Monday, June 11, 2007

I really need to become more diligent in posting on my blogs but my regular writing clients have been keeping me so busy that I rarely even search for jobs for myself. Then, being a new independent distributor for Shaklee has taken up more time than I thought it would have. I guess I should have known that this would happen but I just didn't think of it. However, there are so many blessings in my life now from this company that I can't turn back now. Anyhow, I'm sorry that this blog hasn't been updated in a while. Please know that I'm just busy, not in hiding LOL

Thursday, May 31, 2007

It's getting to the point where you have to be creative in order to find any work. This is something that I'm struggling with as there are slim pickings when it comes to finding work right now. I know that I've mentioned the need to have other jobs lined up and I'm glad that this is something that I've been able to do but wish that they were writing related. Such is life though and as long as I'm able to support myself working from home I should just be happy.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Only 1 job worth much today:

FROM CRAIG'S LISTArticles & Website Content needed for Student LoansReply to: gigs-340362537@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-05-29, 10:02AM EDTWe are looking for a writer who could provide us affordable, original content about Student Loans. (about 8 articles) We would like the articles about 500 words. PLEASE provide us some Samples of your work & pricing for us to review. Only responses with pricing and samples will be considered. We will continue to need freelance writing services on a weekly basis.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Wednesday, May 23, 2006

Slim pickings so far this week:

1. FROM CRAIGS LIST ************************FOR FREELANCE WRITERS***************Reply to: gigs-339938664@craigslist.orgSupreme opportunity for experienced writer to take over day to day writing and some publishing needs. Send us an email and we will forward you complete details
2. FROM CRAIGS LIST Blog Writers NeededReply to: job-339651028@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-05-27, 11:27PM PDTContributing Writers needed for: http://www.hollywoodgrind.com (Celebrity news and Gossip) http://www.fabgrind.com (Fashion and Shopping) http://www.nerdgrind.com (Gadgets and Technology) We also have a political blog that will be launching soon. - Required: work from home with your own computer, and high speed Internet connection. The qualified candidate will be able to write in a postitive tone, has a good work ethic, and is motivated to produce quality articles. Respond to this ad for more information.
3. WTB Articles

Since there seems to be some people on Craigs List who seem unable to deal with any type of competition and thus are flagging job posts so that they will be removed, I'm going to start copying the ad here with "FROM CRAIGSLIST" in front of it as to give them proper credit. I don't think that it's fair that these people are doing this and yet I don't really want to be the 1 to get in trouble for it either. As such, it is my hope that this will give proper recognition while allowing others to still be able to apply for these jobs.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Thursday, May 24, 2006

OK Today there are at least a few jobs to choose from, including:

1. Ghostwriter for 100 articles
2. Health ebook
3. Health professions ebook
4. Biographical writing on Canadian figures

Good luck!

Freelance Writing Jobs: Wednesday, May 23, 2006

OK So I managed to find 3 jobs that are worth applying for today:

1. Writer needed for newsletter
2. Writer wanted for Las Vegas web site
3. Web surfer / writer / editor

As Lori said in a comment on yesterday's post, it is helpful to find a few clients that are constantly wanting articles written. I really wish that this was something that I could find but as of right now I haven't been able to do so. Does anyone have any suggestions on how you can find these clients? Go ahead and share your secrets with me ;) I'd really appreciate it.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

I really must say that the market this week sucks. I haven't been able to find anything much to apply for and then what I did manage to find and apply for I haven't heard anything back. I'm not sweating it yet as I do have some back up stuff and enough work to make it through this week but if I don't find something next week, you may start to see me stress.

This does bring up a good topic though. You must really have some back up work in place as a freelance writer. Otherwise you are going to not be able to make the money that you want or need to make. I'm glad that this is something that I've learned a long time ago. While I do write for Associated Content and I also have another, non writing related, business. It has to do with taking care of the Earth while also caring for your own health. If you'd like to own your own business I suggest you check this one out.

Otherwise, I don't know what to tell you. I think I may post some ads and email my clients that I haven't heard from in a while so that I can drum up some business around here.

Good luck!

Freelance Writing Jobs: Monday, May 21, 2006

I'm really hoping that this is not an indication of how this week will go. Here are the jobs that I was able to find today:

1. Casino related articles needed
2. Article re-writes
3. How to articles

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Just a brief note to let you know that I'm not going to be out job hunting this week. I'm a bit bogged down with work and need to use this week just to get caught up. I encourage you to look through the links I've provided at the side of this blog to find some jobs for yourself if you need them. I simply cannot handle taking on any more work from these web sites. However, this does NOT mean that I'm not open to taking new clients. So, if you're here to look at my writing services, please note that I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

Freelance Writing Jobs: Friday, May 11, 2006

Here are the jobs that I've been able to find today. Unfortunately, it still looks like we're going through a famine but there's 1 site that hasn't updated yet. Hopefully the site will have some more jobs so that I can make some additions to this list later on today.

1. Short article project
2. Work at home articles needed
3. Article writer required

Good luck and I'll see you Monday!

Thursday, May 10, 2007

It looks as though it's famine time again folks. I've scoured the 'Net and haven't been able to find a single job to apply for today. Hopefully you're like me and have other clients and work that can keep you busy. I'll check again tomorrow before taking off for the weekend. Hopefully there will be something available then. Until then good luck and happy writing! P.S. If you don't have anything to do today, take some time to go outside and enjoy the weather.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Wednesday, May 9, 2006

Welcome to the ebb and flow of a freelance writer's life! I just had to say that as yesterday there were no jobs to be found anywhere and look at what I've found for you today:

1. Worm articles (YES, articles about worms LOL)
2. Parenting articles
3. Wikipedia writer
4. Writer needed (Unfortunately there's not a lot of information given here, so tread carefully.)
5. Jewelry copywriter
6. Web site writer

It's crazy but it's either feast or famine in this business.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Tuesday, May 8, 2006

Sorry to say there's not a lot of jobs available today. Here's what I've got:

1. Need unique article for real estate site
2. Need 30 Photoshop articles
3. Disney World fanatics needed to write articles

Good luck!

Monday, May 7, 2007

I just realized that I haven't done much posting here lately, outside of job posts. This is because I've been so busy with my clients and with homeschooling my daughter. You could honestly say that my business is moving in the right direction. It's such a nice feeling when clients contact you and you no longer have to chase after them for work. I'm still applying for new work because I'm afraid to hit another "drought" but I really am booked for this and next week. I really enjoy this because I am only working 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours at night and taking the weekends off. I like being able to spend the day hours with my daughter doing things together at home or going places. Her homeschooling is going really smooth and easy too. I've found a method that works and hopefully and can stick with it for some time to come. I've also reinvested some of my money from writing into a new business but I'll go into that in more detail when I get set up to do so. Here's hoping things are going as well for you as they are for me!

Freelance Writing Jobs: Monday, May 7, 2006

Happy Monday everyone! It sure has been a busy day around here already this week. Here's the jobs for today:

1. Original articles needed
2. Bloggers wanted
3. Work at home articles needed
4. Tobacco articles
5. WRITERS NEEDEDI am looking for writers who have a desire to form long term relationshipsand provide quality and original articles. I have different pay scales forall sets of articles. All articles are checked through copyscape andgoogle.If you can write about a variety of niches or a desired niche, pleasecontact me soon, as more articles come in daily.Please tell me where you are located and what times you are avialble towrite.Compensation: TBDReply to: allgalfriday@hotmail.com

Freelance Writing Jobs: Friday, May 4, 2006

1. Relationship articles
2. SEO Writer
3. Writer needed
4. Looking for someone to submit stories (Hollywood gossip)
5. Researchers/Writers anywhere
6. Articles On Women's Health

And with that, it's a wrap for the week. I've come to realize there's no point looking for work on the weekends as there's none to be found :D

Freelance Writing Jobs: Thursday, May 3, 2006

1. Cell Phone Reviews

Sorry folks, it's one of those days when there's not much available.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Wednesday, May 2, 2006

1. Need Someone To Write Articles
2. Write A User's Guide
3. Need Article For Web Site
4. Need Someone To Redo Some Articles
5. Freelance Writing Job
6. Need Someone To Write Articles
7. Green / Environmental Blogger
8. Web Article Writer
9. Freelance Web Copywriter

Freelance Writing Jobs: Tuesday, May 2, 2007

1. www.oomph.net is currently looking to hire bloghers in the followingcategories…
   Current Events / PoliticsShopping
   Please include a link to your current blog.
   Compensation: Positions are paid and salary is negotiable.Reply to: cjoy@oxygen.com
2. Web Content Writing / SEO
3. Writers And Bloggers Needed
4. Part-Time Web Content Writer
5. Tiffany Dow is looking for writers

There's more to come later as 1 of the places I check daily hasn't updated yet :D

Here are some additional leads for today:

1. Need Reasonable Copywriter
2. Talented Ghostwriter Needed
3. Writers Needed
4. Writer Needed ASAP
5. Writers / Bloggers Wanted

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

It is such a beautiful day outside. It's one of those days that makes me so glad that I'm able to work from home. My daughter and I went for a nice leisurely walk and now that we had lunch, I'm ready to get some work done so that we can go outside again later.

We've had a wonderful day outside. We had a lot of "homeschooly" stuff going on today. This has thankfully kept us quite busy. I'm now ready to settle down for the night and really hope that this bad weather goes away soon. Time to get some stuff done again.

Freelance Writing Jobs: Monday, Aptirl 30, 2006

1. Writer's Research Group
2. Unique Articles / Blog Posts
3. Contract Freelance Writers Wanted
4. Article Writer
5. Apparel Description Writing

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Well there's a few things that I hate that everyone else is noticing happening too:

1. Low pay. OK So I'll write for 1 cent per word but when offered 1/4 cent per word I start to boil.
2. Craig's List. This is a good web site for finding work but lately everything is getting flagged down by writers who simply do not want to deal with any competition.
3. Critiques. I can deal with this when they're done in a polite manner but this wasn't.
4. Rude clients. I have a client that thinks I should only write for him in the manner that he wants it written. I'm about to tell him to go fly his kite somewhere else, yet at the same time I'd like to have the money. UGGG

OK I'm done ranting and will go on about my day now. Thanks for caring enough to hear me out.

Thursday, April 26, 2006

I love my dd but I'm glad grandma has her for the day. I went for a walk to get lunch and stop at the store. I have a lot of work that I'd love to put a dent in this afternoon because I want to go to the store up town that sells beads tomorrow. It's so nice out thought that I'm glad I got out for an hour. The only bad part of my day was losing some work I'd thought was done :( Luckily the client understands. I'm going to have to be a lot more careful even though this is the first time this has ever happened during my close to end of 1st year as a freelance writer.

Wednesday, April 25, 2006

I just realized that I haven't posted anything in a few days. I didn't take Monday off as I worked that night. Then yesterday was super busy with articles to write, appointments to go to and my dd wanted to be outside too. Yesterday was a great day for finding work, hopefully some of these people will be my clients soon but it's always such a shot in the dark for me. I just hope that there will be plenty of good leads available today as well. It's only noon and I just have to look through the leads and then I'm done. I'm going to clean the house since it's raining and then we have church tonight.

Sunday, April 22, 2006

Today is D-Day: Dumping day. I've been meaning to do this for a while so I decided to jump online and do it now. What am I talking about? Dumping all of the articles that I haven't been paid for on Associated Content so that I can at least make a few (probably very few, thanks to the state of that site) dollars from stuff that I've written and clients haven't paid me for. So far I know of 6 that need to be dumped and I'm pretty sure that I have at least 10 others too. It'll be some nice spare change but I'm sure that's about all that it will be.

Otherwise, I've kept my promise and took the day off. I worked on some stained glass - finished 1 for me and started 1 for my mom. We also had dinner as a family and went to church. I really need to start slowing down as I truly enjoy having at least some time to relax and work on stuff like my stained glass each day.

Saturday, April 21, 2006

I have to keep telling myself that slow and steady wins the race. I swear I should post it somewhere to look at while I'm working each day. I've been able to cut down on my socializing online and I'm starting to teach dd how to do things for herself but I still have to go slow. Nevertheless, I've learned that I'm getting things done ahead of time and my clients are happy. I also need to keep telling myself this about finding work as well. I will keep getting enough work to keep me busy but I might only find a handful of jobs to apply for each day.

I got all of my research done, 2 articles corrected and 2 articles written. I still have 11 articles to write today but those can wait until dd goes to grandma's house this afternoon. I'm going to take some time and go outside now... See ya :D

Sometimes I could kick myself. Had I read this assignment a lot closer, I'd have been done with it a while ago UGGG

Well, I have done enough work to take the next 2 days off YAY so if I don't blog again until Tuesday, you'll know why.

Friday, April 20, 2006

Today is going to be another weird day, I can already tell. I've already read all of my homeschooling stuff and wrote 2 articles. I'm now off to do some errands and leave my daughter with her grandma for a while. I'll head back home and hopefully get some more writing done at that point in time.

I had a nice day shopping with my Mom. I bought some great crafts to do with my daughter but the 1 I really like is the 1 I purchased for myself. It's a stain glass book that you color and I'm really looking forward to working on it. Hopefully things will slow down here a bit so that I can do so.

Man, you can really tell that it is the first nice day in quite some time. There are no jobs to be had anywhere today and it's even late in the day. I was only able to send out 2 queries today UGGG At least I have some work that will keep me busy for a while.

Thursday, April 19, 2006

I swear I'm going out of my flipping mind!!! I've been doing sooo much today that I just can't keep up with it all. It's 9:30 at night and I'm trying to restore some sort of order to this house and I still have another hour, at least, of work to do GRRR

Well the house looks better and the Easter decorations are finally down. Now I'm able to sit, relax and read through writing blogs. I found a new 1 tonight about freelance writing. I don't find many of them but this 1 looks good.

In all the hectic activity of this week I've actually forgotten about blogging for 1 client UGGG Yet another thing I'll have to do before bed tonight.

I swear today can be described by 1 word: FRUSTRATING

Wednesday, April 18, 2006

Today's problem: procrastination

I swear I have too much to do and yet I don't want to do any of it. I know I'm not the only 1 who gets this way but I don't feel like working, cleaning the house or going through my tons of paperwork. I know it's only going to get worse too as next week Spring returns. I don't know if I just need a day off or if I should push through this UGGG

This sure has been 1 of those days...

I HATE when word freezes up on you when you're almost done with what you're working on. Luckily I only have 1 small section to fix but still I almost was done with today's work before church tonight but not now. Thankfully there was auto save for some of it but I wish I'd learn to save things too GRRR

Tuesday, April 17

It seems as though there is no "normal" day around here LOL I spent the morning shopping with my mom and then got home and did some school stuff with my daughter. Here it is 4PM and I have barely done anything for biz today - NOT good :(

I swear sometimes I freak myself and get so nervous over nothing. Some projects I think are going to take a few days, I'm lucky if it takes even all day. I just finished with an ebook that I was editing. It took me 3 hours and all I have is 16 pages to read and the TOC to create. I'd originally planned for it to take me 3 days LOL Good thing I took on "too much" work as usual as it turns out not to be too much at all :D I guess I'll take a break and play with dd for a while before making something for dinner. Then I can finish this ebook tonight WOOHOO

This is just an example of how days can ebb and flow in the life of a freelance writer.

I was just thinking about the fact that I think all of this worrying and not spending time doing things that I enjoy has given me an ulcer. I won't know for sure until I go to the doc on May 2 when my insurance changes, which reminds me I have to do that yet. However, I've been feeling better eating 5 small healthy meals each day. Who knows? Maybe I'll even lose some weight this way LOL

I really am liking being able to write down what I'm thinking! So, I'm glad I started this blog.

I just finished the ebook and learned a lot from writing it. These are the type of projects that I really like: the ones that I can learn something from.

Monday, April 15, 2006

I'm starting to wonder if I'm in the same position that Deb is in and thus I should stop looking for more/new work. However, at the same time I've learned that it's famine or feast in this biz and I definitely cannot withstan da famine. Somehow I'm still able to keep up with stuff right now.

The weather is giving some people problems getting online today. I'm hoping that this is the reason why I can't find any work worth applying for today. Of course, I'm also finding that this weather is very distractive in other ways. I'd really like to just climb under a warm blanket for a while but this is going to be a busy week of writing for me so I can't just do that.

Somehow I managed to get everything done today and 2 hours early WOW. I'm going to go put laundry away then sit down with my daughter for the night. I deserve some time to finally be able to relax!

Sunday, April 15

I'm starting to feel as though I'm the only 1 that works 7 days a week. However I'm only putting in half days each day so I guess I shouldn't complain, especially since this is my "dream job" and I love being home to homeschool my daughter. I really think that I'm getting the forums checking time down though thank God.

Saturday, April 14, 2007

OK So I've been thinking of starting a blog about my writing ups and downs for a while now. Well, I've finally done it!

I started out my freelance writing career in August 2006 after having worked for an attorney. I'm working out of my home office, as a single mom who also homeschools her daughter. Things have been interesting to say the least. There have been so many ups and downs that I'm surprised that I haven't started this journal before now as I really do need a place to "vent." This is especially true considering my parents don't think that this is a real job. Nevertheless I'm self sufficient without anyone supporting me. So, for all of you have ever wondered if you could have a full time job as a writer, I'm here as living proof to say that it CAN be done.

It is kind of funny that I have started a blog though considering that I don't read what others have to say on this topic. However, I needed a place to put my thoughts down and real paper and pen journals just don't cut it for me. It seems that my brain thinks faster than I can write but thankfully I can type 70wpm and keep up with my brain LOL I don't plan on this being anything fancy. Just my ramblings put down for whomever cares to read them, if there really is anyone LOL I just really have to get things out of my head and what better place to do that then on a blog.

I really enjoy blogging though as it's a great way to share the lives of others online. This is why I'm so selective with the blogs that I read. I don't want to just read anything, I want to feel comfortable knowing the intimate workings of someone. On the other hand I'm a self admitted blog-aholic. I LOVE blogs and reading them LOL

Well, I'd better finish creating this space to be the way I want it to be. I'll be back later I'm sure LOL