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  Ninja Freelance

• Just for Fun: Some Ninja Humor

  20 Jan 2010 | 7:24 am

• 10 Great Freelance Resources

  18 Aug 2009 | 10:01 am

  Designquote.net (Roswell, GA) DesignQuote.net Designers everywhere can browse real projects and find leads without paying commission or subscription fees. New requests for proposals are posted daily.FreelanceDesigners.com (Roswell, GA) FreelanceDesigners.com Reach new customers in all industries who are looking for creative people in graphic design, web design, programming, search engine

• New Members Wednesday 08/12/09

  13 Aug 2009 | 8:01 am

  Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 08/12/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 08/13/2009 Project: Business Cards for Tattoo Artist Bid on this project Bidding Ends Today! Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 08/06/09 I prefer to work with designers located: MESA, AZ … Client located in Mesa, AZ. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

• New Members Wednesday 08/05/09

  6 Aug 2009 | 8:01 am

  Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 08/05/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 08/06/2009 Project: Website for Education Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 08/05/09 I prefer to work with designers located: close to … Client located in Louisville, KY. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

• New Members Wednesday 07/29/09

  30 Jul 2009 | 8:01 am

  Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/29/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/30/2009 Project: Website and Database Programming for Business Service Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 07/30/09 Industry: Business Services We need a full websit… Client located in , . This lead is for sale on

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  Freelance Writing Jobs

• Inspiration VS Imitation

  Deb Ng

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:04 am

  I have this little thing I like to do. When I visit a blog post, read an article or have a conversation that provides the inspiration for a blog post I post “Credit where it’s due” at the top of the post with the story behind my inspiration. I do this because I want readers to explore all sides of the story, form an opinion and participate in the discussion. The web provides so many areas for inspiration, it’s only fair to give props to all players. I also do it to hold myself accountable. I want to inspire without copying.  If I know I’m sending readers to the…

• Please Welcome New Bloggers to the Freelance Writing Jobs Team

  Deb Ng

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:13 am

  Thank you to everyone who responded to last week’s call for bloggers. We received over 250 applications and I spent most of the weekend reading through them all. You’re all so talented it was very hard to choose. However, several applicants were no-brainers. Please welcome three new bloggers to the Freelance Writing Jobs blogging team. Carson Brackney: Carson is going to offer news you can use. He’s going to take a look at the freelance writing world and offer practical tips for getting the job done. Carson and I go way back, we both began writing blogs around the same time…

• 48 Celebrity Book Authors

  Deb Ng

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:07 pm

  Let’s take a fun, but kind of related diversion. Last week we explored some celebrity bloggers who pen noteworthy blogs. It got me thinking about other famous creative types. For example, celebrity book authors. Now, I’m not talking about gratuitous, ghost written books. I’m talking about celebrity novelists, biographers and children’s book authors. They seem to be everywhere, don’t they? What’s discussion worthy about celebrity book authors is if they’re really writers (as in good writers) who arrived by their publishing contract through the same…

• Should You Trust Freelance Writing Clients with Personal Information?

  Deb Ng

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:34 am

  How much information should you give to your freelance writing clients? This is a question  popping up often as more freelance writers launch their careers. Specifically, freelancers are a little wary about giving clients their addresses or social security numbers. I find it interesting, because we have no hesitation when providing these details on a full time job application, doctor’s office form, or when  applying for credit. We’re more suspicious of potential clients than we are someone at the mall requesting our details on a credit application in exchange for a free bottle…

• Your Turn: Freelance Writing Job Ad Frustrations

  Deb Ng

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:42 am

  Every day after we post our lists of freelance writing job leads blog , members of the FWJ community discuss the job hunt. We talk about scams, dream gigs and  frustrations with the folks who place the ads.Which brings us to today’s open forum. I’m frustrated by vague ads giving no information about the job and potential clients who feel they know how long a gig should take. I’m frustrated with the guys who want to pay $3 per article for 300 articles each week. I’m especially frustrated by the content sites that use RSS feeds to place their job ads at every single…

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  Write to Done

• A Writer’s Greatest Tool: the Smartphone

  Mary Jaksch

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am

  A guest post by David Pierce from Digitizd I’m a writer, and I don’t carry a notebook around with me. Heck, I don’t even carry a pen. Do people even use those anymore? Pens. So old school. Instead, I just use my cell phone. In my life as a writer, there’s been no tool more useful or worth the investment than a smartphone. For such a small device, its benefits are enormous. For writers, the benefits might not be as obvious as they are for, say, money managers, but they‚Äôre no less fantastic. Since owning a smartphone (mostly meaning a phone with a functional…

• What Lance Armstrong Can Teach Us About Motivation

  Mary Jaksch

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am

  A guest post by Diggy from UpgradeReality.com. Let me paint a little picture. Allow your imagination to go to work. It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon, you’ve just stuffed yourself with a great lunch and you’re all stretched out on your couch. Flipping the channels on your TV to find something that you will allow to steal your afternoon away. You have plenty of ideas you want to start and projects you want to complete, but you can’t get yourself off that couch and get motivated to get to work and start writing. < How Do You Find Motivation? The answer to this question…

• A New Way to Look At Writing Blog Posts

  Mary Jaksch

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am

  A guest post by Glen Allsopp who writes about Viral marketing. I wrote my first blog post back in 2006. At the time, blogging was just starting to be used as a way to connect with your audience and attract more eyeballs to your products and services. Back then, I didn’t care about building a readership or writing posts that hit the Digg homepage, I simply kept writing content so that Google would send me more traffic. Of course, a lot has changed since then. I now couldn’t care less about search engine traffic to my blog and instead focus all of my energy on building a vibrant,…

• How to Leave Your Readers Better Than You Found Them

  Mary Jaksch

  28 Jan 2010 | 3:00 am

  A guest post by Nathalie Lussier of Raw Foods Witch Why do you write your blog? Maybe you are writing to share your point of view, help others, or just get things off your chest. No matter what the reason you write for your blog, you need to learn how to craft each post to have the greatest impact on your reader. Your readers are granting you their valuable attention, after all. How storytelling applies to blogging In an effort to expand my skills as a blogger, I started reading about the power of storytelling. Storytelling is an age old tradition that is as natural to human beings as…

• The Ultimate Playground: Blogosphere

  Mary Jaksch

  25 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am

  A Guest Post by Tomas Stonkus of Uncertain Change I have one question for you: “When did you grow up?” OKAY, that is actually just the first question. Here’s the rest. Do you remember that exact moment when you decided to stop having fun and start being serious? Do you know when your careless smile was replaced by a frown? Do you know when you stopped believing in your dreams and decided to become reasonable? Maybe it was around the time when you stopped playing. Until that point, the whole world seemed to be your playground! There were no rules, no limitations. Everybody…

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  Fuel Your Creativity

• Brandstack gets a new sibling. Introducing: Upstack

  Chad Engle

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:58 pm

  Brandstack, the creative marketplace for logos has an unveiled another way to market logo designs to the masses. Upstack. Upstack is a unique route for a person needing a logo, website, web design, advertisement or other creative service. Unlike the predecessor Brandstack, Upstack lets anyone build a team of hand-picked designers that are ready to burn the midnight oil to work on your project. Upstack manages all the processes by taking the client from the brief to the final design. This wastes no design time and spares no quality. They also do this without spec work which makes it something…

• Need Inspiration? Get Out!

  Jennifer Moline

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:34 pm

  There’s been much back-and-forth about telecommuting vs. working in a cubicle. One of the arguments often cited by people who work from home is that they’re free of distractions at the office; they are able to focus more and produce faster. So “they” say. I know that when I’ve worked from home full time, I’ve experienced creativity block. I think that often has to do with the lack of interaction among co-workers. But there are other ways to be inspired, and they involve stepping away from your home office. Outdoors The best inspiration is often free. How much better do you feel…

• Web Banner Templates: Photoshop & Illustrator

  Chad Engle

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm

  We know starting a project can be a real pain no matter how easy the task may be. We’ve put together the IAB standard size ad templates for you in one little packaged up file. They come in two flavors, Photoshop and Illustrator. We’ve also put together some nice resources and other downloads below that you may find helpful in starting a project. If there is anything you’d like to see us give away in the future, let us know in the comments. Sizes: 88×31 120×60 120×90 120×240 120×600 125×125 160×600 180×150 234×60 240×400…

• Modern Bicycle Concepts That Will Blow Your Mind

  Chad Engle

  2 Feb 2010 | 10:38 pm

  Transportation Designers have always tried to push the envelope when it comes to speed, style and grace. The world of streamlined bicycles is driven by all of these same principles. However, several concept bikes have begun to look like they are screaming around corners even when they are sitting still. Here are some super sleek & stylish modern concepts that are beautiful and intriguing. Pulse This vehicle is part fitness membership, part fashion statement, and part Kyoto-pact contribution. Designer: Teague Chris Boardman – Olympic Cyclist, Concept Future Bike A very light and…

• Unforgettable Textiles Created to Inspire

  Chad Engle

  31 Jan 2010 | 9:02 pm

  Minä Perhonen is a fashion brand that produces clothing lines which do not lose their allure over the years. This group of talented textile designers hail from Japan and aspire to develop new materials and techniques with various production houses over the globe. They showcase patterns beautifully with a very linear and graphic quality that parallels graphic design & traditional art. They have a wonderful style that can be minimal or very intrinsic but always has a clean and simple outcome. Bird Flags Carnival Forest Paradise Fujisans Herringbone Tambourine Yuki-no-hi Sponsored by…

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  Freelance Folder

• 5 Bad Work at Home Habits: Are You Guilty?

  Lexirodrigo

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  Isn’t working at home great? That’s why so many of us are either already doing it, or dreaming about doing it. We know it’s just the thing for creative types who don’t like structure and hierarchy. Working at home has its perks. However, working at home also brings many temptations that can sabotage our productivity, creativity, sanity, happiness and even our health. Below are what I consider to be the five most common pitfalls of working at home, why they’re bad for us, and how we can avoid or overcome them. 1. Working in Your Pajamas or Underwear You have to…

• 10 Free Project Management Applications

  Laura Spencer

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  How do you make sure that you get all of your work done on time? As freelancers, we wear many different hats. In addition to performing our freelancing specialty for the client, we’re also the sales staff, the manager, the support team, and the accountant all rolled into one person. For many freelancers the project planning tasks that go along with freelancing may seem kind of overwhelming (especially if they’ve never done any project planning). Other freelancers may find that they need to provide the same kind of project plans to their clients that would have been required of…

• How to Make Your Portfolio Better Than the Competition’s Portfolio

  Amber Weinberg

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  Competition is fierce in the world of freelancing. In the clients’ eyes, one of the few factors that differentiates you from the competition is the quality of your portfolio. While much of what makes up a portfolio is both subjective and based on personal preferences, there are still several surefire ways to distinguish yourself in the sea of freelancers. Let’s takes a look at some ways you can make your portfolio better than your competition’s portfolio. A Great Design Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised at how many terrible freelance portfolios are on the web.

• Staying Sane While Freelancing With a Loved One

  Tim Wasson

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  Two years ago, I was the full-time web guy at a conservative insurance company. My wife could see my frustrations there and encouraged me to quit and pursue a freelance career. She suggested that we could use her income as our base if things got really tight, financially. I’ve never been happier. However, during the last two years, I’ve seen her deal with the same frustrations in her current work situation that I experienced two years ago. I realized our situations were reversed, and since she rescued me from my previous work situation and offered me a better career and better…

• Mastering the Art of Client Relations

  Laura Spencer

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  How comfortable are you with your clients? Do you feel like you understand what they need and want? Would you rate your communication with your clients as being excellent? Do you think they would come to you for ideas? Are you the first freelancer that your clients turn to when they need something done? If you’re like most freelancers, you probably don’t know your clients very well. You do your best to make your clients happy and provide quality work, but your communication is limited to when there is work being done. Many articles have been written about client relations, but not…

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  Freelance Switch

• Ask FreelanceSwitch #5

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:22 am

  In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, Travis King and Thursday Bram look at how to start your freelance career and what to do with an empty portfolio.Ask FreelanceSwitch is a new regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered, send an email to askfreelanceswitch@gmail.com.It’s go time! Question #1I’m recently unemployed, since October of 2009. Maybe as a measure to make myself feel confident and better, I just immediately told people that I’m freelancing. Even though I…

• 4 Ways to Kill Scope Creep

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  Some clients just keep asking for a little more: a four page website design can turn into a design plus copy or even a design plus copy plus marketing. It often happens just a little request at a time, as the scope of the project creeps ever larger. Scope creep isn’t always an entirely bad thing, of course. As long as your clients are willing to pay for the work that goes along with a bigger project, it can be beneficial. Depending on the situation, there are several responses you can offer to a client with a case of scope creep.1. Glad to help — here’s a new estimateIf you can…

• Freelance Freedom #142

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

• From the Community: Advice for New Freelancers

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  Recently, the FreelanceSwitch community was asked what simple, one-line advice they would give newly minted freelancers. The result was a surprising and poignant mix of wisdom, humor, and insight on topics such as clients, money, marketing, and keeping one’s sanity. Read on for the best advice from the FreelanceSwitch community! It’s a not so well-kept secret that the FreelanceSwitch community forums are filled with experts and seasoned freelancers of every make and specialization. But everyone had to start somewhere! Being a new freelancer can be an exercise in hard lessons…

• Automate Your Bookkeeping

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

  As a freelancer, it’s important to focus as much of your time as possible on the work you have or getting the work you need. And that means minimizing administrative tasks. Take bookkeeping, for example.Bookkeeping is critical for maximizing tax deductions and monitoring the overall health of your business, but it’s a royal pain. In this post I’ll show you how to automate bookkeeping tasks so you can stay focused on existing jobs while marketing your talents.Decide on a bookkeeping systemMany people still hand-write their income and expenses in a notebook or Excel…

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  Web Worker Daily

• ClientShow: Smoother Pitches

  Thursday Bram

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  If you’re a creative professional, you’ve probably had to make a pitch to a new client. Unless you’re actually able to walk into your clients’ offices, managing those pitches remotely can be difficult. Email often can’t support the big files designers and other creatives work with, and other tools don’t provide real-time interactions at the level necessary for a pitch. Realizing there was a gap in the market, ClientShow built a platform for pitching and interacting with clients that just went into beta. The company offers creatives an Adobe AIR…

• 3 Apps For Collaborating on Scripts Online

  Doriano "Paisano" Carta

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm

  Here are some apps that provide useful ways to collaborate online on writing scripts for anything from short promotional corporate videos to full-length motion pictures. Sure, there are many ways to accomplish this task, such as sharing a document using Google Docs or Zoho Write, but these three apps focus specifically on the task of writing scripts, along with the formatting that requires. They each include the ability to invite other writers to join your project and maintain a centralized copy of the material for each contributor to view and update. Adobe Story Adobe Labs is currently…

• Minute Suites: Rest and Recharge, Airport Style

  Nancy Nally

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm

  Between security hassles and being charged fees for everything but the oxygen we breathe on board a plane, air travel has become something to be endured rather than enjoyed. But a new service that recently opened in Atlanta Hartsfield airport, called Minute Suites, wants to serve as travelers’ oasis from the stress of life traveling the unfriendly skies. Atlanta Hartsfield’s Minute Suites is located on Concourse B in a space that was formerly a business center, and bills itself as a “traveler’s retreat”. Minute Suites offered me the chance to give them a try during a layover on a…

• Taking a Closer Look with 1DayLater

  Georgina Laidlaw

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

  This year, in an effort to get a better grip on the ways I generate income, I’ve been looking for a free, simple app that will allow me to track my income easily. I should say that this was my first priority; as a second priority, I wanted to track my time more closely as well. Although I like feeling organized, I don’t want to spend ages learning how to use software, and one thing that really frustrates me is unintuitive systems with poor usability. Generally, I think the simpler things are, the better. So I was excited to hear about 1DayLater, a new time-, cash- and…

• 3 Places to Discover New and Relevant Content

  Dawn Foster

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  Web workers are a busy group, and it can be too easy to get buried in our work while rarely surfacing to keep up with the latest news, trends and other information that we should be learning. While I love my RSS reader and check it frequently, RSS readers have limitations. They are best for keeping up with information that you have added to your reader because you know you want to read it. What about all of that other information from sites that you don’t already read? One of the best ways to find this news and interesting information is by using sites that provide smart ways to…

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  FreelanceUK

• Shaping the future of Social Media

  15 Mar 2010 | 5:16 pm

  Europe's leading social media event. Two day event featuring four dedicated conference streams, workshops and exhibition.

• Online Marketing Networkers - February Meetup

  13 Feb 2010 | 4:01 pm

  We welcome everyone who wants to learn more about online marketing or who is already a professional and wants to meet new people in the field or find new opportunities. London Feb 13th 2010.

• Course - Studio & lighting workshop

  13 Feb 2010 | 3:42 pm

  Act-Models photography group. Studio 7 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU. Feb 13th 2010 12 noon.

• Creatives confess to image misuse

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:52 pm

  In charge of image-buying doesn’t mean creatives are in command of the facts.

• Freelancers' Questions: Is talking up my CV akin to lying?

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:59 pm

  Drawing the fine line between lying and 'being economical with the truth.'

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  FreelanceVenue

• JOB OFFER- Sales People, Marketers – Solar Products

  FV

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am

  SunNight solar is a Houston-based company which specializes in designing, manufacturing and distributing solar consumer products, primarily solar powered portable electronic lighting devices – solar flashlights. We are seeking sales Account Managers, to represent our firm and products worldwide to commercial, government and non-governmental organizations. These positions can be part time and you may work from home, with weekly participation…

• Using Looping Syntax In XSLT

  Keira Albright

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:12 am

  Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is a technology closely related to XML which is used to transform XML data. XML file are used to set out the ground-rules for a given body of data and to describe the data itself. XSL allows us to take the original XML data and convert it into information which can be displayed in a web browser window or opened with a text editor. XSL can also be used to create an XML file which is a modified version of an original XML file.

• XML Offers Neutral And Platform Independent Encapsulation Of Your Data

  Joseph Johnson

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am

  Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) has quickly established itself as a viable technology with a huge range of real-world applications. One of the key reasons for its importance and wide acceptance is that it offers a working solution to one of the key problems faced by software developers and computer users alike: the exchange of incompatible data. Each software environment produces its own unique type of binary file which only it can understand. Once data is exported in XML format, it becomes a known quantity, independent of the environment in which it was originated.

• Writing A Blog To Increase Business

  Leonard Wilks

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am

  A blog stands for web blog and is an digital diary. The first blog sites were usually individual writings, where web personalities had the chance to write about. Because blogs were so widespread they rapidly grew in popularity beyond personal journals into data sites and business platforms.

• How To Make Money Through Blogging

  Nik Imran

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:52 pm

  There are several ways to make money online. Hopefully this article will help you decide which method is best for you.

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  The Golden Pencil

• Is Kansas For Real?

  Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am

  Now that the pro football season has  come to end (shout out to the Saints — Who Dat!), we can concentrate fully on basketball without any needless distractions. There is so much parody in college basketball this season. Every time a new team reaches the number 1 spot in the polls, they get beat. The movement between the top 25 teams has been so fluid that you can’t really figure out who’s got a leg up on who? Kansas protected the number one spot on Monday with a win against Texas. That’s why when Kansas took over at number 1, I thought, “this is only going to last…

• PSA Screening Detection: U.S. versus Europe

  Marijke Durning, RN

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 am

  Detection of prostate cancer using PSA blood levels (prostate specific antigen) is significantly lower in the United States than in Europe, say researchers. Prostate cancer screening using the PSA levels is being encouraged to detect early prostate cancer, but who is screened and how often depends on individual physicians or clinics. The U.S. National Institutes of Health site notes that higher risk men are usually recommended to be screened starting at the age of 40 or 45 years. For men with no risk factors for prostate cancer, such as family history, some doctors are not actively…

• Fallout 3: New Vegas Coming Fall 2010

  Amy Tucker

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:25 am

  I haven’t played Fallout 3 in months – maybe even a year. OK. I don’t think a whole year but it has been so long I can’t remember the last time Iplayed the game. Why is this important? Because Fallout 3 was amazing and wonderful and I LOVED it but after a while, I got incredibly bored with it. I also saw the ending of it while watching Tucker play his save and was so damn disappointed in the crap ending that I didn’t see a reason to keep on playing. BUT, now I’ve seen the New Vegas trailer and while I can’t exactly put my finger on why, New Vegas gets…

• “Bioshock 2” Is Now Available!

  Jeanne Dupuis

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:48 am

  The highly anticipated Bioshock 2 was released today and I can imagine that hundreds of copies are flying off the shelves as I type.   The original Bioshock was released back in 2007 and they’ve already got a great-looking follow up to the acclaimed game. The sequel is set about 10 years after the events of the first game and it all unfolds in the underwater city of Rapture.  A monster has been kidnapping little girls and you can’t exactly let that continue, can you?  In order to help them, though, you’re going to have to survive which might be easier said than done. Here are some…

• Ellen to Make “American Idol” Debut Tonight

  Jeanne Dupuis

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:38 am

  In a season filled with controversy, Ellen DeGeneres will be making her debut as the new judge on American Idol.  After Paula Abdul quit, it was a scramble to find someone to fill her seat and considering the fact that Ellen is such a huge fan of the show, I thought it was a good choice. image: Michael Becker / FOX Of course, there’s been all kinds of drama and there have been reports that Ellen is already clashing with fellow judge, Simon Cowell.   With viewership down, I’m sure they are hoping she can bring back the ratings and a feud with Simon would definitely help that. Post from:…

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  Fab Freelance Writing Blog

• Blogging writer: create pages in Blogger

  angela.booth

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:09 pm

  If you’ve got a Blogger blog (or blogs) you’ll be happy to know that Blogger now lets you create pages, as well as posts. Blogger Buzz: Create Pages in Blogger reports: “This feature lets you easily publish static information on stand-alone pages. For example, you can create an About This Blog page that discusses the evolution [...]

• Your Writing and Self-Promotion: No-One Cares

  angela.booth

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:45 pm

  New writers are self-conscious. They view everything through the filter of “me”. This is not a good thing for a writer. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about this — you just need to continue to write until your self-consciousness evaporates, which it will, in time. Because new writers are self-conscious, they worry about self-promotion, especially [...]

• How to make money writing for the web

  angela.booth

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:15 pm

  I’ve had several questions about getting started with web writing this past week. Here are some blog posts which will help you: * How to Write for Money Online - Choose What You’ll Write Want to write for money online? Writers are in huge demand, so just about anyone who can put together a sentence and paragraph can [...]

• How to Blog: Get Started Web Writing

  angela.booth

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:56 pm

  Blogging is an easy way to gain expertise in web writing. Not only can you can set up a blog in minutes, but a blog can also help you to achieve any goal you care to set. Here’s how to use a blog to get started web writing. 1. Set a Goal for Your Blog What do [...]

• How to Make Money Writing Articles

  angela.booth

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:02 pm

  As I discussed in “How to Discover the Article Writing Goldmines”, there’s money to be made writing articles. Since I’ve written extensively on this, let’s look at some links you may find useful, whether you’re just starting out on a writing career, or are an experienced pro. * Four Steps to Making Money online Writing Articles If you [...]

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  Words on the Water

• This Is Not Another Amazon Post

  Monica Valentinelli

  1 Feb 2010 | 4:51 pm

  If you haven’t heard, there was a bit of an awkward business kerfluffle between Amazon and MacMillan this past weekend. No, I am not talking extensively about it other than to say that I believe we are seeing the result of what happens when people are anxious and start to panic. E-Books are a hot topic, but if history holds true, it will take years before the technology is standardized, affordable, stable, and readily accessible to everyone (including libraries). If you’re curious, Lilith Saint Crow has a lot of information and links on her post entitled, “Good News and…

• Calculating the Cost of an E-Book

  Monica Valentinelli

  25 Jan 2010 | 6:31 am

  I’ve had a lot of positive feedback from my previous post entitled Weighing in on E-Books, so I wanted to talk about ways to calculate the cost of an e-book. First, let’s pull some arbitrary numbers. (And by arbitrary, I mean that these are not precise figures.) Let’s say that we paid our author $3,000 for their novel that was 100,000 words in length, which is the equivalent of about 3 cents per word. Then, let’s say we paid an editor a flat rate of $1,250 to edit the novel and an artist $500 for cover art. Add in production costs of $250 to create an e-book, and that…

• New Guest Post on Apex: Discussing Rape, Incest and Abuse in Horror

  Monica Valentinelli

  22 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am

  This week, I offered the folks over at Apex Book Company a blog post entitled, “Why Do Some Horror Authors Write about Rape, Incest and Abuse?“ This was a sensitive topic to write about, and I found out after the article was published that I made a slight oversight in the post. My goal for this article, was not to provide a definitive “answer” on this subject, but to facilitate discussion and to get people really thinking about writing for “shock” value or how they might address serious issues like rape, incest and abuse. Let’s take a look at a quote:…

• Do You Need to be Heard, Or Do You Need an Answer?

  Monica Valentinelli

  21 Jan 2010 | 5:30 pm

  One of the things I’m beginning to find pretty frustrating, is the need for people to publicly rant about something that they haven’t tried to resolve on their own. From misprints to crappy downloads, it seems like ranting about bad business experiences, politics and other frustrations is the “thing” to do. The trouble is, there’s this little link on most websites that offers you the ability to “contact us.” I often have to quash the internet myth that once you post something online — everyone will read it. Yes, everyone can read it but that…

• Weighing in on E-Books

  Monica Valentinelli

  13 Jan 2010 | 11:49 am

  It’s been really interesting for me to watch the complex discussions about e-books online, because I work for a digital publisher. My company provides digital sheet music files to our customers and there are a lot of similarities between our industry and the publishing industry. However, books have a broader market than sheet music does, in part because more people know how to read text than music. One of the biggest challenges that I see is two-fold: one, inconsistent pricing models and two, proprietary platforms and formats. E-book pricing is based of a number of different factors…

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  Men With Pens

• Can You Finish Your Projects?

  James

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  I have a reputation for confidence. I am the one who knows what he wants and pursues it relentlessly until he achieves it. I will not rest until every single genius idea in my brain has come to life. Except… Well, no. Not really. I’ve achieved a lot of accomplishments, true. This business is one of them. But for every amazing venture you hear about me starting, I’d estimate that at least a dozen others get a stuttering start followed by a lot of frustration that boils up until I throw the project aside and declare I’ll never start another venture again. Until next week. This is a…

• We’re Back – and Bolder than Ever

  James

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:19 am

  You may have noticed that Men with Pens looks a little different these days. This is the fourth – count ‘em, four – reincarnation of our design since we started this blog back in early 2007, and it’s likely nowhere near the last, despite the fact that I swore this is the absolute very last time ever. EVER. (I know. I said that last redesign too.) This change wasn’t because our readers didn’t like our last design. It’s not because we decided to change everything about the way we do business. Every business needs to shake things up now and then. It’s about finding ways…

• Dating Rules for Courting Your Clients

  Agent X

  28 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Today’s guest post comes to us from Susan Johnston, the Urban Muse Writer. Enjoy! Anyone who has ever sat through drinks or coffee in their search for love knows that first dates can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Freelancing can be much the same. Courting clients isn’t that different from courting a potential mate. You’re nervous as hell, but you still want to make a good impression and hopefully seal the deal. Whether you’re on a first date or courting your first client, here are five dating rules that you can apply. Rule #1: Don’t give the milk away…

• Are You Trying to Be Too Smart?

  Taylor

  26 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm

  As a professional writer, your vocabulary is literally your stock in trade. Other businesses have huge stockrooms full of whatever they sell – frozen food, Gucci shoes, leather satchels… You, you have words. If you’re anything like me, you’ve taken some pains to make sure your stock hasn’t been the same since 1997. You read good magazines and periodicals, and you take note of new words when they’re used. If a friend happens to use a word that is new to you in conversation, you may very well follow up on it just because it sounded especially delightful (thanks to my friend Tess…

• Are You Selling Yourself Short?

  James

  24 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm

  If you make your living as a freelancer, you’re going to be asked – constantly – to prove your worth. Your clients want to know if you’re the best person for the job.Your blog readers want to know if you really have the smarts to give them advice. Your social media “friends” want you to prove that you’re interesting, funny, worth their time. With all those people constantly questioning your authority, it’s only natural that you’ll occasionally question your worth. Of course, most of the time, you’ll pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and go right back to putting together…

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• How to Become a Freelance Christian Writer: Careers for Christian ...

  unknown

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:54 am

  If you are looking for ways to start freelancing into the Christian writing marketplace, here are specific tips and guidelines to help you achieve your goal.

• Freelance Website Programmers - Tips To Turn For Freelancing Jobs

  unknown

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:43 am

  In these recession days,so many are interested towards doing freelance jobs from their comfortable home. And also these freelancing jobs are highly income generators,and also you can select the best job for your needs.

• Freelance Writing Jobs NEWS – 82th Edition « Freelance Writing ...

  petergallagher

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:45 am

  Freelance News Journalist, The Coast 106 – Media UKunknown says: This job is located in Southampton-based (map). The Coast 106 News Centre wants to add to its…

• Freelance Writing News – 197th Edition « Freelance Writing News ...

  laurenchambers

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:18 am

  Living Freelance: Time to ReflectFor the Love of Writing says: In an effort to share my love of life and writing with those around me, I will use this blog to…

• Freelance Writing Without Getting Tired | A FreeLance Writer

  Thomas Stanhope

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:44 pm

  Experienced freelance writers often offer some recommendations with their clients in order to maximise their writing jobs. All freelance writers have niches. This means that a certain freelance writer can better write at specific areas ...

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• Whitepaper on 8 essentials to crowdsourcing

• What came first: the advertiser or the audience?

• Protecting Your Ideas

• Startup Tip: Two Kinds Of Failure

• Selling art poster with paypal trough an art gallery

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• Writer / Photographer - Examiner.com - Fort Benning, GA

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm

  freelance content contributors (we call them "Examiners") to share local insights, knowledge and experience. Unlike traditional blog sites, our talented writers... From CareerBuilder - 07 Feb 2010 23:11:15 GMT - save job, email, more...

• Writer / Photographer - Examiner.com - Hampton Bays, NY

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm

  freelance content contributors (we call them "Examiners") to share local insights, knowledge and experience. Unlike traditional blog sites, our talented writers... From CareerBuilder - 07 Feb 2010 23:11:01 GMT - save job, email, more...

• Writers / Photographers - Examiner.com - Washington, DC

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm

  in your city! We seek freelance content contributors... writer, write, journalist, writing, journal, columnist, column, reporter, news, news reporter, reporting... From CareerBuilder - 07 Feb 2010 23:10:42 GMT - save job, email, more...

• Writer / Photographer - Examiner.com - Atlanta, GA

  7 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm

  in your city! We seek freelance content contributors... writer, write, journalist, writing, journal, columnist, column, reporter, news, news reporter, reporting... From CareerBuilder - 07 Feb 2010 23:10:41 GMT - save job, email, more...

• Senior Writer / Editor - SHS, Inc. - Connecticut

  6 Feb 2010 | 7:40 pm

  The Writer/Editor is expected to research specialized... the development of assigned programs, the Editor/Writer is responsible for assuring the quality of content... From SHS, Inc - 07 Feb 2010 03:40:21 GMT - save job, email, more...

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• Web form \ application entrance page design + UI - none - (any) - Freelance

  29 Jan 2010 | 3:01 pm

  We need to redesign one of the enrtance pages to our online design software. Page needed redesigning is a form with drop downs\choices and integrated instant pricing tool. It needs very clean "minimal...

• Web Developer - BZ - (Anywhere) - Freelance

  18 Jan 2010 | 11:54 am

  We are seeking a high-quality developer or team to help manage and work on phase 2 of a popular, young news site. This is a news, opinion and finance based site. Please no form replies. SKILLS: ...

• UI/UX Designer - Osadio USA - (Bogota, Colombia) - Freelance

  5 Jan 2010 | 10:46 am

  Osadio USA is a full-service software application development shop based in Atlanta, GA with a development office in Bogota, Colombia. We are currently implementing a wide range of technology projects...

• UX/UI Designer - InnerWorkings Inc. - (Chicago, IL) - Freelance

  17 Dec 2009 | 2:16 pm

  We are looking for a User Experience Designer with a background creating simple, clear and focused designs preferably for a business to business enterprise. Basic skills include sketching/communicatin...

• SEO Manager - Brivin Corp - (anywhere) - Freelance

  11 Dec 2009 | 1:17 pm

  Our company is seeking a creative dedicated professional for the position of SEO MANAGER. We are looking forsomeone that can hire freelancers and other outsourcers to maintain a variety of website...

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  About.com: Freelance Writing

• What a $1500 Day Looks Like

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:35 am

  Today I stand to finish projects totaling a $1500 payout. In all fairness, I've been working on these since last week, but I thought the headline might grab your attention. Here is my freelance writing schedule for today (9a-3p). Finish a sidebar for a trade magazine ($100) Finish a large set of proofreading for an academic company ($700) Conduct an interview for a different trade magazine ($200, although I won't write this until tomorrow) Finish a rewrite of web articles ($360) Proofread some documents for a private company ($50) Proofread a newspaper from 12-3 via Skype ($90) If your next…

• Is it POSSIBLE to Freelance 60 Hours Per Week?

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:33 am

  This is an honest question. I've put in some massive work weeks lately due to some issues, and I am seeing my writing suffer- typos, deadlines pushed, etc. Yet, I know some people do this regularly. Freelance writers: does anyone out there work this much regularly? If not, about what's your average work week (and let me know if this is your only career or your moonlight career).Is it POSSIBLE to Freelance 60 Hours Per Week? originally appeared on About.com Freelance Writing on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 17:33:43.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• Lacking Balance Today

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:02 am

  Readers, I'm overwhelmed. My January resolution to earn "more, more, more" got the best of me, and I worked hard in that month to make sure my numbers were up. Now I'm in the thick of it and feeling a bit burned out. Where's the balance? I've got a personal project going on which requires a good amount of expendable income, so I can't scale back. However, once that's over (end of Spring) I'm going to look at realigning some of my goals, and move away from the dollar signs a bit. Because, I tell you what-- right now I just want a day off!Lacking Balance Today originally appeared on About.com…

• Forum Updated! Freelance Writing Jobs Posted in There!

  27 Jan 2010 | 3:04 am

  Hi writers. Just wanted to let you know that I updated and cleared out some junk and did some maintenance in our freelance writing forum. While I was there, I noticed a couple freelance writing jobs were posted. Remember, if you find the forum overwhelming, you can click on the drop down menu at the top, which allows you to choose which messages you see. I would recommend "Last 7 days" or similar.Forum Updated! Freelance Writing Jobs Posted in There! originally appeared on About.com Freelance Writing on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 11:04:52.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• Freelance Writer Obsessed by Numbers!

  27 Jan 2010 | 2:22 am

  Well, that's it. I've officially gone of the deep end. I can't stay away from my Excel spreadsheet that tracks hours, income, expenses, etc. I'm constantly playing with the net: "If so-and-so pays me by the end of the month, then I will net X in January." I also like to play with my tracked hours: "Wow, that article went fast. That means I made X per hour." I'm obsessed. Do other writers do this? If you'd like to, you can always find the skeleton of the Excel spreadsheet in my freelance writing forum. But I'm not sure I recommend it. :) It's cutting into my hours!Freelance Writer Obsessed by…

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  Freelance Review

• 6 Embarrassing Celebrity Endorsed Ad Campaigns

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:13 am

  How many of you have ever loved a product so much that you'd be willing to stake your reputation on it? Or better yet make a laughingstock out of yourself for it? Well these six celebrities were willing to risk it all, if nothing else, for the cash! Take a look at the products they've used to improve themselves. Be sure to let us know if there's an embarrassing celebrity advertising campaign that we've overlooked! Jamie Lee Curtis Product: Activia Desired Effect: "helps regulate your digestive system by helping reduce long intestinal transit time" Serena Williams Product: Tampax Desired…

• How Filezilla Almost Killed Freelance Review

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:36 am

  As I plan on explaining in an upcoming post, we recently finished switching out entire office over to Macs. While working on a PC, I was using Filezilla as my FTP client and it seemed to work well enough so naturally I checked if there was a Mac version. Since there was I downloaded thinking it would be identical to the PC version - unfortunately it was not and Freelance Review just about died because of it. What was the problem, you ask? For some unthinkable reason, Filezilla began duplicating folders within themselves, over and over. The problem was, it duplicated the entire Freelance…

• Color Not Clutter - Colorful Office Organizers

  5 Feb 2010 | 11:28 am

  Chase away the winter blues with these colorful items that brighten up your workspace as well as organize it.  A colorful atmosphere is sure to start up your inspiration! Big Clipboard, $20  Cat and Dog Staple Free Stapler $10  Cable Turtle Organizer $5  Self-Adhesive Chicklets Notes $12  Multimedia Box Spring Collection $22  Cable IDs $7 

• Mac Vs PC User Quotes - Very Interesting

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:59 am

  Since we started Freelance Review, we've done some interesting interviews with many cool people. One question I like to ask is whether or not a person likes a Mac or a PC. I've asked freelancers, agency designers (including a designer from Apple's agency TWBA and a designer from Microsoft's agency CB+B). Read on to see who prefers a Mac and who prefers a PC. Be sure to tell us whether you prefer a Mac or a PC in the comments! Erik Miller Design Director, TBWA\Chiat\Day (Apple's ad agency) We're Mac based. Macs have more of a friendly user interface and it's just the industry standard. There's…

• Snowboarding Tips for Freelancers

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:58 am

  QUICK NOTE: I apologize for the lack of posts recently - I've been buried under work (good for the wallet, bad for the blog). I'm back to my regular workload for the moment so look for lots of great posts coming your way again! I'm a Colorado native and I love to snowboard (although now that I live it Nebraska, it's been a little longer than I'd like since I've shredded some fresh pow). I've had an idea for a long time to write a post about things I learned while snowboarding that apply to the freelance design and business world. Try New Things When I first learned to snowboard, the crashes…

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• Tribble Designs: Web Production Artist

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:47 am

  (Anywhere)  Tribble Designs is seeking a freelance web production artist. The right candidate will be friendly, easy-to-work with and great at estimating projects and meeting deadlines. Typical projects include coding and building web sites, HTML emails, landing pages, banner ads, and flash animations. This individual will also assist with site updates and edits to existing sites. There may also be some design work, depending on the skill level of the individual. I typically have 10-20+ hours of work available on a weekly basis, depending upon project load. While I would prefer…

• Retail Relay, Inc.: Designer

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:08 pm

  (Anywhere) Our growing internet grocery startup is looking for help with some rebranding and web redesign work.  Specifically, we're looking for someone with a design aesthetic that fits us: clean and simple, but colorfully artful. We do all the back end development ourselves, and we have an existing XHTML+CSS firm that we like.  What we don't have is someone to lead our design efforts. I picture this being a long term partnership, as we'll always be looking for more help in this area.  But to start, we're looking for: A new logo UI designs for roughly 10 templated pages on our…

• Company confidential: Freelance PHP developer for small website

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  (Anywhere) We are a small upstart based in the Netherlands (Europe) consisting of 2 people. We need a website for a grammar text service in the Netherlands. This site will be a place where users can have all their texts corrected on grammar and spelling mistakes (all in Dutch). We have made the the site designs in Photoshop and the PSD layered files will be provided. Complete (anonynized) brief in PDF form including wireframe (with page designs) and design brief can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/leobrief Requirements: - mySQL / PhP - CMS - All styles CSS, not Tables (excluding HTML e-mail…

• ElectroWeb Media: Rails Developer

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:04 am

  (Anywhere) We are looking for a developer with the following qualifications to help with a CMS development and integration project for a client: Significant experience with Ruby on Rails Experience using Git Rails deployment experience Thorough understanding of Rails testing Excellent communication skills Consistently meet deadlines The following qualifications are not required but would be nice to have: Ideas on creating/modifying Rails-based CMS systems Javascript experience (especially JQuery) XHTML/CSS front-end experience ASP/.NET knowledge (for integration with an existing system)…

• Incline Technical Group: Flash Developer with Front-End Design Skills

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:17 pm

  (Denver Area or Anywhere) Incline Technical Group is a growing software consulting company that specializes in building business-critical applications using Microsoft technologies like SharePoint, .NET, and Silverlight. We're currently looking for an experienced, talented Flash Developer to help us build a website for a client since we don't have Flash experience in-house. Ideally, we'd like someone who's proficient in both Flash and general front-end design work since we'd like to give a lot of the work to a single individual. What We'd Like to See: 3-5 years of Flash…

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• We're looking for a talented freelance WordPress developer to join our team. (Toronto, Canada)

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am

  We’re looking for a talented freelance WordPress web developer to join our distributed team and to help us produce some pretty cool stuff.Some of what we’re looking for:Impressive CSS/XHTML/PHP coding abilityQuality WordPress theme and template creationPixel perfect websites that support all leading browsersCan build fully functional websites from Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShopLives in North America or Europe and is available 9am-5pm EST (Toronto)We’re not looking for the most experienced developer with hundreds of websites in their portfolio, but rather someone with tremendous…

• Facebook Flash Game Development (Anywhere)

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Looking for freelancers who have experience building Facebook games based on flash and who would be willing to develop a game on a contractual basis. Please provide examples of work you’ve done. Assume that all the graphic design work will be provided for you. Thanks,Dave

• FLASH Developer for interactive online design application (USA)

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  I have a client that is interested in adding a fully interactive design application for building marketing materials (flyers, postcards, business cards, etc) via their website. Paid clients will be able to step through the process of selecting the design from a bank of basic templates (provided to you and maintained by the site admin), and from there, will be able to design the finished product (add text in various colors and fonts, add images from our bank or upload their own, draw shapes, etc). The finished product needs to be press-ready (300 DPI PDF file or the like).The website design…

• Online Writer/Researcher (Anywhere in the USA)

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm

  FlexJobs.com is looking for an responsible, motivated, quality-oriented freelance writer/researcher to join our fantastic team! We are a growing company whose staff truly loves helping people find legitimate telecommuting jobs and helping to raise the awareness of the many work-life, economic, and environmental benefits of telecommuting in general. Our whole staff works from home and with flexible hours, and we are looking for someone to join our intelligent, positive, virtual team! The role is to help us research companies and write unique company descriptions for our site. To be upfront,…

• PHP Developer Needed for a Collaborative Project (San Francisco, CA)

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:51 pm

  I’m a local web designer and developer looking for a young but experienced developer who can work efficiently and collaboratively with me to complete a project currently on my plate. I need someone organized and responsive above all else. I’m talking the type of guy (or girl) who checks email every 20 minutes. Fulltime freelancer would be best, although if you’re a 9 to 5er who can handle a side project, feel free to respond. The project isn’t huge in scope and should be fairly easy. So the payday isn’t going to be huge, but the time commitment…

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• Experienced Blog Ghost Writer - Blog Writing Freelance Job

  Creighton Hooper

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm

  We're looking for an experienced blog writer to ghost write several one-page SEO optimized blog articles. We would supply the subject/key words and target audience. Possible examples are "Tips for creating successful fundraising calendars" or "Increase municipal recycling rates through better communication". Actual content will be a combination of our ideas and additional ones you develop/discover through research. Not all articles would be due at the same time; we imagine receiving them according to a schedule we mutually agree on.

• 8.5 x 5.5 info card - Graphic Design Freelance Job

  fw catering

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm

  I want to make a postcard to send to brides, grooms and wedding coordinators. Below is the menu I would like printed on the card. Fajita Dinner : Skirt-Steak and Chicken with grilled onions, red and green bell peppers, rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, grated cheddar cheese, fresh flour tortillas, chips and fresh roasted salsa. Appetizers: Three tiered chocolate fountain with strawberries, pretzles, and marshmallows. Fresh Fruit display with seasonal fruit. Chile con Queso with chips and salsa. Tea & Margaritas $10.00/person Limited time offer. Tax, delivery,…

• Seeking LANGUAGE copywriters/copyeditors with advertising/marketing experience - Copywriting Freelance Job

  multilingual.recruiting

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm

  Our firm, a US-based marketing-communications agency, seeks native speakers of: Czech, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, and Swedish. with experience in copywriting and copyediting, to work on upcoming advertising translation projects. Successful candidates will have prior experience in producing crisp, effective, idiomatic copy for use in local markets, free of typographical errors. REQUIREMENTS (Your application for this freelance position will NOT be reviewed until all these requirements are met): --native speaker of…

• 20 articles - Copywriting Freelance Job

  jclemmons39

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm

  Hello writers, I require 20 articles be written of 500 words each. A specification will be provided which describes the specific requirements of each individual page. The content will need to be SEO friendly and target specific keywords as described in the specification. There will be a total of 10 articles required for the actual website and 10 articles required for submissions to article directories. If the project is completed to a high standard more work will be available in the future on a regular basis. I'm focused on quality and I don't mind to pay more for the right stuff but still…

• Edit/Correct or Rewrite Op-Ed - Article Writing Freelance Job

  dillouz

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:52 pm

  I need an Op-Ed rewritten or corrected. It is attached. You will have 24 hours to do it. It needs to be very persuasive (right now its not lol). I attached it here.

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• 50 300 word articles with specific health keywords - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:04 am

  Each 50 x 300 word post should have its own title and contain the following words 50 articles at 300 words. Each article should have its own title and contain: cosmetic surgery cosmetic surgeon cosmetic surgeons plastic surgery plastic surgeons cosmetic plastic surgery One of the above words should appear about 3 to 5 times within your text. IMPORTANT: In your offer insert the words Green Monkey so that I know you read this. ALSO VERY IMPORTANT: You must be able to use at least semi-proper e... Budget: $40.00 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702826…

• Poker Reviewing Article Writing

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:03 am

  I m looking for a good writers who can write original articles news and reviews The subject matter will be poker Someone with good knowledge of poker is preferred good research abilities is a must too Articles... (Budget $100-$250, Required Skills: Content Writing, Creative Writing, News Articles, Newsletters, Writing)

• additional articles 020 bus--By Publisher99 on Feb 9--Max Bid: $390

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:01 am

  I require 100 articles of 300-320 words in length, pass Copyscape and be grammatically correct. I would receive exclusive rights to-all. FIRST 50: bes (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Many articles X 500 words @ about $1 each

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:55 am

  I'm looking for article writers. I have a lot of bulk work that needs to be done. I can offer about $1 per article and there are plenty of them to go around. I'm looking to get them done as fast as possible. Let me know what your best deal is and...

• Re-Written Articles Required

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am

  We are looking to have articles rewritten on various topics.Articles must be unique and written to a high standard, using appropriate grammar and spelling. Copyscape checks will be carried out to confirm originality. Each article should be at...

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• Website Content ME510 by vplatania

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:08 am

  American writer needed for 9 website pages (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Articles, Copywriting)

• Association Website Content

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am

  Looking for a good writer that can create good content for our association websites. The National Hispanic, African American and Asian Retirees Associations. We can provide the main ideas, projects and some content but we need someone who can put...

• Professional Web Content

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:46 am

  Professional web content for a website that offers translation services: including the home page, our services, disclaimer notice, why us, working with us, contact us, terms of payment,

• Urgent Freelance Content Writer Needed by seoonlinedock

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am

  I am looking for a high quality content writer fresh or experienced. I will supply the Topics to be written and Keywords to be focused. Should be able to complete at least 3 articles/day for $0.5 of about 300-350 words... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Copywriting, Research, Technical Writing)

• Article writer wanted - Unique content

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am

  I need 10 unique articles that are written in grammatically correct English. I will provide thekeyword for the topic of each article.There will be 2 topics with 5 articles each. They need to be at least 400 words in length and have 4 paragraphs...

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• Data mining on the Web and copying on excel sheet

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:09 am

  HI,I need you to extract informations from [obscured] regarding contacts and add it to an Excel based companies list of point of contact.There Are 200 companies to qualify with 4 different kind of Point of contact each....

• Power Point Writer - Copywriter - Product Descriptions - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:58 am

  We need to make many powerpoints from product descriptions breaking out the Features - Applications - Benefits of each. Basically it would be 4-8 for each "product" we need done. http://www.thevideoboss.com/little-boss If you look at this video starting around 3:30sec it should be more clear, we simply need the text to put on these slide. You will not be responsible for any graphics, layout, effects, just writing the bullet points. Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: 1 to 3 months Starting On: February 9, 2010 Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702651 Category:…

• Wanted Copywriter for Website - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am

  Hello, I need an excellent copywriter to provide contents for a few pages of my website. The total number of words is expected to be less than 1000. The website is a tradesmen directory where tradesmen can signup and list their business. The copy we need should convince them about the benefits of signing up and also briefly guide them through the listing process. If you have any samples, please submit them while applying. There is a possibility of more work although it is too early to confir... Budget: $35.00 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702349…

• Looking for an up-scale affluent Copywriter

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:29 am

  This is an easy job for someone that knows what they are doing.I am looking for a skilled copywriter I am a professional Cellist with an up-scale string quartet. I need a headliner with 3 to 4 paragraphs to hook my future clients. Jay Peterman...

• Landing Page Web Sales Copy

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:40 pm

  Hello,I would like to receive some help on my landing page copy for my website. I have really great search engine rankings for my keywords but sales aren't as high as they could be. ...

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  Writing Bids: Website Writing

• Website Content ME510 by vplatania

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:08 am

  American writer needed for 9 website pages (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Articles, Copywriting)

• Technical legal Writing for new website by hire4job

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:07 am

  Technical legal Writing for new website Terms of Service Privacy Policy How its work About us Edit/Delete Message (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Academic Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Technical Writing)

• Association Website Content

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am

  Looking for a good writer that can create good content for our association websites. The National Hispanic, African American and Asian Retirees Associations. We can provide the main ideas, projects and some content but we need someone who can put...

• Website translated in to spanish

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:38 am

  This RFP is for the translation and duplication of an existing website in to Spanish. Same layout same copy translated and proof read in Spanish. Here is the existing site. [obscured] Please ask any questions you might have.

• Rewrite Website Content--By Kshetarpal on Feb 9--Max Bid: Open to fair suggestions

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am

  Dear Writers, I have a website that sells software to mental health professionals. I am seeking a professional rewriting of the content to make it more attractive to prospective buyers. (more...) Keywords:Writing

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  Writing Bids: Blog Writing

• Financial Services Blog Ghostwriting

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:58 am

  We are looking for a writer to ghostwrite a blog focused on financial education--tips and advice for parents on how to teach their kids about money.We would require one post per week (650 - 900 words each) on topics such as:- How to save money...

• Need 2 news blog post daily with good English--By msvk21 on Feb 9--Max Bid: $20

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am

  Hi, I need 2 news blog post daily Monday-Friday. Source link will be provided. The only thing i want you to do is to just rewrite it. It will take no more than 30 min for 2 post but i wil (more...) Keywords:Writing

• SEO Writer/Blogger - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:02 am

  We are looking for web savvy person (blogger) who can perform the following tasks without supervision: * Write high quality, well researched content based on SEO keyword * Submit articles to article directories such as ezinearticles.com * Proficient with Wordpress dashboard (know how to upload images and link it inside the post, scheduling posts, etc.) * Make intelligent blog comments * Basic understanding of HTML and anchor tags (for link building), ie. how to start a blog * Understand Co... Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On:…

• Website Content, Article, Blog Writers - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:55 am

  Hi, Thank you for taking the time to looking at this job post. We are a new shopping comparison website looking for writers to write product content, articles, and blogs etc..... The candidates must be in the UK with good English skills. This project is on going so there is no limit on this work, it is a full or part time position, depending on the candidates. Thank you for your time Chris Hoole ShopSuperMarket Work Load: Full-time - 30+ hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 9, 2010 Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702579 Category: Writing &…

• Creative Article writer needed for my blog

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am

  Im looking for somone on a regular to write new and fresh articles for my blog and also to submit to other article website . Regarding working from home making money from home . Looking for the best price as i will be looking to set up more blogs...

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  Writing Bids: Book Writing

• Proof reader for book

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:11 am

  Hi there,I have just completed a short book, 12 700 words, on goal setting, which i require a proof reader to read over and comment....

• Compile a book from a blog

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:31 am

  Review a blog and compile into a book for print publishing. Blog and content is at: [obscured]-an-introvert.spaces.live.com/ Create full book layout, chapters with references and acknowledgements

• Internet Marketing Book

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm

  Hi, i need someone to write a book contentsTopic: Internet Marketing. Each chapter is about 350-400 words. Complete Date: 3 March 2010...

• Organize/Publish Teen Self Help Book

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:14 pm

  I have written a book to help teens get through the loss of a parent or someone close to them, which I experienced at the age of 15. I need a professional whom I can trust to read it, help me organize it, and publish it.

• Review & edit query letter to book publisher for completed book - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:43 am

  I've written a book and am ready to pitch it to potential publishers. I have a draft of the query letter and would like for it to be reviewed and edited by someone experienced in this field. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 week Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701196 Category: Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation Country: United States Hours Billed: 123 click to apply

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  Writing Bids: Ghost Writing

• Financial Services Blog Ghostwriting

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:58 am

  We are looking for a writer to ghostwrite a blog focused on financial education--tips and advice for parents on how to teach their kids about money.We would require one post per week (650 - 900 words each) on topics such as:- How to save money...

• Technical ghostwriter for 20 articles

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am

  This job is for 20 articles. We would like to use the same writer for all the future projects going forward so this is an opportunity to get repeat business.We are looking for a native English ghostwriter that has to be able to also translate the...

• Successful Ghost Writer

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:17 pm

  PLEASE READ COMPLETELY!I am looking for a Ghost Writer with a PROVEN TRACK RECORD....

• Experienced Blog Ghost Writer - Blog Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:33 pm

  We're looking for an experienced blog writer to ghost write several one-page SEO optimized blog articles. We would supply the subject/key words and target audience. Possible examples are "Tips for creating successful fundraising calendars" or "Increase municipal recycling rates through better communication". Actual content will be a combination of our ideas and additional ones you develop/discover through research. Not all articles would be due at the same time; we imagine receiving them according to a schedule we mutually agree on.

• Ghostwriting novel chapters (Women's Fiction)

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:06 pm

  Based on a synopsis provided in bullet points or paragraph form (total about 500 words: who, what, where, hook, cliff-hanger), write the next five chapters (about 10,000 words) of a novel already 13,000 word long. Apart from what I've already...

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  Writing Bids: Health Writing

• 50 300 word articles with specific health keywords - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:04 am

  Each 50 x 300 word post should have its own title and contain the following words 50 articles at 300 words. Each article should have its own title and contain: cosmetic surgery cosmetic surgeon cosmetic surgeons plastic surgery plastic surgeons cosmetic plastic surgery One of the above words should appear about 3 to 5 times within your text. IMPORTANT: In your offer insert the words Green Monkey so that I know you read this. ALSO VERY IMPORTANT: You must be able to use at least semi-proper e... Budget: $40.00 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702826…

• Need health ebook writer

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:08 pm

  We need an ebook about "how to burn fat and lose weight". The official name of the ebook is not determined yet. The ebook will provide information aboutfat loss tricks and weight loss issues. The project is for 1 main ebook and 2 bonus ebooks as...

• Writers for Health and Beauty Website

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:51 pm

  Write articles (500-800 words) for health and beauty website. Topics include skin care, nail care, hair care, diet and exercise, vision care, energy/ sleep/ stress, sexual and mental health, smile, makeup and style, skin (beauty), nails, cosmetic...

• Need research work for health-related topics

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  I need help with some research work for web content for a detox site. For a start, the topic would be all about liver, liver functions, liver diseases, liver cancer, liver detox, etc. The exact keywords will be given later. Each keyword is for...

• Article Writer - Health 2 - oDesk

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  I’m looking for an article writer with good writing skill and fluent English. I need a batch of 10 articles written for a health niche. I’ll give you the topics, keywords and reference materials you’ll write about. The length of each article should be 400 to 600 words. The keyword density need to be between 1% - 2%. The articles will be published in ezinearticles. I’ll only pay for articles which successfully published to ezinearticles (The deadline of publishing is 20 days since the start of ... Budget: $20.00 Starting On: February 7, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 7, 2010 ID:…

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  Writing Bids: Screenwriting

• Radio Script ad - Screen Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:48 am

  We need a new script ad for our company

• Screenwriters for animation clips needed--By Denis Zamylin on Feb 8--Max Bid: $100

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:57 am

  Animation Dance Association is looking for scriptwriters for www.adasport.com animation contest. Our format is 20-90 sec. animation clips every day, so we need to find somebody who has experienc (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Screenwriters Needed

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm

  Animation Dance Association is looking for scriptwriters for www.adasport.com animation contest. Our format is 20-90 sec. animation clips every day, so we need to find somebody who has experience in writing stories that can be transformed into animation and become word-of-mouth viral clips. If you have such experience - please email me the link to your portfolio (or website with credits). Thank you! All the best, Denis Zamylin

• Screen Writer for short actors' clips with London talent agency - Screen Writing Freelance Job

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:33 am

  MILAEON are a popular London talent agency and we are providing our actors with the opportunity to be professionally filmed acting a short 2 minute scene with other actors. These clips are then used in their show reels to help them get work. We are looking for an exceptionally talented script-writer to work with us and our production team to produce several short scripts to be filmed. Each script must have 3-5 interesting characters and doesn't have to be too complex, as long as the viewers will be entertained and the actors can demonstrate their skills. Please note that at the moment this is…

• Animation Screenwriter for Short Clips!!! VIRAL!

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:41 am

  I need an animation screen writer with excellent credentials to write short scripts for me. They need to be amazing so that we can get millions of views on our animation clips on youtube. You will be paid $100 for each story you write. If you can...

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  Writing Bids:Grant Writing

• Federal grant Proposal Writer

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:28 am

  Hello we have a New oil recycling process to clean and recycle old oil and take it and make it like new on the spot or on site.The processis quick ,clean and very energy efficient. It is designed for recycling old oil at shops ,aerospace...

• pizza restraunt - Grant Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am

  id like to open a pizzaria in my town for theres not one in 15miles in any direction serving pizzas,sandwiches,pasta to a area that needs one with in town delivery

• Grant ResearchGrant Writing - Grant Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:43 am

  We are a newly formed 501c3. Indigenous Cultural Education Center. We are in need of a freelance grant writer to find and write grants that fit our projects and mission. The right person will also fill the role of grant administrator for ICEC and have the opportunity to grow with our organization. Grant Administrator salary to be written into each grant.

• Grant Researcher

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am

  The Korea Society, an American non-profit dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea, seeks an experienced development professional to identify grants available...

• Animal Welfare Grant Writer Needed!

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:04 pm

  LAST CHANCE Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. is looking for a Grant Writer!! [obscured]We have recently received our Letter of Determination from the IRS and are VERY eager to start applying for grants!! We are looking for someone with experience in this...

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  Writing Bids: Tech Writing

• Technical legal Writing for new website by hire4job

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:07 am

  Technical legal Writing for new website Terms of Service Privacy Policy How its work About us Edit/Delete Message (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Academic Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Technical Writing)

• Technical ghostwriter for 20 articles

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am

  This job is for 20 articles. We would like to use the same writer for all the future projects going forward so this is an opportunity to get repeat business.We are looking for a native English ghostwriter that has to be able to also translate the...

• Need a tech writer, 6 articles or more a day, $1.50 each by DavMen

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pm

  Hey all you great freelancers out there. *I'm looking for one or two writers with perfect English and can write with no grammatical errors. I will supply you with the articles or news pieces and then... (Budget: $250-750, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Articles, Copywriting, Reviews, Technical Writing)

• Website Content / Technical Writer - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm

  Hi, I am looking for good article writers with perfect English that are able to write 2 unique high quality 500+ word articles on a backup related topics. * Articles must be between 500 and 700 words each and based on keywords provided. * Articles must be 100% unique and have no grammar errors. * Articles must provide value and be search engine friendly. We do not pay upfront, so please do not ask for it while applying. We will appreciate urgent delivery. Let us know any questions. Regards... Budget: $10.00 Starting On: February 8, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701779…

• Technology Sales Letters

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:26 pm

  We would like to have 2 new sales letters written. The 1st letter is for New Vision Technology Group. New Vision is a technology consulting firm that provides a wide variety of IT services and support. We would like to have a sales letter written...

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  Writing Bids: Public Relations

• Need Web content,press release,article writer

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:36 pm

  Looking for someone who can do the following:Web content (2 pages). Website is already completedBrochure development/business packet. (Will provide information)...

• Press Release Writer-Technical

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm

  We are seeking a single source to compose 2-3 press releases per month for Online Tech, a leading multi-tenant data center operator in Michigan. Topics will be provided one month in advance of due date, but content must be generated. Some topics...

• Press Release Writing for Promotional Product Co.

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:35 pm

  Looking for someone to write a press release about promotional items that a client of ours sells. 400 - 500 words. We will provide a little bit about information and topics.

• Content for Website & Press Release - Web Content Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm

  We are a small business specialising sublimation mug printing. We are launching a new website which offers mugs featuring famous movie quotes. The idea being that life starts to imitate art when you can use a famous move quote to express an emotion or event to a friend or loved one via one of our gifts. An example of this would be a mug with the Terminator film quote “I’ll be back” given as a going away present or a Valentines day mug with the Casablanca quote “Here’s looking at you Kid” We are looking for someone who can help us write short, to the point, effective sales…

• Press release / blog writer - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm

  Writer needed for press release and blog articles. Must be knowledgeable about the web and some experience writing with keywords. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701406 Category: Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing Skills: SEO, AP style, copyediting Country: United States Hours Billed: 0 click to apply

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  Writing Bids: Editing

• User Agreement Writer/Editor - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am

  Need to make a user agreement for new site. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 week Starting On: February 9, 2010 Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702573 Category: Writing & Translation > Website Content Skills: Writer Country: United States Hours Billed: 909 click to apply

• Edit/Finalise My CV - Sales rep

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:15 am

  Require a writer to finalise and edit my cv. The CV is already complete but would like it perfected with reccommendations, layout .etc. I am hoping this job will be very quick and shouldn't take long as there isn't much to do

• Edit an Application Form to Make it Look Better an ...--By masmilele on Feb 9--Max Bid: $20

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:12 pm

  We have two documents that we need edited for: * Consistency of font * Looking neat * Consistency with our brand logo Please make these documents look as neat, professio (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Edit/Enhance Website Copy for Property Management

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:14 pm

  We have approximately 3 pages (total) of website copy for our HOA condominium management company. It is a small site with 4 pages and roughly 2 - 3 paragraphs per page. The draft we currently have is okay but needs some polishing up and a little...

• Edit/Correct or Rewrite Op-Ed - Article Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:52 pm

  I need an Op-Ed rewritten or corrected. It is attached. You will have 24 hours to do it. It needs to be very persuasive (right now its not lol). I attached it here.

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  Writing Bids: Proofreading

• Proof reader for book

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:11 am

  Hi there,I have just completed a short book, 12 700 words, on goal setting, which i require a proof reader to read over and comment....

• Website Proofreading & Additional Content translation - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:36 pm

  We are launching a new website with 5 European languages, now is looking for someone to do the proofreading and translation the additional content. The original language is in English and the target languages are Italian/French/German/Russian/Spanish. Remark: the fixed-price is upon 1 language. Budget: $50.00 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702165 Category: Writing & Translation > Website Content Country: China Hours Billed: 0 click to apply

• Proofreading 15 Page Business Plan

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:38 am

  Hi - I have a 15 page Business Plan that i would like to have edited and proof read. The plan is for a line of beauty products. I need turn-around in 1-day.

• proofread 2300 words (English)--By Sergey__ on Feb 8--Max Bid: Open to fair suggestions

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:48 am

  Need someone to proofread 2 300 words of web content. The proofreader has to be an expert in English language and has some knowledge in software. If the text contains some phrases or sentences whi (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Editor, proofreader, typist, copy editor

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:42 am

  I am available for any editing, proofing, or typing jobs you might have. With over 14 years of experience, I can turn copy quickly and efficiently and guarantee customer satisfaction!

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  Writing Bids: Translation

• transalation from Hebrew to English

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:54 am

  translation of a 3 page probate document from Hebrew to English

• Website translated in to spanish

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:38 am

  This RFP is for the translation and duplication of an existing website in to Spanish. Same layout same copy translated and proof read in Spanish. Here is the existing site. [obscured] Please ask any questions you might have.

• Experienced Transcriber - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:33 am

  EnergyRICH® Coaching Inc. is looking for an experienced Transcriber to join our team. The Team Leader/Creator/Owner of EnergyRICH® Coach Inc., Heather Dominick, is looking for an Enthusiastic Person with an Entrepreneurial Spirit who can transcribe recording of 2-3 (60-120 minute) calls with a quick turn around time. Requirements: • Ability to transcribe quickly & accurately with knowledge of marketing and EnergyRICH® terminology. • Quick turnaround time. 24-48 Hour turn around time. Task: • T... Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than…

• Russian/English Document translator - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:49 am

  I need someone to translate documents on a casual but reqular basis. We already work extensivley with translators in the CIS and expect the highest quality work. Please send your lowest prices per page of translation. You must be able to start work immediatley. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 9, 2010 Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702642 Category: Writing & Translation > Translation Skills: russian / english translation Country: Australia Hours Billed: 6 click to apply

• English to Mandarin Doc Translation

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:20 am

  I need a document translated from English to traditional Mandarin. The document is around 250 words in length. Please give me a price estimate for this project and estimated time it would take to translate. The document is a basic email using simple...

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  Writing Bids: Research

• Research on Historical and traditional uses

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:04 am

  Hello I am looking for some research (mini-lit review) on the historical and traditioinal uses of tobacco of tobacco for Aboriginal people in Canada. There may also be information from the USA that can be used but we want to focus on what tobacco...

• market / product research different packet writers--By Scriptorama on Feb 9--Max Bid: $30

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:34 am

  I need a comparision between different alternatives for pakket writers like Nero Incd (including the built-in pakket writer of windows xp) Important is - system stability

• Medical Research Project - Materials for Literature Review - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:34 pm

  There is an immediate need for a contractor to assemble materials for an academic literature review on a chosen medical topic. The contractor must have access to professional, medical, academic, periodicals, and journals. This would be a great project for an advanced biology or pre-med undergraduate student, graduate student, or research librarian at a large university. The contractor will be given a medical topic and they must deliver to the client: 1.) Pertinent, complete PDF articles, 2.... Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 month Starting On:…

• Writer/Re-writer/Researcher - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm

  Need 2 writers-rewriters who are able to research subjects. Must have a basic understanding of keyword research. Must be able to re-write 2-4 articles a week on various subjects provided. Must be willing to ask question for clarification Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 9, 2010 Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702115 Category: Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing Skills: English U.S. Country: United States Hours Billed: 10 click to apply

• Web Researcher |Technical Writer | Planner - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pm

  I am looking for someone to find a list of my competitors, find out a list of all their services, pricing, packages, pricing packages/plans. After this has been completed, you will have to develop content for our plans and services we will be offering and be able to use SEO/SEM techniques in your writing and Copyright writing. Full details will be provided. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 week Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701607 Category: Writing & Translation > Technical Writing Skills: Researcher, Tech…

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  Writing Bids: Re-writing

• Rewrite Website Content--By Kshetarpal on Feb 9--Max Bid: Open to fair suggestions

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am

  Dear Writers, I have a website that sells software to mental health professionals. I am seeking a professional rewriting of the content to make it more attractive to prospective buyers. (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Article Rewriter Required - Immediate Start Available - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:46 am

  We are currently looking to add an article rewriter to our team. This opportunity will lead to an ongoing relationship for the right candidate. We require someone that can rewrite articles with strong English language and grammar skills. You will be required to rewrite 10 articles daily for us, and all originals will be supplied by us and will generally be 450 words in length. You will not be required to do any research, but we do require that the articles we receive sound completely natural ... Budget: $5.50 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702566…

• Article- Rewrites - 0.2 dollars per 100 words, Long Term by piakripabuddy

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:22 am

  Work Description : - Article Re-writers for a long term project. - Daily submission of 5-10 articles - Quality of articles - Articles must be 100% unique and very high in quality without grammar errors... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Articles, Copywriting)

• Article Rewrites Needed by ogain

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:37 am

  Need 2 or 3 freelancers to REWRITE 50 articles within 3 days. U.S writers preferred. Can consider others provided they are well versed in U.S English. These are mostly SEO articles and the keywords and main article will be given to you... (Budget: $250-750, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Articles, Blog, Copywriting, Product Descriptions)

• committed and experienced rewriter wanted for ongoing job. - oDesk

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:01 am

  This is a daily assignment of 5 articles a day, five days a week. I pay $1 per 350-400 word rewrites. Please do not bid if you have had no experience with rewriting. you must also be willing to add just a few new information in the rewrite. Start immediately. The bid is for 25 articles (one week's work) Budget: $25.00 Starting On: February 9, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 9, 2010 ID: 100702309 Category: Writing & Translation > Blog & Article Writing Skills: experience in rewriting Country: Philippines Hours Billed: 0 click to apply

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  Writing Bids: Resume Writing

• Resume Writing for Marketing Exec

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:08 am

  I need resume writing skiils and cover letter for a Senior Marketing Executive / Consulting role. I have a first draft of my resume. I think the content is there but realize that the resume needs to be much better to get a response. Also, if you...

• Resume - English review --By Simberg on Feb 9--Max Bid: Open to fair suggestions

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am

  I need a english review in my three pages resume. Keywords:Writing

• TIDY UP PDF RESUME FILE--By Custom-Software-Svcs on Feb 9--Max Bid: Open to fair suggestions

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:52 pm

  I have an 8 page PDF file that is a resume type file showing a persons background, accomplishments, etc. This person is in the military. The PDF file has blank pages, (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Need a professional resume written for property management - Resume Writing Freelance Job

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:56 am

  I am currently seeking a new job in a field that I have been working in since 2000. My resume is pulled together, it just needs some additional work. I need someone that understands what employers are seeking in today's market in a job applicant. Someone that will be able to critique my resume, make necessary changes, delete the unnecessary and to be creative enough to make my resume stand out beyond my skills.

• help with writing a resume

  7 Feb 2010 | 6:43 pm

  I have a resume and I would like your help in shaping this. I am a chartered accountant with 15 plus years of experience and I am looking to apply to the middle east. I need this to be turned around fairly quickly.

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  Writing Bids: Speech Writing

• Transcribe french speech to written french - oDesk

  27 Jan 2010 | 12:59 pm

  Transcribe speeches into text. The speakers are french speakers from Quebec and thus have a different accent than in France. The speeches wil be sent in mp3 format and could be transcribe in Word Documents. Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: 1 to 3 months Starting On: January 27, 2010 Posted On: January 27, 2010 ID: 100686012 Category: Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation Skills: good level of French (spoken and written) Country: Canada Hours Billed: 0 click to apply

• Speech Writer

  20 Jan 2010 | 1:59 pm

  I'm looking for an effective executive speech writer to prepare two 10-15 minute talks. The two speeches will be almost identical except that one will be directed at an internal audience working for the same team, while the other will be for an...

• Edit & Polish my Movie Speech Script- (34 pages)

  18 Jan 2010 | 9:42 pm

  I have a ~34 page movie speech/monologue script. I would like it edited, polished and formatted. I'd like it checked for grammar, diction and punctuation. I am speaking and there is also a narrator for the intro, quotes and titles. Think of this as...

• Speechwriting needed - Speech Writing Freelance Job

  18 Jan 2010 | 10:29 am

  A 15 & 30 minute speech needed. Based on the history of foundation from a personal perspective- . Speeches need to be fun, exciting, and inspiring. The ability to easily tweak these speeches depending on the audience or time allotted is a must. Will give writer selected speeches we have used in the past as samples.

• convert English text to speech - oDesk

  17 Jan 2010 | 6:14 am

  I'm looking for native American speaker to convert some English text ( everyday expressions ) to mp3 audio files , for my ( learning English website ) Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 month Starting On: January 17, 2010 Posted On: January 17, 2010 ID: 100672667 Category: Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation Skills: Fluent in English language Country: Saudi Arabia Hours Billed: 604 click to apply

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  Writing Bids: Story Writing

• The Story of Our People - Poem Writing Freelance Job

  1 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  I would like to organize translations of by poetic drama, The Story of Our People. Background on the work is available on my website. As well reviews of the work are available on amazon. In considering offers for the project I would like background on candidate translators to consider their artistic qualifications as well as their experience as translators. I am interested in having my work translated into numerous languages, but will focus initially on major world languages, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish.

• Ghostwriter for Christian-based Children's Story

  1 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am

  Audience range:Children ages 3-8What I would like:I would like a ghost writer for a children’s book on T-E-A (thoughts, emotions & actions). You will view a 60 minute video that will give an adult perspective to T-E-A. The book should be...

• 13 short story books that require editing QUICKLY

  1 Feb 2010 | 3:49 am

  I have 13 MS word documents that requires spaces to be added between words and possible grammar changes, titled 'A Series of Unfortunate Events- Lemony Snicket'I am looking for a quick turnaround on these as they are to be used within another...

• STORY OR SCREENPLAY FOR SALE - Book Writing Freelance Job

  25 Jan 2010 | 9:25 am

  SYNOPSIS Douglas Caulfield, millionaire son of ORDER OF CANADA recipient, Caroline B. Caulfield, is found dead of mysterious circumstances in his West Vancouver waterfront residence. Caroline Caulfield is a high profile business woman and board member of many corporations thoughout Canada, Aisa, and the United States. Her three husbands also died tragically; the last being bludgeoned to death by Satan's Angels. Former figure skating champion Lexie Caulfield, wife of Douglas, has also grown up in Hollywoodesque West Vancouver. This book will chase and explore the morals and mores of high…

• Female - Fictional Short Story Writer - oDesk

  25 Jan 2010 | 7:34 am

  MI6 NOC (non offical cover) agent Basic premise. Hannah is a British Government Assasin. Sexy and silent. She specalises in close quarter kills and doesnt use weapons, only herself. Her method of assasination is suffocation. She is an expert at thinking quickly in public situations to allay peoples suspicions to what she is doing, often gaining the trust of her victim before trapping them in her web An Oxford graduate who appiled to join SIS initially as an Intelligence Officer. Quickly sec... Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months…

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  Writing Bids: Transcriptions

• Audio recordings need transcription!

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:35 am

  I've got several hours of audio files on a flash drive that need to be transcribed. These files are conversations between myself and a colleague that deal with physical therapy and orthopedic medicine, recorded over the course of a weekend....

• transcriptionist

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:31 pm

  I need someone to transcribe a 30 min hypnosis cd for me ASAP

• Small Transcription Project by Atitedi

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am

  I need very accurate transcription of about 15 min total or less - will estimate total minutes later - A sample could be seen here: http://www.theinternettimemachine.com/beta/site/viewpost.php?id=108... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Copywriting, Transcription)

• Creating Articles From Transcripts

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:12 am

  I have a transcript of a teleseminar, which I want turned into 15-25 quality articles of 500-700 words each. I am looking for someone who can take my existing content and edit it to create punchy articles. As these will be created from my initial...

• Transcriptions for Audio Interviews Needed

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:11 pm

  If you are Anti-Handgun then just stop reading now.I need a transcriber that will transcribe audio on a per-minute basis. The audio will be pro-gun interviews or monologues and the audio will be good quality. Timeframe for delivery MUST be less...

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  Writing Bids: Music Writing

• Music Engraving with Sibelius - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:36 am

  I have several pages of music files (exercises, studies and some transcribed soli) in PDF format that need to be put into Sibelius 5 file format. I expect the pages to be numbered according to my specifications, the music and chord symbols will be formatted in an easy to read form. Samples of your work is a MUST to apply. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 14, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701123 Category: Writing & Translation > Other - Writing & Translation Skills: Sibelius, PDF Country:…

• Ghost blogger for music site

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:59 pm

  Topic or description of what I need written:We want you to find articles of artists speaking about the creation of their songs/albums, then create a blog post about it. This is an example article [obscured]/news/articles/1629568/20100112/drake...

• Writer Blogger needed for music blog

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:21 pm

  Topic or description of what I need written: We want you to find articles of artists speaking about the creation of their songs/albums, then create a blog post about it. This is an example article [obscured]/news/articles/1629568/20100112/drake...

• Ghost writer for my music blog needed

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  I am a DJ.To promote myself and my genre of music I started writing a blog and posting an article a day about a song (in my domain) that I liked....

• Web Content For African Music Site

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:40 am

  I am looking for someone to write articles about various African artists for my African music website. These articles shall provide some background info on the artist and raise the reader's interest.Expertise is not a must, but you should enjoy...

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  Writing Bids: Business Writing

• 10 Business Performance Articles

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:09 am

  I need 10 articles on topics focused on helping small businesses and entrepreneurs increase their business performance. I have the topics and content to customize already. I essentially need to add the spice to the content and topic. Based on...

• Business Plan Writing

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:29 pm

  I have a 20 page business plan. I need someone to take it to about 40 pages and make it compelling to read. The plan now has all the basic format, info about the company and the elements. I need someone who understand the high tech world, if...

• Database and Business Intelligence Documentation and Whitepapers - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:41 pm

  We are looking for someone to participate in blogs and edit/right whitepapers in the Business Intelligence Space Please provide samples and relevant experience. This can be a long time relationship as you learn more about our product. Please review www.intellicubes.com. Some of this writing is highly technical. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701538 Category: Writing & Translation > Technical Writing Skills: Writing articles and blogging on BI Country: United…

• 10 Business Articles Needed(Fast Turnaround)

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:08 pm

  10 Business Articles Needed. Quick turnaround. 600-700 word minimum 5.00 Per Article Total: $50.00 Topics will be provided along with further details. Once Accepted.

• Proofreading 15 Page Business Plan

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:38 am

  Hi - I have a 15 page Business Plan that i would like to have edited and proof read. The plan is for a line of beauty products. I need turn-around in 1-day.

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  Writing Bids: Magazine Writing

• Thai magazine article writer

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:04 am

  looking for a Native Thai language speaker to write articles for a thai magazine targeting foregien Thai workers abroad. required: 10 pages of written content to be submitted to ourselves on PDF format. must know how to work on Freehand and...

• Articles required for magazine on success

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:29 pm

  We are a creative media and publishing company. We serve to create first class publications that convey our passion for helping others succeed in all areas of life.We need unique content articles for a success and motivational magazine (print and...

• Journalist for Plus Size Fashion Magazine - oDesk

  3 Feb 2010 | 6:01 pm

  We are an online publication that covers fashion and news oriented toward plus size people. We are looking for a person with journalism experience to do industry research and produce articles covering news 2-3 times a week. You need to be able to create original interesting content on the topic and state your opinions. It is preferable if you are a US resident. You must have previous related experience in the area. Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 4, 2010 Posted On: February 4, 2010 ID: 100695546 Category: Writing…

• Magazine Template 2

  2 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am

  I need a professional 4 page magazine template in Indesign CS4. Here is a sample of what I did in PHCS4. I need the complete project in 7 days. $10 bonus if completed. Luis

• Editor to work in a Gambling Magazine

  1 Feb 2010 | 11:55 am

  Hello,Im looking for an Editor to work long term in a magazine project....

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  Writing Bids: Travel Writing

• 10 articles writing and submission for travel/hotel site �02 by arentspb

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:40 pm

  I'm looking for experienced copywriter to write articles on hotel/travel theme and submit them to top article sites. All articles will be about apartment rentals in St Petersburg (Russia) and about city attractions and services for foreign travellers... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Articles, Copywriting, Link Building, SEO)

• Travel Writers - Costa Rica - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:34 pm

  Do you live in or have visited Costa Rica and enjoy writing and/or photography? We need your help! Our non-profit organization has created a lively, innovative and interactive online resource for enthusiastic travelers. Our website is currently under construction and we need your help to take this project to the next level. We recognize the importance of a free information service that is not only user friendly and interesting, but accurate. We publish informative articles about towns and plac... Budget: $5.00 Starting On: February 8, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701758…

• Travel Article Writing and Spinning

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:19 pm

  We are looking for a writer to write articles about UK Tourist Destinations that we will specify. We will need 10 articles of 400-500 words each.We will provide the keywords to be included within the text and will specify outline topics for the...

• Series of 10 Reports for Ebook on Singles Travel

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:37 am

  Hi Writers,What I need created is a series of 10 unique reports on singles travel. This is a very simple project. I will provide up to 15 topics to select from and a few research links. I just really need someone to connect the dots.Each...

• Travel Articles

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:31 am

  I need to write short travel related articles. Each article is to be 100 words. I will be providing you with the topics. I need high quality, error free, well structured, and fluent articles written in American English. Please do not include fluff...

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  Writing Bids: Sports Writing

• MODIFICATIONS TO A PHP AND MYSQL SHOPPING CART SYS ...--By AE SPORTS VIDEOS on Feb 8--Max Bid: Open

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:21 am

  I bought the cart from this site:

• Sports Betting Blog Writer - oDesk

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am

  We run a blog that specialises in helping our readers to become more profitable in their betting. Our blog posts contain information on strategies, stats, analysis, new ways of looking at a sport etc..... anything that may help our readers to increase their profit or look at a new way of finding selections or analyse the way they currently bet. We are looking for bloggers who have an excellent knowledge of one or more sports (including poker but not casino games) that can be bet on as well as an... Budget: $10.00 Starting On: February 6, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 6, 2010 ID:…

• Sports Jerseys articles

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:10 pm

  Hello,We need 20 short articles written about sports jerseys. More specifically, each article:* should be around 200 words in length, give or take...

• Web Content Writer Needed - Like Sports and Fundra

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm

  Qualifications:Web Content Writing Experience RequiredCopy Editing ExperienceStrong Creative Skills...

• Sports Betting Ebook

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:37 am

  I am looking for someone to write a short ebook/report for me on the subject of sports betting.To include the following:A history of sports betting...

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  Writing Bids: Medical Writing

• Medical Research Project - Materials for Literature Review - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:34 pm

  There is an immediate need for a contractor to assemble materials for an academic literature review on a chosen medical topic. The contractor must have access to professional, medical, academic, periodicals, and journals. This would be a great project for an advanced biology or pre-med undergraduate student, graduate student, or research librarian at a large university. The contractor will be given a medical topic and they must deliver to the client: 1.) Pertinent, complete PDF articles, 2.... Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Less than 1 month Starting On:…

• English to French translation of medical catalogs

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:17 pm

  Dear Members,The task is high-quality English to French medical translation of the attached seven (7) medical equipment catalogs. The translation should be provided in seven corresponding Word documents matching page-by-page the catalogs so that...

• English to German translation of medical catalogs

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:15 pm

  Dear Members,The task is high-quality English to German medical translation of the attached seven (7) medical equipment catalogs. The translation should be provided in seven corresponding Word documents matching page-by-page the catalogs so that...

• Translation of Medical Products Descriptions: Engl ...--By UMO on Feb 8--Max Bid: $50

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:40 am

  UMO would like to request bids for a translation/writing project: translate/rewrite existing medical product descriptions to provide unique content, and writing new unique descriptions for new product (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Medical Writers by classifiedsguy

  5 Feb 2010 | 11:36 am

  I am looking for long term medical writer, I pay $1 per each article 400 up to 600 words. If only 1 copyscape hit you will lose the project and not get pay what you have in the escrow. (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Academic Writing, Article Rewriting, Articles, Copywriting, Medical Writing)

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  Writing Bids: Food Writing

• Food and Drink Writers Needed

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am

  Magazine articles centered around food and drink, seasonal or occasions bent.

• Article about Food Preservation

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am

  I need a long in-depth article about several methods of food preservation, such as canning, drying, vacuum sealing, and various other methods, as well as possible combination of methods (drying and vacuum sealing for example), but focus on those...

• Article Writer on Making Your Own Baby Food - oDesk

  4 Feb 2010 | 9:51 pm

  10 original articles 400+ words each about Making Your Own Baby Food. PLUS, need two alternate opening paragraphs written for each article. Opening Paragraphs just need to be a little different from each other. THUS, 10 original articles, plus 2 extra opening paragraphs for each article. Articles themselves need to be 400+ words. All articles must be able to pass Copyscape. Should be a self starter, who does not need a lot of direction, and knows how to write with SEO in mind for all artic... Budget: $25.00 Starting On: February 5, 2010 Ending On: Posted On: February 5, 2010 ID: 100697380…

• Internet Research on Recipes & Food(repost)--By markesh on Feb 4--Max Bid: $50

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:44 am

  Hi, I've got a content research project here. It's basically about finding a bunch of recipes from the internet. What you need to do is find about 40 different meals that match the specified rec (more...) Keywords:Writing

• Short Report on Foods That Burn Fat + 6 Articles

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:23 am

  There are two parts to this project:First part:...

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  Writing Bids: Report Writing

• URGENT rush job Finish Writing Report for me

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:28 am

  Finish writing attached report on Industry solutions in Voice broadcasting see attached info ofr

• Report on Austria: Retail Clothing Industry

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:23 pm

  I'm looking for help with preparing a relatively extensive report of mainstream clothing retail business in AUSTRIA.Extent: it should have also some more general data about a country itself, then retail business details, then clothing retail...

• Pregnancy Reports

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm

  Hi,I need to create 24 pregnancy reports. The 24 reports will talk about pregnancy from start (conception) to finish (bringing baby home).I want the first 8 reports written ASAP. 4 reports per month from time of business award. This should...

• Series of 10 Reports for Ebook on Singles Travel

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:37 am

  Hi Writers,What I need created is a series of 10 unique reports on singles travel. This is a very simple project. I will provide up to 15 topics to select from and a few research links. I just really need someone to connect the dots.Each...

• Writer Required - 22 Reports + Articles Ongoing - oDesk

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:56 pm

  We are looking for experienced an experienced writer to help us with the following: *Initially 22 reports (approx. 3000 words each) - topics to be supplied at interview stage *Ongoing article projects approx. 120 articles per month In order to be successful in this assignment you will need: * ability to meet the deadlines * fluent English writing skills * fresh content, accurate work, no spelling or grammatical errors * excellent communication skills * ability to work autonomously * looking ... Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months…

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  Writing Bids: Newsletter Writing

• Newsletter Articles for AutoResponder

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:44 am

  Newsletter for AutoResponderI need 12 qualities, unique and original articles written to gear new subscribers towards the mindset of Alternative Investment, and why & how it can make them rich. Subscribers will receive 1 article every week,...

• Writer - Online Real Estate & Newsletter Contri

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:12 pm

  We have an online real estate home buying guide desiged to educate, inspire and motivate home shoppers to purchase new homes. We emphasize energy efficient living, being a responsible homeowner and citizen by taking pride in homeownership, voting...

• Ghost Blogger / Monthly Newsletter

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm

  Write a monthly short Email Newsletter / blog post, usually 300 - 500 words (no more than 500 words) about Voice Acting, voice over industry. Writing aimed at the voice actor, usually with tips on the business.

• Newsletter Writer - oDesk

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:08 am

  I am seeking someone to creat and update an industry newsletter. Prior experience a must. Please contact me and be prepared to show samples of your work. Thank you! Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 4, 2010 Posted On: February 4, 2010 ID: 100696587 Category: Writing & Translation > Website Content Skills: Newsletter writing experience Country: United States Hours Billed: 7 click to apply

• Editor Required to Write Monthly Property Newsletter - oDesk

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am

  To create a 1 page monthly news letter to be circulated by email to our existing customer database. The newsletter should include articles relevant to the property market (particularly Lettings). Information can be received from other targeted/named websites and reworked with our brand 'spin' worked in to the text. Articles required only no design elements. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: 3 to 6 months Starting On: February 4, 2010 Posted On: February 4, 2010 ID: 100696524 Category: Writing & Translation > Creative Writing Skills: Strong…

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  Writing Bids: White Paper Writing

• Database and Business Intelligence Documentation and Whitepapers - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:41 pm

  We are looking for someone to participate in blogs and edit/right whitepapers in the Business Intelligence Space Please provide samples and relevant experience. This can be a long time relationship as you learn more about our product. Please review www.intellicubes.com. Some of this writing is highly technical. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701538 Category: Writing & Translation > Technical Writing Skills: Writing articles and blogging on BI Country: United…

• 7 to 8 page white paper

  3 Feb 2010 | 9:59 am

  7-8 page written white paper based around the title: "the 5 hidden traps that steal profits from your burglar alarm company"

• 7-8 white paper

  3 Feb 2010 | 9:57 am

  7 to 8 page written white paper based around the title: "The 5 hidden traps that steal profits from your winery"

• Need 3 white papers written

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:35 pm

  I have 3 presentations that I delivered via power point to my clients. I would like them transcribed and turned into heavy content white papers. I will provide the power point presentations which will act as an outline and then once the white...

• Ghost Write a White Paper

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:44 pm

  I recently posted a question on a large networking site which resulted in about 100 responses. The question asked what were the top three to five skills and attributes a specific job needed. I cannot find the time to consolidate the responses into...

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  Writing Bids: Proposal Writing

• Federal grant Proposal Writer

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:28 am

  Hello we have a New oil recycling process to clean and recycle old oil and take it and make it like new on the spot or on site.The processis quick ,clean and very energy efficient. It is designed for recycling old oil at shops ,aerospace...

• Proposal writing, research & data entry

  6 Feb 2010 | 4:05 pm

  Brief for research requirements:1. List main top 20 stock video footage companies worldwide and various contact details (ceo, pr & marketing, sales) 2. Research and find white papers/reports promoting growth of video stock footage and in...

• Government Proposal Technical Writer - oDesk

  3 Feb 2010 | 2:24 pm

  This position requires an individual with excellent technical writing skills around the topic of software development. The position would require an understanding of SDLC and the proper management methodologies around Software Development. The candidate should be able to read stated requirements, and respond in a manner that addresses the requirement without simply restating the requirement. The ideal candidate would have experience working on a government proposal, including writing of Manag... Work Load: Part-time - 10-30 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting…

• Need federal grant proposal writer

  2 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm

  We are a Jacksonville, Florida-based pest control company and we are looking for someone to write a grant proposal. The purpose of the federal program is to encourage the development and implementation of integrated pest management, practices,...

• GSA proposal help

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:47 pm

  I have most of my GSA Schedule 70 ( Information Technology) completed but need someone to look it over and make any corrections needed to be accepted and granted. Thanks, Ellie

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  Writing Bids: Data Entry

• Aggregate data on brands by elludovico

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:01 am

  Hello, I got a list of around 700 retailers in France. I would need someone to get some details for each, that would include the logo (size requirement will be given), website url and thats all :) ... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Copywriting, Data Entry, Data Processing, SQL, Web Search)

• Data mining on the Web and copying on excel sheet

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:09 am

  HI,I need you to extract informations from [obscured] regarding contacts and add it to an Excel based companies list of point of contact.There Are 200 companies to qualify with 4 different kind of Point of contact each....

• Website Data Entry

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:01 am

  we need person how enter data to our website Our website is education related website some one only copy data with files from any website and paste into my website we need quotation of how many record you enter for 1 Our team is selected on... (Budget $500-$1000, Required Skills: Content Writing, Miscellaneous)

• Data seeing and writing by Fbela

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:38 pm

  Hy. I want a man who can work for me 3 day. The job is a 3 day work. You need to research datas about a site, you need to watch the site and you need to write some another informations to a Word doc. And when the job is ended you need to send me the doc... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Copywriting, Data Entry, Data Processing, Report Writing)

• Database and Business Intelligence Documentation and Whitepapers - oDesk

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:41 pm

  We are looking for someone to participate in blogs and edit/right whitepapers in the Business Intelligence Space Please provide samples and relevant experience. This can be a long time relationship as you learn more about our product. Please review www.intellicubes.com. Some of this writing is highly technical. Work Load: As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week Estimated Duration: Ongoing / More than 6 months Starting On: February 8, 2010 Posted On: February 8, 2010 ID: 100701538 Category: Writing & Translation > Technical Writing Skills: Writing articles and blogging on BI Country: United…

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  CMD + Shift Design Blog

• How Sales Skills Will Improve Your Freelance Business

  Liz

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:03 pm

  One of my first jobs out of college involved direct customer sales where I got a crash course on how to be a salesperson. Not a salesperson like I had been when I worked at random retail jobs in the past, but getting professionals to throw down thousands of dollars and feel really excited about it. At the time, I saw this job solely as a way to get my foot into the door of the companies design department (it worked) but as I look back now on that time it was probably some of the most valuable work experience I have ever had! Every bit I learned that year about selling I have applied to my…

• Crystal Light’s New Packaging

  Liz

  1 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pm

  Before & After I noticed this about 3 weeks ago on a trip through the grocery store and it caught my eye. Crystal Light has updated their packaging and I give it a thumbs up! What do you think? Share:

• CoCo’s Valuable Advice: Work Hard, Be Kind and Amazing Things Will Happen

  Liz

  25 Jan 2010 | 11:56 am

  Obviously, this blog doesn’t cover pop culture news or anything like that, but the recent Conan O Brien V Jay Leno hoopla has really been something I have GOT TO talk about. Over the last couple weeks, we all experienced what has now been coined “the Late Night Wars,” it was a whirlwind of drama that sparked a large response from Conan fans on and offline all over the world. As I watched hashtags on Twitter like #TeamConan pop up and the “I’m with CoCo!” proclamations in Facebook status updates I realized how our experience of this is something that was…

• My Office Kitty is Internet Famous

  Liz

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:46 pm

  My 14 week old kitten, Computer got featured on Stuff on My Cat this week. I am one proud kitteh momma! :) Share:

• Freelancers Standard Terms and Policies

  Liz

  18 Jan 2010 | 10:17 am

  Don’t get freaked out, you don’t have to have a fine printed document full of legal jargon to set company policies! Just think simple here, I’m talking about setting some standard practice rules for your business that make it clear to both you and your client what you can expect from each other and how things will run. Things like, all invoices are due within 30 days of receipt. There. That’s a policy, simple, right? How about all projects require an initial 50% deposit to begin work. There, see! There is another one! These can even be rules you set for yourself.

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  WordCount: Michelle Vranizan Rafter

• Cracks in the ice

  Michelle V. Rafter

  27 Jan 2010 | 10:04 am

  More evidence that the recession is winding down: writers and editors are on the move. Last year was all about hunkering down, sticking with what you were doing, or taking the gigs you were offered even though they might not be your long-term dream assignments. But in the past few weeks, I’m hearing from writers, editors and publishers who’re making major moves, all of them positive: An editor friend got the offer of a lifetime to run a new nonprofit news daily covering a major metropolitan area. An author, blogger and ex-newspaper editor got an offer to run a start up being…

• Surefire ways to get editors to get back to you faster

  Michelle V. Rafter

  25 Jan 2010 | 12:29 pm

  The no. 1 reason editors don’t respond to writers right away is because they’re too busy juggling the many other demands of their jobs. That’s what I found when I started a freelance editing gig, and what I heard from other editors after I wrote that post on the subject not long ago. So, one freelancer wrote in after reading the post, is there anything that would get an editor to respond to me right away? Good question. I asked some editor friends for their opinions on what it takes to get them to reply immediately to a writer’s letter of introduction, pitch or…

• WordCount Blogathon 2010 Poll: How can we make it better?

  Michelle V. Rafter

  21 Jan 2010 | 11:50 am

  Though it’s still January and spring seems like it’ll never get here, May will come sooner or later and with it the 3rd annual WordCount Blogathon, where writers across the country challenge themselves to blog for 31 days straight. Last year close to 50 writers participated in the blogathon. In addition to putting up a list of all participating writers on our respective blogs, we had an official guest post exchange day and a real-time wrap party on Twitter to discuss what we loved, hated and learned. Here at WordCount world headquarters, I’m already hatching plans to make…

• The story behind the story: how media outlets are covering Haiti earthquake

  Michelle V. Rafter

  18 Jan 2010 | 1:25 pm

  The next time you find yourself complaining about the source who didn’t call back or did but then droned on and on when all you needed was one pithy quote, thank your lucky stars that’s all you have to whine about. National Public Radio reporters covering the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake are sleeping in sleeping bags outside and bringing in their own food and water so they have enough to eat and drink. You can read the story behind the story of NPR’s Haiti coverage in NPR ombudsman Alicia Shepard’s Jan. 15 post on the radio network’s Website. One of the…

• The editor you write for today may be the writer you edit tomorrow

  Michelle V. Rafter

  13 Jan 2010 | 12:35 pm

  When it comes to the media business, the world is flat – and I don’t mean the screens replacing print for reading everything from newspapers to books, though that’s happening too. I’m talking about flat in the sense that with so many newspaper and magazine staff jobs going by the wayside, publications don’t have as many middle managers or mid-level editors as there used to be. As a result, many publications are farming work out to independent contractors, editors and writers. With so much in flux, at any given time the hierarchy of who’s working for whom…

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  Ask the Editor

• The Link Between Method Acting and Writing Believable Characters

  editorialconsultant

  1 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  In one particularly funny episode of the TV series, Monk, a production company is filming a movie based on one of Mr. Monk’s cases. The method actor (played by Stanley Tucci), cast to play the detective, studies him so intensely, he develops the same phobias, quirks, and crime-solving skills. We’ve all heard of method actors “inhabiting” [...]

• Yet another disappointing column by The New York Times’ public editor

  editorialconsultant

  18 Jan 2010 | 9:34 am

  Clark Hoyt, The New York Times’ public editor, has belatedly discovered that sources quoted by reporters may not always be disinterested observers of the issues on which they comment. Hoyt points to several people who were quoted by reporters who had business interests intertwined with the issues they were discussing. Included among these sources is Jonathan [...]

• The next big thing in e-readers isn’t an e-reader

  editorialconsultant

  7 Jan 2010 | 9:28 am

  Blio is e-reading software that reviewers say blows away the Kindle, Nook and other e-readers. And best of all, it's free.

• The New York Times and freelancers (A.K.A. filthy non-staff writer scum)

  editorialconsultant

  4 Jan 2010 | 8:22 am

  The New York Times' hypocrisy about freelancers and ethics is legend. The Times won't pay its reporters' expenses but cries foul when writers get expenses covered in other ways.

• More.com gets into the writer exploitation game

  editorialconsultant

  27 Oct 2009 | 5:28 pm

  On a writers listserv I subscribe to, a writer posted a message that she’d been asked to write for More.com — the online presence for More magazine. But… More.com wants her to write for free. And this writer wonders if it will be good exposure for her to do so. Here’s my take. You can expose yourself, night [...]

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  Freelance Writing Gigs

• Freelance Writing Jobs for February 9, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am

  // No time for chit chat. I have a sinking feeling school will be canceled tomorrow and for the rest of the week so I have to plan ahead.Your daily lists:New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network:48 Celebrity Book AuthorsShould You Trust Your Freelance Writing Clients with Personal Information?How to Spend Your Tax RefundPlease Welcome [...]

• Monday Markets for February 8, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pm

  Latitudes & Attitudes MagazineFrom the Web Site:There’s This Place (Port Guide)Pay Rate: $100-175Two to three pages of information regarding a particular harbor or anchorage. Should include a sketch chart and photos of the area. Photo copies from original charts or cruising guides may be used.Galley Gourmet (Recipes)Pay Rate: $50-75Should include a photo of the finished [...]

• Freelance Writing Jobs for February 8, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:40 am

  // Where is everyone in the Freelance Writing Jobs community located? You don’t have to give specifics, but a general region. My son and I are geography buffs and I’ve been thinking about maptacking the FWJ community as part of project for him.Were you caught in the blizzard this weekend? It wasn’t bad in my [...]

• How to Spend Your Tax Refund

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:28 am

  Now, let me start out by saying this: if your freelance writing business is making enough money, there’s a good chance you may not be getting too much back in your tax refund this year. In fact, freelance writing businesses that are really shakin’ are going to instead have to pay in taxes – not [...]Related posts:Where Do You Spend Your Marketing Dollar?Choosing Your Freelance Writing Business Structure: Corporations and LLCs7 New Year’s Resolutions to Rock Your Freelance Writing Business

• Professional Producer/DJ Blogger Wanted

  6 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  // Looking for a person to blog for our website. You must have the following qualities:-You are a professional Producer and DJ-You have attended a professional audio engineering college or school-You are passionate about electronic music in all its forms-You are passionate about teaching and helping others within the community-You like fast cars and [...]

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  Quips & Tips for Freelance Writers

• 5 Ideas for Earning Money Writing – Tips From Experienced Writers

  Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:08 am

  According to reader response on my articles about bookkeeping and finances, writers and bloggers are hungry for ways to earn more money! These ideas for making a living as a writer are from experienced freelancers…with a sprinkle of suggestions from yours truly…. Before the tips, a quip: “A writer should say to himself, not, ‘How can I get more money?’, but ‘How can I reach more readers (without lowering standards)’?” ~ Brian Aldiss. The beauty of reaching more readers is that it’s usually associated with earning more money. The more readers (and thus advertisers) a…

• Should Freelance Writers or Bloggers Hire Bookkeepers or Accountants?

  Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:39 am

  You don’t need to earn a full-time income from freelance writing or blogging to hire an accountant or bookkeeper! Investing in your writing career by hiring someone to do your taxes and keep your income and expenditures organized may be the best move you make this year. Here are a few ways to know if you should outsource your bookkeeping and accounting tasks or if you can remain successful on your own… Before the tips, a quip: “By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.” ~ Robert Frost. I’m the boss of my writing and…

• 6 Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Writers and Bloggers

  Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pm

  Are you earning money from freelance writing, web writing, or blogging? Then you need to keep accurate records of your income and expenditures! These tips for bookkeeping for small businesses are simple yet important, and they’ll save you time and frustration at tax time… Before the tips, a quip: “Writing is turning one’s worst moments into money.” ~ J. P. Donleavy. Even if you only earn a couple hundred dollars a month from writing or blogging, you need to start putting these basic bookkeeping tips to work for you. Later, when you’re making thousands of dollars a…

• 8 Ideas for Blog Posts or Online Articles on Valentine’s Day

  Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

  1 Feb 2010 | 3:12 pm

  February 14 can be a source of writing inspiration and blog traffic – if you can think of interesting ideas to write about! These tips for blogging on Valentine’s Day will take you a step beyond the same old articles about “romantic gift ideas” or “tips for saying ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day” (not that there’s anything wrong with those types of blog posts – I’ve written them myself! They’re just tired, is all). Before the tips, a quip: “I don’t wait for moods,” said Pearl S. Buck. “You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got…

• 7 Ways for Extroverts to Increase Their Writing Productivity

  Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

  28 Jan 2010 | 1:43 pm

  Writers with extroverted personality traits tend to spend more time with friends and family – especially when compared to introverts! Here are seven tips for increasing writing productivity for extroverts (although people with introverted personalities are welcome to use these tips, too ). Before the tips, a quip: “Write only if you cannot live without writing. Write only what you alone can write.” ~ writer and professor Elie Wiesel. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, there are words and articles and books in you that only you can write. These tips for being more productive…

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• How To Improve Your Writing 2 – Resource Roundup Tuesday

  Anne

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:28 am

  There are lots of good resources for improving your writing on the web. The first How To Improve Your Writing has some great ones, and all the links still work. Here are 5 more good ones: Deb Ng, the creator of FreelanceWritingGigs.com has a whole section called Article Writing Tips. Bookmark this one – there’s a ton of good stuff about writing here. Over at AllFreelanceWriting.com Jenn has a section called Specialties. Not every article there is a How To about writing, but many are – another bookmark. We all have grammar questions occasionally. That’s why I’ve…

• Dare To Ask Questions!

  Anne

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:45 am

  Do you ask enough questions? Many freelance writers and other freelancers simply don’t ask questions often enough, particularly business questions. Consider: An editor buys a piece, publishes it and your check doesn’t arrive, not in a week, or ten days or even a month. Picking up the phone and asking the editor when to expect the check will often result in the check and it may even help you develop a more productive relationship with the editors. Yet many hesitate to ask for fear of offending someone or appearing greedy. It’s my contention that asking when to expect to get…

• Freelance Writing Jobs For Monday, February 8, 2010

  Anne

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:07 am

  Today we have 74 freelance writing jobs, blogging jobs, editing jobs, translation jobs and creative gigs today. Job Postings Here Are The Tip Of A Great Big Iceberg! A must-read if you’re new to freelance writing, editing, blogging or translating or new to looking for gigs online. How To Find and Land Freelance Writing Gigsis an ever growing category listing articles about how to get freelance writing jobs and the article, How to land a writing job is aimed at helping you when you apply to one of the freelance writing jobs listed here. Hiring Nonfiction Freelance Writers! Suite101…

• Go Ahead, Write Your Novel – Videos For Writers

  Anne

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am

  Eric Wilson, who has the experience to know, has started a video series on how to get your novel written. This first segment is too dark, which he promises to correct. If you want to write a novel I suggest you subscribe to his series. His first five points or suggestions are excellent. Are you writing a novel or wanting to? Write well and often, Two newsletters: Abundant Freelance Writing - a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings. Writing With Vision - for those who want to get a book written.

• New Worlds – Quotes To Inspire Writers

  Anne

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:09 am

  Every generation has the obligation to free men’s minds for a look at new worlds . . . to look out from a higher plateau than the last generation. ~ Ellison Onizuka (astronaut) Submitted by Medical Justice aka Georgena Sil Thanks Georgena! Do you have a quote? Submit it in comments and it will probably show up some Saturday with a link to you. Write well and often, Two newsletters: Abundant Freelance Writing - a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings. Writing With Vision - for those who want to get a book written. Image from http://www.sxc.hu

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• February 2010 Monthly Goal Meetup

  Steph Auteri

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  Lordy, it’s shaping up to be quite the month. Things at YourTango continue to get even busier (who knew that was possible?), and my ongoing copywriting project soldiers on. I’m also leading a team in Freelance Success’s biannual Query Challenge, and I spent yesterday doing some market research at Barnes & Noble, and sending out query letters and LOIs. I’m loving my team. They’re so…motivated. It’s gonna be a trip to keep up with them! But let’s hold off on February for the moment. How did I do last month? 1. Finish Phase 3 of this…

• Link Love: January 31, 2010

  Steph Auteri

  31 Jan 2010 | 9:00 am

  It’s been a good week. I’ve been ridiculously busy at the office. I’ve been ridiculously busy at home. And it seems that query challenge karma alone is bringing new opportunities my way. (At the moment, I’m at Barnes & Noble, working on my ongoing copywriting project and doing some market research.) Before I dive back into work, I wanted to share with you this week’s link love: Problogger’s 44% of Bloggers Sell a Product or Service of Their Own from Their Blog Men with Pens’ Dating Rules for Courting Your Clients The Freelance Writing Jobs…

• How To Pitch: The Basics

  Steph Auteri

  29 Jan 2010 | 10:24 am

  [Image via] I don’t typically write about writing here. Or at least I try not to. Not directly. I try to keep my content inclusive to all freelancers, despite how obvious it is that I’m a total booktard, and a slave to producing content. But this past Monday marked the beginning of the FLX Query Challenge, a friendly, biannual competition in which teams rack up points depending upon how many queries they send out each week, and how many assignments they land. I’ve been on a pitching hiatus for awhile now — due to my new job at YourTango, my career coaching…

• The Road To Freelance Success Is Paved with Good Karma

  Steph Auteri

  25 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am

  [Image via] Work has been pretty damn good lately (aside from the occasional seasonal slump). And — conceited as it may sound — I credit myself for a lot of that. After all, I’m the one who got me here. When I was unhappy at my 9-to-5, and daydreaming about freelancedom, I figured out the steps I’d need to take in order to make it work, and then took them. I self-educated myself with a shit-ton of how-to books. I took writing and pitching classes through MediaBistro and at the New School. I attended a ton of MediaBistro networking events, and formed a writing group. I…

• Link Love: January 24, 2010

  Steph Auteri

  24 Jan 2010 | 4:40 pm

  I seem to be pulling out of that slump I was in for the past couple of weeks with my at-home freelance work. My copywriting is going faster, and easier, and I’m also feeling fired up for Freelance Success’s regular query challenge, which starts tomorrow, and for which I’m actually a team leader (talk about accountability…). On top of all that, I’m loving my part-time, on-site job more and more every day (which happens to make life — and my commute — a lot less gloomy). How is everyone else weathering the long winter? Okay, okay. I know what…

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• Please Welcome Two New All Freelance Writing Contributors

  Jennifer Mattern

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:06 pm

  I’d like to introduce you to All Freelance Writing’s two newest bloggers: 1. Dan Smith — Dan will be resuming Jenn Escalona’s do-it-yourself series for freelance writers. A new DIY project will be posted on the first of each month. 2. Catherine L. Tully — You might know Catherine from her blog posts at Freelance Zone. Catherine will be covering a new series here, on writing for print (magazines and newspapers). We’ll be able to share more about the final schedule for these posts shortly. I hope you’re as excited as I am to have these two new writers…

• Cold Calling to Find Freelance Writing Clients

  chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am

  Do you have a “go to move” when it comes to marketing your freelance writing services? Many people like to send query letters, some send cold emails, and others rely solely on word of mouth. Have you ever thought about the benefits of cold calling? Believe it or not, this is a great way to drum up new business. There are thousands of companies out there who need the services of a freelance writer. Some of them know they need the assistance of a qualified writer; others are still on the fence. Either way, with a cold call to the right person you are sure to put yourself in position to land…

• Weekend Reading – February 7, 2010

  Jennifer Mattern

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:38 am

  Starting tomorrow we’ll have some announcements related to All Freelance Writing and Freelance Theater. In the meantime, why not catch up on some other posts related to freelance writing and blogging? Here are a few to get you started. Maybe you missed them earlier in the week. 6 Ways to Check on a Job Poster and Avoid Scams Freelancers vs. Salaried Employees Freelance Funny of the Day (video) Worthy Tip: Staying Professional Templated Writing: One Way to Speed up Your Writing How to Build Your Professional Writing Services Business Freelance Writing Income: What to Expect 9 Tricks I…

• Soho Press: Free Wordpress Theme

  Jennifer Mattern

  6 Feb 2010 | 6:27 am

  Soho Press is a free Wordpress theme from designer Chris Hennis which is available exclusively through All Freelance Writing. The neutral color schemes from Chris’ designs are ideal for professional sites run on Wordpress, and they’re highly adaptable (you can make it work for any freelance writing niche). I hope you’ll put it to use – and if you do, leave a link to the site in your comment. Please read the information below before downloading, and review the README file to learn how to use this theme. Enjoy! What’s Included The coded theme .psd for the logo and…

• The Lamest, Least Researched Content Site Review Ever

  Yo Prinzel

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  In this series, we personally test traditional online freelance marketplaces to share first-hand experiences and honest assessments of marketplaces and resulting jobs, as many freelance writers turn to these outlets to find writing gigs. You can read all the posts in the series here. I’m going to start this week with an apology. When I try out each of these markets for freelance writers it can take weeks to do all the things I need to do in order to get a realistic idea of what each gig is like, what it pays (relative to the time you put in), and how hard it is to get. I have to submit…

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• Downloads / Making eBooks from InDesign - Part 2

  caitlin@tropeofirony.com

  27 Jan 2010 | 7:55 am

  Here’s the second part in a two-part series on creating eBooks from InDesign. It walks you through the process of setting up an EPUB file, suitable for viewing on smartphones, eBook readers and computers.

• Downloads / Making eBooks from InDesign - Part 1

  caitlin@tropeofirony.com

  22 Jan 2010 | 7:42 am

  This document from InDesign Magazine is the first part in a two-part series on creating eBooks from InDesign. It walks you through the process of setting up an EPUB file, suitable for viewing on smartphones, eBook readers and computers.

• Downloads / Apple Keynote Quick Reference

  caitlin@tropeofirony.com

  13 Dec 2009 | 7:30 am

  If you use Apple’s Keynote as a substitute for PowerPoint, this is a nice concise guide of the major features and formatting options.

• Downloads / Introduction to Good Usability

  caitlin@tropeofirony.com

  4 Dec 2009 | 10:11 am

  “One of the most important things to remember when designing a site is that the wheel has already been invented. Odds are, even as an experienced designer, you will not be able to design a new sort of interface that actually works well. Not to say that it isn’t possible, but it highly unlikely. Being unique and standing out when it comes to interfaces are not always a good thing.” This ebook provides a well-written overview of usability and best practices in web design.

• Downloads / 72 Questions for New Web Design Clients

  caitlin@tropeofirony.com

  4 Dec 2009 | 9:28 am

  From Douglas Bonneville at bonfx.com comes a list of questions to ask new clients seeking web design services. This is a great starting point as a discovery phase and for determining scope of work.

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• Project for Lijuben by link2gether

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Place a bid here. Thanks. (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Articles, Copywriting, Proofreading)

• Excellent writers needed by penpal6

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Hi, I'm looking for excellent English writers. (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Copywriting, Ghostwriting)

• Lead Developer Needed for Ongoing Project. by Abe008

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Leader Developer needed for multiple projects. Details provided via PM only. Thanks (Budget: $1500-3000, Jobs: CMS, PHP, PSD Design, Website QA, Wordpress)

• Nonpublic project #609315 by jjfmedia

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am

  The project is Nonpublic. Description can be read only by registered users. (Budget: $30-250)

• Manual data collection from Internet by BobLelkes

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:38 am

  The purpose of this project is to complete a partially completed spreadsheet for each location of each U.S. law firm shown in the yellow-highlighted rows. To carry out this project, 1) use a search engine such as Google to find each law firm Web site... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Google Analytics, Microsoft)

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• Online Video Marketing – Nothing Works Better…And Here’s How!

  Steve

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:56 am

  Anyone that’s a member or reads the blog knows that I occassionally have a spirt of tech play and create a video to show a process or method that I use to promote, build or start a home business. These videos are pretty bad, I admit it, but they’re only there as a ‘how to’, simply to inform, they don’t need to look good. However, if you’re trying to sell a product or service via online video Andy Jenkins just released a new “Video Series” TODAY – and it’s going to melt your brain and ignite your imagination – and tickle other…

• Telecommuting & Data Protection

  Steve

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:31 am

  Telecommuting, whether full or part-time, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States & Europe. According to a 2008 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, 57% of HR professionals indicate that their organization offers some form of telecommuting. The potential rewards are many – from increased productivity and cost savings to happier employees and greater appeal among potential recruits. However, despite the benefits, telecommuting ranks high on the list of data protection threats for organizations, particularly if there is no formal policy in place. The most…

• Help us to promote your flexible working needs

  Steve

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:50 am

  I did mention back in November that I was going to use members and readers as occasional guinea pigs – well here’s experiment 1. Phase II of global domination. In a very dark room, where we keep our web programmers, a new website is being built to promote the ‘Supporting Parents In Business’ campaign as a standalone project. Using various methods of guilt and hot-flushes we have managed to secure the support of many large firms from both sides of the Atlantic. Part of the deal being that they have to promote flexible work and post their flex jobs on hmp. In return they…

• Optimising your website/blog for the search engines – not!

  Steve

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:53 am

  Well I may have bitten off more than I can chew here. I’ve spent hours pondering how to present this post and give you some really useful stuff for optimising your website. The final result? My best advice? Don’t. Specifically, you don’t. I’ve spent years, literally, learning the fine art of SEO (search engine optimis(z)ation), if they had a degree in it (they probably do) I’d have a doctorate, and I wish I’d never started. It’s a bloody nightmare. The degree of accuracy required combined with the mind numbing tasks involved means it’s a full…

• Telecommuting? How to keep your benefits working from home

  Steve

  2 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am

  At last! You clever thing. You’ve landed that flexible job and you get to build your work around your life. But take care! This new position may be new for your employer as well and you don’t want to blow any benefits working from home. Below are a few tips to keep that flexibility a reality and your new lifestyle on an even keel: Always meet deadlines Always be the one to answer the phone during work hours Reply to emails asap Treat your telecommuting job as if you were at the office Lay down the rules to your family and friends about your work hours Stick to these simple rules…

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• Ask Me Anything: First Steps and Contracts

  thursday

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:05 am

  We have two very important questions this week. Scott Cheatham asks, What would you say is the best first step for someone wanting to enter the world of freelance writing? There are a lot of first steps that I could suggest for getting started as a freelancer: picking a niche, setting up your bookkeeping… Plenty of things go into being successful. But the most important first step you can take is to pull together your clips. You can land some writing gigs without samples of past work, but they’re not going to be the kind of work that’s worth your while long-term. Instead, to…

• Templated Writing: One Way to Speed Up Your Writing

  thursday

  5 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am

  Writing is a creative process. Every client gets a different end result and pays you accordingly for your time. At least, that’s what we like to think. But the truth of the matter is that some certain types of writing can look very similar from client to client. You could even create a template for such pieces and at least start with filling in the blanks. A good example is a press release. When a client comes to me, asking me to write a press release, I’ve got a form that I ask him to fill out. A lot of it is basic organizational information and standard details I need to know in…

• Is There Anything You Refuse to Write?

  thursday

  2 Feb 2010 | 8:57 am

  In general, there’s very little I will refuse to write. There are certainly types of projects that I prefer to take on. I also know that there are certain kinds of writing that I’m just not particularly good at, so I tend to avoid them. But there aren’t a lot of projects that I simply refuse to take as an entire category. There are only a few things that I won’t even consider. Essay Mills Of the writing projects that I’ve been offered over the years, the only one that really hands down made me angry was an offer to write essays for an essay mill that would sell…

• Co-Working in Maryland

  thursday

  22 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm

  As a full-time freelancer, I spend most of my days in my house, at my computer, talking to my cats. It can get a bit lonely at times and it doesn’t make for a great environment when I need to work with clients in person — after all, I don’t have a conference room hidden anywhere in here. I’ve been exploring co-working — sharing office space with other freelancers, as well as other business owners who would otherwise work from home. In most cases, you don’t pay anywhere near the full rent for a space — you can pay to work for a day or get a plan that allows you…

• An Ebook Launch From the Inside

  thursday

  14 Jan 2010 | 8:52 am

  Today, my new ebook, “Discover Your New Job Online,” goes on sale at Lifehack. While I’d love it if you purchased a copy or passed the news along to someone else interested, this post is really about how I got to this point: what happened to get the ebook ready to go and the decisions that were made about how it is sold. In many ways, getting an ebook ready to launch isn’t so different than preparing for a book launch — but in many ways, it’s quite different. The time line can be a lot shorter and what a publisher may or may not do for you can vary greatly. The…

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• Freelancers – The New Workforce

  John Cottone

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm

  Founder of the Freelancers Union Sara Horowitz explains why the self-employed are a bigger factor in today’s economy. Check out this video from CNNMoney:

• What is Hosted Exchange?

  John Cottone

  28 Jan 2010 | 1:06 pm

  If you have worked in any corporate environment, most likely you were using a Microsoft Exchange powered e-mail solution. The powerful service is used in the vast majority of the businesses today, and many of these servers are administered and maintained by the company I.T. department. Hosted Exchange is a viable option for those individuals and freelancers that want to harness the power of an Exchange server but don’t want to pay for a full server license, buy the appropriate hardware and deal with the maintenance. Much like the web hosting industry where a company bundles many customers…

• Online Printing for Your Small Business

  John Cottone

  28 Jan 2010 | 10:06 am

  Even today in our virtual world of telecommuting, Skype, and home offices, freelancers still have to get professional materials printed on occasion. As an independent web publisher, I have to admit that most of my working relationships are virtual, but I still find value (and contracts) in local networking and industry events. Handing out business cards and logo-laden freebies is a tried-and-true method for leaving good impressions in face-to-face situations. Online printing services like PSPrint.com are great for saving time and money, while maintaining quality. Their digital printing…

• Top 4 Ways To Apply Your Marketing Knowledge To Blogging

  Aditya Mahesh

  15 Jan 2010 | 4:05 am

  From the marketing perspective, a blog is not really that different from an “old-fashion” media form. Surprisingly, some people, including your typical business and marketing majors don’t know this. Sure, the medium has changed, but the same marketing principle is still valid. As marketers, we need to strike a conversation with our audience. The tools and knowledge gained from marketing classes can just as easily be adopted to be used on blogs. Below, I have compiled a list of the top 4 lessons that I believe you can take out of marketing class. 1. Market research is crucial There are…

• Find Freelance Jobs on BidHire – A Free Service

  John Cottone

  14 Jan 2010 | 3:41 pm

  BidHire is a system build to connect small businesses with freelance professionals all over the world. This new service is much like the popular services provided by eLance and Guru, with the major exception that it is free for freelancers to use. There are no monthly service fees for listing, and no project success or commission fees. Whether you’re a part-time freelancer or a full-time consultant, connecting to the business world has never been easier. The site allows freelancers to bid on as many projects as possible without the hassle of signup or account upgrade fees. You are…

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• Project for Lijuben by link2gether

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Place a bid here. Thanks. (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Articles, Copywriting, Proofreading)

• Excellent writers needed by penpal6

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Hi, I'm looking for excellent English writers. (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Article Rewriting, Copywriting, Ghostwriting)

• Lead Developer Needed for Ongoing Project. by Abe008

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am

  Leader Developer needed for multiple projects. Details provided via PM only. Thanks (Budget: $1500-3000, Jobs: CMS, PHP, PSD Design, Website QA, Wordpress)

• Nonpublic project #609315 by jjfmedia

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am

  The project is Nonpublic. Description can be read only by registered users. (Budget: $30-250)

• Manual data collection from Internet by BobLelkes

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:38 am

  The purpose of this project is to complete a partially completed spreadsheet for each location of each U.S. law firm shown in the yellow-highlighted rows. To carry out this project, 1) use a search engine such as Google to find each law firm Web site... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Google Analytics, Microsoft)

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• What Do You Do When You Have TOO MUCH Work?

  Ed Gandia, Editor

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am

  If you follow the advice in this blog and our upcoming book, and if you craft and consistently execute a smart marketing plan, it won’t be long before you have more work than you can handle. I realize this may sound like a pipe dream. It seemed like an impossible goal when I was starting out and was desperately looking for work. And a couple of times since then, when I lost big clients, I wondered if I’d ever be super-busy again. But I’ve seen too many freelancers turn their businesses completely around in a matter of weeks to know that being booked solid is very achievable. And I’ve…

• Loving Twitter. Facebook? Meh.

  Pete Savage, Editor

  27 Jan 2010 | 10:05 pm

  I’m really digging Twitter now. To me, it’s become a great place to exchange ideas, advice, questions and answers. I’m enjoying being able to disseminate advice and information to freelancers in real time, it’s also helping me stay sane while Steve, Ed and I wait patiently for the The Wealthy Freelancer book to come out in March. I’m just bursting with anticipation for you to read that book! So lately I’ve been tweeting bits and pieces of advice right from the pages of the book, and the other odd gem from the “cutting room floor”. Some of these…

• Doctor’s Prescription for Getting More Work — Fast!

  Steve Slaunwhite

  19 Jan 2010 | 7:54 am

  As you stumble into the hospital emergency room, you try your best not to panic. At the check-in, the nurse notices you and asks, “What’s the problem?” You reply, “Business is slow. My bank account is dropping faster than a thermometer in Kapuskasing. I need more clients and projects. And I need them now!” The nurse responds sympathetically, “I’ll have a doctor see you as soon as possible.” Fortunately, you don’t have to wait long. Within a few minutes you are guided to the physician’s cubicle where she examines your situation and…

• Forget About the How!

  Ed Gandia, Editor

  12 Jan 2010 | 12:29 pm

  Tell me if you’ve ever been in this situation. You’re in the early stages of building a full-time freelance business. Or maybe you’re trying to take your existing freelance business to a new level. Either way, you have a big goal. But you’re so far away from reaching it that you begin to question whether or not it’s even possible. Maybe the income level you’re trying to reach sounds unbelievable. Or perhaps the level of performance you’re trying to reach sounds impossible. Or maybe you’re trying to maintain a high income but want to cut back on your hours by 30 percent. It…

• Success by Keeping Your Promises

  Jason and Craig Womack

  4 Jan 2010 | 7:23 am

  (Editor’s Note: In this, our first article of the new year, we welcome Jason and Craig Womack, co-authors of The Promise Doctrine to help us kick off 2010 with advice on setting goals and keeping promises!) When you set new goals, you take ownership of making positive changes in your life and you begin a journey to another level. To make the journey, you’ll need 1) a set of clear objectives and 2) a clear path to achieve measurable results. We suggest that you start with a high-level, four-pronged “roadmapping” process. Your roadmap defines what you should be measuring and…