Freelance Writing Jobs for July 3, 2009

I make no promises with today’s leads. The husband and son are home and there’s the distraction of the three day weekend. Plus because of the holiday, there’s fewer jobs available online today. For my fellow American writers, Happy Independence Day (tomorrow), I hope you enjoy the long holiday weekend. For my friends who aren’t celebrating, hope you have a wonderful weekend doing what you enjoy the most. Leads…

• Travel Bloggers Wanted
• Contract Investigative Journalist – Civil Liberties
• Copy Editor - NYC
• Copywriter – Copell TX
• Media Relations – $15/hour
• Food Writers Wanted for New Site
• Copywriter/Marketing Creator - Orlando




• Rock Editorials - $100/6 articles
• Online Music Publication Seeks Freelance Writers
• Social Media Expert/Copywriter - Los Angeles
• Narrative Writer - Comedy – Santa Monica
• Cell Phone Bloggers – $10/post
• Seeking Creative Writer - Santa Monica – $15+/hour
• Local Writers - New Canaan CT
• Writers Needed – Long Island City
• Web Copy Writer/Editor – Seattle
• Business Plan Writer
• Information Technology Articles – $10/article

Good luck and have a terrific weekend.

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Freelance Writing Jobs for July 2, 2009

I had a blast yesterday talking about freelance writing as part of the Hot Summer Seminar Series. I want to thank Kelly McCausey, her VA Tishia and all the WAHMs who took time out of their busy schedules to hear what I had to say. It was so much fun and I hope those in attendance enjoyed it too!

Last night’s talk was inspiration for so many blog posts – do keep your eye on the home page for some goodies from me and the rest of the FWJ Network bloggers.

How many of you are working tomorrow? Mr. Ng is home to celebrate the long, holiday weekend. I’ll probably post leads but will most likely take time off to do fun stuff with my family. I hope you do what you enjoy most too.

So the list today isn’t impressive. There are plenty of gigs available today but most of them are low or no payers. Here’s the best of the bunch. Wish it could be more.

Leads…

• Community & Content Editor – NYC
• Bloggers Wanted – May be a low payer, proceed with caution.
• Freelance Writing - Travel & Tourism Industry Writers Preferred
• Local Writer – Tampa Bay – $30-$40/article
• Women Led Technology Start Up Seeks Grant Writing Assistance
• Website Content for Law Firm – $15 – $20/hour
• Editorial Content for Websites – $10 – $15/hour
• Copywriter – Ohio
• Technical Writer – Palmdale – $35/hour
• Freelance Writer - California Family Law – $50
• Writer for Young Target Group
• Golf Writer
• Freelance Biography Writer
• Writing Help Needed – Alhambra




• Writer for Press Kit
• Freelance Writer - $15/hour
• Freelance Creative Magazine Writer
• Comic/Sci Fi Convention Goers
• Busted Halo Looking for Writers – $75/article
• Wanted: Editor
• Journalist Needed for Celebrity Press Event
• Content Writer for Small Biz
• Freelance Pharmaceutical Writer – Philadelphia
• Business Plan for Radio Station
• Contract Technical Proposal Writers – Sorrento Valley
• Freelance Proofreaders – Mill Valley
• Writer Needed with Mad Skills – San Mateo
• Seeking Fantasy Novel Editor
• Business Plan Write r- San Francisco
• Information Technology Article Writers - $10/article
• Writer to Assist with Grant Applications

Good luck!

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Beware: FreelanceHomeWriters.com

This letter is printed with permission. I’ve been aware of FreelanceHomeWriters for some time, since I blocked them from my Adsense for placing ads making it look like they were from FWJ. Since then many in the FWJ community have complained about their ads, which are disguised to look like legitimate job ads. After filling out a lengthy application, candidates are informed they have to pay for the service.  It appears some of these jobs are showing up in the listings here and for that, I apologize profusely. It should be noted that I neither endorse nor recommend FreelanceHomeWriters.com.

Dear Deborah:

Over the past few months, I have been repeatedly duped by misleading ads placed by www.FreelanceHomeWriters.Com.

Many of the ads that duped me, I found in your newsletter.One person connected with the company is cc-d in this message. The company is some sort of paid subscription service. It attracts people to its sign-up-and-pay page by posting varying help-wanted ads for writers. The texts of the help-wanted ads keep changing . .. sometimes it might be “Article writers needed, $300,” another time “Professional writer needed,” et cetera.
But the posts never state that what is being advertised is a paid subscription service of some sort, not a job and still less a writing job.

For your reference, the scammers’ company’s home page is here.

I have wasted hours and hours and hours of time, crafting application/responses to this company’s help-wanted ads, only to receive in response the link to their commercial sign-up–and-pay-page. Obviously, I am not the only victim.

Today, I complained to Craig Newmark of Craigslist about this company. I let the poster cc’d in this e-mail know I was angry over having been victimized in this manner. Obviously, henceforth if I respond to one of their misleading ads, as they know who I am, they will no longer respond to me. So, for the sake of the other recipients of your “Jobs” newsletter, I am requesting that you consider letting those other recipients know of this situation, and encourage them to report the company to Craigslist if and when it makes fraudulent posts in the future.

“Charlie” at the cc’d address sent me messages stating he never intended to deceive anybody, blah blah blah. Funny, that when I told him I wanted an e-mail message from him committing to never again posting a misleading ad, I received no answer. It is not correct to continue to let this company place misleading ads. If they want to post for their pay-to-join service, they should post clearly stating that the “opportunity” involves paying to join the service. The freelance community should join to stop these unethical people from wasting freelancers’ time.

Sincerely,

Scott Rose

Thanks for having our back, Scott.

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Freelance Writing Jobs for July 1, 2009

The mortgage is due, folks. Let’s keep busy!

For those of you who have been following my customer service nightmare with my cable company, the situation has been resolved and I have the service I want, at the price I want. Further proof businesses should monitor the social networks. It’s a good lesson for freelance writers too. No one wants to know folks are saying bad things about them, but the way I see it,  there are no haters, only opportunities. Don’t be afraid to solicit customer feedback. You may not learn some pleasant things but it will give you a chance to work on the areas that are lacking. Instead of being dropping a displeased client, find ways to work with him in a mutually beneficial relationship. It will only make the feedback better.

Here’s something else…remember last week’s discussion regarding residuals and whether or not the end justifies the means? I have since learned that many writers for eHow had their articles pulled without warning. Which means these articles, that were supposed to earn for them indefinitely, aren’t doing so anymore. So when I wondered whether or not web content writers have job security, it seems my concerns were valid. The biggest argument was than an article could earn $1 or $2 a month and over a period of a year or two could earn quite a bit of change. It seems that longevity is only in the eye of the residual website owner, however.  Something to keep in mind when writing for residuals.

Sorry about the late leads lately.  Summer activities have me playing Mom’s taxi cab for the first few hours of my day. Hope this is ok…

Leads…

• Translator for Adult Content Provider
• Book Reviewers – $50
• Religion Writer
• Political Writer
• Music Writer
• Fitness Writer
• Fashion Writer




• Finance Writer
• Technology Writer
• Food Writer
• Automotive Writer
• Travel Writer
• Sports Writer
• Savings & Investment Writer
• Content Translator
• Ghost Writer Wanted – Tampa
• Experienced Grant Writer- San Diego
• Company Profiler/News Abstractor – Carlisle PA – $2,000/month- Telecommute OK
• Professional Business Writer Needed – Atlanta
• Chemistry Writers
• Freelance Advertising/ SEO Writers
• Writer for University Link Magazine
• Social Media Expert/copywriter - Los Angeles
• Freelance Senior Level Copywriter – NYC
• Editor – Weight Watchers International – NYC
• Technical Writer
• Business Plan Writer – NYC
• Online Editor - Hepatology

Good luck!

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College Football Writer $125/month

Football.com is looking for a College Football writer to produce two 1000-1,200 word articles per week. The post pays $125 per month.

Please contact joshwussow@gmail.com or editor@football.com with writing samples for more information.

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Trend Hunter is Looking for an Editorial Intern

Trend Hunter Magazine (TrendHunter.com) is looking to hire a few stellar interns for our satellite office in San Diego, California. You’ll work directly with the editor and head of advertising, but you’ll also virtually interact with the rest of our young, dynamic team at our Toronto headquarters.

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to build up a massive portfolio of published articles in topics like marketing, pop culture, sports, fashion, politics, technology, business, the environment, and social issues. You’ll also get firsthand experience running one of the world’s most popular online publications and get exposure to our 8-10 million views per month.

Candidates must be well versed in Web 2.0 (specifically Twitter, Facebook and the blogosphere), familiar with TrendHunter.com and have a laptop of their own. The perfect candidate is an outgoing self-starter and an excellent writer who can multitask effectively and work efficiently with incomparable attention to detail. All underclassmen are invited to apply. The internship comes with a $2,000 stipend, college credit is available and you’ll receive the Google AdSense revenue that your articles generate.

Please submit CL, clips and resume to marissa@trendhunter.com.

Trend Hunter is hiring interns for the following cycles:

Fall (September-December), deadline 7/15
Spring (January-April), deadline 10/15
Summer (May-August), deadline 3/15

About Trend Hunter:

Trend Hunter Magazine (TrendHunter.com) is the world’s largest trend spotting site, with 8-10 million monthly pageviews. Fueled by a global network of 26,000 members, Trend Hunter and Trend Hunter TV feature 42,000 micro-trends and cutting edge ideas.

Routinely sourced by the media, Trend Hunter is a source of inspiration for industry professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs and the insatiably curious. Trend Hunter has been featured or cited by MTV, The Economist, CNN (2x), CBC (3x), T3 (4x), Cosmopolitan, GQ, Glamour, Entrepreneur, The Globe and Mail (2x), Entertainment Tonight (3x), FOX News (3x), The Financial Times (40x) and even the personal blog of Kanye West (2x).

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The rent is due, folks…keeping busy?

Slim pickings today, it’ll be kind of grim for the next week or so with the upcoming holiday.

Today’s leads are brought to you by Johnny Test, without whom I wouldn’t have had a spare hour to find them for you.

Rock on…

• Technical Writer – 3 Month Contract – Alameda
• Article Writer for Article Directory – $10/300 words
• Freelance Spec One SheetWebsite PromotionFreelance Writer - Multicultural Reports – Chicago
• Freelance Market Research/Report WriterArticle Writing - Perfect for work at home moms so be careful. It might be a low payer.
• Freelance Writer for Online Plumbing and Heating Dist. CoExperienced Copywriter – Cleveland

• Qualified Screen Writers Needed – Michigan
• Seeking Korean Translators – Atlanta
• Temporary Editor - Belmont, MA – $20/hour
• Bloggers Wanted - Boston
• Freelance Writer – $15
• Personal Finance WritersPublisher Seeks GhostwriterOnline Dating Profile WriterFemale Writers Needed - $20/post
• Writer for Entrepreneurial Handbook - $15/hour
• Mortgage/Housing WriterFreelance Biography WritersCopywriter for Adult Entertainment Company – NYC
• Gas Station Broker Seeks Blogger – $10/post
• Content Writers for Insurance WebsiteContract Instructional Designer – Seattle
• Contract Technical Writer – Seattle – $40/hour
• Freelance Writers for Education and Parenting Site – $100
• Freelance CopyeditorSan Francisco Writers - Not for Tourists – $50+

Good luck!

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Social Media Freelance Writer Needed

Freelance writer needed for soon to be launched social media site. Please, if you think social media is only Twitter or Facebook, do not apply. Chosen candidate will be expected to have experience with social media and to write regularly on the following topics:

• Social media & job hunting
• Community management
• Social media & business
• Business & blogging
• Transparency in business
• SEO for business websites
• Branding & social media
• Other topics pertaining to social media

Articles are to be informational,well researched, factual, and semi-journalistic, we’re not looking for slice of life vignettes or your own personal reflections. This is a website for businesses and individuals looking to get the most out of social media.

Please send cover letter, resume and samples of related writing to sophiemwatkins@gmail.com Payment is negotiable, between $500 and $1,000 per month depending on experience and amount of articles written per month, plus bonuses. Please do not send attachments.

Thanks. We can’t wait to see what you can do.

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Funny Witty Freelance Copywriter Wanted

To write a post between 250-350 words including Title and Description Tags (SEOed)
Up to 15-20 posts required a month. $7.50 – $10 per post.
Can pay per post or accumulate and pay!

All payments will be done through Paypal!!

Web url: www.madeyoustare.com

Note from Deb: Generally I don’t post anything paying below $10/post but this word count was low so I allowed it on this one occasion.

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Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, June 29, 2008

Here we are at the end of the month again. I hope yours was profitable! FWJ has had its best month ever, and I hope this trend continues.

By the way, Brenda Edin, my resume writer, does an amazing job. That link is to her Twitter address, do give her a ping if you need a resume done – she goes on and beyond.

Leads…

1. Freelance Writers – Columbia Basin Herald
2. Newsletter Writer – Business topics
3. SEO Copywriter – Rates vary
4. Copywriter for Facebook and Google ads
5. SEO Article Writer – $10/article
6. San Francisco Lifestyles Blogger
7. Miami/Ft Lauderdale Lifestyles Blogger
8. Austin Lifestyles Blogger
9. Freelance Writers Needed
10. Russian Speaking Reporter
11. Seeking Enthusiastic Writers for Durham, Ann Arbor and Irvine – TownMe.com
12. Maritime Writers




13. Copywriter – Philadelphia – $17 – $20/hour
14. Freelance Writer - $10/400 words
15. Bloggers Wanted
16. Grant Writing Assistance – Rochester – $10 – $15/hour
17. Grant Writing Assistant - $15/hour – Hampton Roads
18. Business Plan & Grant Writer - Bradenton
19. Hardcore Resesarcher
20. Copy Editor for Tech Blog – Bay Area
21. Copyeditor- Finance/Accounting
22. Freelance Editor – Healthcare Manufacturing – Albany
23. Experienced Resume Writers – $45/project
24. Web Content Writer w/5 years Corporate Experience - Princeton
25. Proofreader – Monroe Township NJ
26. CoachesAid.com Looking for Writers, Editors, Photographers
27. Resume Writing – Somerset County NJ
28. Freelance Submissions for MultiCultural Children’s Magazine – $15 – $100
29. Student Reporters for Pet Website – $10
30. Write My Sales Plan - $150 – $550
31. Financial Writer
32. Copywriter Needed ASAP
33. Urban Entertainment Writers - $50 – $100/story
34. Essex County NJ Bloggers
35. Copywriter Needed ASAP
36. Copywriter Wanted
37. Blogger Wanted for Home Furnishings Business
38. Persuasive Writer Needed for Fundraising Letter
39. Editing – Los Angeles
40. Publicity Freelancer
41. Writer Needed for Book - $15/hour
42. Freelance Writers- Minneapolis
43. Online Music Publication Seeks Freelance Writers
44. Creative Writing/Bloggers
45. Copywriter for New Website
46. E-book writer - Quitting Smoking – $600
47. Writer for Car Buyers Guide - $125
48. Memoir & Life coaching Book
49. Quiz Writers Needed
50. Bloggers Needed – $10/post
51. Copywriter for Web – Raleigh – $20/hour
52. Writer for Business Topics
53. Autism Content and Articles
54. Freelance Writer – Seattle
55. Freelance Writers & Photographers for LGBT Website
56. Editor Needed for Children’s Book
57. Resume/Cover Letter Help – San Francisco
58. Technical Marketing Writer - As Needed Basis – in house – Bay Area
59. SEO Writer – DC
60. Brochure & Marketing Letter – Upper Marlboro MD

Good luck!

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