Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Jobs, October 2, 2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:48 +0200

Hello, everyone! Check out today’s writing job opportunities, specially curated to start the week.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, there’s something on the list for you. These gigs could be your ticket to success. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your portfolio and boost your income.

Happy job hunting!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:32 +0200

It’s the end of the week once again. How did your week go?

I hope you have a relaxing weekend ahead of you.

Before that, why not check out our list of writing jobs online?

See you on Monday!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Linux Specialist Writer – HowToGeek.com (Remote)
Freelance Apple Product Specialist Writer – How-To Geek (Remote)
Freelance Content Writer & Technology Enthusiast – How-to-Geek (Remote)
Freelance Android Writer – How-To Geek (Remote)
Writer, Sports Betting – 90min.com (Remote / Part-time)
Technology Industry Writer (Contractor) – Free Agency; $20 – $40 an hour (Remote)
Freelance World of Warcraft Guide Writer – TheGamer (Remote)
TopSpeed – Freelance Writer – Valnet Concept (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Blog writer for both short and long form blogs

Copywriting Jobs

Freelance Legal Marketing Content Copywriter – Blushark Digital
eCommerce Copy Writer Temp – Bob’s Discount Furniture (Remote)
Donation Writer – Mil Mujeres; $40 – $50 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Personal Injury/Workers’ Comp/B2C Legal Marketing Writer – The Pen Is Mightier Content Creators, LLC; $25 – $40 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Journalism Jobs

Writer, Journalist, Blogger, Photo Journalist – Diasporan Media Group (Telecommute)
Freelance Weekend News Writer – GameRant (Remote)
Managing Editor – Health Library – Cleveland Clinic; $25.13 – $38.33 an hour (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

EXPERIENCED FEDERAL GRANT WRITER; $6k per month
Grant Writer – A Touch Of Love HHS LLC (Remote / Part-time)
Proposal Writer – ICF (On-Call/Part-Time/Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – QinetiQ US (Remote)
Technical Writer – i5 Technology Group (Remote / Contract)
Software Technical Writer – TekWisen Software Pvt. Ltd; $40 – $48 an hour (Remote / Contract)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Gigs

Magazine Writing Gigs

Freelance Editor for Trade Magazine in Creative Field – AIM Communications (Remote)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 28, 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:21 +0200

Hi, everyone! Here is the list of remote writing jobs for today.

I hope you land a new gig or two. Good luck!

If there is anything else that we can help you with, just drop a note in the comments section.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – XomegaIT Inc (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Writer – ShoutVox; $45/hr (Remote / Part-time)
(English+Spanish) Writer for Hispanic-American Casino Gaming Market – Fifth Street Gaming (United States Remote)
Call of Duty Game Guides Writer – GAMURS Group; $11/hr – $60/hr (United States Remote / Contract)
Gaming Tech Writer – GameRant.com (Remote / Contract)
Freelance List Article Writer – TheGamer (Remote)
Freelance TV/Movie Affiliate Article Writer – GameRant (Remote)
Freelance Entertainment Writers – The Mary Sue (Remote / Contract)

Copywriting Jobs

Direct Response Copywriter – Launch Potato (Remote)
Digital/Health Copywriter – IV INTERACTIVE, LLC (Remote)
Digital Copywriter – smartdept.; $40/hr – $45/hr (Remote / Contract)
Copywriter II – Steneral Consulting (United States Remote / Contract)
Copywriter – Stitch Fix (USA)
Corporate Donation Writer – Mil Mujeres; $35 – $45 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Specialist Editor Part-Time/On call – Stell; $19 – $23 an hour (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Lead Writer – PRM – Church World Service (United States Remote / Contract)
Grant Writer/Evaluator – Resource Associates (Remote / Contract)
Part-Time Grant & RFP Writer – Children’s Literacy Initiative (Remote)
Freelance BioTech Proposal Writer – Bell Federal Systems Inc.; $40 per hour (Remote / Contract)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – DeFi – CryptoRecruit (United States / Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Gigs

Freelance Ghostwriter – Reedsy (United States Remote)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:12 +0200

Hello, everyone! We’ve got some more writing jobs for you today. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something here for you. These jobs can help you make more money and build your writing skills.

So, get ready, fix up your portfolio, and start applying. Remember, each application gets you closer to your dream job. Good luck with these jobs.

Give it a shot, and show off your writing skills. Happy job hunting!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Blogging Jobs

Copywriting Jobs

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Medical Legal Report Editor; $40-$60 per hour (California – Los Angeles or Remote)
Need online editing help for book on autism and learning disabilities in K-12 grades; $15-$25 per hour (Zoom)
Part-Time Editor – PC Invasion; $25 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Journalism Jobs

Associate Editor – Gun Dog – Outdoor Sportsman Group (Remote)
Part-Time Editor – The Mary Sue; $25 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Editor of IBT US – IBT Media (Remote / Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer (CCG) – IBTCI (Remote)
Proposal Writer (On-Call/Part-Time/Remote) – ICF (Remote)
Freelance Proposal Writer for Government Bids – Bell Federal Systems Inc.; $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Technical Writing Jobs

Insider Threat Mitigation Writer/Editor – JS Solutions (Remote / Part-time)

Resume Writing Jobs

Resume Writer – Lambert Linguistics, LLC; $36 per hour (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Gigs

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 26, 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:03 +0200

Hey there, job hunters! We’ve scoured the internet to serve up a piping-hot plate of remote writing jobs.

Get ready to land a new client!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer – ShoutVox; $45/hr (Remote / Part-time)
Freelance Writer – HopSkipDrive (United States Remote / Part-time)
Content Writer – Metaverse Project – CryptoRecruit (United States Remote)
Dungeons & Dragons Guide Writer – TheGamer.com (Remote)
Freelance Writer – Articles Auction (Remote)
Sims 4 Guide Writer – TheGamer.com (Remote)
Freelance Computing News Writer XDA-developers.com – Busy Pixel Media (Remote)
Features Writer – Valnet Freelance (Remote)
Freelance Superheroes Shift Writer: Features & News Articles – Screen Rant (Remote / Full-time, Part-time)
AOTF: Game Guides Writer – GAMURS Group (Remote / Contract)
Reality TV Writer – Absolute Sports Private Limited (Remote / Contract)

Copywriting Jobs

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Content Creation and API Documentation – Stack Builders (Remote Contractor)
Lead Writer – Software, AI – Grant Engine (Remote / Full-time, Part-time)
Science and Technical Writer/Editor – Ripple Effect; $32.40 – $40.05 an hour (Remote / Part-time)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Outreach Writer & Editor – Best Friends Animal Society (Remote)
Script Writer – Headfone (Remote / Part-time)
AI for Business Leaders/Managers Curriculum Writer/Subject Matter Expert (Talent Pool – Contract) – Chegg Inc.; $40/hr (Remote / Part-time)
Literature Study Guide Writer – SuperSummary (Remote)
Content Writer – VA – SEO – Adrian Graphics & Marketing LLC (Remote / Part-time, Contract)

Internships

Technical Writer Intern – Leidos (United States Remote)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:18 +0200

Good Monday morning, FWJ people! Take a look at today’s writing jobs.

Have a great week and good luck!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

URGENTLY HIRING: Freelance Content Marketing, AI & Business Writer – Eleven Writing; 25-35/hr (Remote)
Ski Freelance Writer – Blue Water Media ApS; $8.00 – $45.00 Per Hour (Remote)
Celebrity Freelance Writer – The Blast; $15 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Destructoid: Freelance Gaming Writer – GAMURS Group (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Food and Beverage News Writer – DailyMeal.com – Static Media; $21 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)

Blogging Jobs

Wine Blogger

Copywriting Jobs

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Journalism Jobs

Managing Editor – Honey Colony
Freelance Editor – HouseDigest.com; $23.00 Per Hour (Remote)
Twinfinite: Weekend Editor – GAMURS Group; $25 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer Associate – The Empowerment Center, LLC ; $25.00 – $40.00 Per Hour (Remote)
Grant Writer (Arts Education) – Los Angeles Music and Art School; $25.00 – $30.00 Per Hour
TRIBAL GRANT WRITER – Friends of the Children; $40 – $60 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire)
Proposal Writer – SOFTMAX (Remote / Part-time)
GovCon Proposal Tech Writer – Part-Time – Arcetyp LLC (Remote)

Sports Writing Jobs

Sports News Writer – Yardbarker (Remote / Part-time)

Travel Writing Jobs

Develop a Travel Plan for a new Travel Community Marketplace

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Assessment writer ||Science|| K-12 – Hurix Digital; $9.46 – $37.31 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Horror Writing Prompts 2023 Edition

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:00:57 +0200

Let’s face it—writers get stuck. Some get stuck a lot. Others not so much. Still, it happens, and when it does, we deal with the situation in our own ways. I dare say, though, that writing prompts are one of the best tools to get unstuck.

Today, how about some horror writing prompts? After all, the spooky season is right around the corner.

One thing I guarantee: they will bring out your dark side.

Whether you are a horror writer or you just want to flex your creative juices, these horror writing prompts ought to send chills down your spine—which may or may not be a good thing.

Horror Writing Prompts for 2023

1. The ice cream truck

2. Hollywood screams

Pick 5 of your favorite actors and cast them as characters in a horror film.

For each, write the following:

Their backstory. Where do they come from? What do they do for work or study? Are they rich or poor?
What is their reaction to the situation they find themselves in? Do they get angry and fearful or do they remain calm?
Their death or near-death scene. How do they die? If they escape, how do they do that?

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3. Inside a bag

4. The bird

Write a story about a creepy bird. Start your story with “It is perched on a branch, not far from my window, watching, staring with an unfathomable black eye.”

5. Bitten

6. The nightmare

You used to have this recurring nightmare that would wake you up screaming in the middle of the night. You haven’t had it for several years, but one night, you wake up screaming again. A few minutes later, you realize it isn’t just a nightmare. You are living the nightmare.

What is that nightmare? What happens, and how do you get back to reality?

7. The gargoyles

8. The fake monster

9. An audience

You’re alone in the house, and you want to relax. Playing the piano has always done wonders, so you play your favorite piece. When you finish, you hear a slow clap…but no one’s there when you turn around.

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10. The infection

11. The elevator

You get into your building’s elevator and press 33 as you do every day after work. This time, however, more buttons suddenly keep appearing, and the 40-floor building keeps getting higher and higher. The elevator won’t stop. What happens next?

12. The willing victim

13. Water into blood

You suddenly start seeing water as blood – or at least something that looks like blood. No one else sees it, but you’re not crazy. You ARE seeing blood, and there’s a reason for it. Tell your story.

14. The doll

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15. The grandfather clock

The grandfather clock has been in your family for generations and has never stopped working. On October 31, at the stroke of midnight, it suddenly starts running backward.

16. Twins

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17. The fountain of youth

The woman had been searching for the fountain of youth for as long as she can remember. She finally found it – in the most mundane form possible. Yet she didn’t expect the terrors that came with it. No one could have foreseen how something so harmless could have such horrific aspects.

18. The phone call

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19. The hobo clown

You come to with a raging hangover. As you slowly open your eyes, you realize you’re beside a dumpster in a dim alley with a hobo clown’s face right in front of you.

20. Your nightmare

21. Not costumes

You go to work and everyone is in a scary costume. You forgot it was Halloween costume day. Except that a closer look tells you that those are not costumes. People have become their costumes.

22. Stranger in your own home

You wake up and go downstairs for your morning coffee. You are surprised by a bunch of strangers sitting around the breakfast table. They are surprised by you. Apparently, you are the stranger walking around in their home. What happened?

23. Route 66

You visit a museum along the iconic Route 66. You have the time of your life, but when it is time to go, you can’t get out of town. The road keeps taking you back to the museum. What are you going to do?

24. Mirrors

You wake up one morning to find that all the mirrors in your house have been covered with thick, black curtains. As you try to uncover them, you realize that something is watching you from the other side, and it’s not your reflection.

25. The asylum

While exploring an abandoned asylum, you discover a room filled with old patient records. As you start reading them, you realize that one of the patients predicted your arrival and has left a chilling message just for you.

26. Best friend

Late at night, you receive a text message from your best friend, asking for help. The only problem is, your best friend died three years ago, and the message contains a disturbing photo of them that seems to be taken in the present.

27. The new house

You move into a new house in a quiet, picturesque town. As you settle in, you start hearing the voices of the previous owners, who seem to be trapped within the walls, desperately trying to communicate with you.

28. In the hospital

After a car accident, you wake up in a seemingly abandoned hospital with no memory of how you got there. As you explore the empty corridors, you begin to notice strange symbols on the walls, and the hospital’s dark past starts to unravel.

29. The camping trip

While on a camping trip with your friends, you stumble upon an old, decrepit cabin deep in the woods. Inside, you find a diary that details the cabin’s previous inhabitants’ descent into madness, and the horrifying events that took place within its walls.

30. Dark secrets

You’ve recently developed the ability to see people’s darkest secrets by simply looking into their eyes. One day, you lock eyes with a stranger on the subway, and you see something so unspeakably sinister that you can’t shake the feeling that they know you can see.

That’s it for now. Keep your eyes peeled for more in the future.

Horror writers, do you have your own tried and tested horror writing prompts? Can you come up with new ones that will awaken the deepest, darkest parts of our minds? Care to share them with us?

If you’re looking for romance: 15 Creative Writing Prompts for Romance Novels

If you need more work (who doesn’t?): Websites That Pay You to Write

Sources for some of the prompts: 1, 2, 3

Check out our list of magazine writing jobs to snag new gigs!

35 Tools for Freelancers Around the World

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:00:57 +0200

Ready to turn your writing skills into a remote career? It’s a beautiful Friday, and we’ve got a lineup of remote writing jobs just for you.

Dive into this list of writing jobs, and land a new client or two!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Rise25 (Remote / Part-time)
Content Writer (Retirement Plans) – AccruePartners (United States Remote)
Daily Soap Writer – Absolute Sports Private Limited (Remote / Contract)
Content Developer – SPECTRAFORCE; $33.21/hr (United States Remote)
Freelance Call of Duty: Warzone Guide Writer – GameRant.com (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Alan Wake 2 Writer – GameRant.com (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Food and Beverage News Writer – DailyMeal.com – Static Media; $21 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Digital Writer, Health + Research – Kooth USA (Remote)
Freelance Content Writer for Classic and Exotic Car Dealership – Streetside Classics (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Freelance Copywriter – Medium Blue Search Engine Marketing; $18 – $24 an hour (Remote / Part-time)
Copywriter – 24 Seven Talent; $40/hr – $42/hr (United States Remote / Contract)
Corporate Communications Copywriter – INPOSIA Solutions GmbH (Remote)
Technical Copywriter (Part-Time) – Fincons Group (Remote)
Contract Copywriter – Crowe LLP (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Freelance Tech Commerce Editor – Valnet (Remote)
SFGATE Contributing Culture Editor, Los Angeles – Hearst Media Services (Remote / Part-time)
Journalist – Key Media (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Remote Tech Writer – Insight Global Job; $50/hr (Contract)
Technical Writer – Macrosoft; $25/hr – $30/hr (United States Remote / Contract)
User Experience (UX) writer – In Country (Remote / Part-time)
Freelance Medical Writer – Certara (United States Remote / Contract)
Scientific Writer and Editor – Premier System; $40 – $45 an hour (Remote / Part-time)

Resume Writing Jobs

Experienced Resume Writer – Coaching With Empathy (Remote / Part-time)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Financial Writer/Partner – Mitre Media (United States Remote / Contract)
Content Developer – NIIT (United States Remote / Part-time)
NCLEX Content Author – Blueprint Test Prep; $35/hr (United States Remote / Contract)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:19 +0200

Hi, everyone! Take a look at today’s writing jobs.

I hope you land a new gig or two. Good luck!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer, Digital Banking – Contractor – Forbright Bank (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Content Writer; $1,000-$1,500
Gadget Product Writer – Superlativ, LLC / GadgetReview.com (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Assassin’s Creed Mirage Guide Writer – TheGamer (Remote)
Digital Content Specialist – Temp; $24-$28/hr (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Contract Copywriter – Crowe LLP (Remote)
Freelance Copywriter (Social Content) – Newsette Media Group; $35 – $50 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Corporate Donation Writer – Mil Mujeres; $35 – $45 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Editor – Resourceful; $40 – $45 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer, Healthcare Consulting – Sellers Dorsey (Remote)
Life Sciences SBIR Grant Writer – Grant Engine (Remote USA/ Full-time, Part-time)
Grant Writer for Mission Driven Virtual Team – Eleventh House Solutions; $18 – $22 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Part-time, Freelance Grant Writer Agency Team Member – Melon Sky Corporation; $25 – $50 an hour (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Merican; $20.12 – $30.29 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Technical Writer – Content Creation and API Documentation – Stack Builders (Remote Contractor)

Sports Writing Jobs

Winter Sports Writer – Curated – Experts (Remote)

Resume Writing Jobs

Resume Writer; $50-$100 (San Francisco)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Dealing with Downtimes and Irregular Income: 7 Effective Techniques

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:56:20 +0200

So, you don’t earn the same amount of money every month, and sometimes, your work is on pause. What’s a big deal – someone might say – so what? Fluctuating income and downtimes are two natural parts of a freelancer’s journey. You must just get used to it.

Not after you experience the dark side of irregular income. In fact, it is the second biggest challenge in freelancing after project acquisition. For as many as 36% of freelancers, having irregular income management is challenging.

If not approached adequately, it makes freelance finance management unbearable. Read on to discover some actionable tips on how to cope with irregular income as a freelancer.

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Why Fluctuating Income Is Bothersome for Freelancers and Why It Shouldn’t Be

Irregular or variable income is one of the most challenging issues that may get every freelancer down, at one time or another.

Facing an irregular earnings pattern with downtime periods is troublesome and annoying. And here’s why:

It makes you feel financially unstable.
It teases you to develop bad money habits like letting debt accumulate or impulse buying.
It creates the difficulty of effective budgeting.
It complicates long-term financial planning.
It doesn’t allow you to prepare for the “storms” in the economy.

However, as Tom Bentley, a freelance writer and editor, points out, “Downtime isn’t death.” And neither is variable income. Although these are rather disturbing issues for a freelancer, there are effective techniques for dealing with unstable income and downtimes.

How to Manage Irregular Income and Survive During a Downtime as a Freelancer

Apply these seven strategies to budget successfully when your income is erratic.

1. Determine your income and budget accordingly

To organize your freelance finances and prepare to handle fluctuating income, you should know your lowest and highest monthly incomes.

The average full-time freelancer earns $93/hour. There are some cases when freelancers make even more than that. For example, Courtney Danyel, a business writer and anthropologist, earns $200/hour.

How much are you making per hour? Knowing your freelancer rates, have you ever calculated your highest and lowest income?

You can do that with ValueTime’s income calculator for freelancers by indicating the following variables:

Your hourly rate
Number of holidays per year
Number of workdays per week
Number of hours per day
Billable time per day

Let’s look at the example of a freelancer’s monthly earnings.

Nikola Roza, a freelance writer and SEO professional, reveals his monthly income. It is $1,000–$1,200 when he’s working part-time. He earns double the amount when he tries to get as much work done as possible.

As you can see, his lowest income is $1,000, whereas his highest income is $2,400. The difference is noticeable, isn’t it? Under these circumstances, a wise decision would be to create two budgets based on the lowest and highest figures.

2. Prioritize essential expenses

Categorizing your expenses into fixed (essential) and variable (non-essential) and prioritizing the former is the key to managing irregular income as a freelancer. It can help you fulfill your basic living requirements and develop a smart monthly spending habit.

Your list of essentials may look like this:

Rent
Utility bills
Transportation costs
Groceries
Taxes
Debt
Insurance
Medications
Savings
Internet and paid subscriptions to freelancer tools

“If you have a freelance website, your essentials-only budget will have to be expanded,” warns Jonathan Elster, CEO at EcomHalo.

“You should allocate a dedicated sum for website hosting, maintenance, redesign, marketing, and other needs. Monthly website maintenance costs vary dramatically between $25 and $500,” he mentions.

Of course, you may consider some cheap options for a freelance website like Clippings.me, WordPress, or About.me. However, if you want to look the part—the professional part—then it’s best to get a custom domain and hosting. If you also plan to market yourself as a freelancer, you might have to pay for social media ads regularly.

Other things like new clothes, home décor, or entertainment are non-essential.

3. Optimize your billing process

Jim Pendergast, Senior Vice President at altLINE Sobanco, states, “A well-organized and optimized billing process makes you the king of your freelance finances. You get full control over those and navigate your irregular income more smoothly.”

Jim Pendergast provides some valuable pieces of advice on how to manage freelance billing like a pro:

Set deadlines for payment
Streamline your invoices with templates to get paid on time
Ask for a percentage of your invoice to be paid upfront
Schedule reminders
Choose multiple payment types

Additionally, you may try out some billing software for freelancers like BillQuick, Invoicera, or Harvest, for example.

4. Save for emergencies

Picture this. You have an extended period of downtime. Say, about two or three months.

Or imagine another situation.

You’ve got downtime, AND you need an urgent water heater replacement that can cost you somewhere between $1,000 and $3,500.

This issue can leave you waking up in a cold sweat and thinking about where to get money.

Unless…

You have prepared an emergency fund, one of the financial planning basics for freelance writers. It’s a buffer that keeps you financially safe and sound for a while without having to take a credit or a loan.

“An emergency fund can save freelancers from financial emergencies and unplanned expenses like home repairs, to mention just one. The most expensive ones are HVAC system malfunctioning, flooded basement, leaky roof, sewer line replacement, etc.,” says Jesse Galanis, Content Creator at Real Estate Skills.

“A cut-and-try approach to building an emergency fund is to make it cover a minimum of three months,” he highlights.

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5. Use tools to keep track of your freelancer finances

If you’re still using Excel to track your income, you might want to throw that “stick” away and walk out of the cave into the new age of technologies.

Volodymyr Shchegel, VP of Engineering at Clario, claims: “The era of smart tech tools has opened the door wide for freelancers with irregular income to manage finances effectively. If you’re a freelancer, you can’t miss out on this opportunity. Automated solutions for money management can help you eliminate human error and monitor your day-to-day progress and financial health.”

The best freelancer tools for managing finances are at your disposal:

Coconut
FreshBooks
Hurdlr
Wave
Stampli

6. Start small with investments

How can I possibly invest with variable income and downtimes dragging me into the abyss of financial uncertainty?

Quite a fair point.

But…

Read the first two words of this strategy: start small. And slow.

You don’t necessarily need to go to extremes and create a hurry-scurry investment plan drawn on your lap or lump all of your savings into just one stock.

“Living on a fluctuating income, freelancers should apply two tactics when deciding to invest,” suggests Anthony Martin, CEO of Choice Mutual.

“Tactic #1 is starting small with two-month-long steps. At first, only 5% of your monthly income should go toward investing. After that, move to 10%, 15%, and eventually reach 20%. Then, you can meet the requirements of 50/30/20 – a realistic budgeting rule that actually works. 50% of the income goes to must-haves and must-dos, 30% for wants, and 20% for investments and savings.

Tactic #2 refers to choosing several investment types. For example, these may be stocks, bonds, real estate, cryptocurrencies, or retirement plans,” he enumerates.

Indeed, retirement investing is one of the fundamentals for effective financial planning as a freelancer.

7. Back up your budget with extra income sources

Harness the power of income diversification. Two incomes, even if irregular, are always better than one.

Ryan Hammill, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Ancient Language Institute, provides an example of how freelance writers can create multiple revenue streams:

“To reduce dependence on a single source of variable income, freelance writing is often combined with such a side job as tutoring or teaching. Being proficient in foreign languages, for instance, you can become a part-time tutor and teach a foreign language to kids or adults via online or in-person classes.

Besides, it’s easy to monetize your freelance teaching business by selling lesson plans or materials, creating paid courses for other teachers, assessing tests, etc.”

Aside from teaching, there are tons of other side jobs for freelancers and creative ways to earn extra money, as follows:

Social media management
Blogging
Proofreading
Bookkeeping
Survey taking

Concerning the latter, at PrizeRebel, for example, you can take surveys for money and get rewards such as free PayPal cash, bitcoins, and gift cards.

Why not dip your toes into affiliate marketing?

Check how Susan Shain, a journalist and freelance writer, adds affiliate links to Amazon on WheretoPitch to earn commission from this eCommerce giant.

Variable Income Should Not Be a Problem

Navigating the challenges of downtimes and fluctuating income can be daunting in the freelance world. However, with the implementation of these seven effective methods to budget for irregular income, you can find stability and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

By combining these techniques, you can not only survive but thrive, even under the toughest financial circumstances.

“Irregular income is not a limitation; it’s an adventure waiting to unfold.” – Isabella S. Lee

Make your freelance adventure enjoyable even with variable income in your hands.

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:06 +0200

Welcome to our daily curated list of freelance and remote writing jobs.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this compilation offers a variety of exciting opportunities you can explore from the comfort of your own space.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Finance Writer – Write Collective; $25/hr (United States Remote)
Freelance Boxing Writer – TheSportster (Remote)
Freelance Writer – ShoutVox; $45/hr (Remote / Part-time)
Content Writer – IFG – International Financial Group (Remote)
Web Author – PEG Staffing & Recruiting; $28/hr – $39/hr (United States Remote / Contract)
Freelance Writer – GiveMeSport (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Freelance Copywriters – (HCP / DTP) – Omnicom Health Group (United States Remote)
Junior Product Copywriter – Popular Gifting Company – Fourth Floor (Remote / Temporary)
SEO Copywriter (Part-Time, Contract, Flexible Hours) – Trek Marketing Ltd.; $15 – $20 an hour (Remote)
EN US Product Descriptions Writers – More Than Writers (United States Remote / Contract)
Freelance Senior Copywriter – The Cake (Remote / Contract)
Pharmaceutical Copywriter – Cella; $60/hr – $70/hr (Remote / Contract)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Freelance Editor – Dibbly Inc (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – PRI Global (Remote / Contract)
Technical Policy Writer – Eliassen Group (Remote / Contract)
Technical Writer – Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; $30/hr – $35/hr (Remote / Contract)
Technical Writer – Mastech Digital (United States Remote / Contract)
Tech Writer – Insight Global Job (United States Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Powerpoint Specialist/Tech Writer – Synergy Interactive; $35/hr – $42/hr (Remote / Contract)
Part-time Ghost Writer – Night (Remote)
Assessment Writer || Elementary School ELA,Math&SS – Hurix Digital (Remote / Contract)
Assessment Writer | K6-K12 |for Math, Science and Social Studies – Hurix Digital (Remote / Contract)
Curriculum Writer – Rex Academy; $15 – $25 an hour (Remote / Part-time)
Training Specialist, Virtual Training and Content Developer – STAND 8 Technology Services; $20/hr – $30/hr (Remote / Contract)
Cryptocurrency Trader / Writer – DEXWireNews.com (United States Remote)
SEO Content Writer / Senior Social Media Marketing Manager – Mavik Ventures (Remote / Part-time)
Learning Content Developer – Cypress HCM; $30/hr – $40/hr (Remote / Contract)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:53 +0200

Good morning, everyone! Apologies for the lack of jobs yesterday. I have been down with the flu for the past few days, but here are today’s writing jobs.

Good luck!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – WebstaurantStore (Remote)
Freelance Writer – HotCars (Remote)
Automotive Freelance Writer – MotorBiscuit – EndGame360 (Remote / Contract)
Ski Freelance Writer – Blue Water Media ApS; $8 – $45 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Temporary, Contract)
Content Writer – Gay Content – Graphite (Remote / Contract)

Copywriting Jobs

Copywriter – The Flore Store; $35 – $50 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Copywriter – Jayne Agency, LLC; From $2,000 a month (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Copywriter – SmashBrand (Remote / Contract)
SEO Copywriter – Seamless.AI (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Editorial Contractor – History Factory (Remote)
Freelance Editor – Explore.com; $23 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)

Journalism Jobs

Senior Writer-Editor, Weekends – PEOPLE (Remote USA)
Contract News Writer – Investopedia; $15 per piece (Remote USA)
Aviation/Aerospace Journalist-Editor – Aero-News Network (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer – Unico Government Solutions (Remote / Contract)
Federal Grant Writer – ANG Business Services LLC; $15 – $20 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Temporary)
RFP Writer – VSA, Inc.; $20 an hour (Remote / Part-time)
Contract Grant Writer – Tulsa Ballet; From $25 an hour (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

IT Technical Writer – Systems, LLC; From $28 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Technical Editor – RSI EnTech, LLC (Remote / Part-time)
Technical Writer – NextRow Digital; $13.11 – $41.30 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:11 +0200

Friday, hello!

One more set of writing jobs before the weekend.

See you Monday!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Computing Writer XDA-developers.com (Remote)
Comics List Writer – Comic Book Resources (Remote)
Freelance Deals Writer at Pocket-lint.com – Busy Pixel Media (Remote)
Freelance Shonen Anime Features Writer – GameRant (Remote)
Starfield Guide Writer Specialist – DualShockers (Remote)
Freelance Lifestyle & Entertainment Writer – Narcity Media (Remote)
Sports Betting Writer, Horse Racing – Lines (Sports Betting); $30 – $45 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Food Commerce News & Deals Writer (Remote USA)
Article Writers Needed (native speakers only) – QGP Limited; $15 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Freelance Financial/Investment Writer – GW, Inc. (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Marketing Copywriter – Nav (Remote within the US)
Associate Copywriter at Teachable (Remote United States)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Copy Editor / Proofreader for Short Stories (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer Needed – Not For Profit – Mental Therapy Organization

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Juvare – External (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Individual/Independent Consultant – Physics Item Writer – American Institutes for Research (Remote)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 14, 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:04 +0200

Hi, everyone! Take a look at today’s writing jobs.

I hope you land a new gig or two. Good luck!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Tabletop Commerce Writer – TheGamer (Remote)
Fortnite Content Writer – Absolute Sports Private Limited (Remote)
Legal Content Writer – Legal Verb; $15 – $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Copywriting Jobs

Data Science Copy Writer (Remote)
Contract Copywriter, Fish/Hunt – The Orvis Company (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Freelance Food Editors – Static Media; $23.00 Per Hour (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Freelance Grant Writer – Sparkpoint Business Systems, LLC; $30 – $40 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Proposal Writer – Sanigest; $40.00 – $60.00 Per Hour (Remote)
Freelancer Grant Writer for Housing Counseling Agency – Greater Sheepshead Bay Development Corporation; $25 – $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Technical Writing Jobs

Scientific & Medical Writer – American Academy of Functional Health; From $40 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Technical Writer – Kumo (Remote)
New Reach Marketing – Telecom Industry Writer (Remote)
Report Writer – COMTEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS; $11.07 – $43.00 Per Hour (Remote)
UX Writer/Content Strategist – Business Integra Inc; $20 – $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Sports Writing Jobs

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Writer for Fun Anatomy Education Video Scripts – Milo’s Academy; $480.00 – $960.00 per month (Remote)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:00:12 +0200

How are you today, job hunters?

Take a look at the latest writing jobs online.

Good luck!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer – CrowdRiff (Remote / Contract)
Professional SEO Writer – freelance, legal focus – Get YOU Found; $25 – $30 an hour (Remote / Part-time)
Writer Editor for Wellness, Meditation, Counseling, Self Help Content (Remote)
Fully Remote SEO Content Writer and Transcript Editor – Speakeasy Authority Marketing

Copywriting Jobs

Senior Copywriter – Skillable (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Content Editor – Forbes Technical Consulting (United States Remote / Contract)

Journalism Jobs

Suburban Newspaper Group Seeks Reporters

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer – Sanigest; $40 – $60 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Temporary, Contract)
Grant Writer Assistant – Blue Haven Grant Consultants, LLC; $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)
Proposal Writer
Documentary Grant Writer

Sports Writing Jobs

Sports Editorial Clerk – Media News Group; $15.66 an hour (Remote / Part-time)

Travel Writing Jobs

Freelance Travel Feature Writer – Explore.com (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:00:51 +0200

Hi, everyone! Take a look at today’s remote writing jobs.

I hope you land a new gig or two. Good luck!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

List Writer – Backyard Boss (Remote US or Canada)
Freelance Lifestyle Writer – MUO (Remote)
Affiliate Marketing Freelance Writer – GAMURS Group (Remote / Contract)
Reality TV News Writer – Looper.com; $21 an hour (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Experienced Freelance Software/Tech Writer – BeezContent (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

GLOBAL PRODUCT COPYWRITER – Cella; $28 – $30 an hour (Remote / Contract)
ACD Copywriter – Clutch Group, Inc. (Remote / Contract)
B2B Copywriter – Artisan Talent; $40/hr – $50/hr (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Content Editor – Jennings Social Media & Martech (United States Remote / Contract)
Presentation Editor – PT – McClatchy; $20/hr – $20.75/hr (United States Remote)
Freelance Academic Editor – Cactus Communications (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Sr. Weekend Editor, Yahoo News Homepage Curation – AgileOne (Remote / Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Part-Time Grant Writer – The Institute of Student Loan Advisors; $30/hr – $50/hr (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

UX Writer – SGA Inc.; $22 – $25 an hour (Remote / Contract)
AutoAuth Rules Writer – Telligen (Remote)
Technical Writer – Discover International (United States Remote / Contract)
Tech Writer (Cloud, Cybersecurity & Enterprise) – Averity; $45/hr – $60/hr (Remote)
Technical Content Manager (Part Time / Contract) – Chatmeter (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Private Markets Writer – SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); $60/hr – $80/hr (Remote)
Writer Editor – Aston Carter (Remote / Contract)

Freelance Writing Jobs, September 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:21 +0200

New week, new writing jobs. Are you ready to add a client or two to your list?

Good luck, and have a great week ahead!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer – TopSpeed (Remote)
HEALTH CONTENT WRITER – Elite Healthcare & Wellness; $30 – $40 an hour (Remote / Part-time)
Content Writer – Triton Commerce, LLC; Up to $20 an hour (Remote / Part-time, Contract)
Freelance Deals Writer – Android Police (Remote)
Finance Content Writer – NUOPTIMA LIMITED (Remote / Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Freelance Career Advice Writer – Career.IO (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Blog Writer with SEO and WordPress Experience – Team Johnson, LLC; $375 a week (Remote / Contract)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Editor for novel needed (NYC to Philadelphia)

Journalism Jobs

Investigative Journalist – Fertility Bridge (Remote / Contract)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Noble Hearts HR Consulting; $45 an hour (Remote / Contract)

Technical Writing Jobs

Freelance Health Care Business Writer Independent – The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (Contractor / Remote)
Technical Writer (Contract Position) – Silk; $45 – $50 an hour (Remote / Part-time)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Script Clearance Report for movie
Freelance Writer for Comedy Scripts – Trusted Media Brands; $1,200 per episode (Remote)
Foreign Language Curriculum Writers/ Linguist SMEs – Remote Contractor – TIPPING POINT SOLUTIONS, INC. (Remote / Part-time, Contract)

30 Quick Creative Writing Prompts

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:29 +0200

Creative writing isn’t always easy. Even the most creative writer sometimes finds himself/herself stuck on a chapter, a scene, or a paragraph.

When that happens, you can always force yourself to go on, or you can take a break. You can also turn to other things that may help bring more out of you – creative writing prompts.

Here are 30 quick creative writing prompts that are fun and “easy”. When you need a break from whatever it is that’s giving you problems, check these out.

Quick and Easy Creative Writing Prompts

Write about something ugly–war, fear, hate, or cruelty–but find the beauty (silver lining) in it.
Write about your early memories of faith, religion, or spirituality; yours or someone else’s.
There’s a 30-something lady sitting alone at a park bench reading a book. What is she reading? Why is she alone?
Write about a character who wakes up to find that he/she is invisible.
Pick an object – any object – in the room. Look at it for a minute or two, and then write something revolving around it.
Imagine a blind date. The guy thinks it goes wonderfully — amazing chemistry; they have so much in common. The girl thinks it’s a disaster, that he’s a real creep.
The beautiful colonial house was not what it seemed from the outside. What secrets does it hold
Tell the story of a robbery in the first person, from the point of view of the criminal. Have the criminal tell the story as if he were attempting to convince the reader that his actions were justified.
Tell a story with an antagonist who gives a huge amount to a charity every month. What is the charity? Why does he do it?
Tell a story with a protagonist who sees unicorns and believes they are real.

Write about a street kid who dreams about bumping into a couple who will adopt him.
They never thought they’d live a life on the run…
I promised myself I would never get in between a husband and his wife, but…
One thing I will forever cherish from my childhood…
From the moment she opened her eyes, she knew things were going to be bad…
He knew his neighborhood like the back of his hand, but he knew he’d never seen that bungalow at the end of the lane his entire life…
She couldn’t see a foot in front of her in the blizzard, but she could hear his voice…
If only I had listened to my instincts that morning…
The most horrible childhood experience that shaped him into the cold man he is today…
The most beautiful smile I ever saw…

In a world where magic is real, write about a young sorcerer who discovers a hidden school of magic at the heart of a forbidden forest. What secrets does this school hold, and how will it change their destiny?
Humans have colonized other planets, and a scientist in a distant world stumbles upon a mysterious alien artifact. What powers does it possess, and how does it alter the course of intergalactic history?
Write about a detective who receives a series of cryptic letters from an anonymous sender, each containing clues to a cold case they thought was long closed. Who’s the anonymous sender?
Transport your readers to ancient Egypt during the construction of the pyramids. Follow the life of a slave who becomes an unexpected hero in the building of one of the world’s greatest wonders.
In a small, quirky town, two rival business owners find themselves constantly at odds. Write about the hilarious and heartwarming events that unfold when they’re forced to work together on a town-wide event.
In a society where emotions are strictly regulated, a group of rebels discovers a way to experience forbidden feelings. Explore the consequences of their actions and the impact on their world.
A group of friends decides to spend the night in an abandoned, haunted mansion on Halloween. As the night progresses, they encounter something that’s totally unexpected. What is it?
A treasure map is discovered in your attic, leading to a hidden island rumored to hold unimaginable riches. What are these riches?
During the American Civil War, a Union soldier and a Confederate spy meet and fall in love. How do their loyalties and their love clash in the midst of a war tearing the nation apart?
Technology and magic coexist, and a young inventor stumbles upon a portal to another dimension. Describe the bizarre and fascinating world they discover on the other side and the consequences of their exploration.