Freelance Writing Jobs

7 Reasons You Should Specialize in a Writing Product, Not a Niche

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:10 GMT

Standing out in a sea of freelancers isn’t always easy, which is why many writers fill a niche by focusing on a specific style or genre of writing. Another path to follow is to specialize in a specific product instead. This involves targeting a particular area of writing, such as online catalogue descriptions, SEO content, short ad copy, white papers, contract writing, or newsletters.

It’s a tactic that’s sure to get you recognition and is likely to bring in plenty of clients who want an expert working on their project.

Let’s look at the benefits of becoming a specialist in just one type of writing product:

Simplify Your Business

If you can answer the question of what you do in just one simple sentence, people will be more inclined to hire you. A brief description of your skills and area of expertise will make you top of the list for clients looking for someone in your field. People will remember you because they know exactly what you do.

If you can answer the question of what you do in just one simple sentence, people will be more inclined to hire you.
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On the flip side, finding projects you want to work on will be a lot simpler because you’ll be able to do focused searches for new work. There’s no more pouring through job descriptions and trying to decide if you have all the right skills. You’ll know immediately if a job is suited to your skillset and expertise.

Earn A Reputation as the Go-to Writer for that ONE thing

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Someone who specializes in something specific is generally seen as an expert. This immediately enhances your reputation among other freelancers and ensures you stand apart. If you can earn a reputation for a specific product, you’ll be the go-to choice and will more than likely benefit from referrals too.

If clients know you are the preferred content supplier for a product, they’ll seek you out. You become the obvious option based on your in-depth knowledge and scope of experience.

Resilient to Market Changes

If you stick to a single product, your business model will remain fairly stable as the world around you fluctuates. Essentially, you’ll profit from becoming a specialist. Over time, you’ll build a brand that clients can trust. This will lead to a reputation for being reliable.

If you’re known as someone who can be trusted to get work done, you’ll find it much easier to find clients—even in struggling economic times. This is a big win for a freelancer, as too often they’re the first to feel the pinch when companies need to save money in an economic downturn.

Hone Your Skill to Perfection

When you’re only focusing on one specific product, you can truly take the time to master it. You won’t be split across different styles of writing, and the various thought processes that go with it. However, the key is to pick a particular product that already speaks to you, and your style of working. This will make it a lot easier to accumulate the relevant knowledge and be able to relay it in a concise, articulate manner.

When you’re only focusing on one specific product, you can truly take the time to master it.
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Having a strong foundation of knowledge and practice in your chosen product will make it far easier to stay up to date with changes and developments. It’s much simpler to add to a broad knowledge base as new techniques, trends, and information come into existence. It’s also your job to make sure you stay on top of what’s happening in your targeted field if you intend to remain an expert in it.

Level-up in Clients

Being an expert in something generally leads to a better class of clients. You’ll get the discerning companies and individuals seeking you out for your specific skill set, and they’ll be more willing to pay a premium rate.

By attracting a more focused client-base you’ll avoid the pitfalls of justifying your rates to people who want everything for nothing. Clients that you work with will understand your expertise has value, and you should be remunerated accordingly.

Market Yourself in a Single Direction

Having just one marketing message gives you a step up from other freelancers. While they’re wasting time trying to list everything that they do (at varying levels of proficiency), you can zero in on your message—that you’re an expert at this particular writing product and you know you’re good at it.

Everything in your marketing arsenal, including your website, portfolio, business card, and social media profiles, can all have a targeted focus. You can immediately make it clear what you specialize in, and what kind of work you can provide. Potential clients will instantly know that you’re the person they’re looking for.

Productize, Systemize, and Scale

By specializing in a single writing product, you’re streamlining your freelance career. A specialist who only does one thing is far more efficient than someone who switches between various modes of writing and types of clients.

You’ll be able to create a system of working that allows you to move through each client or project with precision. Additionally, you’ll know that the work you’ve done is well-executed every time.

This will also make it easier to scale up your business. As you become more efficient, you can take on more work and charge higher rates.

Remember, clients are paying for your expertise and the time you’ve put into refining your skills. They’re not necessarily paying for the word count or length of time you spent creating the content they require. You can calculate the markup on your rates according to your experience and the knowledge you bring to the table.

Build A Career As A Writing Master

Too often freelancers offer a wide range of services to secure more clients. This opens them up to diluting their skill set rather than refining a single area of expertise. If you target just one writing product, you can master it – and clients will love you for it.

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 21, 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:00:08 GMT

We’re halfway through the week! Did you find a gig yet? Well, here’s another set of writing jobs.

Wishing everyone a great day ahead

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Content Writing Jobs

Content Writers / Rewriters – AbrahamEssays (Algona, WA)
Content Writer – Seattle Gay News; $50-75/week (Seattle, WA; Temporarily remote)
On Demand Content Writers – ISHIR; $20-40/hr (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Part-time Copywriters – St. John Knits (Irvine, CA)
Email Marketing Coordinator/Copywriter – The Creativeloft (Milwaukee, WI)
Digital Copywriter – Kobe Digital; $30-40/hr (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Blog Editor – Elli & Tee Inc.; $16/hr (Hayden, ID)
Weekend Car News Editor – HotCars.com (Remote)
Freelance Senior Entertainment Editor – Wild Sky Media (East Coast, Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Family & Children’s Aid (Remote)
Part-time Grant Writer – Whitetulip Health Foundation (Remote)
Grant Writer – Bear/Glasgow Adult Day Center; up to $22/hr (Bear, DE; Temporarily remote)
Grant Writer – City Rescue Mission Jacksonville, Fl; $18-25/hr (Jacksonville, FL; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Part-time Technical Writer – Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.; $20-30/hr (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Mobile Guides Writer – Digital Trends (Remote)
Content Update Editor, Verywell Fit, Family, and Mind – Dotdash; $30/hr (Remote)
Comedy Writing Assistant – Landing Patch Productions; $10-15/hr (Las Vegas, NV)
Part-time Strategic and Content Communications Writer – All Bets LLC; $12-31/hr (Remote)
Job Description Writer/Curator – HRTMS, Inc.; $16-22/hr (Remote)
Course Writers – International Finance – Agate Development (Remote)
American Freelance Writers – Word Agents; $0.3/word (Remote)

Internships

Editorial Internship – HotNewHipHop.com; $12-18/hr (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 20, 2020

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:41 GMT

Hoping to work from home on a part-time, full-time, or contract basis? Take a look at these available writing jobs online and try applying in one or two gigs.

Good luck!

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Content Writing Jobs

Health Content Writer – Black Health Matters; $20-30/hr (Remote)
Content Writer – Cotney Construction Law, LLP (Tampa, FL; Temporarily remote)
SEO Content Writer – SEO Digital Marketing, Inc.; $20-25/hr (Charlotte, NC)
Content Writers Needed for Digital Marketing Agency – RPM Web Media; $500-1,000/week (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Web Content/Copy Writer – Taoti (Remote)
Copy Writer – Iscientiaus; from $40/hr (Reynoldsburg, OH)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Content Editor – BuildZoom; $40/post (Remote)
Writer/Editor (College Applications) – Dream Go, Inc. (Remote)
Copy Editor Consultant – UN Women (Remote)
Features Editor, Romper – Bustle Digital Group (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Senior Adults for Greater Education, S.A.G.E.; from $25/hr (Remote)
Proposal Writer – Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.; $20-30/hr (Remote)
Grant Proposal Writer – Cascade Tech & Company; $32-37.50/hr (Remote)
Part-time Grant Writer – Unusual Suspects Theatre Company; $20/hr (Los Angeles, CA; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Geological Resources, Inc. (Winterville, NC)
Technical Writer – Kasai North America, Inc. (Troy, MI)
Freelance Technical Writer – Compose.ly; $8-52/hr (Remote)
Contract Technical Writer – K2view (Remote)
Technical Writer – G&L Scientific Inc.; from $70/hr (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Staff Writer Per Diem – Folkspaper; $50/week (Remote)
Freelance Script Writer – Filmless (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 17, 2020

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:00:34 GMT

Happy Monday, FWJ folks! How did you spend your weekend? I hope you had a good one.

After a short break, we’re back to give you the latest available freelance writing jobs so do check these out!

Have a pleasant week ahead

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Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Audiential; $18-20/hr (Remote)
Website Content Writer – Splendid Med Spa; $16-18/hr (Remote)
Part-time Website Content Writer – Peace of Mind Property Management; $15-20/hr (Remote)
Creative Writer – Giddy; $11-45/hr (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Content Blog Writer – South Hills Academy; $130-195/week (West Covina, CA; Temporarily remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Senior Copywriter – ADVAN (Stow, OH)
Copywriter – Miyamoto International Inc. (Ponce, PR)
Part-time Copywriter – Entertainment (Troy, MI)
Freelance Copywriter/Editor – Advice Media; $18-54/hr (Remote)
Freelance Digital Copywriter – Tony and Ava; $250-300/week (East Orange, NJ; Temporarily remote)
Social Media Copywriter – Cella (Remote)
Copywriter – Exec Cast (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Part-time Grant Writer – EmployU (Remote)
Grant Writer – Mercy Community Healthcare (Franklin, TN)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer (Global Remote) – Rainforest QA (Remote)
Technical Writer/ Document Specialist – Pricesenz; $85-90/hr (Palmer, AK)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

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3 Ways of Getting Freelance Writing Work that Few Others are Trying

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:40 GMT

Most writers who are looking to take on extra freelance work flock to online job boards.

This makes sense, after all these platforms are used by people who are actively looking for writers.

You should always look to have multiple sources of work, to both increase your scope for growth and to minimize risk.

To develop another source of consistent writing work it can be worth taking a more proactive approach in making sales by looking for people who indicate that they would benefit from working with a writer, but who are not openly soliciting such work.

To help get you started with this, here are three types of business that are often in need of freelance writing work (whether they openly say this or not), how to find them, and how to approach them for such jobs.

1. PR agencies

PR agencies are almost always responsible for producing copy and content on behalf of their clients.

However, given the rate of client churn in this industry and that each client will have a different need in terms of quantity of content, most PR agencies use a combination of in-house and freelance writers to produce their clients’ copy.

Often PR companies will openly be advertising for remote, freelance writer roles on their website or Linkedin page, but even the ones who do not may well be open to taking on more freelance writers if you can show them that you can provide good quality and reliable work.

Approaching these companies is a three-step process. These steps are:

Finding the agencies themselves
Sourcing the person in charge of recruitment and finding their email address
Sending them an email pitching your services.

Here is a breakdown of how to do these three steps.

1. Finding the PR agencies

This is very simple.

All you have to do is make a Google search for agencies in your local area. I would recommend starting with your local area, as most people tend to want to “buy local” (its always a nice hook in your outreach to say you live locally), and this also guarantees that you are a native speaker of the language that your target agency operates in.

Once you have exhausted all the agencies in your local area, you can expand outwards to your country and then internationally.

So, simply Google “PR agency in [my local area]” to find your local agencies.

Once you have put together a list of local PR agencies, it’s now time to find the person responsible for hiring writers, and their contact details.

2. Sourcing the person in charge of recruitment and finding their email address

The best place to find the person in charge of recruiting writers at a PR agency is the company’s Linkedin page.

When on the company’s Linkedin profile page, go to the “people” tab and you will be presented with a list of profiles and a search bar at the top of the listing.

At larger agencies (approximately 20 or more in house staff) there will likely be a dedicated Human Resources manager who is responsible for recruiting. You can find them by searching for the following keywords:

“Human resources”
“People”
“Staffing”
“Recruitment”
“We’re hiring”

If there is no clear dedicated HR person, or the agency is on the smaller side, then just look for the Managing Director (or equivalent) at the company.

Once you have identified the best person to contact, it’s now time to find their email address.

Email addresses can also be quickly searched for using a Google search along with some advanced search operators.

Here is the search string to use: [“@domain”] email [target person’s name] (do not use the square brackets.

So if you wanted to find the email of Bob Jones who works at Freelance Writing Jobs, you would Google:

“@freelancewritinggigs.com” email Bob Jones

This search forces Google to reveal any page that contains the words Bob Jones, email (or a synonym of this) and @freelancewritinggigs.com. Any page which contains all of these terms should have the relevant person’s email, or at least a good email to find them on.

If you cannot find the target person’s email, then just use a generic company email or contact form, but make it to the attention of the target person.

3. Sending an email pitching your services

PR agencies want to know that you can produce a wide range of content, with consistent quality and on a reliable basis.

Your email to them should focus more on past examples of work than who you are. So long as your email is clear about who you are and what you want, that is all that is necessary.

Here is an example email template to get this type of work:

Hi {{first}}

{{Brief introduction of yourself.}}

I’m emailing you to see if you are looking to take on any writers on a freelance basis?

I know that your content demands from clients fluctuate, so I’m happy to help you with the workload during busier periods.

I have extensive experience in the following industries: {{list industries that you have the most experience}} but am happy to try my hand at anything.

Here is my portfolio {{attach a link to your website or portfolio in Dropbox}} and links to a couple of the articles that I am most proud of.

{{links to articles}}

Do let me know if this is of interest. Happy to take a call to discuss further: {{leave phone number}}

Thanks,

As with any cold email, always follow up with your prospects.

2) Online Businesses and Blogs

Businesses that operate purely online generally have a greater need for content than brick and mortar businesses because their brand is built entirely from their digital copy.

Most online businesses are on the smaller side of things, and they usually have just a handful of people responsible for churning out all their content. If you can demonstrate that you are capable of writing articles that will drive traffic to their website, they should be more than happy to work with you.

Now, since most blogs and online businesses revolve around a narrow niche, and most of the site’s visitors are passionate about that niche, a site owner will be much more willing to work with you if you can demonstrate familiarity with that industry.

Relevant past writing samples are key to your success here.

The first step to connecting with these businesses is therefore to brainstorm all the industries that you have experience in. It’s worth taking the time here to look for microniches related to your past experience, as this will give you a load more targets.

Once you have a list of industries, Google the following:

[industry] “affiliate disclaimer” (again, no square brackets).

So, say your chosen industry is running, you will Google the following:

Running “affiliate disclaimer”.

As we can see from the above screenshot, three of the top five results here are running websites that market running products.

The reason why this Google search gives you online businesses in a particular industry is that the most common form of monetization for these businesses is affiliate marketing.

All websites that engage in affiliate marketing need to have an affiliate disclaimer, so searching around this will reveal the affiliate marketing sites in your chosen industry.

Given that most of these businesses are small operations, just use the generic email address to get in contact with whoever runs the website. You can usually find this on the “contact us” page of the website or in the left column of their Facebook page.

It’s also checking out the website’s “about” page to find the name of the website owner so you can personalize your email.

Once you have found the relevant contact details, this is the type of email that you would want to send:

Hi,

I am a freelance writer with a particular interest in [industry] due to [say where your interest stems from – the more authentic the better].

I am looking for freelance writing work, so was wondering if you had articles that needed writing. I can help with the ideation process if needed.

I am not looking to link to any external companies (I know that wheeze). I am looking for paid work but am happy to do an article for free just to show you what I’ve got.

Here are some articles I have written in this industry before.

(link to your best articles in that industry).

Let me know if you are interested.

Two points are important to note:

Specifically state that you are not looking to link to an external company. Often marketers pretend to be freelance writers to build links to third party companies. Your chances of being accepted are much higher if you clearly state that this is not your agenda.
With all the writing samples in the world, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Offer to write an article for free and if it’s the type of content that they like they will likely want to hire you for future work.

2. Local businesses with blogs

Countless local businesses start a blog with the best intention in the world to update it regularly, but it falls to the wayside.

This presents an opportunity for you to help them pick up the slack.

Much like with online businesses, you will be seen as a much more valuable asset by business owners if you have relevant industry experience. You should therefore target businesses that are both in your local area and who are relevant to your past experience.

To find these businesses, simply Google:

[your industry] in [your chosen area] “blog”.

Therefore if you want to work with dental practices in London, you should Google:

Dentist in London “blog”

All these results are London based dental practices that have blogs.

With these results, you should look through their blogging history.

Businesses that regularly publish posts probably do not need a writer, so look for ones that are only occasionally updated, or that once had a regular output but have now stopped.

It’s now time to reach out to these businesses.

Generally, with local businesses, you just want to contact the company owner. They can be found on the about us or LinkedIn page of the business.

Try to find their personal business email if you can.

For local businesses, you want to send the following email:

Hi {{first name}},

Introduce yourself and say that you are local.

I am a freelance writer with a particular interest in [industry] due to [say where your interest stems from – the more authentic the better].

I see that you have a blog on your website, but that it is not updated too regularly.

If you still want regular blog posts (and who doesn’t, given its benefit to your business) then I may be able to help you with that.

I am ultimately looking for paid work but can provide the first post for free, just to see my quality of writing.

Here are some articles I have written in this industry before.

(link to your 2 best relevant posts).

If you are interested, feel free to give me a call at (phone number).

Thanks,

Again, offering to write the first post for free will show an impressive amount of belief in the quality of your work.

Even with a detail-oriented approach to business development such as this one, sales is ultimately a numbers game.

Do not give up after sending 10 or so emails. Carry on until you get work. Once you know how many emails you need to send out to get a yes, you will start to have a predictable, and scalable, source of freelance writing work.

This article was written by Oli Graham, Marketing Manager at content agency RightlyWritten. Oli started his career as a freelance writer while he was still at college, and has worked in a number of agency-side marketing roles, including Public Relations, SEO, and social media marketing.

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 16, 2020

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:50 GMT

It’s Friday once again so let’s end the week with these online writing jobs. I hope this week’s hunt was helpful!

Happy weekend, guys!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Winning Feathers; up to $20/hr (Remote)
Freelance Content Writer – HomeLight (Remote)
Web Content Writer & Marketing Communications – Mindframe Education (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Legal Blog Writers – LegalAdvice.com; $65-95/day (Remote)
Mental Health Blogger — Lived Experience Required – HealthyPlace (Anywhere)

Copywriting Jobs

Landing Page Copywriter – Landing Page Dude (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Seasonal Editor – StackCommerce (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Jewish Renaissance Foundation (Nonprofit in Perth Amboy); $30/hr (Perth Amboy, NJ)
Part-time Grant Writer – Insperity (Longbeach, CA; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – William Marletta Safety Consultants; $15/hr (Remote)
Technical Writer – L3Harris Technologies (Salt Lake City, UT)
Contract Technical Writer – lat36; $33-50/hr (Arlington, VA; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – DigiForce Security (Windsor Mill, MD; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer 4 – Caprus; $20-45/hr (Chicago, IL; Temporarily remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Language Consultant and Writer, Math – Amplify (Remote)
Part-time Writer – eLearning – Allen Communication Learning Services (Remote)
Business Book Summary Writer – You Exec LLC; $600-1,800/month (Remote)
Freelance Writer – Insurance Content – Red Ventures Freelance Network (Remote)
Technical Documentation Writer – Braintrust (Remote)
Contract Medical Writer – Expedite; $25-29/hr (Bridgewater, NJ)
Senior Cloud Technical Writer and Storyteller – Resources Online; $38-52/hr (Remote)
Social Security Law Attorneys Wanted – Blog Writers – LegalAdvice.com; $100-300/day (New York, NY)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 15, 2020

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:00:06 GMT

Who’s hoping to work from home because of this pandemic? You may want to consider these writing jobs.

Good luck and stay safe, guys!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Blockchain Content Writer – NEAR (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Part-time Copywriter – Delta Hire; $15-20/hr (Remote)
Social Media Copywriter – GrowHaus Studio (Remote)
Contract Interactive Copywriter – Hero Digital (Remote)
Freelance Copywriter – Healthcare Training Leader; $18-20/hr (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Fact-checker/Writer for Journalism Startup – SourcedFact; $13-20/hr (Seattle, WA; Temporarily remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer – Noodle Partners (Remote)
Contract Grant Writer – Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy, Inc.; $$20,000-30,000/yr (Remote)
Grant Writer – Made4Me; $10-35/hr (Remote)
Grant Writer – The Nehemiah Program; from $1,000/month (Remote)

Resume Writing Jobs

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) – Best Resume Service; $40-60/hr (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

USMLE and COMLEX Practice Question Writers Wanted – COMQUEST; $30-50/hr (Remote)
Freelance Writer/Editor – Lingo Pro USA; $25-35/hr (Remote)
Report Writing & Editorial Specialist – McCarty Land & Water Valuation, Inc.; $15-20/hr (Remote)
Experienced Writer – PWA PLLC; $18-20/hr (Remote)
Girls and Women’s Soccer, Culture and Lifestyle Writer – Girls Soccer Network (Remote)
Physics Curriculum/Content Editor – Khan Academy; $50/hr (Remote)
AP Environmental Science Curriculum/Content Editor – Khan Academy; $50/hr (Remote)
Chemistry Curriculum/Content Editor – Khan Academy; $50/hr (Remote)
Freelance Healthcare Writer – Pay by Piece – RxLive (Remote)
Contract Legal Writer – PARRIS Law Firm (Remote)
Freelance Writer – Simpleshow (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 14, 2020

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:33 GMT

Hi, everyone! Still can’t find a job you want? Here are more writing jobs online to consider.

Take a look and share this list with your friends!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Sleek Technologies (Remote)
Content Writer and Marketing Strategist – Nichepractice; $1,000-1,500/week (Remote)
Freelance Proposal and Promotional Content Writer – Syneos Health (New York, NY)
Full-time Content Writer/Editor – The MarketBurst Group; $10-25/hr (Remote)
Content Writing/Copywriting Specialist – The AD Leaf Marketing Firm LLC.; $16-18/hr (Melbourne, FL)
Content Writer – Articulate (Anywhere in US)

Copywriting Jobs

Freelance Senior Copywriter – Publicis Sapient (New York, NY)
Beauty Copywriter – Melton Digital; from $25/hr (Remote)
Freelance Beauty Copywriter – The Charles NYC (New York State)
Marketing Copywriter – FAHM; $67,000-82,000/yr (Remote)
Web Copywriter – Del Oro Consulting, Inc.; $38-42/hr (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Freelance Beauty Content Update Editors/Producers – Dotdash (Remote)
Editor/Script Writer, Creative Services – Catmedia, Inc. (Alexandria, VA)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Cogent Infotech; $30-33/hr (Panama City, FL)
Cybersecurity Technical Writer – EdgeSphere inc.; $50-55/hr (Remote)
Technical Writer (Writing Investigations and Deviations) – TechData Service Company, LLC; $38-48/hr (Los Angeles, CA; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack – Growthline Partners, LLC; $34-55/hr (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer – Risesmart Inc. (Remote)
Writers – eGlobal Creative Publishing (Remote)
Financial Content Reviewer, Investopedia & The Balance – Dotdash (Remote)

Internships

Beauty Blog/Contents Writing Intern – Romantic Beauty; $14.25/hr (Los Angeles, CA)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 13, 2020

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:16 GMT

Are you looking for freelance writing jobs? We’ve got you covered!

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

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Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Oak City Communications (Remote)
Wide Open Country Content Writer – Wide Open Media Group (Remote)
Alt_driver Content Writer – Wide Open Media Group (Manhattan, NY)
Senior Content Writer – OKEx (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Blog Writer – Scopus Ventures; from $20/hr (Los Angeles, CA)

Copywriting Jobs

Contract Marketing Copywriter – Thistle (Remote)
Social Media and Marketing Copywriter – ClinTech Systems; $12-15/hr (Coral Springs, FL; Temporarily remote)
Paid Search Copywriter Freelance – Theorem Inc. (Remote)
Junior Copywriter / Social Media Manager – Samba Rock; $15-25/hr (Miami, FL; Temporarily remote)
Freelance Copywriter – Designory (Chicago, IL)
Freelance Copywriter, Email Content – Better.com (Remote)
Copywriter – Contract Work – Engrain Inc. (Greenwood Village, CO)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Managing Editor – 360Learning (New York, Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer and Events Coordinator – SafeHouse Center; from $16/hr (Ann Arbor, MI; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – II – Netpace, Inc. (Foster City, CA)
Technical Writer – Iscientiaus; from $30/hr (Fair Lawn, NJ)
Senior Technical Writer/Editor With Macros experience – Global Software Resources; $45-50/hr (San Francisco, CA; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – GSR Business Services (P) Ltd; $48-87/hr (San Francisco, CA; Temporarily remote)
Medical Technical Writer – Ontrak Inc . (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Medical Editor – Cella (Remote)
Part-time Writer – Tracy Aliche Consulting LLC; from $15/hr (Remote)
Freelance Writer – Prediktiv; $10-25/hr (Remote)
Freelance Writers – The Take; $15-47/hr (Remote)
Marketing Partner – Digital Nomad Writing Club (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 12, 2020

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:25 GMT

Happy Monday morning, guys! I hope you all had a good rest as we will start with our gig hunting again. Here’s our first list of online writing jobs. Do check this out!

Wishing everyone a great week ahead

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Scale Virtually (Remote)
Content Writer/ Assistant – The Web Experts; $18/hr (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Freelance Writer and Blogger – Brighter Image; $18-24/hr (Fort Worth, TX)

Copywriting Jobs

Product Copywriter – Sywbol (New York City; Office or Remote)
Junior Copywriter – Sywbol (New York City; Office or Remote)
Freelance Copywriter – HealthyLine (New York, NY; Temporarily remote)
Part-time Copywriter – Alpha Business Images (ABI); $20-30/hr (Dallas, TX)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Managing Editor – NJ Mom LLC; $25/hr (Remote)
Content Editor – Sywbol (New York City; Office or Remote)
Bilingual Chinese-English Editor (Freelance) – Cheng & Tsui Co. (Remote)
Managing Editor – Senders Communications Group; $30-32/hr (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Communication Mark; up to $35/hr (Remote)
Non-Profit Grant Writer – Supportive Living Inc.; from $35/hr (Remote)
Grant Writer – Brazil Center; $17-20/hr (Des Moines, WA; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Sywbol (New York City; Office or Remote)
Technical Writer – IT Developers Group (San Juan, PR)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Football Journalist – JobMatchingPartner (Remote)
Freelance Writer – JewelryTalk; $15,000-44,000/yr (Remote)
Recipe Editor – Mealime (Remote)
Tech Writer – 4TE LLC; $18-25/hr (Cedar City, UT; Temporarily remote)
Medical Writer – G&L Scientific Inc. (Remote)
Shopping & Products Writer – BuzzFeed (Toronto)

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Controlling Your Unconscious Bias While Writing

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:39 GMT

As a writer, your website is your own personal space to write about virtually anything you want. But, writers who want to find success in freelancing typically write about things that other people can relate to as well. With over 500 million blogs on the web, being able to compete is important if you want to write for a living.

With that said, controlling your unconscious bias is an important part of developing your brand.

You may not think you’re biased for or against a specific group of people, whether it’s gender, race, political party, or even a specialist group. But, your unconscious bias can sometimes creep through in the things you write. That’s why understanding certain biases can be helpful as you sit down to write your next piece. Especially when you start to think about your writing as a business, you’ll have a better understanding of how those unconscious biases can end up feeling more like major marketing mistakes.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common biases that you should keep in mind, as well as how to avoid making those mistakes in your writing by not targeting specific groups.

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Biases You Should Be Aware Of

Though you don’t necessarily have to walk on eggshells when it comes to social biases, it’s important to know some of the most common targets so you can make sure you’re not letting any unconscious opinions slip into your writing. For example, women are often a major target of biased opinions. The business world has a learned bias against women in the workplace, and talks of equal pay and equal opportunities have been hot topics for years. It’s hard to ignore the fact that in many industries, women are treated differently than men.

In the tech industry, for instance, men have dominated the scene for most of the 20th century, but now many STEM programs are being marketed toward girls and women because they think differently than men, and are more likely to think holistically. Women are also more likely to be emotionally intelligent and fair negotiators.

READ: 10 Daily Challenges in the Life of a Freelance Writer in the Time of COVID

Those are skills that can come in handy in the tech and business worlds. Whether you agree with the rise of women in the workforce or not, your blog should stick to the facts instead of causing controversy with subtle opinions.

Other groups that you may have an unconscious bias for or against include:

LGBTQ+ community, including discrimination in the workplace.
Racial groups.
Religions.
Private organizations.

Especially in this era of #MeToo, Black Lives Matter protests, mask-wearers vs. anti-mask wearers, and political parties that never seem to get along, checking your bias at the door should be the first thing you consider before you start typing up your next article. Everything from misgendering, mislabeling, posting incorrect facts, or asking inappropriate questions can indicate a bias that could turn your readers away.

Marketing Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

If you’re trying to make a career out of writing, looking at it as a business/brand is a key to success. Think about some of your favorite big businesses. While they might support certain groups and organizations, for the most part, they don’t show any biases one way or another. Occasionally, when businesses do slip up and show their unconscious bias, they often get called out for it.

You should think of your writing in the same way.

Now, more than ever, we’re living in an environment where it’s important to be sincere and connect with people. But, these are also uncertain times. When you’re trying to market your writing, you always have to “read the room,” or, in this case, know your audience. Don’t let your bias come into your writing by getting political about the current situations all over the world, whether it’s using the COVID-19 tragedies to your advantage or speaking out about racial injustices with a tone-deaf voice.

You wouldn’t see a major corporation doing that, would you?

It’s not just your writing that you should be focusing on, either. Your brand should already be spread out across social media platforms, so make sure what you’re saying is consistent everywhere. Use social media to boost your writing and further interact meaningfully with your followers. Everyone is looking for a connection these days, after all. By reaching out on social media and having a conversation, you can showcase your sincerity in ways that a simple article may not be able to.

Working With AI

Nowadays, more businesses are turning toward automation to lighten their load. As a writer, you can take advantage of AI as well. Things like chatbots and personal assistants have become popular on many brand websites and blogs.

But, keep in mind that you’re leaving your readers in the “hands” of your chatbot or assistant whenever you’re away. It’s imperative to make sure that your bot isn’t picking up on your bias.

Sound silly?

Virtual assistants in live chat systems imitate the way we think. Simply put, they learn and grow based on the things that are said. If you’re leaving a chatbot or assistant to answer reader questions while you’re away, making sure they do so in a neutral, unbiased way is just as important as what you’re writing, yourself. AI can certainly be the way of the future when it comes to customer service and answering reader questions/comments, but you still have to be in charge of the way your AI solutions think. One good example of an AI picking up on biases is Microsoft’s experimental AI Twitter account, Tay, who within a few hours, learned to spew racist and other distasteful things after interacting with her audience and “learning” to speak as they did.

You might be thinking that you don’t have any biased opinions or thoughts. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that you might not even realize it until they come to the forefront through your writing. The more you recognize some of the most common targets of bias, the easier it is to see where you might be dealing with a few. Keep them in mind as you continue to write, and check your thoughts so you can control your unconscious bias before you type a single word.

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 9, 2020

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:00:01 GMT

Are you getting ready for the weekend? Before anything else, please do check our writing jobs for today!

Have a pleasant and fun weekend, everyone!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Freelance Web Content Writer – Surefire Local; $25/hr (Remote)
Content Writer – New Wine Digital; $15-20/hr (Remote)
Digital Content Writer – ExterNetworks; $30-45/hr (Remote)
Freelance Content Writer for Software Testing SaaS – Testpad (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Contract Copywriter/Blogger – Arteza (Remote)
Freelance Copywriter – Abelson Taylor (Chicago, IL)
Copywriter (Freelance) – Tote + Pears (Georgia)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Part-time Web Editor – WBBJ TV (Jackson, TN)
Copy Editor – Career.Training; $23-30/hr (Remote)
Digital Copy Editor – Contract to Hire – Terakeet (Syracuse, NY)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – America Needs You; $30-35/hr (Remote)
Proposal Writer – Cedar Financial; $20-25/hr (Calabasas, CA; Temporarily remote)
Proposal Writer/Manager – JM Coull; $29-39/hr (Maynard, MA)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer (Contract) – Defense Logistics, LLC; $17/hr (Blue Springs, MO)
Technical Writer (Short term Contract) – Hunter Douglas, Inc. (Broomfield, CO)
Contract Technical Writer – Infotech Cogent; $28/hr (Remote)

Resume Writing Jobs

Resume Writer – Risesmart Inc. (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Staff Writer – Career.Training; $19-25/hr (Remote)
Med/Tech Writer – GoodCell; from $50/hr (Waltham, MA; Temporarily remote)
Writer – Food Revolution Network; $48,000-72,000/yr (Remote)
UX Writer – PT Systems (Remote)
Freelance Video Game Guide Writer – Gamepur; $1,000/month (Remote)
Technical Writer (Machine Learning) – Clostra; $25-45/hr (Remote)
SEO Link Building Contract Writer- Technology – Page One Power; $0.08-0.10/word (Boise)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 8, 2020

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:00:06 GMT

Good morning, FWJ folks! How’s your week so far? I hope you found some interesting gigs from our previous lists. In any case, here are more writing jobs online to consider.

All the best, guys!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Part-time Content Writer – TipHero; $20/hr (Remote)
Content Writer – Winning Feathers; up to $20/hr (Alpharetta, GA)

Copywriting Jobs

Part-time Copywriter – Ryan Companies US, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Marketing Copywriter – Designer Greetings; $16-18/hr (Edison, NJ)

Journalism Jobs

Part-time News Editor – iHeartMedia (Burbank, CA)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Proposal Writer – The Mark USA, Inc.; $48,000-52,000/yr (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – KBR (Clearfield, UT)
Part-time Technical Writer – Global Tunnels; $20-25/hr (Falls Church, VA; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – Radiant Systems Inc.; $40/hr (Remote)
Technical Writer – Labs; $28/hr (Framingham, MA)
IT Technical Writer – Cystems Logic Inc.; $25-30/hr (San Diego, CA; Temporarily remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Part-time Special Projects Editor – Bustle Digital Group (Remote)
Part-time Writer (Union) – iHeartMedia (Medford, MA)
Tech Writer and Update Editor – WestStar Multimedia, Inc. (Remote)
Online Course Content Writer – #T.E.A.C.H. (Plymouth, MI)
Freelance Ghostwriter – Joshua Faith outreach (Remote)
Architectural Writer (Content Creation) – Sunrise Estate (Remote)
Freelance Writers – WriterAccess; $15-100/hr (Remote)
Technical Document Writer – TreeHouse Foods; $13-15/hr (Medina, NY)
Legal Writer / SEO content writing – Way Law Offices; $15-30/hr (Remote)
Senior Medical Writer – Validation Associates LLC; $70-75/hr (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 7, 2020

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:00:39 GMT

Hi, everyone! Have a lot of free time lately? These freelance writing jobs will keep you busy and productive.

Don’t miss out!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Creator – Nimbata (Remote)
Freelance SEO Writer – Semify LLC; $18-22/hr (Remote)
Part-time Content Writer – Alternative Finance News; $10-32/hr (Remote)
Content Writer – iFixYouri; $10-15/hr (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Web Content and Blog Writer – Building Material Specalties; $13-25/hr (Scottsdale, AZ)
Science Content Writer (Elementary Specialist) – Nagwa; $30/hr (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Marketing Creative Content Writer – Payments and Cards Network (San Jose, CA / Remote, US)

Copywriting Jobs

Digital Copywriter (3-month assignment) – Tivity Health, Inc. (Fort Washington, PA)
Part-time Copywriter – My Content Co; $15/hr (Laurel, MD; Temporarily remote)
Freelance Copywriter Conversion Specialist – Accelity Marketing; $30-40/hr (Remote)
Marketing Copywriter – Charity Brands Inc.; $59,000-89,000/yr (Remote)
Freelance Copywriter – The 95 Agency LLC; $15-24/hr (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Copy Editor – The State of Oklahoma; $3,958/month (Oklahoma)
Shopping News Editor, The Zoe Report – Bustle Digital Group (New York, NY)
Assistant Editor, The Balance – Dotdash (New York, NY)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Part-time Grant Writer – Fuller Staffing (Lawrence, KS)
Grant Writer – Food Rescue US; $25/hr (Norwalk, CT)

Technical Writing Jobs

Senior Technical Writer – TechData Service Company, LLC; $40-70/hr (Irvine, CA;
Temporarily remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Writer – Fit My Money; $15-25/hr (Remote)
Social Media Writer Needed For Growing Ecommerce Company – LMG; $20-30/hr (Remote)
Freelance Writer – The Juice (Remote)
Web Story Writer – about Consumer debt harassment – Lemberg Law (Anywhere)

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10 Daily Challenges in the Life of a Freelance Writer in the Time of COVID

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:00:17 GMT

2020 has certainly been quite something. As if hurricanes and wildfires weren’t devastating enough, March arrived, and with it came a deadly, global pandemic. And it’s not done yet.

Along with everybody else, many freelancers were completely blindsided by the advent of COVID-19 and its potentially devastating effect on business, not to mention the tens of thousands killed by the disease.

The challenges faced by freelance writers are many in the best of times, from clients who completely undervalue your skills, to making sure you keep on top of marketing, to out-and-out writer’s block.

Many freelancers are also parents, being attracted to the flexibility offered by the self-employed lifestyle. But, juggling sudden home-schooling responsibilities with a full work schedule coupled with the ever-looming threat of work drying up completely makes for a very stressful cocktail.

So what are some of the main problems freelancers face during a pandemic?

1. Flexible working hours.

Okay so this sounds like a positive, and it is. Most of the time.

But, during a pandemic when you are trying to juggle home life, home-schooling, and the work that brings in money, suddenly having no fixed hours doesn’t seem like such a great way to live.

You find yourself working into the small hours trying to meet deadlines which does not bode well for stress levels.

You need to try to combat burn out by setting time aside in your diary each week that is protected, non-work time. Your mental health will thank you for it.

2. Constant marketing and self-promotion.

There is an unspoken consensus amongst freelancers that you should spend approximately 20% of your working time on marketing your services so that you are lining up work long-term.

For the famously introverted writer-types, this is pretty vomit-inducing, but needs must. With the world set to enter the worst global recession since World War II, writers really need to be making sure their marketing strategy is on point.

Not only will you want to make sure your website is optimised for SEO, but you also need to be on top of your socials, update your portfolio, and brush up your CV.

3. Inconsistent cash flow.

This is always a concern that is at the back of a freelancer’s mind. The pandemic has done nothing to help this situation.

Freelancers operate without the benefits enjoyed by employees – no paid annual leave, no sick pay, no maternity pay, to name a few.

It helps to be clear with payment terms on your invoices, and make sure you chase up late payments.

4. Competition.

As redundancies soar, and unemployment rises, established freelancers are finding themselves competing with cheaper, entry-level writers.

It is even more important, therefore, to spend more time on marketing and communicating to clients what value you bring, even if you might not be the cheapest writer.

Use your USP – your experience. You know how to navigate the freelance world already and know the pitfalls and how to overcome them.

5. Isolation.

Of course, remote working is always pretty isolating, but a lot of freelancers will make use of co-working spaces for networking social interaction.

COVID-19 has seen the closure of co-working spaces and there is no guarantee they will survive the inevitable recession.

Perhaps one good thing about the pandemic though, is that conferences that previously had been in-person events have gone online, so suddenly a world of opportunities can open up for networking.

Suddenly, previously inaccessible conferences in foreign countries are not out of reach. It’s not quite the same as face-to-face meetings but you can still get to meet and talk to like-minded peers.

6. Passion projects get shelved.

A lot of freelancers tend to pack out their schedules with better-paid client work that isn’t always in their preferred field.

In difficult times, the decision to work in a better-paying niche is more easily made.

What you can do in these difficult times is make a long-term plan to return to your passion once the economy recovers.

7. Improving skills.

As part of professional development, freelancers are used to constantly striving to keep up with industry changes and trends.

This is something that might be a little trickier given the ever-changing lockdown situation.

You’ve suddenly got less time and freedom to complete your client work, let alone finding time to learn new skills.

The good news is that courses that you might have attended in person sometimes offer discounts for online or correspondence versions.

8. Resisting the lure of low paying gigs.

It’s difficult to hold fast with your rates during a downturn, but some freelancers manage to not reduce their fees.

In fact, some sectors have not seen any reduction in demand at all. The problem with charging less is that it attracts clients who do not value your services.

It’s a difficult one to judge and it is also niche-dependent.

You might want to pivot your offering to focus on niches that pay well and still have a need for a lot of content. E-commerce, technology, and health are all strong areas to be involved with.

9. Managing burnout.

With gyms, pools, cinemas, theatres, and other entertainment venues all closed, the usual methods of letting off steam are all shut off.

However, there are plenty of streamed fitness classes or YouTube workouts you can take part in.

There are more streaming services than ever before, and you might now be able to relax and read that book that you never got around to or go for a run in your local park in the fresh air.

10. Slow pace.

According to a survey for Evernote, 48% of Americans are enjoying a slower pace of life than they did before the pandemic.

This might not be a bad thing at all. Life was always a rush with appointments here and there. A slower pace might doesn’t always relate to rates of pay and volume of work..

Not all of the negatives brought by the pandemic are insurmountable. Take time to review your offering, and it can’t hurt to go back to basics and revisit the strategies you used when you first started out.

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 6, 2020

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:02 GMT

Looking for more writing gigs? Check out these online writing jobs.

All the best in your search!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Content Writer – Words by a Pro; from $20/hr (Remote)
Freelance Content Writer – Ebizon NetInfo Pvt. Ltd; $200-800/week (Remote)
Content Writer – Kinetiq Media; up to $25/hr (Remote)
Accounting Content Writer – PWA PLLC; $18-20/hr (Remote)
Architectural Content Writer – RevitGods Inc.; $15-25/hr (Remote)

Blogging Jobs

Freelance Blogger – Center for Interventional Pain & Spine (Remote)
Blogger – Premier Research Labs (Remote)
Freelance/Contract Blogger – Quantum Nutrition Labs (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Part-time Technical Copy Writer – Kraft Kennedy; $16/hr (New York, NY)
Copywriter – CB Insights (New York, NY)
Marketing Copywriter – PLANETPLEXI; $20-25/hr (Tustin, CA)
Part-time Copywriter – Maxi Aids Inc.; from $17/hr (Farmingdale, NY)
Merchandise Copywriter (Contract) – ModCloth (Los Angeles, CA)
Entry-Level Content Marketing Copywriter – Tortuga Marketing; $14-18/hr (Raleigh, NC; Temporarily remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Contract Proofreader/Editor – Academic Partnerships (Dallas, TX; Temporarily remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – The King Center; $50-60/hr (Atlanta, GA)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Healthmark Industries Co (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer (Casino Games) – Born Again Media (Remote)
Freelance Writer – Tremg (Remote)
Freelance Shopping and Products Editor – SheFinds Media (Remote)
Freelance Writer – EVINS Communications (Remote)
Freelance Writer – GrayMatter Agency; $35-80/hr (Remote)
Cyber Security Curriculum Writer – Chegg (Remote)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 5, 2020

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:30 GMT

Happy Monday, guys! It’s a new week and there’s no better way to start it but by being productive. Am I right? Here are writing jobs to help you get started.

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

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Full-time Content Writer – Cleo (San Francisco / Remote, USA)
Math Content Writer – Larson Texts (Erle, PA; Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Freelance Tech Marketing Copywriter / Content Writer – Qbiz (Remote)
Medical Marketing Copywriter – Click Therapeutics (TriBeCa, New York City)
Freelance Copywriter – Mango (Anywhere)
Content Manager/Copywriter – Xpandmedia (Remote)
Marketing/Communication Copy Writer – Spar Information System (Richmond, VA)
Spanish Translator/Copywriter – Scott Conner Human Capital Consulting; $32-34/hr (Houston, TX)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Freelance Grant Writer – ArtWorks; from $15/hr (Remote)
Grant Writer – Fuller Staffing (Remote)
Part-time Grant Writer – The League For People with Disabilities (Fort Wayne, IN)
Grant Writer – ETM-Massachusetts Inc.; $25-35/hr (Remote)
Grant Writer – Amarillo College (Amarillo, TX)

Technical Writing Jobs

Contract Technical Writer – Word Systems (Indianapolis, IN)
Technical Writer – Eland Engineering, Inc.; $35-55/hr (Fort Lauderdale, FL; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – Xinnovit; $37-70/hr (Sacramento, CA)
Technical Writer II (Scientific) – MaxisIT Inc. (Remote)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Part-time Writer – Nexstar Media Group (Los Angeles, CA)
Curriculum Writer – Reach4Hearts (Remote)
Part-time Writer – Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (Santa Cruz, CA)
Technology Editor / Writer – Foskett Services (Remote)
Proposal Tech Writer – Cyber Security – Arcetyp LLC (Remote)
Wellness Marketing Writer & Senior Strategist – patientMoon Wellness Marketing (Remote)
Content Digital Marketing Writers

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 2, 2020

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:00:53 GMT

Excited for the weekend? Make sure to check these writing jobs online first.

Enjoy and stay safe, guys!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Digital Content Writer – QTec Group; $30-40/hr (Remote)
Content Writer – Dixie Technical College (Saint George, UT)
Variable Hour eLearning Content Writer – Allen Communication Learning Services (Salt Lake City, UT)
Legal/Finance/Real Estate Content Writer – Websiteness; $15-30/hr (Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

Experienced Copy Writer – Les Belles; $20-80/hr (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Editor – The Newsleaders; up to $20/hr (Remote)

Journalism Jobs

Part-time News Writer/Producer – CBS (Denver, CO)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – MBV & Co.; $25-50/hr (Remote)
Freelance Grant Writer – Youth Development Clinic; $35-40/hr (Remote)
Proposal Writer with Marketing experience – Allen Communication Learning Services (Salt Lake City, UT; Temporarily remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – All Things Creative (Remote)
Medical Technical Writer – Medical Technology & Diagnostics Company (Kingman, AZ; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – Technology Crest Corporation (Sacramento, CA)
Technical Writer 5329 – Infinite Computing; $35-36/hr (Santa Clara, CA)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Creative Online Writer – One Home Advisors; $15,000-25,000/yr (Forest Hills, NY)
Full-time Staff Writer – Modern Luxury Media (Remote)
Local Ghost Writer for Book – Social Media Marketing; from $25/hr (Orlando, FL; Temporarily remote)
Procedure Writer – Booth Management Consulting; $24-28/hr (Richland, WA)
Freelance Mobile Gaming Writer – Touch Tap Play; up to $20/hr (Remote)
Article Writer – ProAdvisor Marketing; $20/hr (Remote)
Freelance SEO Writer – Brainjolt (Remote)
Freelance Style and Grooming Writer – The Manual (Remote)
Full-time and Part-time Writers Needed for On-Going Work – QFM; $15/hr (Remote)

Internships

Editorial Intern – Monument (New York City)

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Freelance Writing Jobs, October 1, 2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:13 GMT

Happy 1st day of October, guys! Are you feeling lucky and positive lately? Then try applying in one of these freelance writing jobs.

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Content Writer – Ibkul; from $20/hr (Syosset, NY)
Content Writer, Mechanical & Precision Engineering – Farotech; $25-35/hr (Remote)
Social Content Writer – One Home Advisors; $15,000-25,000 (Forest Hills, NY)

Blogging Jobs

Blogger – Women’s Self-Care / Maternity / Wellness & Beauty – Alvalux Medical; $20-25/hr (Remote)
WordPress Blogger – WordCandy; $2,500/month (Remote)
Online Writer/Blogger – One Home Advisors; $15,000 – 25,000/yr (Forest Hills, NY)

Copywriting Jobs

Part-time Copywriter – R&K (Remote)
Copywriter – Giant Voices (Remote)
Copywriter – Wunderman Thompson (Los Angeles, CA)
Senior UX Copywriter – Quanta U.S., Inc.; $50-60/hr (Remote)
Copywriter Contractor – Your Fitness Lifestyle (Miami Gardens, FL)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Part-time Assistant Editor – KHL Group; from $40,000/yr (Chicago, IL)
Contract Editor – Cognia, Inc. (Dover, NH)
Contributing Weekend Editor – Bustle (Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Development Manager and Grant Writer – The School Mindfulness Project; from $25/hr (Remote)

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – Romtec, Inc. (Remote)
Technical Writer – Atomic Corporate Industries, Inc.; up to $50/hr (Chantilly, VA; Temporarily remote)
Technical Writer – Global Pharma Tek (Framingham, MA)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Writer / Blogger / Editor – The Builder Market; $24-25/hr (Remote)
Women’s Fashion Writer – DressEdit (Remote)
Contracted Writer – American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) (Remote)
Proposal Tech Writer, Cyber Security – Arcetyp LLC (Remote)
Home Study Writers (Licensing) – Bamboo Sunrise, LLC; $15/hr (Henderson, NV)

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Grammar Tips and Proper Vocabulary Usage for Freelance Writers

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:56:44 GMT

With the rise of remote work and the freelance economy, many people make good livings and successful careers off of freelance writing. The internet is vast, and real, substantive opportunities exist for those willing to hustle and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit.

To consistently get work as a freelance writer, your product (i.e. your written content) has to speak for itself, which means a strong grasp of grammar and a vocabulary that is wide-ranging enough to communicate accurately and articulately. Below are some grammar and vocabulary tips for current and hopeful freelance writers.

Use a Grammar, Vocabulary and Spell Checker

If you speak to established writers, most will acknowledge, begrudgingly, that it is difficult, if not impossible, to catch all of your own errors. It is very rare, even for talented and prolific writers, to turn out flawless prose, on their first try, every single time.

While you work largely alone as a freelance writer, which means it is not usually possible or feasible to have someone look over your work before you turn it in, there are surprisingly sophisticated applications out there that do a good job of pointing out grammar, spelling and vocabulary errors. Many freelance writers swear by Grammarly, one of the most popular applications.

Use Simple, Direct Words Whenever Possible

A common mistake even good writers make is to confuse complexity with quality. They believe that flowery language, whether because it involves the use of obscure words or intricate sentences, will automatically impress readers. Writing that distracts from the message or point with too much ornate language is often referred to by readers, editors and writers as “purple prose.” You don’t want to be known for writing purple prose.

One of George Orwell’s rules for writers was that anytime a simple word could be substituted for a complex one, it should be. Write to the point and only rely on technical language, jargon and less common words when absolutely necessary. You can write eloquently and intelligently with simple, direct language.

Master Grammar Basics But Don’t Get Lost in Them

There is a long list of common errors that even experienced writers continue to make, and many of them can be quite glaring. Sentence fragments, subject-verb agreement, misplaced and dangling modifiers, vague pronoun references and run-on sentences are hard to ignore. Depending on your audience and how often such mistakes appear, you can discredit your writing right out of the gate.

But there are plenty of great writers who urge caution when it comes to obsessing over every single alleged “rule.” Acclaimed linguist and author Steven Pinker, for instance, believes that, while a firm grasp of grammar is necessary for a writer, style, clarity and audience consideration should not be sacrificed to overly rigid grammatical rules. As a freelance writer, you should know the rules, try not to flout them too outrageously, but understand that there are many different opinions on when and how they apply.

Get Your Prepositions Right

Another important grammatical tip for freelance writers is to make sure your prepositions–words such as like, of, for, in, with–are correct. Do you have high expectations “of” or “for” someone or something? Did she run “in” the room crying, or run “into” the room crying? Good readers and writers will pick up on these missteps and they can make you seem like an amateur.

They are also one of the most common grammar mistakes made by writers because there are few hard and fast rules dictating which prepositions to use with which nouns. When in doubt, a good tip is to search for the exact combination of preposition and noun in Google. The chances are very high that many people have searched precisely the same thing.

Look Up Words You Don’t Recognize

If you want to be a freelance writer, looking up words you don’t recognize or understand, wherever you encounter them, is a necessary habit to get into. If it is not something you already do, it may seem tedious at first, but after a while, opening a new tab and typing “(word) definition” into the search bar becomes second nature.

This is a great way to build your vocabulary and simultaneously make yourself a more proficient reader. The wider your vocabulary and your understanding of syntax, the more varied your sentence structure and more precise your writing will be. This will help you stand out among the competition, get work, build your portfolio and make a success of freelance writing.

Build Your Vocabulary With Word Games and Puzzles

Building a more extensive vocabulary can also be done by playing games focused on language development and recognition. Popular games such as Scrabble, for instance, which can be made even more fun and entertaining using word unscramblers like UnscrambleX, help add new words to your lexicon.

There are plenty of paid and free-to-play mobile language games which also operate on the same principles and can have unscramblers applied to them as well. The more you play these games, the more you train your brain to store and recognize language.

Conclusion

Whether you are looking to freelance writing as a potential full-time career, as a way to supplement your income from other employment, or simply as an enjoyable hobby, a superior understanding of grammar and language is a prerequisite. Keep the above tips in mind, never stop building your portfolio and you will find clients that are eager to work with you.

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