etc.
Feature
The yummy, meaty articles that are ‘featured’ in the main part of the magazine. These articles are longer and are an impressive feather in the cap of any writer.
FOB (Front of Book)
Newbie writers are always told to aim for the smaller front of the book (magazine). These articles are shorter pieces designed to get a writer’s feet wet with the publication. Front of the book is sometimes used interchangeably with filler which are short pieces, but they can be located throughout the magazine.
Ghostwriter
The silent voice that gives the zing to a piece without byline credit, but earns the income. Often writers sign a confidentiality agreement with their clients and the terms vary from project to project.
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 18, 2010
Good morning, everyone! Here is the first group of freelance job leads for the week. Have a wonderful week!
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Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Article Writer – Forex (Anywhere)
- Article Writer/Content Developer (Toronto/Work from Home)
- Freelance Web Content Writer for The Supplies Guys (Ohio)
- Web Writer for Non-profit (Washington, DC)
- Web Content Writer (Virtual)
- Website/Article Writer (Las Vegas)
Blogging Jobs
- Blogger/Community Manager – Italy Magazine
- Boating & Fishing Blogger (Australia)
- Personal Finance Blogger
- Blogger – Professional Photographer (USA)
- Real Estate Blogger for Lofts.com (Boston)
- Bloggers for Dementia Caregiver Website
- Part-time Blogger – Animal Welfare (Virtual)
- SEO/Blog Writer (Minneapolis)
Copy Writing Jobs
- Advertising Copywriters (Remote)
- Senior Pharma Copywriter (Manhattan)
- Freelance Automotive Copywriter (New York)
- Advertising Copywriter – Real Estate (Los Angeles)
- World of Warcraft Guide Web Copywriter (Work from Home)
- Copywriter for an Upscale Independent Retirement Community (Anywhere)
- Proofreader for Razorfish (Chicago)
- Editor – Political Issues/Press Releases (Toronto)
- Editor for Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. (Virtual)
- Technical Copy Editor (Cary, NC)
- Proofreader/Editor (Anywhere)
- Freelance Writer – Newspaper/Magazine Experience (Greensboro, NC)
- Freelance News Writer (New York)
- Christian Newspaper Seeks Freelance Writers/Columnists (Raleigh)
Technical Writing Jobs
- Senior Technical Writer (Columbia, SC)
- Part-time Technical Writer – Business Development/Strategy (Virginia)
- Technical Writer – IT Company (Prince George’s County)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
Travel Writing Jobs
- Florida, Caribbean, Central America Travel Writers & Bloggers (Anywhere)
- Travel Writers (Toronto)
Sports Writing Jobs
- Freelance Sports Reporter (Mercer Island)
- Freelance Sports Writer for Patch (White Lake/Milford Area, Detroit)
Resume Writing Jobs
- Military Resume Writer (Online)
- Resume Writer (Arlington, MA)
- Resume Writer (Detroit)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Marketing & Social Media Associate for Wise Bread
- Freelance Writer Needed to Cover Sundance Film Festival (Park City, Utah)
- Travel Twitter Jockey – Part Time Social Media Personality
- Writing Partner – Children’s Book (Greater Toronto Area)
- Creative Writer for Non-profit (Sterling, VA)
- Writer for a Start-up – Content/Newsletter (Raleigh)
- Donor Relations Writer (Waltham, MA)
- Book Reviewers (Anywhere)
Magazine Writing Gigs
- Freelancer for Magazine (Chicago)
- Writers for Auto Trends Magazine (Raleigh)
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 15, 2010
Good afternoon! It’s been a crazy week for me, with Friday being the craziest day of all. I apologize for posting the job leads later than usual today. Thanks for your patience. I wish everyone a great weekend!
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Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Content Writer for Advertising Network Website (Telecommute)
- Web Content Writer about Coffee (Seattle)
- Freelance Writer – Audio Visual/Tech Site (Online)
- Article Writers – Storage, Security, and Systems (Los Angeles)
- Web Content Writer (Virtual)
Blogging Jobs
- WordPress Bloggers Needed – Splashpress Media (Telecommute)
- Bloggers Needed – Animal Lovers (Online)
- Blogger – Lasik Surgery (Online)
- Bloggers – SEO-focused (Vancouver)
Copy Writing Jobs
- Part-time Offsite Copywriter – Local Church (Dallas, TX)
- Freelance Copywriter – Retail Apparel (San Francisco, CA)
- Freelance Copywriter for Vintage Sports Catalog (New York)
- Financial Proofreader (Anywhere)
- Long Term Contract Proofreader (NYC)
- Copy Editor – Medical/Pharma (Trenton, NJ)
- Freelance Reporters (Marietta, GA)
- Experienced Freelance Journalists (Toronto)
- Reporters Needed for Brooklyn Newspaper (Brooklyn)
- Seeking Freelance Reporters/Photographers/Videographers – Patch (Stamford, CT)
Technical Writing Jobs
- Freelance Business/Technical Writer (Princeton, NJ)
- Adobe Graphic Illustrator / Technical Writer (Carmel, IN)
- Technical Writer – Computershare (Canton, MA)
- Technical Writer (Woodland Hills, CA)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
- Grant Writer – International Business Club (NW Chicago)
- RFP Writers (Chicago)
Travel Writing Jobs
Sports Writing Jobs
Resume Writing Jobs
- Healthcare Executive Resume Writing (San Francisco)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Creative Writer for Re-writes
- Blogger/PR Writer/Copywriter (Telecommute)
- Freelance Writers for Science Fair Ideas (Redwood City)
- Freelance Writer/Editorial Project Manager Wanted (Northern Virginia)
- English-French Translator for a Website (Toronto)
- Associate Writer for Ghost Writer (Work from Home)
- Freelance Curriculum Writers (Work from Home)
- Comedy Writers (LA)
- DRTV Company Seeks Infomercial Writer (Santa Monica)
- Game Writer (Work from Home)
Magazine Writing Gigs
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 14, 2010
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Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Content Writers for Internet Brands (Telecommute)
- Web Content Writer (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Marketing Copywriter for WebToMed (Chicago, IL)
- Article Writer (Vancouver)
- Writers for Local Guide Type Pieces (Minneapolis)
- Freelance Fishing Writers (Online)
- Freelance Fitness Writers (Plover, WI)
- Writers for New Technology Site
- Part-time Content Writer (Work from Home)
- Writer – Expert on Games (Southern California)
Blogging Jobs
- Raw Food Living Blogger (Boston)
- Crochet Blogger (USA)
- Freelance Automotive Blogger (Greater Toronto Area)
- Funny Blog Writers
- Canadian Mortgage Blogger (Toronto)
Copy Writing Jobs
- Freelance Copywriter (NYC)
- Senior Copywriter – Corporate Campaigns Experience (Boston)
- Freelance Copywriter – Healthcare (New York)
- Experienced Product Writer – Dog Beds (Montreal)
- Jewelry Copywriter (New York)
- Freelance Pharma Copywriter (Philadelphia Suburb)
- Copywriter – IT/Travel (Miami)
- Jr. Copywriter – e-Commerce (Wicker Park, Chicago)
- Copy Editor – Publishing (Austin)
- Bilingual Proofreader – French (Downtown Toronto)
- English/Dutch Proofreader (USA)
- Part-time Features Writer for The Hour
- Freelance News Reporters (New Hampshire)
- Freelance Writers for Suisun City Patch
- Power Industry Reporter (Portland, OR)
Technical Writing Jobs
- Report Writer – SSRS (Plano, Texas)
- Technical Writer (Jacksonville, Florida)
- Technical Writer – Online Adv and Applications Development (Downtown Vancouver)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
- Government Proposal Manager (Orlando, Florida)
- Freelance Government Proposal Writers (DC, MD, VA)
- Part-time Grant Writer for Green Company (Irvine, CA)
Travel Writing Jobs
Sports Writing Jobs
Resume Writing Jobs
- Resume Writers (CT/NY)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Writer/Editor (Telecommute)
- Insurance Law Writer/Editor – Licensed Insurance Professional (Portland)
Magazine Writing Gigs
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 13, 2010
Good morning, everyone! Here’s something from John Jakes, which I hope will send some good vibes your way.
“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.”
Enjoy the rest of the week!
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Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Content Writer for Online Art Publication
- Freelance Writers for Adult Content (USA)
- Senior Web Content Producer – 3-month Project (Alpharetta, GA)
- Part-time Contract Content Writer (Lynnwood, WA)
Blogging Jobs
- Medical/Legal Blogger (Online)
- Android Blogger (Dallas)
- Blogger for Women’s Site (Los Angeles)
Copy Writing Jobs
- Freelance Copywriter for The Creative Group (Minneapolis)
- Freelance Copywriter for Artisan (Indianapolis, IN)
- Advertising/Sales Copywriter (Walnut Creek, CA)
- Sr. Copywriter – Beauty/Retail for Match Talent (SOMA)
- Interactive Copywriter (Boston)
- Expert Direct Response Copywriter (Pasadena)
- Packaging Copywriter – Gaming (Seattle)
- Seeking Writer/Editor to Review Grad School Statement of Purpose (Alameda)
- Part-time Proofreader (Downtown Chicago)
- Editors for Textbooks (Union Square)
- Manuscript Editor
- Freelance Sports Reporters & Editors for Patch (Jamaiaca Plain, Newton, Watertown)
- Field Reporter (Chicago)
Technical Writing Jobs
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
Travel Writing Jobs
Sports Writing Jobs
Resume Writing Jobs
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Experienced Non-fiction Book Writer – Current Market Options (Chicago)
- Writer/Editor for China Labor Watch (New York)
- Content Manager for Male Entertainment Website (Los Angeles)
- Political Science Writers (Virtual)
- Photo/Video/Writing for Classic Car Showroom (Lithia Springs, GA)
- Writer Guides for the World’s Scholar’s Cup (Online)
- Co-writer for Political Documentary (Las Vegas)
- TV and Online Video Commercial Writer (Anywhere)
- Writer for Training Materials (South Florida)
Magazine Writing Gigs
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 12, 2010
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Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Article Writer – with SEO (San Francisco)
- Poker Article Writers (Anywhere, UK)
- Article Writers – Health Product (Orange County)
- Online Service Writer (New York)
Blogging Jobs
- Luxury Blogger for Affluence.org (Chicago, IL)
- Real Estate Blogger for Lofts.com (Boston)
- Mommy Bloggers (Telecommute)
- Blogger for Plus Size Fashion Blog (Washington, DC)
- iPhone App & Gaming Blogger
- Freelance Tech Blogger
Copy Writing Jobs
- Branding Copywriter (New York)
- Copywriter for Toronto Website
- Copywriter for Creative Circle (Denver, CO)
- Catalog Copywriter (Rolling Meadows, IL)
- Web Copywriter (Canada)
- Copywriter – Retail Experience (San Francisco)
- Copywriter/Editor (Vancouver, WA)
- Freelance Proofreader (Atlanta)
- Proofreader (San Francisco)
- Freelance Copy Editor
- Temporary Editors and Proofreaders (Baltimore)
- Experienced Economic Journalist (San Francisco)
- Online Editors – Financial News (San Francisco)
- Freelance Writers/Columnists for Dixon Patch (Sacramento)
Technical Writing Jobs
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
Travel Writing Jobs
Sports Writing Jobs
Resume Writing Jobs
- Professional Resume Writer (Boise, ID)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Freelance Listings Writer for Patch (GA)
- Spanish-English Translator (Baldwin, LI)
- Ghostwriter for Entrepreneurial/Sport/Fitness Memoir (Minnesota)
- Premedical/Medical Student Novel Ghostwriter Needed (OC/Long Beach)
- Executive Speech Writer (South S.F. Bay Area)
- Ghost Writer for Book on Hosting Parties (New York)
- Spanish to English Translators (Union Square)
- World of Warcraft Video Content Writer (Work at Home)
Magazine Writing Gigs
- Writers for Business Magazine (Anywhere)
Freelance Writing Jobs for October 11, 2010
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope that you’re all refreshed from the weekend that has just gone by. Here are your freelance writing gigs for today.
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Is Your Work Really a Work for Hire?
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Arts & Entertainment Writers (San Francisco Bay Area)
- Tech Writer (Washington, DC)
- Freelance Health Writer
- Freelance Writer (Westchester, NY)
- Freelance Writer
- Content Writer – Performing Arts (Telecommute)
- Writer – Motorcycle Repair (Telecommute)
- Writer/Editor – Headaches & Migraines (Telecommute)
Blogging Jobs
- Travel Blogger (Miami)
- Blogger (San Diego)
- WordPress Blogger for Auto Transport Company (Virtual)
- Political Blogger (Online)
- Travel Blogger (Remote)
Copy Writing Jobs
- Freelance Copywriter (Manhattan)
- Advertising Copywriter (South Florida)
- Copywriter for Marketing Materials (Washington, DC)
- Web Copywriter (Chicago)
- Web Copy Editor (New York)
- Editor for Psych Self-help Book (Detroit)
- Freelance Writers and Reporters (Boston)
- Online Reporter/Editor (Boston)
Technical Writing Jobs
- Part-time Technical Writer (Kalamazoo)
- Technical Writer (San Francisco)
- Technical Writer (Washington, DC)
- Technical Writer (Boston)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
- Grant Writer (Work at Home)
- Technical Proposal Writer (Orange County, CA)
Travel Writing Jobs
- Travel Contributor for Priceline.com (Norwalk, CT)
- Ghost Writer for Travel Book Project (San Francisco Bay)
Sports Writing Jobs
- Sports Writer for Peabody Patch (Boston)
Resume Writing Jobs
- Resume Writer (New York)
- Resume Writer (Virtual)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Need Someone to Translate Website to Spanish (Culver City)
- Writer for Relationship Book (Boston)
- Non-fiction YA Book Writer (Stockton, NJ)
- Parody Ghostwriter (Los Angeles)
- Researcher – Sustainability (San Francisco)
- Portuguese Translator (Salem, MA)
- Writer/Editor for Latin Music (Telecommute)
Magazine Writing Gigs
- Writer for Liberty Ink Journal (Fort Collins, CO)
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