Freelance Writing Jobs for October 5, 2009

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 the Fight but Losing the Customer
• Blog Contests: Bribery or Motivation?

Leads…

Beyond Communications – Small Business Promotions

We have an immediate need for freelance writers/bloggers to write for our small business clients websites & blogs. Acceptance would include writing web site content, blogging (daily), and submitting content into Wordpress blogs & Joomla CMS based platforms. SEO awareness is a must, and we will keep those onboard whom put out good, clean work.

Payment amount will be negotiated and based on a per-post, or per-month, basis. Serious inquiries with examples in English only, please.

freelance@beyondcommunications.[us]

Content Writing Jobs

1. Article Writer - Richmond
2. Freelance Content Writer – El Paso
3. Content Writer for Internet Startup
4. Web Content – Las Vegas – $25/hour
5. Writer for Wikipedia Page
6. Content Writer Needed Immediately - Altamont

Blogger Jobs

1. Tech Blogger at Unique Phones
2. Facebook & Blogging – Central Arizona
3. Real Estate Blogger - Park City UT
4. Writer/Blogger - Los Angeles
5. Celebrity Blogger Wanted
6. Writer for Hispanic Food Blog
7. Freelance Blogger & Web Copywriter - St Louis

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editor - Remote OK
2. Freelance (Temporary) Editorial Assistant – The Woodlands, TX
3. Freelance Copyeditor – Chicago
4. Freelance Proofreader – NYC
5. Soviet Memoir Needs Editor
6. Editorial Assistant
7. Professional Editor for Fitness Book

Copywriting Jobs

1. Freelance Marketing Copywriter - NYC
2. Freelance Copywriter – NYC
3. Freelance Copywriter - East Windsor CT
4. Copywriter – Dallas
5. Freelance Online Product Copywriter - Columbus
6. Copywriter for Web - NYC
7. Senior Copywriter - Contract – Austin
8. Copywriter - Chatsworth CA
9. Website Copywriters – $700 – $1800/week (Nice work if you can get it.)
10. Copywriter - Seasonal Work – Philadelphia
11. Freelance Copywriters/Editors - Tampa Bay

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Writer - Central Arkansas
2. Freelance Reporter – San Diego

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical/Medica Writer – Clarity Consultants
2. Technical Writer - Costa Mesa
3. Tech Writer – Contractor  – Redwood City

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer - Healthcare Field
2. Professional for Proposal/Business Plan
3. Professional Business Plan Writer
4. Business Plan – Emeryville

Travel Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Travel Writers – Destination 360

Food Writing Jobs

1. Writer/Editor for Cookbook
2. Food/Nutrition Writer

Sports Writing Jobs

1. Humorous UNC Sports Writer - (Pay is low – not sure how low?)
2. Experienced Sports Journalists – Boston Area
3. Sports Writer – Orange County
4. Sports Writer - San Diego – $20/article

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Resume Writer Needed

Education & Academic Writing Jobs

1. Math Question Writer- Greater Houston Area
2. Practice (Medical) Question Writer - Los Angeles

Script & Screen Writers

1. Script Writer Needed – Arlington TX
2. Screen Writers Wanted

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Researcher/Writer at Novarica
2. Quality Freelance Writer – Williamsport
3. Freelance Writer – Long Island
4. Writer for Press Releases – Northern CA
5. Writer for a Variety of Projects
6. Freelance Political Writer
7. Article Writers Wanted – Denver
8. Writers Required
9. Freelance Writer for Fashion Accessory Firm - Los Angeles
10. Writer Needed for Historic Postcards – NYC
11. Business Writing – Financial Industry
12. Artful People to Write Articles - Philadelphia
13. Ebook Help Needed
14. Writer/Editor for Website - San Diego
15. Tax Writer for Web Startup
16. Quality Article Writers

International Freelance and Foreign Language Writing Jobs

1. Native German Writers – Arizona
2. Health Site Seeks Marketing Copywriter – Toronto
3. Japanese Editor/Copywriter - Oahu
4. Looking for Someone Who Speaks, Reads and Writes French – Miami

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Dollars and Sense – Writers Guidelines
2. Gray’s Sporting Journal – Editorial Guidelines
3. Writers Needed for Music and Entertainment Publication
4. Alive Magazine Looking for Experienced Freelance Writers – St Louis

See 44 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs for a list of where I search for jobs each day.

Good luck!

Freelance Writing Jobs for September 15, 2009

Can you believe September is half over? I don’t want to get all cliche on you, but darn, time’s been passing quickly. Speaking of time passing, I’m getting very exciting about a launch of a new blog for the FWJ network. I can’t wait until October 1st!

Here are some of the discussions going on around the Freelance Writing Jobs network. I hope you’ll take some time to add your thoughts and comments:

• Freelance Writing Bloggers: Who is Right?
• Rants: Informative or Unhinged?
• 10 Important Things to Consider When Applying to Freelance Writing Jobs
• Tip of the Day: From Niche Writer to Expert
• The Best of FWJ: 15 Blog Posts About Rates
• Exploring Web Content and Web Content Sites
• Understanding the Freelance Writing Market
• 5 Tips on How to Ask a Freelance Writing Client for More Work
• Signs of the Times (Misspelled signs)

Today is the last day to enter the FWJ photo contest.

Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. About.com is looking for freelance writers (not guides) – Thanks to Jodee for this link.
2. Articles & Blog Posts - Utah State University (student jobs)
3. Article Writer Wanted – $17/hour
4. Freelance Windsurfing Article Writer
5. Freelance Writers Needed – $35/article
6. Content Writers Wanted
7. Content Writer – Health Insurance
8. Website Content Writer

Blogger Jobs

1. Experienced Tech Blogger Wanted
2. Wanted: Obsessive Gossip Girl Viewer
3. Blogger Wanted - $50/post
4. Nightlife Writer/Blogger - St.Pete

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editor- Reading/Language Arts – Edison Research
2. Managing Editor - Louise Blouin Media – Temporary fill in for editor on maternity leave. Might be a good way to get a foot it? – NYC
3. Fiction Specialists Wanted – BookEditing.com
4. Copyeditor/Proofreader - Nashville

Copywriting Jobs

1. Freelance Sr. Health Copywriter – Digitas – NYC
2. Freelance Copywriter – NYC

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Writers for Bilingual Newspaper – Albuquerque/Santa Fe
2. Writer - Social Events in Las Vegas
3. Journalists Needed
4. Freelance Reporter - Depford NJ

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer – 3 to 6 month project – Virginia
2. Technical Writer – 3 month contract – Washington DC
3. Technical Writer – 3 month contract – Lake Bluff IL

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Ghost Writer - Portland ME
2. Ghost Writer Needed – $1000
3. Seeking Ghost Writer – Falls Church VA

Food Writing Jobs

1. Talented Writer with Background in Cuisine – .05/word
2. Food Bloggers for Eater.com/Miami

Sports Writing Jobs

1. Sports Reporter - Cedar Park/Leander – $40/article

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Need a REsume – Raleigh

Foreign Language Jobs

1. Freelance Portuguese Translator/Editor
2. Cambodian Translator/Interpreter – Asheville
3. Temporary Translator – Clear Lake TX
4. Spanish Copyeditors/Copywriters
5. French Copyeditors/Copywriters
6. Foreign Language Copywriters/editors

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Short Stories Wanted – $50/accepted submission
2. Medical Writer - Lake Bluff IL
3. Looking for Non Fiction Writers
4. Freelance Writers - Honolulu
5. Writer/Interviewer Needed in Dallas – $75
6. Sales Writer - Kansas City – $1500/month
7. Funny Kid Sayings Wanted
8. Attorney Needs Help with Book - Las Vegas
9. Writer/Proofreader/Transcriber/Editor - Los Angeles
10. Financial Article Writer
11. Writer Interviewer Needed in South Florida
12. Writers Required - $200 – $300/week
13. Writer Interviewer Needed in NYC – $75
14. Writing and Basic Research – Paramus
15. Experienced Writer Needed – Raleigh/Chapel Hill
16. Freelance Writer - Music including Latino

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. HomeWorker Magazine - Guidelines
2. Experienced Freelance Writer - Toronto
3. Book Editor – Toronto
4. Lifestyle Focused Writing for Women’s Publication

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Youth Today - Submission Guidelines – $150 – $2,000
2. Sew News – Guidelines – $50 – $500
3. CKI Magazine - Guidelines – $100 – $500
4. Tourism/Hospitality Writer Wanted

Good luck – and thanks so much for sharing your experiences with other writers.

Freelance Writing Jobs for September 10, 2009

Isn’t it funny how the seasons affect the mood? I find myself at my best during spring and summer but once autumn kicks in I’m not as buoyant. I don’t get the winter blues or anything like that, but I do mourn the lack of warmth and long, sunny days. I woke up this morning and it was dark out. The wind was blowing and there’s inclement weather in the forecast. I’d much rather be typing this while sitting in my sunny office with the windows open. Instead, the drapes are drawn and the wind is my soundtrack. It makes such a difference, doesn’t it?

Here are some posts you may have missed from around the Freelance Writing Jobs network.

• 10 Reasons Why Old School Writers (Including Me) Need to Lighten Up
• 10 Empowerment Tips for Freelance Writers
• 8 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Weight for Freelance Writers
• Common Work at Home Freelancer Mistakes
• Ask, Ask, Ask Your Way to More Freelance Writing JObs
• Why a Targeted Job Search Works Best
• The Funniest Blogs on the Internet
• Spelling is for Loosers

Don’t forget, there’s now a new section for our international freelance writing friends. Speaking of international writers, many freelance writers from other countries wrote to me asking if there was some way to write for Demand Studios as they don’t accept non-American writers. I’m happy to report this is something they’re working on and they hope to have a plan in place in another month or two.

Featured Gig:

GardenGuides.com is looking for freelance writers.

GardenGuides.com has been a leader in online gardening information for over 8 years, catering to everyone from new gardeners to seasoned professionals.

As the main content supplier for GardenGuides.com, Demand Studios is looking for writers who are gardening experts and enthusiasts.

Read more

Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. Local Content & Advice Needed for Renters - Retawiki – Houston
2. Fitness Equipment Reviews – Only a weekly rate is listed. Make sure the end justifies the means.
3. Not for Tourists is Looking for Miami Freelance Writers
4. Writer for a Variety of Topics

Blogger Jobs

1. Blogger/Writer
2. Bloggers for Furniture Company – City of Industry – $15/post
3. Bloggers/Writers – $100
4. Comedy Writer for College Blog - $20/post
5. Bloggers Wanted – $20/post
6. Blogger Wanted – Restaurant Industry

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Mobile Editor – Babelgum  – NYC
2. Freelance Academic Editors
3. Proofreader/Copyeditor – NYC
4. IFS Freelance Editor - Princeton
5. Virtual Editors - $150/manuscript
6. Editor for 1000 Page Novel
7. Freelance Editorial Assistance – $25/hour
8. Looking for Experienced Editor

Copywriting Jobs

1. Copywriter with Extensive White Paper Experience - Houston
2. Copywriters for Healthcare Company – NYC
3. Freelance Creative Director – Razorfish -San Francisco
4. Online Copywriter – eCommerce – Wellesley
5. Copywriter for Busy Ad Agency – El Segundo
6. Copywriter Needed for Point of Purchase Video

Academic/Education Jobs

1. Curriculum Writer - Elementary Education/Environmental Issues

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Detailed Grant Writer Wanted
2. Business Plan Writer Needed

Sports Writing Jobs

1. NFL Correspondents

Research Gigs

1. REsercher - Ann Arbor
2. Research for Business Book
3. Online Research & Support Writer

Screenplays & Scripts

1. Low Budget Screenplays
2. Treatment for Film Noir
3. Comedic Writers for Web Series
4. Infomercial Writer Needed

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Computer Technology & Video Technology Test Writers
2. Creative Directors and Writers
3. Professional Business Writer – DFW
4. Technology Marketing Writer - Cerritos
5. Writers for Sponsorship Packages
6. Looking for Song Writers
7. World Religion Expert – NYC
8. Health, Beauty, Fitness Writer Wanted – NYC

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Get Paid to Review Fun Activities - Not sure about the amount of pay.
2. Freelance Researchers - Bristol, Avon
3. Content Editor – London
4. Freelance Writer - London
5. Quality Proofreading/Editing for Students – Toronto
6. Funny & Edgy Writers - Shanghai
7. Freelance Newspaper Writers - Amsterdam
8. Writers with Technical Skills Wanted – Amsterdam
9. Writer for Florence Travel Site
10. Seeking Freelance Writer – $20/article – Hong Kong

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Writer for New City Magazine
2. New Colorado Music & Art Scene Magazine Seeks Writers

Lots of good luck to you all!

Introducing the New Freelance Writing Jobs Forum

You asked for it and you got it. I’m happy to announce the grand opening of the brand, spanking new Freelance Writing Jobs forum.

Due to popular demand (as in a unanimous community consensus) we now have a place to get into more in depth discussions about the issues facing freelance writers today. This is your forum. Please use it to discuss all issues relating to freelance writing – and beyond – there’s even an off topic folder.

As the forum is brand new, many of the topics are empty. Please don’t hesitate in getting the party started! It only takes one person to get the ball rolling!

If you feel something is missing, feel free to let me know. There are folders for discussing the different places to work and also places to share job leads. You can discuss blogging, social media and nichey stuff.

Enjoy, I look forward to taking the Freelance Writing Jobs Community a step further!

Should FWJ Have a Forum??

So I tried to post a poll several times and it just wouldn’t take.  Instead, feel free to cast your vote in the comments.

We’ve been getting some mail lately asking when FWJ is going to have a forum. It seems many of the regulars would like to have discussions beyond the daily topic and many of our newbie members would like to ask questions from more experienced writers.

So what do you think? Should we have a forum?