Saturday, November 29, 2008

Freelance Writing Makes the News

Yup, we're in a recession. But whether you're looking to make some extra money to loosen up the household budget, or you want to make a full-time income from home, freelance writing is an excellent way to do it!

Check out how these families have created businesses:

Looking Out 4 You: Make Money Online - Money News Story - WYFF Greenville

Too funny!

I've been in Antigua Guatemala since Wednesday night, and brought the rest of my family this time. Between us we may have 110 Spanish words - not necessarily useful ones, or ones that actually form sentences, but hey... we're learning.

So my daughter and I go to have a pedicure while my hubby and son climb a volcano (very, very wise choice!). The nail tech asks what I think is, "How old are you?" gesturing to the two of us.

"Mi hija es nuevo," I proudly answer - wow! a whole sentence!! She gets a strange look on her face.

Then I realize I don't know how to say I'm 41.

I grab my phrase book and say, "Yo no se... uno momento..." and start looking for the quick reference section with numbers.

Her expression turns even more puzzled.

She repeats her question, which now I understand is "What are your names?"

Um... okay, what's weirder? My daughter's name is 9, and I don't know my name, but I can find it in my little book if you'll give me a moment!

: )

Glad I've got use of my words in one language, at least!!

30 Writing Jobs Today

Communications and Marekting Manager - new

The Creative Group - Chicago, IL
the challenges that freelance consultants face day to... materials. This person will serve as the copy writer for all publications including special reports... $50,000 - $60,000 a year
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Senior Principal Clinical Writer - new

Wyeth - Collegeville, PA
contract, or freelance writers. Ensures that company... other writers, communicating project information in a timely manner and ensuring that writers new to a...
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Technology Managing Editor - Magazine Managing Editor - new

CyberCoders - Washington, DC
events Work with freelance writers What you need to... niche publications Experience working with freelance writers A clear understanding of magazine production...
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Academic expert / writer - new

1CPlusPlusStreet.com - Las Vegas, NV
deadline-oriented and highly responsible freelance writers who can write researches and theses on a... •Moderate writers' competition •All writers...
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Freelance Writers - new

Academic Writing Express - Los Angeles, CA
Writing Express is looking for experienced freelance writers who are familiar with academic writing such... Chicago, etc. We prefer writers who are flexible, can...
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Need Freelance Writer for 3 Articles - new

Jennifer C. - US
I need a freelance writer to write 3 articles on how to take care of small pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, parakeets, etc) using new eco-friendly methods, such as...
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Article Writers for Website Project Wanted - new

Dallas, TX
freelance writing service is currently expanding, adding new clients weekly, and needs additional writers... to work directly with writers, rather than with...
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Freelance Article Writer Wanted - new

Cleveland, OH
Our freelance writing network maintains a list of qualified writers for regular article writing and... client projects. Writers can reply to the clients...
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Technical Writer - new

Robert Half International - Hoffman Estates, IL Technical Writer Northwest media company is seeking a technical writer for freelance. Must have 3+ years in technical writing and samples to show. Please send...
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Copywriter - new

Hyland Software - Westlake, OH
for a Copywriter or Freelance Copywriters who can... an ideal position for a versatile, resourceful writer who is able to generate marketing copy for targeted...
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Freelance Customer Service Writer - new

ISP - San Diego, CA
is seeking a freelance writer to re-write its online... a few years back and is somewhat dated. The freelance writer will work closely with our project director...
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Institutional Writer - Team Leader - new

Financial Services Company - Baltimore, MD
process to freelance writers Participate in team to... Materials, Pitch Books, Institutional Writer, Mutual Fund Writer, Shareholder Communications, Asset...
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Marketing Communications Manager - new

Asset Management Company - Washington, DC
writers and other departments within the firm Manage a junior writer and freelance writers as needed... Institutional Writer, Mutual Fund Writer, Shareholder...
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Freelance article writers - Top Quality - new

oDesk - Ocoee, FL
article writers to join our ever-expanding team. You must be 100% proficient in English and able to turnaround quickly. United States or UK-based writers are...
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Looking to hire FreeLance Content/Article Writer - new

US
Website content & Article writing Requirements: In Proper English A? 500 - 1000 words per article on regular basis A? The Keyword phrase must be used ONCE in...
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Programming Director - new

Time Warner - Dulles, VA
Manage and cultivate freelance writing staff to... Create assignments and manage freelance staff (10-12 writers) in the creation of daily automotive content...
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SENIOR EDITOR, DIABETES FORECAST - new

American Diabetes Association - Alexandria, VA out the best in--staff writers under the stress of... experience dealing with freelance writers and the ability to bring in new freelance talent. REQUIREMENTS...
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Technical Writer - new

The Creative Group - Hoffman Estates, IL
the challenges that freelance consultants face day to... media company is seeking a technical writer for freelance. Must have 3+ years in technical writing and... $30 an hour
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Managing Writer - new

TDA Group - Mountain View, CA
the role of a Managing Writer. Responsibilities... for senior writers, editors, and graphic designers at TDA and for freelance writers who help with your...
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NY1 News Writer - Freelance - new

Time Warner - New York, NY
Experience * 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance. * Video Production experience necessary. * Experience writing copy, editing...
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NY1 NEWS - WRITER (BILINGUAL-SPANISH/ENGLISH) FREELANCE - new

Time Warner - New York, NY
Posting Job Title NY1 NEWS - WRITER (BILINGUAL-SPANISH/ENGLISH) FREELANCE TimeWarner Division Time Warner... field work, or freelance. * Video Production...
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Can you haz ritting skillz? - new

Long Island, NY +1 location
We are , a new blog writers Bureau presently managing... briters.com (at) gmail (dot) com. This is a freelance position, paying on a per-post basis, via PayPal...
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Proposal Professionals - new

Baltimore, MD
creative Proposal Professionals with top freelance, temp-to-hire, and direct placement opportunities is... deadlinesProposal Writer / Proposal Editor: Proposal...
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Editorial Professional / Copywriters / Editors / Proofreader... - new

Richmond, VA
Professionals with top freelance, temp-to-hire, and... writing and editing of on-line contentTECHNICAL WRITERS with excellent editing abilities who are capable...
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Clinical Editor - new

Elsevier - Atlanta, GA matter experts, script writers, and others as needed... others as needed. Hire and oversee the work of freelance editors to ensure that each project conforms to...
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Freelance HR/Employment Law Writer - new

Employer Resource Institute - US
Successful business-to-business content company seeks a freelance writer for the following tasks: Write an 8-page (approximately 5000 words) monthly newsletter... $25,000 a year
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Freelance Review/Description Writer - new

Virtual Vocations - Louisiana
www.virtualvocations.com/jobdetails/job/18751/freelance-reviewdescription-writer.html Freelance Review/Description Writer This is a possibility for long term...
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Virtual Web Content Creative Writer - new

Virtual Vocations - US
Writer Small Online Invitations & Stationery in Edina, currently looking for web content creative writer... managing other freelance writers, integrating future...
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MANAGING EDITOR/WEB CONTENT MANAGER - SAN FRAN - new

Creative Circle - New York, NY
+Must have managed freelance writers before applying to this position+ The ideal candidate would work closely with the editorial team and contract writers to...
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Hiring Article Writers - new

Houston, TX freelance writing service is currently expanding, adding new clients weekly, and needs additional writers... to work directly with writers, rather than with...
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