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!