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Freelance Writing Jobs Monday August 24 2009

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by Joe Wallace

Have a look at our freelance writing jobs and see what fits for you, and don’t forget to share with us if you know of anything worthy that belongs here that hasn’t been listed. We’re always glad to get more leads, freelance job updates and such from our favorite people.

The Tribune Company seeks a freelance writer for KPIX TV in New York. This is a part time gig for anyone with a television background looking for a good freelance writing job with an Emmy-winning company.

Are you living in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri region looking for some extra freelance writing assignments? The Southeast Missourian is looking for some freelance writers to cover community events.

Pygmalion Films seeks scripts for commercials. This is low pay for the industry, about $100 per, but is an interesting possibility for someone looking to break into script writing, especially if you have a background in commercial copy.
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Freelance Jobs Weds August 19 2009

get freelance jobsThere are lots of full-time staff writer jobs floating around out there lately…including a gig writing for Warner Brothers Games, plus a defense industry gig with Northrop Grumman writing on intel topics.

Sounds a bit spooky for the likes of us, but somebody out there is rubbing their hands together and using their best Mr. Burns voice. “Ehhxcellent.”

The freelance writing jobs scene includes some unusual ones, like this short term faith-based comedy position and Brain Hurricane‘s on-site temp gig editing five educational books. Drop them a line with your resume at editor@brainhurricane.com.

You could also check out this SEO writing position for a small net-based company. This is a $5-per-250-words type gig, so it’s a good one for newcomers to SEO writing, but high-priced SEOers won’t be interested. Contact katherine.martin98@yahoo.com for details.

As always, please feel free to share your own freelance job leads in the comments section and if you find something good as a result of reading these updates, please let us know.

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Are You Spreading Your Freelance Writing Work Too Thin?

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freelance-writing-adviceThere are several ways to stress yourself right out of the game when it comes to freelance writing gigs. The first one is to get so worried about not getting any freelance writing assignments that you start coming across as desperate in your queries and other communication with potential clients. Just as bad? Taking on far too much work, spreading yourself too thin and running yoursef into the ground.

How can you tell when you’re doing too much?

First, take a good look at the amount of pay you’re getting versus the amount of time invested. That project you’ve got for $1000 is sweet–IF it’s a for a thousand dollars worth of work. But the ad I found the other day looking for a sucker, I mean, writer, who would write 1000 articles for a dollar each? JUST…SAY…NO.

Second, look at your deadlines. Continue reading Are You Spreading Your Freelance Writing Work Too Thin? →

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Most Overlooked Freelance Writing Gig?

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by Joe Wallace

While researching another topic, I ran across an old post at Writing-World.com by Sue F. Lick about freelance jobs for local newspapers. A lot about the newspaper industry has changed since Sue Lick’s article appeared back in 2002, but the newspaper shouldn’t be overlooked just yet when it comes to supplementing your freelance income.

I know at least two writers who contribute regularly to their hometown newspapers, usually netting about $75-$150 per article at around 1200 words per or less. In bigger cities you may have trouble breaking in, but for freelancers living in rural areas this publication credit has two things going for it–one, you get street cred with the other publications in your local area.
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Freelance Writing Jobs Monday August 10, 2009

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get freelance jobsOne of these days, we’re going to have to post an official guide to placing ads announcing freelance jobs. Two of today’s posts are a bit wacky; one could be in violation of EEO regulations, another gives absolutely no information whatsoever about the nature of the freelance writing job in question. I can’t imagine the stampede of folks rushing to fill that opening, but somebody out there will…in this economy, even the bare minimum information is better than no opening at all…

Buzz Communications is looking for a communication/technical writer to create brochures and sales copy, write business-to-business materials, white papers and more. If you’ve never written a white paper before, this one’s not for you–the application requirements include submitting two white papers. Send those, plus resume, three additional writing samples (for a total of five), plus your hourly pay requirements to julie@buzzcommunications.com.

Cut-N-Scoot offers a fun-sounding opportunity with unusual application requirements. This Spring, Texas-based company needs a freelancer with a Texas motorcycle license who can take day trips with scooters and mopeds to review them for a new magazine both in print and on video. Could evolve into a full-time opportunity, but is part time at present. A word of warning to the Cut-N-Scoot ad writer–posting test in your ad stating “ We would like an applicant that is attractive looking, male or female” COULD be in violation of EEO laws. We’re no experts here, but as the poet says, check yourself before you wreck yourself. Apply in person for this gig but call to make an appointment first. (281) 355-9131.

InvestigativeVoice.com needs freelance reporters who specialize in investigative journalism. They aren’t kidding around–if you’re comfortable investigating corrupt politicos, unsolved murders and other investigative topics, this is the gig for you. Send your resume and cover letter to sjanis@investigativevoice.com.

MRI Facilities seeks a Downers Grove, Illinois-based writer, but won’t say what the gig is for or how much the pay is…too bad for the detail oriented. Contact DELETED@DELETED.com to pry some additional details out of them. **IMPORTANT UPDATE** This MRI Facilities gig has fallen into disrepute. We did a bit of homework on this thanks to an alert by Sandra Potter (thank you!) and this job advertiser has made quite a splash with dodgy “jobs” according to the published reports we’ve read. Sorry, folks!

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Get a Freelance Job by Example

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by Joe Wallace

Sometimes the only way to get a freelance job is to create an example of what you’re capable of and have it ready to show a potential client. Do you want to get hired as a blogger or an advice columnist? Consider setting up a portfolio website that showcases the skills you want to use as a freelancer.

Are you an aspiring political blogger? Don’t wait for someone else to hire you–start creating the kind of content you want to write and point your next editor to those posts. You might be surprised twice–if your blog takes off you’ve got a supplemental income to tide you over til the next gig.

If your blog does modestly, you still have something to show your next client as an example of what you do best…and you won’t have to rely solely on building up a list of published clips to prove what you can do.

Of course, the key to all this is your content–if it sucks, you won’t get hired. Make it shine and see what happens.