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Freelance Career Stuff that Works For Me

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sex writer adviceThere are plenty of writing blogs that advocate “best practices” or things that seem to be best practices…and enough of those things are similar enough that a newcomer might get the mistaken impression that the writing game has a set of rules or ways to “do it right” that, when used like a magic formula, equal success.

But the fantastic truth of the matter is, there’s no one right way to do this–freelancing is about what works for YOU. No formulas aside from a few professional courtesies and common-sense activities like spell-check and final draft revisions.

That said, here’s a list of things in no particular order, that I do on a regular basis that seem to work for me:

–I like to stay up late. Past midnight. I try not to work myself into the ground, but around 11PM, after Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, I do some shameless self promotion. Continue reading Freelance Career Stuff that Works For Me →

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday September 10 2009

get freelance jobsThe never-ending quest for more freelance jobs and jobs for writers continues. A creative staffing agency seeks a freelance medical writer for telecommute work for oncology and hematology topics. Don’t apply if you aren’t able to write in depth about those–this one’s not for the inexperienced.

The American Association of University Women seeks a writer who can do articles and marketing materials. This is a freelance position but you’ll be plenty busy–the list of projects they want you to work on is quite extensive. Send them your resume, cover letter, writing samples and references to editor@aauw.org.

CVTips.com has positions open for freelance writers who can write web content and SEO. This is a good opening for a new freelancer developing their SEO content skills and the pay is commensurate with that experience level.

A Houston-based online news group seeks freelance reporters for community reporting. Pay is listed as “competitive” and you’ll have to do local and suburban news topics–drop an e-mail to jpape@instantnewskaty.com and include at least three writing samples.

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Writer Jobs Monday August 31 2009

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get freelance jobsby Joe Wallace

I can not stop laughing at the call for a writer I found this morning with a list of required skills which included English, spelling, and “grammer”. I realize full well this makes me a bad person. So be it.

If you live in Iowa, want to write scripts and can run a pro-grade video camera, there’s a job waiting for you in Omaha. I have a sneaking suspicion–but no proof–that this is a civilian contractor job at Offut Air Force Base, but I could be dead wrong on that score. But if it IS such a gig, there is seriously decent money to be made.

Medimmune seeks a big league phara/medical writer for a position in Gathersburg, MD. This requires some heavy credentials so it’s not for the generalist writer. Got post-grad in medicine or pharma? This is the gig for you.

A Canadian tourism site run by Niche Media Solutions needs a expat living in Canada to write tourism pieces for a full or part time freelance gig. Base pay is $1000 a month. Drop them a line with your resume plus some detailed background information and how it relates to the job. Send all info to NicheMediaSolutions@yahoo.com.

And finally a bi-monthly Texas magazine seeks freelancers living within 100 miles of Austin for features, travel and food pieces and much more. Pay for this one is up to $500 based on word count but the ad stresses you must live within the specified distance or don’t bother applying.

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Writing Jobs For Friday August 28 2009

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freelance writingToday’s writing jobs include a writing gig that would make Jared proud. Yes, you too can apply for the rare writer job advertised by Subway.

This writing position is at Subway World Headquarters (sounds a bit like a villain’s hideout on a 007 film, doesn’t it?) and requires relocation–no telecommutes allowed. This isn’t a glorified white paper writing gig, Subway wants an actual writer to create articles, newsletters, etc. When you follow that link, scroll down til you find the Executive category and you’re there.

If you can’t stand the smell of baking bread, maybe you want one of the bizillions of writing and editing jobs advertised by Time Warner. Scroll through their extensive listing of brand new writing and editing gigs including Supervising Editor for CNN, and writers for HLN Dayside.

The headhunting firm KL Anderson is looking for a medical writer. If you have a PhD in medicine, chances are you’re probably not reading this, but just in case, have a look at the gig and you’ll find a nice opprotunity to write for a living. I mention this gig because KL Anderson, in all likelihood, needs other qualified medical writers with or without a doctorate, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

FinanceInsights.com needs finance writers for a variety of freelance gigs, and CareerBuilder.com also advertises a finance writing gig. Lots of freelance jobs lately for anybody skilled in finance stuff….

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A Secret Source For More Freelance Work Between Gigs

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by Joe Wallace

A good post at FreelanceWritingGigs offers some advice on how to scoop up some extra freelance writing jobs when you are between gigs. But there’s a little secret you might not find mentioned in other posts that could put you in a completely different place financially when you find those freelance projects scarce in your favorite places.

I’m talking about signing up for creative temp agencies like Artisan, or FILTER. These agencies are often regional–Artisan serves a select group of major cities only, for example. They are also highly selective in some cases, but for those who make the cut, the pay can be phenomenal.
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Freelance Writing Jobs For Tuesday, August 25

get freelance jobsHere’s a hot one with a few key details left out of the ad–TheStreet.com, home to Jim Cramer and other financial whiz-kids, has an opening at its MainStreet.com site which focuses on personal finance.

You need three years of online writing experience for this freelance writing job (is this a full-time position? Contract?  On site?) and you also have to be groovy enough to require absolutely MINIMAL editing. Send resumes, clips and cover letter to resumes@thestreet.com with “MainStreet Writer” in the subject line.

Someone in NYC needs a writer who can do a 15-page e-book about how employers come up with the right salaries for their work force, how they evaluate potential employees and much more.

Greenhouse Partners seeks a freelance copywriter. You need to submit samples in a PDF file for this one, nothing short of that will do.

JaneContent.com is advertising for SEO copywriters for high volume work. Unlike some other SEO freelance job ads, this one requests you send your rate per word along with writing samples and such. Send your cover letter, resume, samples and rates to Julie@femalebusinessauthors.com.