17 Freelance Writing Gigs - March 23, 2009

Copy Manager - new

J Jill - Quincy, MA

Manager will interview and recommend staff and freelance copywriters • Will create and manage objectives... multi channel copy writing experience • Previous... From Talbots - 21 minutes ago - save job - block - email - more... View all J Jill jobs Salary Search: Copy Manager salaries in Quincy, MA More information about J Jill Related forums: J Jill - Quincy, Massachusetts Permanent link to this job

Freelance Writer - new

Internetbrands.com - Work at Home

qualifies you in this subject area. This project may lead to much larger scale writing projects with internetbrands.com. ABOUT US: Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ... From Mass Media Jobs - 1 hour ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Internetbrands.com jobs Salary Search: Freelance Writer salaries in Work at Home More information about Internetbrands.com Related forums: Writer - Internetbrands.com Permanent link to this job

Associate EditorFinance 2539000 - new

Trilogy Technical Services LLC - Beverly Hills, CA

staff and freelance writers. - Performs additional editorial functions as needed, including assigning articles and reporting and writing stories. - Incumbent(s... From CollegeRecruiter.com - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Trilogy Technical Services LLC jobs Salary Search: Associate EditorFinance 2539000 salaries in Beverly Hills, CA More information about Trilogy Technical Services LLC Related forums: Trilogy Technical Services Permanent link to this job

Freelance Golf Writer - new

oDesk - Greenville, SC

I want to work with someone who is creative and can add excitement to the writing on the site. I am integrating video into the site that will film on location... From oDesk - 7 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all oDesk jobs Salary Search: Freelance Golf Writer salaries in Greenville, SC Related forums: Greenville, South Carolina Permanent link to this job

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Sr. Content Strategist (Contract or Contract-to-Hire) - new

Avenue A | Razorfish - New York, NY

in creating/writing content for Web or other digital media • Degree in related field, such as English, journalism, technical writing, or library science... From JobCircle.com - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Avenue A | Razorfish jobs Salary Search: Sr. Content Strategist (Contract or Contract-to-Hire) salaries in New York, NY More information about Avenue A | Razorfish Related forums: Avenue A | Razorfish - New York, New York Permanent link to this job

View all Express Employment Professionals jobs Salary Search: Med Dir Infectious Diseases (Direct Hire) (P307) (Mar 19) salaries in Bridgewater, NJ More information about Express Employment Professionals Related forums: Express Employment Professionals - Bridgewater, New Jersey Permanent link to this job

Freelance News writer - new

Tribune Company - Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities include: writing news stories;... basic knowledge of editing/clip editing. Effective writing, good organizational and communication skills a... From RetirementJobs - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Tribune Company jobs Salary Search: Freelance News writer salaries in Los Angeles, CA More information about Tribune Company Related forums: Tribune Company - Los Angeles, California Permanent link to this job

Enterprise Portal Associate Manager - new

Luxottica Retail - Mason, OH +1 location Vendors, consultants, freelance designers, writers... Writing, Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE § 4-5 years Web writing...
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Associate Editor - new

JobCentral - Chicago, IL

to provide editorial, writing and production support... maintains liaison with contributing authors and freelance writers, in consultation with Editor. -Monitors... From JobCentral - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all JobCentral jobs Salary Search: Associate Editor salaries in Chicago, IL More information about JobCentral Related forums: Associate Editor - Jobcentral - Chicago, Illinois Permanent link to this job

director, Creative - new

Seattle, WA

relationships with outside firms to source freelance talent to augment internal resources. Represents... both orally and in writing Strong presentation skills... From NYPOST.com - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... Salary Search: director, Creative salaries in Seattle, WA Related forums: Seattle, Washington Permanent link to this job

Content Development Leader - new

inVentiv Health - Princeton, NJ

house copywriters and freelance resources to deliver... various media for a range of clients. Excellent writing capacity and a keen eye for copy, key. * Strong... From JobCircle.com - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all inVentiv Health jobs Salary Search: Content Development Leader salaries in Princeton, NJ More information about inVentiv Health Related forums: Inventiv Health Permanent link to this job

Acting Editor - new

Scholastic - New York, NY

oversee the planning, writing, and editing of all... Experience B.S. or B.A. required Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities At least 2... From CareerBuilder - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Scholastic jobs Salary Search: Acting Editor salaries in New York, NY More information about Scholastic Related forums: Scholastic - New York, New York Permanent link to this job

Commercial Script Writer - new

PMP Marketing Group - West Palm Beach, FL

Exclusively freelance commercial script writer... Requirements-- Two to three years of commerical script writing experience required. CBJOBTYPE Contractor... From CareerBuilder - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all PMP Marketing Group jobs Salary Search: Commercial Script Writer salaries in West Palm Beach, FL More information about PMP Marketing Group Related forums: Pmp Marketing Group - West Palm Beach, Florida Permanent link to this job

Freelance Content Strategist - new

Avenue A Razorfish - Atlanta, GA +2 locations

looking for freelance/contract opportunities. Content... Qualifications : 4-6 years experience in creating/writing content for Web or other digital media Previous... From Avenue A Razorfish - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Avenue A Razorfish jobs Salary Search: Freelance Content Strategist salaries in Atlanta, GA More information about Avenue A Razorfish Related forums: Avenue A Razorfish - Atlanta, Georgia Permanent link to this job

Freelance Senior Copywriter - new

Avenue A Razorfish - Chicago, IL +2 locations and manages any freelance copy needs. Reviews the... in EDG. Focuses on developing these individuals writing style and craft to meet the needs of the variety...
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Editor - new

Hound - San Diego, CA

improvement. Americanize foreign texts. Creative writing, especially of jacket and cover copy. Check color... a viable pool of freelance editors. Recruit, test... From Jobvertise - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Hound jobs Salary Search: Editor salaries in San Diego, CA More information about Hound Related forums: Editor - Hound - SAN Diego, California Permanent link to this job

Associate Editor - new

American College of Surgeons - Chicago, IL

to provide editorial, writing and production support... maintains liaison with contributing authors and freelance writers, in consultation with Editor. -Monitors... From American College of Surgeons - 2 days ago - save job - block - email - more... View all American College of Surgeons jobs Salary Search: Associate Editor salaries in Chicago, IL More information about American College of Surgeons Related forums: Associate Editor - American College of Surgeons - Chicago, Illinois Permanent link to this job

Seeking experienced journalists - new

Helium.com - Andover, MA Helium.com has freelance opportunities for... supplement their income by $1,000 a month writing for Helium's Freelance Writers' Marketplace: http://www...
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What's working in freelance writing today

Who would you rather deal with?

Someone coming to you with a great, big, soul-sucking bucket of NEED...
or someone who comes to you from a place of contribution?

Silly question, huh?

I got to experience this myself in my writing business over the past couple of months. Prior to then, my project volume could best be compared to a fire hose! Seriously - from 2006, when I started it, until 2/28/09, the projects came in like a summer 3:00 thunderstorm in Flordia - torrential.

And then...

SCREEECH! Crash. Burn?

Well, it felt like that - but only because I was looking at something I broke, kind of like a little kid with a busted-up toy.

Before my crash, my hubby had a steady salary. Money that came in from my writing business could have supported us as a family - easily. And it never occurred to me that that would ever change. In fact, it would have been like damming up a raging river to get it to slow down to a trickle.

But I did it!

Making a simple mental shift (obviously in the wrong direction!), I went from offering some of the best writing services anywhere to... a "Omigosh I really, really need to make money this month. The fate of the world rests on my shoulders. Aighh!!!!!!" mentality.

What do you think happened?

Mind you - I'm aware there's an economic slump going on. But this was way beyond that - in fact, freaky. And get this - I didn't "do" anything differently. I still bid on projects (in fact, more than normal). And with Guru's re-do on their ranking system, I plummeted below a lot of writers who've done only 1-2 projects, and that certainly didn't help. I even ended up with one client (who will never be named) stiffing me on more than 50 articles! (And being really, really mean in the process.) A punch in the gut.

But THIS, I did with my own heart and mindset. (I know, it probably sounds kind of metaphysical and kooky - but it's too much of a coincidence not to be true.)

So... what next?

After a little friendly butt-kicking from my coach(es), I "got it".

You've no doubt heard a lot about scarcity vs. abundance. I was clearly in the freak-out scarcity mode. Beyond reason. And way out of character. In fact, when my coach asked me to list things I had an abundance of, I didn't even notice that I'd left my writing talent off the list.

Hmmmm.

She caught that, and asked a question that I'll pass on to you... if you happen to know anyone (or be anyone!) who's going through a similar phase:

"How would it look and feel, as you market your business, as you bid on projects, as you approach clients - if you came from a place of contribution instead of need?"

What do you, as a freelance writer have to contribute?

The list could go on and on, but here's a start:

• By taking the burden of writing off their backs, you free their time to do the things they do really well (and likely enjoy more).
• You enable them to make more money by using their time better.
• You help them make more money by communicating how they'll make their clients' lives better.
• You connect with them in a way that supports their dream of entrepreneurship and success.
• You lend your God-given talent in a way that may change their lives (it's happened - I've got a few clients who'll attest to that)

Sure beats the heck out of "Oh gosh, if I don't get this gig I won't make the mortgage!" Huh?

So, what's working for you?
Have you dipped into that dark pool of despair, too? Are you done with that?
Are you glued to the news? Or are you taking control of what you allow your mind to dwell on?

23 Freelance Writing Gigs

ON-LINE COURSE DEVELOPER Jobs - new

Pro Staff - Minneapolis, MN

Developers who are interested in a fast-paced, freelance opportunity. Our client is an accredited, online... in the content by writing practitioner stories... From Pro Staff - 48 minutes ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Pro Staff jobs Salary Search: ON-LINE COURSE DEVELOPER Jobs salaries in Minneapolis, MN More information about Pro Staff Related forums: Pro Staff - Minneapolis, Minnesota Permanent link to this job

Seeking experienced journalists - new

Helium.com, Inc. - Andover, MA

Helium.com has freelance opportunities for... supplement their income by $1,000 a month writing for Helium's Freelance Writers' Marketplace: http://www... From JournalismJobs.com - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Helium.com, Inc. jobs Salary Search: Seeking experienced journalists salaries in Andover, MA More information about Helium.com, Inc. Related forums: Journalist - Helium.com, Inc. Permanent link to this job

Senior Writer/Editors - new

Ingram's Magazine - Kansas City, MO

include writing, editing and researching as well as managing the editorial staff, associate and freelance... Send resume and unedited writing samples to Ingram's... From JournalismJobs.com - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Ingram's Magazine jobs Salary Search: Senior Writer/Editors salaries in Kansas City, MO More information about Ingram's Magazine Related forums: Ingram's Magazine - Kansas City, Missouri Permanent link to this job

NY1 News Writer - Freelance - new

Time Warner Cable - New York, NY

sound and graphics. Writing Writes clear, simple... field work, or freelance. Video Production experience necessary. Experience writing copy, editing... From DiversityInc - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Time Warner Cable jobs Salary Search: NY1 News Writer - Freelance salaries in New York, NY More information about Time Warner Cable Related forums: Time Warner Cable - New York, New York Permanent link to this job

Programming Director (AOL Travel) - new

Time Warner - Dulles, VA

and serial programming. Manage and cultivate freelance writing staff to perform day-to-day editorial and... Demonstrates strong writing, editing and promotional... From DiversityInc - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Time Warner jobs Salary Search: Programming Director (AOL Travel) salaries in Dulles, VA More information about Time Warner Related forums: Time Warner Permanent link to this job

Contract - Web Content Manager, Corporate Website - new

The Creative Group - Berkeley Heights, NJ

professionals - both on a freelance and full-time... brand initiatives but also the challenges that freelance consultants face day to day and week to week. We... $24.50 - $29.50 an hour From Monster - 3 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all The Creative Group jobs Salary Search: Contract - Web Content Manager, Corporate Website salaries in Berkeley Heights, NJ More information about The Creative Group Related forums: The Creative Group Permanent link to this job

Associate EditorFinance 2539000 - new

Trilogy Technical Services LLC - Beverly Hills, CA

staff and freelance writers. - Performs additional editorial functions as needed, including assigning articles and reporting and writing stories. - Incumbent(s... From CollegeRecruiter.com - 4 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Trilogy Technical Services LLC jobs Salary Search: Associate EditorFinance 2539000 salaries in Beverly Hills, CA More information about Trilogy Technical Services LLC Related forums: Trilogy Technical Services Permanent link to this job

Creation of Sales Website & 3 ebooks - new

oDesk - New York, NY

README" file in Detail to get a better understanding of the entire project. Bidders must be proficient in freelance writing, web development, & sales/marketing. From oDesk - 8 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all oDesk jobs Salary Search: Creation of Sales Website & 3 ebooks salaries in New York, NY Related forums: New York, New York Permanent link to this job

Senior Editor Publications and Collateral Materials - new

University of Chicago Hospital - Chicago, IL

standards. The Senior Editor is responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and project management for... of Communications, freelance editors, designers and... From University of Chicago Hospital - 8 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all University of Chicago Hospital jobs Salary Search: Senior Editor Publications and Collateral Materials salaries in Chicago, IL More information about University of Chicago Hospital Related forums: University of Chicago Hospital - Chicago, Illinois Permanent link to this job

Developer (Freelance) - new

Avenue A | Razorfish - New York, NY Developer (Freelance) Job ID: 5121 Location: US-NY... developer position is responsible for designing and writing code to support the web applications that we...
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Writer / Analyst - new

The Motley Fool - Alexandria, VA

Analyst Location: Freelance/Contract # of openings: 1... a freelance, offsite writing opportunity. Our Writer/Analysts are responsible for the research and writing... From washingtonpost.com - 9 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all The Motley Fool jobs Salary Search: Writer / Analyst salaries in Alexandria, VA More information about The Motley Fool Related forums: Motley Fool - Alexandria, Virginia Permanent link to this job

Financial Services - Freelance Market Research/Report Writer - new

Mintel - Chicago, IL

of professional freelance researchers who compile quality reports on a freelance basis for the financial... to produce quality writing within tight deadlines is... From CareerBuilder - 9 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Mintel jobs Salary Search: Financial Services - Freelance Market Research/Report Writer salaries in Chicago, IL More information about Mintel Related forums: Mintel - Chicago, Illinois Permanent link to this job

Restaurant Reviewers - new

Not Specified - Myrtle Beach, SC

Strand, as we focus solely on local eateries. This freelance opportunity is not for beginners or wannabes... on the Grand Strand, writing experience CBJOBTYPE... From CareerBuilder - 10 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Not Specified jobs Salary Search: Restaurant Reviewers salaries in Myrtle Beach, SC Permanent link to this job

Acting Editor - new

Scholastic - New York, NY

oversee the planning, writing, and editing of all... of high-interest for our readers • Work with freelance authors to revise and refine manuscripts • Write... From Scholastic - 12 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Scholastic jobs Salary Search: Acting Editor salaries in New York, NY More information about Scholastic Related forums: Scholastic - New York, New York Permanent link to this job

Senior Scientific Communications Manager - new

Twin Image Recruiting, LLC - Chadds Ford, PA

contract, or freelance writers or technical editors. Accordingly, the incumbent will provide first-line management of contract writing resources. The Senior... From Prohire - 13 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Twin Image Recruiting, LLC jobs Salary Search: Senior Scientific Communications Manager salaries in Chadds Ford, PA More information about Twin Image Recruiting, LLC Related forums: Twin Image Recruiting, Llc Permanent link to this job

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Copywriter - Marketing - new

Arrow Mac - Costa Mesa, CA

you are an experienced freelance high tech copywriter... years of experience in writing business to business marketing materials including writing copy for product... From Monster - 14 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Arrow Mac jobs Salary Search: Copywriter - Marketing salaries in Costa Mesa, CA More information about Arrow Mac Related forums: Arrow Mac - Costa Mesa, California Permanent link to this job

Communications Associate - new

OneBeacon Insurance Group - Agawam, MA

list; soliciting content; writing and editing feature... contact for the Human Resources department by writing and editing various communications, with a... From iHispano.com - 14 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... View all OneBeacon Insurance Group jobs Salary Search: Communications Associate salaries in Agawam, MA More information about OneBeacon Insurance Group Related forums: Communications Associate - Onebeacon Insurance Group Permanent link to this job

Off-Site Journalist with Business Credit Expertise Sought - new

NATIONWIDE, NY

for a freelance editor with a strong knowledge of business credit and the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience writing, editing... $40 an hour From Fuuze.com - 15 hours ago - save job - block - email - more... Salary Search: Off-Site Journalist with Business Credit Expertise Sought salaries in NATIONWIDE, NY Permanent link to this job

Web Producer/Writer - new

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Washington, DC health care news, writing and posting summaries of... and analysis on health issues. With staff and freelance reporters, columnists, editors, photographers, web...
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Freelance Reporter - new

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM

Position Title: Freelance Reporter Working Title (if applicable): Freelance Reporter Department... submit a minimum of 2 writing samples. Position Type... $15 - $19 an hour From University of New Mexico - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all University of New Mexico jobs Salary Search: Freelance Reporter salaries in Albuquerque, NM More information about University of New Mexico Related forums: Reporter - University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, New Mexico Permanent link to this job

Manager, Field Communications - new

Medco Health Solutions - Franklin Lakes, NJ

vendors, designers, freelance writers, and others in... company use. Skills and Knowledge: . Excellent writing and editorial skills . Ability to think critically... From Job.com - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Medco Health Solutions jobs Salary Search: Manager, Field Communications salaries in Franklin Lakes, NJ More information about Medco Health Solutions Related forums: Medco Health Solutions Permanent link to this job

Test Development Specialist - new

Data Recognition Corporation - Maple Grove, MN

they assign tasks to support staff, including freelance contractors, temporaries, item writers, item... to complex issues when writing, reviewing, and/or... From StarTribune - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Data Recognition Corporation jobs Salary Search: Test Development Specialist salaries in Maple Grove, MN More information about Data Recognition Corporation Related forums: Data Recognition Corporation - Maple Grove, Minnesota Permanent link to this job

View all Human Capital Institute jobs Salary Search: Freelance Conference Producer salaries in Brooklyn, NY More information about Human Capital Institute Related forums: Human Capital Institute - Brooklyn, New York Permanent link to this job

Freelance Writers Wanted - new

Associated Content - San Francisco, CA

anyone to earn money by writing articles on the Web... it receives. Writing for AC is a great work opportunity for students, stay at home parents and freelance... From HotJobs - 1 day ago - save job - block - email - more... View all Associated Content jobs Salary Search: Freelance Writers Wanted salaries in San Francisco, CA More information about Associated Content Related forums: Writer - Associated Content - SAN Francisco, California Permanent link to this job

Associate Editor Finance - new

Washington, DC staff and freelance writers.Performs additional editorial functions as needed, including assigning articles and reporting and writing stories. Incumbent(s) in...
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