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Freelance Writers: 14 Tried & True Ways to Make More Money (Pt 2 of 2) by Yuwanda Black

Continuing the previous article, Freelance Writers: 14 Tried & True Ways to Make More Money:

8. Do a Freebie: When all else fails, this is a great standby.

As a personal example, I recently decided that I wanted to do some work for a local nonprofit government agency (I've seen some of their material and it's not up to par, and I also have several more ideas that could increase their visibility in the community).

So, I'm currently working on a brochure that I plan to present to the communications manager, whom I happen to know from networking (see article, "Why Every Freelance Writer Should Join a Chamber of Commerce" on InkwellEditorial.blogspot.com).

Now, I'm doing this "freebie" because I know that if I can get my foot in the door, I can get more work from other city agencies.

So, when all else fails, a freebie can be your calling card.

9. Create a Backlog of Material: There are days when I just want to write. I don't want to market, I don't want to do follow up calls, I don't want to do interviews - I just want to write. Sometimes, I have the luxury of giving in to this. I may turn out 5 or 6 articles and come up with ideas for a dozen more and create outlines for those.

This is why I always have a backlog of material. On days when I don't feel like writing, I will market the pieces I've written. The point is to take advantage of whatever mood you're in, as long as it's not throwing in the towel.

NOTE: The following are what you might call cerebral ideas, but you have to get the brain moving before anything else can work, soooooooo:

10. Stop Procrastinating: We all do it - but have you ever stopped to figure out how much it's costing you in real dollars?

When freelancing, time is money, so if you can cut down on the surfing, answering email, talking on the phone - whatever it is that sucks up your time - and churn out one more marketing task a day, think how that can add up over weeks and months and by year's end.

11. Pay for Knowledge: Many times, we get so stuck in our own world that we don't take the time to expand our skill set. And I'm not talking a grave amount of time here.

Eg, how long would it take you to learn how to build a simple website? Learning how to do this can add a whole other revenue stream to your business. I falter on this myself.

I ordered a new software almost two months ago and have yet to open it. I bought the program because it would allow me to add another revenue stream to my business, but I have yet to get around to opening the box.

I tell this story to make a point - if you are a real do-it-yourself, then by all means, e-learning and/or figuring it out yourself might work for you.

HOWEVER, if you are extremely busy and/or a procrastinator, take a class with an instructor. You will get the knowledge you need and are more likely to use it than let it sit on a shelf and collect dust (note to self: open the box!)

12. Create a Dream Life: What do I mean by this? Think where you want to be in 5, 10, 15 years and ask yourself if what you are doing at that very moment is propelling you toward that life.

This has snapped me back in line on hundreds of occasions. When I get unmotivated, lazy, and/or find myself doing something other than what I should be doing during the hours I set aside to devote to my "business," I remember that I want to have the option of retirement at 55, that I want to travel 3 months out of the year, that I want to be debt free in 10 years, etc.

Your goals may be different. But when you make your dreams a priority, not a distant "someday goal" to achieve, your every action will be oriented towards making it happen.

Nothing succeeds like perseverance - there will always be those who are smarter, faster, funnier, wittier - whatever. But, a field you can always compete on is perseverance - most don't have that.

13. Become an Optimist: Although this may sound a little new agey, we really are what we think.

If you start to dwell on how hard freelancing is, how frustrating, how underpaid you are, how many rejections you received - and believe me, I KNOOOOOWWW the feeling - you start to internalize those negative feelings. This stops the natural flow of ideas.

So, by all means, eat that pint of ice cream when yet another client cancels a project, but don't grab a cookie too. Grieve and move on.

I've come to embrace my failures as much as my successes because invariably, I can pinpoint a success on a failure. What I mean is, I can look back and go, wow, if that [bad thing] had never happened, then this [good thing] never would have.

It is absolutely uncanny how life works. Life is a series of yings and yangs. Learning to appreciate this will only make your life easier - on all levels.

14. Do Something Completely Different: And I'm not just talking about projects - I'm talking about life. Try bungee jumping, motorcycle riding, hang gliding - the point is to recognize something you've always wanted to do and finally just do it!

About the Author

Yuwanda Black is the publisher of InkwellEditorial.com: THE business portal for and about freelancing in the editorial and creative industries. First-hand freelance success stories, e-courses, job postings, resume tips, advice on the business of freelancing, and more!

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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REPORTERS As we continue ... -US

REPORTERS As we continue our expansion, we are looking for reporters in the communities we serve from North Palm Beach through Ormond Beach. Journalism degree is required with at least 1 year of newspaper experience preferred. Freelance opportunities also available. The Hometown News was voted the #1 community newspaper in the United States in 2005. This is a good opportunity to join a team with good people who care. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance & 401K. If you have a passion for reporting, we would like to speak to you. Please fax resume & clips to: 386-322-5901 or email: ******* eoe ,we drug test

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Seeking freelance writers of personal stories - USA - Portland, OR

Common Ties (www.CommonTies.com) is a new blog dedicated to posting the best short personal stories from around the world. We offer a guideline payment of $200 per story published however writers can demand more than this or request less. Stories ideally will be 1,000 words or less but we accept stories as long as 2,000 words.

Common Ties publishes personal stories, whether told in the 1st person about yourself or in the 3rd about others. For examples please visit the “Lives” column in the New York Times Magazine or listen to the sound clips on storycorps.net or from This American Life. Personal stories can involve breaking news if you were a part of that story – for instance, stories from 9/11. When writing about others please state explicitly in your submission to us that you have obtained permission from those in the story to publish, and if you cannot please do not use their real names.

To learn more please go to:
http://commonties.com/blog/submit-a-story/

Requirements:
Excellent stories and great writing skills

To apply view the job in The Book Standard

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Paid Freelance Bloggers - US

Paid Freelance Bloggers:

Needed: Savvy, professional bloggers/writers for national blog network. The ability to write short, quippy, daily posts is essential. Also necessary: * No fear of man-on-the-street interviews

* An engaging, edgy, informed voice

* Ease and familiarity with social networking applications and Web sites

* A keen knowledge of the city you live in

* The ability to pitch well-rounded, creative ideas based on your city knowledge

* Desired: A decent camera and ability to upload photos (credited to you)

We are currently looking for bloggers in the following cities:

New York City The San Francisco Bay Area Austin St. Louis Seattle Chicago Washington, DC Los Angeles Atlanta New Orleans

In order to be eligible for this opportunity, you must submit a resume and writing samples in the body of an e-mail. ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please include a link to your blog and personal Web site if you have one!

Send to: ********. Include your city name in the Subject line of your mail.

To apply view the job from JournalismJobs

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Freelance Copy Editor Healthcare Communications -

Well established healthcare communications agency in Fairfield County, CT seeking a FREELANCE COPY EDITOR to work onsite.

Job Description:

* Work with Senior Editor to organize and complete copy editing and proofreading of all copy, in a variety of formats, in busy editorial department. Work includes manuscripts, supplements, monographs, ads, CME materials.
* Ensure standards for style of all documents produced by agency are met as those standards are dictated by AMA, FDA, ACCME and specific house and client style conventions

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Minimum of 4 years medical copy editing experience required

. In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and clinical vocabulary

· High level content editing (including publications), material referencing, proofreading, adherence to FDA advertising and promotion regulations, Medline searches, and familiarity with AMA guidelines.

· Strong self-starter accustomed to setting and revising priorities in a high-volume environment

· Strong personality needed to provide department leadership and to work toward resolution of enduring editorial/writer style disputes

Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and basic PowerPoint required.

Local applicants, please.

To apply view the job in Monster

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Copywriter - Creative Circle Staffing - Los Angeles, CA

Hot Ad Agency seeking Media Buyer with experience working with Broadcast.
Must have strong communication and negotiation skills.
Be ready to work in an energetic, open environment.
Experience with Local Spots buys is key.
If you're interested please send your resume and links to: ****

To apply viw the job in Hot Jobs

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Freelance Writer, Anderson Cooper 360 -Time Warner - New York, NY

Qualifications: Minimum of three to five years television journalism with writing experience. Must have excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work well with both production crews and talent. Superb integrity and professionalism. Well organized, computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet (iNews, MediaSource a plus).

Duties: Writes a broad range of stories. Writes breaking news copy using audio and video elements. Develops story and guest ideas, and writes special projects when necessary. Dissects press releases and news reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. This person will fill-in for staff that is on vacation.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To apply view the job in DiversityInc

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Creative Executive ( London )

What we do
Lewis PR, an award-winning technology PR agency, is seeking an executive for its in-house creative team to take on a varied set of projects across several business units and clients.

What we want
We need a technology journalist keen to make the jump to an agency role, with lots of enthusiasm for our sector.

You will be responsible for drafting, sub-editing and editing written material for our UK clients so speed and accuracy, along with excellent attention to detail, are critical.

You will also take part in internal training sessions, brainstorms and pitches, so you need to be a quick, creative thinker.

An understanding of the world of publishing – including new media techniques such as blogging and podcasting – would be an advantage.

What you need
* High level of technology expertise and knowledge from experience in a journalistic environment
* Faultless grammar, punctuation and spelling
* Concise writing style, and the ability to work quickly and stick to the brief provided
* Creative flair and the ability to generate new ideas in a pressured environment
* High level of organisational skills and good time management

Apply to:

Ms Kirsty Mallows

UK HR Manager

Lewis Communications

Millbank Tower

Millbank

London

SW1P 4RS

Telephone: 020 7802 2626

Fax: 020 7802 2627

Web site: http://www.lewispr.com

Email: kirstym@lewispr.com

To apply view the job in Journalism.

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Advertising Copywriter - smells like green - Media, PA

Rapidly growing Ad agency in Philadelphia suburbs is currently looking for freelance and full-time copywriters to work on BtoB and BtoC clients. Must be able to write headlines and long form promotional copy for direct mail, ads and websites. This is not a technical copywriting position (ie medical/pharma writing). Must have at least 5 years experience. Send resume and writing samples to mailto:cdumont@smellslikegreen.com?subject=Advertising%20Copywriter Must provide full-time salary requirements or hourly rate. Applications without samples and salary/rate will not be considered. No phone calls please.

To apply view the job in Monster
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Part Time Proofreader (9988797) - Kelly Engineering Resources - Newark, NJ

Are you looking for a long term freelance opportunity? Are you currently looking for a new assignment and can''t seem to find the perfect editing job? Well look no further!
Kelly Engineering Resources is a Fortune 500 Company with locations through out the United States, Europe, and Australia. We have an immediate need for a contract part time proofreader / editor to work for our Healthcare customer in Newark, NJ.

The proofreader is going to be responsible for editing proofreading enterprise communication material including direct mail printed pieces, and some web collateral. The required qualifications for this role include:
* 1-3 years of proofreading experience preferably of Healthcare or insurance materials
* Experience editing for grammar, punctuation, syntax, content, and spelling
* Excellent computer skills are needed as well as good communications skills both verbal and written.

If you are a motivated and energetic proofreader this is a great opportunity for you. Apply today using the link.

Apply today using the link.
Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply view the job in Monster

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NY1 News - Reporter (Freelance) - Time Warner - New York, NY

SUMMARY


Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to present news stories for broadcast.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


Reporting
• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Transmits information to Newswriter for story writing.
• Writes stories for delivery by anchors.
• Develops sources and contacts for story development.

Camera and Field Operations
• Shoots video to illustrate stories.
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast.

Presentation Skills
• Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration.
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Occasionally represents station at other events.

Other Duties as Assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE


Education: College Degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience in the New York market preferred but not required.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

To apply view the job in DiversityInc

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Ny1 News - Writer (bilingual-spanish/english) (freelance) -Time Warner - New York, NY

SUMMARY

Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES


Preparation
• Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news.
• Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field.
• Adds video, sound and graphics.

Writing
• Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read.
• Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Updates scripts as news changes.
• Provides scripts in a timely fashion.
• Suggests ways to improve the process.

Audio/Video Editing
• Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel.
• Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology.
• Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports.

Equipment Setup
• Checks all equipment.
• Reads scopes and audio levels.
• Sets machines to required levels.

Quality Control
• Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job
• College degree
• Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.

Experience:
• 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance.
• Video Production experience.
• Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together.
• Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.

Job Summary:
Is in charge of the control room and all technical aspects of live and tape programming before it goes on air. This position makes all the technical decisions for all video and audio elements before reaching master control. Is responsible for coordinating with producers, anchors, reporters, writers and operators to ensure a quality on-air product.

Job Duties:
Directing
– News Programming
– Follows a script from producer and introduce the video, audio, other elements to create news clips for the news wheel.
– Longer Form Programs
– Directs control room in live and taped programming such as sports, political and talk shows.

Switcher Operations. Coordinates all the technical elements to produce the on-air product.
? Operates the keyer
? Operates ME banks
? Operates the router
? Operates DVE

Quality Control
– Reviews video and audio content for quality, continuity and accuracy.
– Critiques shows to find ways to improve them. Writes technical discrepancies on the tech log.
– Monitors control room performance and gives on-going feedback for improvement to management.

Other duties as assigned.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

To apply view the job in DiversityInc

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Medical Proofreaders - Look No Further! - Update Graphics - New York, NY

Update Graphics has immediate freelance opportunities for Medical Proofreaders! Competitive pay, flexible hours and the comfort of working through a reputable agency.Please submit resumes to ******

To apply view the job in Career Builder

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The Lebanon Daily News In - PA - Lebanon - Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon, PA

The Lebanon Daily News in looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings, school board meetings and events. Must be available to work nights and/or weekends. Experience required. E-mail CityDesk@ldnews.com or call Jeff Clouser, 272-5611, ext. 142.

To apply view the job in Hot Jobs

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