In the right circumstances, infographic resumes – using words and images to convey to a potential client who a freelancer is and what he or she can do for them – can be a wonderful way to get a potential client to sit up and take notice. If you are going to go this route, you’ll want to make sure that you are using this tool in a manner that presents your skills and abilities in the best possible way.
Archives for July 2014
Freelance Writing Jobs for July 31, 2014
Are you ready to say goodbye to July? I sure am!
Let’s end the month as usual – with some freelance writing jobs. Good luck!
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Freelance Writers – Distilled
- Florida Outdoor Writer
- Female Gamer Writer (LA)
- Experienced Creative Fashion Writer
- Tech/Gadget/Lifestyle Writers (Telecommute)
Blogging Jobs
- WordPress + Web Design Blogger (Online)
- Bloggers Who Read Fantasy Novels (Anywhere)
- Art Bloggers (NYC)
Where to Find Your First Freelance Writing Client
Copywriting Jobs
- Freelance Naming Copywriter (Offsite)
- Freelance Email Copywriter (Manhattan)
Proofreading/Editing Jobs
- Proofreaders/Editors (Anywhere)
- Part-time Editor at Red Tricycle (NY)
- SEO Content Editor and Blog Coordinator (Telecommute)
- Book Editor (LA)
- Developmental Editor/Ghostwriter (Anywhere)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
Technical Writing Jobs
Travel Writing Jobs
- Gogobot City Correspondent (LA/Telecommute)
Why Negativity is So Positive
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Press Release Writer (Online)
- Academic Journal Writers (Telecommute)
- Educational Course Developer – Storyline Experience (Telecommute)
- English to Russian Document Translator
- Writer for G-rated Cartoon
- Social Media Manager (Anywhere)
- Photography Writer
Magazine Writing Gigs
- Freelance Writer at Your Home Publishing (Remote)
- Freelance Writer for Annual Magazine – Contractor (San Antonio, Remote)
Photo Credit: Patch
Writing Tools of Famous Authors – Can You Relate?
You’re a writer, and you probably have your arsenal of tools which you can’t live without. One thing is for sure: we all have our preferences when it comes to go-to writing tools.
Our favorite authors are not exempt from this, and I found an infographic showcasing the writing tools of famous authors. It’s an interesting graphic simply because it shows just quirky writers can be and how it doesn’t matter how “weird” a habit may be. If you write well, who cares if you’ve got some habits that are not considered normal?
The infographic features the following authors:
- George R.R. Martin
- Neil Gaiman
- J.K. Rowling
- Agatha Christie
- Danielle Steel
- Stephen King
- Quentin Tarantino
- Mark Twain
Can you guess what their favorite writing tools are? Try before looking at the infographic below.
So which author would you say is your favorite? Which of the writing tools do you use?
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Freelance Writing Jobs for July 30, 2014
Good morning! Here are your freelance writing jobs.
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Gamer Writer (Telecommute)
- Experienced Website Writer for Large Project (Telecommute)
- Web Content Contractor (Fremont)
- Content Writer (Telecommute)
- Content Writer for Criminal Defense Website (Remote)
- LA Web Content Writers
Blogging Jobs
- Skincare and Beauty Blogger (Telecommute)
Copywriting Jobs
- Product Copywriter (Offsite)
- Copywriter for Online Dating Startup (Remote)
- Part-time Freelance Copywriter (West LA)
- Direct Response Writer for TV (LA)
Proofreading/Editing Jobs
Journalism Jobs
Technical Writing Jobs
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Writing Specialist (Remote)
- Freelance eBook Writers (Remote)
- Writer/Copy Editor for Startup (NYC/Remote)
- Creative, Funny Freelance Writer for Startup (SoHo/Telecommute)
- Freelance Writer for Real Estate (Atlanta)
- Content Developer Strategist (Remote)
- Social Media Community Manager (Remote)
Photo Credit: anoldent
Legal Obligations of Freelance Writers
The life of a freelance writer is relatively easy compared to others. While some of you may argue this point, I honestly think that we have a lot of freedom, and as long as we have the necessary self-discipline (and then some), we’re really in a sweet position.
One thing that we may overlook, however, is that we have legal obligations as freelance writers. Just like any professional doing his job, a freelance writer has to take the legal matters into consideration. Legal counsel Daniel Perlman highly recommends every freelancer to pay attention to legal obligations, which may vary depending on the setup of your business. There are, however, three major things that you have to consider. [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for July 29, 2014
Good morning, everyone. Here are your freelance writing jobs for today.
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Freelance Writer for Womensforum.com (Remote)
- Freelance Writers – The Ventured Life (Remote)
- Freelance Writers for ClutchMagOnline (Remote)
- Blogging, WordPress Tips Content Writer
- Hydroponic Nutrient Experts (LA)
- Gaming Culture Writers
- Content Writer (Remote)
The Question You Need to Answer in Your Cover Letter
Blogging Jobs
Copywriting Jobs
Proofreading/Editing Jobs
- Writer/Copy Editor (NYC/Remote)
Journalism Jobs
- US Cyclical Industries Reporter (Telecommute)
- Freelance Writers for Industry Newspaper (Canada)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
- Proposal Writer (Telecommute)
Resume Writing Jobs
Top 5 Billing Software Programs for Freelance Writers
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Freelance Business Writers (Remote)
- Freelance Writer at POTENT (Remote)
- Part-time Social Media for Online Store and Website (Hollywood/Remote)
- Creative Writer for Short Film (East Hollywood)
- Writer for Blogs and PR
- Portuguese to English Translator
- Health Writer for Book Projects
- Gamer Writer (Telecommute)
- Speech Writer/Communicator (SF)
- Experienced Ghostwriter for Book (DMV)
- Freelance Writer (Montreal)
- Polish to English Translator
Magazine Writing Gigs
Photo Credit: ePublicist
How to Make Sure You Get Paid as a Freelance Writer
This post was written by Jennifer Parris, career writer at FlexJobs, the award-winning site for telecommuting and flexible job listings. FlexJobs lists thousands of pre-screened, legitimate, and professional-level work-from-home jobs and other types of flexibility like part-time positions, freelancing, and flexible schedules. Jennifer provides career and job search advice through the FlexJobs Blog and social media. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com.
You land a plum writing assignment from your favorite magazine/newspaper/website. You do your research, go through several drafts, and craft what you consider to be a masterpiece. (In other words, you nailed the story.) You submit the piece to your editor, who sings your praises and thanks you for your hard work—and for also handing the story in on time, too. He promises that you’ll receive payment ASAP.
And then, nothing.
You wait, and wait, and wait. Days roll into weeks, which then turn into months, and you still haven’t gotten paid. Sadly, this is a fairly common occurrence for freelance writers. While it shouldn’t discourage you from continuing your freelance writing career, there are ways to protect yourself from clients who take forever to fork over the cash. Here’s how to make sure that you get paid as a freelance writer.
Get it in writing.
The single best way to protect yourself (and your work) is to have a contract between you and your contact. In the contract, it should include the story title, story tips, word count, the deadline, a kill fee should the article be rejected, the amount due to you, and most importantly, when you can expect payment. Magazines might not pay until they publish your article, and if the magazine has a long lead time, that may mean you’ll be waiting months to receive a check.
Also read: 7 Reasons Why You Should Always Have a Written Contract
Connect with your contact.
Let’s say that you only had a verbal agreement with your editor, or you simply don’t have a contract in place. While a verbal agreement can be harder to prove in court, it doesn’t mean that you’ll necessarily lose your earnings, either. It may simply be that your editor forgot to process your payment. After all, you don’t want to threaten legal action when it could have simply been an oversight. So before you panic, reach out to him by email first. This way, you are establishing a traceable history of trying to recoup your payment. In your email, you should be nice, courteous, and above all, professional. You can say how much you enjoyed working on the story (and working with your editor), and mention that you haven’t received payment yet. You should then ask when you can expect it, and then follow up with a phone call a few days later if you don’t receive a response.
Invoice again.
If a week or two has gone by since your initial email/phone call reminder and you haven’t heard anything, it’s time to send a second invoice. Be sure to write “second invoice” on the invoice to show that this isn’t the first time you sent in an invoice. In addition to the invoice, you should write a letter to your editor as well. You should mention that you sent an email on X date and followed up with a phone call on X date, and haven’t heard back. State that while you liked writing the story, you really need to know when you may expect the payment, since it has been X number of weeks/months since the article was submitted. If time has passed since your second invoice (about a month or so), you should definitely call again to find out what’s going on. If there is a business manager on staff, you can reach out to him directly to see if he has received your invoice.
Get certified.
If you still don’t hear back from your editor—or feel that you’re getting the runaround—it’s time to prepare for battle, er, a potential lawsuit. Remember the invoices you’ve emailed? That was the beginning of creating a paper trail that you could potentially use if you needed to in court. Now, it’s time to get real. Send a final invoice/notice via certified mail stating that if you don’t hear back from your editor by a certain date, you’ll be forced to take legal action against them and file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Your final date should be approximately two weeks from the date that you send out your certified letter. In some cases, the threat of legal action can be enough to prompt a client to cough up the cash.
Make a decision.
At this point, it’s been months since you submitted your story and you haven’t received payment. In some cases, the editor may have even had the audacity to publish it, which will irk you all the more. While you’ve taken the necessary steps to file a complaint against him, you have to decide if it’s worth it to you—literally. A small claims case may take months to get through the system and even longer for you to get a court date. At this stage, you probably won’t work for this company again, but you should still try to leave the freelance writing gig tactfully.
That’s why you have to weigh if all of this effort, stress, and energy are worth it for whatever amount you were to receive for your story. Even if you are able to prove your case and win, there’s never a guarantee that you’ll receive your payment. Most people who plan to sue at this point do it more for the principle than anything else, and you may be successful and receive what’s due to you. Ultimately, it’s up to you to determine how much more of your time you want to invest in this issue.
Many freelancers face the issue of nonpayment from their clients at one point or another in their writing career. While freelancing might be the right career for you, be sure to work with reputable companies and always get a contract, no matter how big (or small) the article will be. Sometimes those simple steps can prevent a lot of unnecessary stress and will ensure that you’ll be paid for your work—every time.
Freelance Writing Jobs for July 28, 2014
It’s the last week of the month! Are you excited for August, or are you too busy rushing after deadlines? I hope it’s both.
Here are the first freelance writing gigs for the week.
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Shopping Writer (Telecommute)
- Freelance Business Writer (Remote)
- Web Content Rewriter (DC)
- Freelance Content Writers (Anywhere)
- Web Content Writer (Telecommute)
What Is Outsourcing, and Does It Embarrass You?
Blogging Jobs
- eCommerce Blogger (Remote)
- Guest Post Blogger (Anywhere)
- Weekend Entertainment Blogger
- Business/Tech Blogger (SF)
- Blogger/Social Media Rockstar for Active Fashion Brand (SF)
- Brooklyn Bloggers
- Ghost Blogger for Affluent Individuals (Telecommute)
- Social Media/Marketing/Digital/Tech Blogger
Copywriting Jobs
- Freelance Financial Copywriter (Boston Area/Telecommute)
- Fashion Copywriter (Remote)
- Copywriter with Marketing Experience (Detroit/Telecommute)
- Copywriter for Food Service Website – URGENT
Proofreading/Editing Jobs
- English Editor for Website (San Jose North)
- Excellent AP Proofreader
Journalism Jobs
- Tech News Freelance Reporter (USA)
- Economy & Finance Journalist (Anywhere)
- Editor for PBH2 (Telecommute)
Travel Writing Jobs
- Travel Writers (Telecommute)
Resume Writing Jobs
3 Grim Legal Realities Freelancers Need to Accept
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Trainee Writer (London, UK)
- TV Show Reviewers
- Freelance Writer for HotelTonight (Online)
- Health and Beauty Products Review Writer (Remote)
- Short Story Writers
- Ghostwriters for Feature Drama (LA)
- Writer for YouTube Science Show
Magazine Writing Gigs
Photo Credit: anoldent
Enter a Writing Contest: a Way to Share your Work and Make Some Money
One way to share your work and get it noticed is to enter a writing contest. You may think that the odds of winning are about the same as winning the lottery, but keep in mind that many people may read and ad for a contest and decide the same thing. That fact will eliminate a certain amount of the potential competition.
Freelance Writing Jobs for July 25, 2014
Friday!!! What are you looking forward to this weekend?
I hope you have a great end to the work week, and that these freelance writing jobs will help.
Freelance Writing Jobs
Content Writing Jobs
- Freelance Technology/IT Writer
- Creative Content Writer (Remote)
- Shopping Writers (Telecommute)
Complaining About Your Freelance Writing Clients
Blogging Jobs
- Freelance SEO Blogger for Digital Agency
- Home Safety Blogger (Online)
- Resident Blogger TrustedPages.org (Online)
- Bloggers for “What’s Up With Dating?”
- Startup Blogger (Remote)
- Technology Blogger (Vancouver)
- Technical Business Writer (Anywhere)
Copywriting Jobs
- Freelance Copywriter – Fashion/Ecomm (Manhattan)
- Talented Writer for Kickstarter
- Copywriter for Fashion Website (Remote)
Proofreading/Editing Jobs
- Proofreader for Book (SFV)
- Copy Editor (NYC/Remote)
Journalism Jobs
- Freelance Reporters (South Florida)
Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs
- Professional Business Plan Writer (US)
- Business Plan Writer (St. Paul)
- Seasoned Grant Writer (Petaluma)
Five Questions to Help Beat the Blasé Blues
Resume Writing Jobs
- Resume Writer (St. Paul)
General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs
- Rewriter for TV Pilot (LA)
- English to Chinese Translator for Brochure (LA)
- Scriptwriter
- Freelance Writers for WatchMojo (Remote)
Magazine Writing Gigs
- EIC for Luxury Lifestyle Mag (LA/Telecommute)
- Writers for Men’s Lifestyle Magazine
Photo Credit: Patch
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