Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, October 27, 2009

So a few days into the poll and the FWJ community has made it clear: Keep the job list focused on jobs paying above $10. You speak, and I listen! However, I have spent some time lately speaking with the people who work for or run many of the content sites we consider low paying. A couple of them have been misrepresented in certain online “investigations.” Many of the low paying jobs are still what we consider legit, they just don’t pay a lot of money. So in order to give them fair representation (and by that I mean not handpicking emails from disgruntled writers to post here), I’m going to be bringing interviews from the folks behind many of these sites so we can learn who they are, how they’re run, what they really pay and why they’re different from all the others. Stay tuned for that.

I’m very excited about what’s coming up in the next few weeks at FWJ. We have a grant writing series going, a series on taxes (including for UK freelancers) beginning next week, an upcoming look on technical writing and more.  I think (I hope) you’ll find it all helpful.

Thanks to all who are sending your success stories. I’m thrilled you’re finding good, lucrative opportunities at FWJ.

Here’s what’s going on around the network:

• Marye Audet: From Food Blogger to Cookbook Author
• BlogWorld 2009 – How Does YOUR Light Shine?
• 10 Reasons You Need to Stop Multitasking
• 5 Things You SHOULD Say to an Editor
• Is Principal Really Your “Pal?”

Today’s Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. Writers/Bloggers Needed for Multiple Websites
2. Freelance Writer -Articles and Blog – Atlanta

Blogger Jobs

1. Bloggers and Interviewers Needed
2. Fashionable Freelance Writing Blogger Needed – $100/night
3. Gay Blogger Needed – Los Angeles

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editor’s Assistant - Tampa Bay Area
2. Professional Medical Healthcare Editor
3. Medical Professional Editor - Austin
4. Freelance CopyEditor – Waltham MA

Copywriting Jobs

1. Freelance Copywriter – NYC
2. Website Copywriter/Editor - The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society – White Plains
3. Freelance Copywriter – Sonoma
4. Freelance copywriter - Onsite – Atlanta
5. Copywriting Advertising Expertise - Santa Barbara
6. eBusiness Services Copywriter - Ann Arbor
7. Direct Response Copywriter - Savage MD

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Writer for News Stories - Portland OR
2. Service Observation/Reporter - DesMoines
3. Writer/Journalist for Investigative Research Project

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer - Lakewood CO
2. Technical Writer - Chicago

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Novelization of Story
2. Ghost Writer Wanted

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer
2. Business Plan - $500

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Financial Presentation Writer – NYC
2. Writers Needed for Social Media Targeted Stories
3. Freelance Technology Writer
4. Financial Writer - Los Angeles
5. Blogger and/or Ghostwriter – Seattle
6. Freelance Writer for Online Lifestyle Magazine
7. Digital Media Looking for Writer
8. Website Article Writer
9. Riddle, Action Adventure Writer Sought
10. Brochure for Continuing Education Course – Ann Arbor
11. Press Release Writer Sought - $75
12. Freelance Automotive Writer -Seattle
13. Math Content Developer – Atlanta
14. Question Writer for Series 7 Exam – NYC
15. Financial Accounting Writer - NYC – $30 – $35/hour
16. Freelance Writers Needed – Athens GA
17. Consumer Focused Green Technology Writer – Portland – $10 – $15
18. Experienced Real Estate Freelance Writers – San Diego
19. Writers Wanted: Women’s Topics
20. Need Writer for Short Film
21. Writers Wanted - San Diego

International & Foreign Language Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer for FaceBook Analytics Startup - Toronto
2. Fashion Blogger – Toronto
3. Interviewers/Writers – Ottawa
4. Technical Writer – Paris
5. Chinese Translation – Ann Arbor
6. Sint Maarten Time Share Blog – $15/post
7. Greek Reporter Wanted- Hollywood – $300

Freelance Writing Jobs for October 26, 2009

Wow! I just had the most amazing productive weekend – while still having lots of family time. I just love it when I’m able to sit down for a few hours and absolutely FOCUS on what I need to do – and get it done. Now I’m almost all caught up from my BlogWorld trip. I hope you had a great weekend too – whether you worked or not.

It’s clean slate Monday – How will you make a positive start?

Here’s what’s new around the FWJ network:

• How to Make Free Writing Pay
• 20 Ways for Freelance Writers to Save Money
• What’s a Grant Writer and Why Do I Want to Be One?
• Freelance Writing for Beginners: Step 1 – What Will You Write?
• Freelance Writing for Beginners Step 2 – Setting Your Freelance Writing Rates
• From Blog to Small Business
• Is it Luck or Hard Work that Spells Success
• Is Your WAHMiness Getting in the Way?

Don’t forget to visit the brand new FWJ forum.

Today’s leads, hope you find something great!

Content and Web Writing Jobs

1. Content for Websites – Atlanta
2. SEO Specialist - Houston – $30 – $40/hour
3. Web Content Manager - Rocky Hill CT  – 2 to 3 month contract
4. Skilled Writers to Work on Projects – $15
5. Write About Austin Neighborhoods – $25
6. Writers Needed for E-Commerce Site – $10+/article
7. Experienced Article Writer Wanted - Galveston
8. Website Content Writer – Southfield MI
9. Freelance Writer for Online Lifestyle Magazine
10. Part Time Writer/Editor
11. Content Writer Needed
12. Pro Web Writer
13. Web Content/Blogger for Real Estate Trust Company – Irvine CA

Blogger Jobs

1. CMS Critic is Looking for a Writer/Blogger - $150 – $200/month
2. Marketing/PR Blogger/Intern - $1000/month
3. Financial Bloggers
4. Wanted: Funny Gay Blogger
5. Blogger for Phoenix Suns Blog
6. Fashion and Beauty Blogger
7. Freelance Blogger/Social Media Assistant – Knoxville
8. Philly Blogger Needed
9. Miami Blogger Needed

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Freelance Copyeditors Wanted
2. Editor - Bethesda
3. Freelance Proofreader – Carson CA
4. Experienced Proofreaders for Ongoing Opportunities - chicago
5. Freelance Proofreader – Emigsville PA
6. Proofreader - Horsham PA
7. Medical Professional Editor
8. Freelance Formatting Proofreader - Brighton
9. Weekly Newspaper Editor – Boulder City – Telecommute OK
10. 1 – 2 Week Proofing and Editing Project - NYC

Copywriting Jobs

1. Interactive Copywriter – Charlestown
2. Freelance Copywriter for Direct Marketing Agency – NYC
3. SEO Analyst/Copywriter – Totowa NJ
4. Freelance Copywriter – Los Angeles
5. Interactive Copywriter – On Site – NYC
6. Freelance Copywriter – NYC
7. Sales Copy for Website - NYC
8. Sr. Copywriter - Seattle

Journalism Jobs

1. News Reporter - Milwaukee
2. Writers for News Site

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Aviation/Dangerous Goods Author
2. Project Manager/Technical Writer
3. Tech Writer for 3 Month Project – San Francisco

Social Media

1. Social Media Mastermind – Miami

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Ghost Writer for Children’s Book - San Fernando Valley

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer Needed – Houston
2. Grant Writer Needed
3. Proposal/Grant Writer – Everett WA
4. Business Plan Writer – Berkeley

Sports Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Sports Journalists – Miami

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Communications Manager - TElecommute OK
2. Credit Spread Newsletter Writer
3. Novelist Wanted
4. Freelance Assessment Specialist
5. Freelance Writer for Rock Group Bio – Allentown
6. Freelance Writers WAtned
7. Business Communications Writer - East Bay, CA
8. Instructional Designers Wanted - King of Prussia PA
9. Writer Wanted - Atlantic City
10. Senior Medical Writer - Full Time Telecommute
11. Writer Needed for FOREX Learning Modules
12. Internet Research on Chicago Non Profits – $50
13. Looking for Writers, Editors, Bloggers, Fashion Designers
14. Writer for Goat Farming Guide
15. Writer/Researcher – Contract Position – Los Angeles
16. Temporary Writer with Excellent Grammatical Skills
17. Investigative Research Report
18. Writer Needed for Hip Hop Reality Show – Miami
19. Medical Case Report Writer - Miami-Dade/Broward
20. Need a Writer to Help Me Write a Book – Lake Minnetonka
21. Financial Accounting Writer – NYC
22. Gay Phrase Writer
23. Experienced Press Release Writers
24. Provisional Patent Writing Help
25. Health & Fitness Writers
26. Green Technology Writer Wanted
27. Writers Wanted – Raleigh
28. Writers Wanted – $50/poem or story selected
29. Strong Writer Wanted - San Francisco
30. Freelance Writer and Editorial Project Manager – NoVa

International & Foreign Language Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Copywriters Wanted – Various Languages
2. Freelance Literary Translator
3. Contract Site Editor - SE Asia Recipe Site

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Native Peoples – .30/word
2. The Gay & Lesbian Review
3. Wisconsin Trails
4. CKI Magazine
5. ColorLines - .10/word
6. Cornerstone – Poetry – $10 – $25
7. Dirt Rag – .10/word
8. The Family Chronicle
9. Quill & Quire - .45/word cdn
10. MultiMedia Schools
11. Chicago Parent
12. Freelance Writer for New Magazine – Livonia MI

Today’s leads are sponsored by:

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.