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#Freelance Daily Post:

#Daily Writing Tip :
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Article Writing Secrets: Here's Where to Get Ideas
by: Lisa Sparks

That's the most common question I get from fellow writers looking to break into article marketing. The truth? Steal them.

Yes, you literally steal ideas and twist them a bit to make them fresh – make them yours.

That leads to another question, how do you make old ideas yours so that they're fresh, new and – dare I say – revolutionary?

Actually, it's not as tough as you may think. Here's a quick and easy formula I use for turning old content into something new:

1.Find an old text. Dust off articles, books and home-study courses from your industry and find content that may be useful to your audience. I know what you're thinking. “What about copyrights, Lisa?” Good question. Unless you plan to republish entire blocks of text from the source material, you won't run into any problems. See the following points to find out why.

2.Pull out key points. Look at the information and pull out the salient points that really jump out to you. I usually highlight the points that are exciting to me, and then I re-phrase those points by putting them into my own words.

3.Add your expertise. Under the key points, you'll want to share a bit of advice and expand on the main idea. The best way to do that is to share some of your experience. Tell an anecdote or story from when you handled a similar situation. For instance, when I was an editor at a large business-to-business newsletter publishing company, I often took several articles, pulled out the main ideas and combined the information to create one short, coherent article. You can do the same.

4.Raise your voice. To make sure you're using the source material as a point of reference only, consider reading your final article aloud. If it doesn't sound like something you'd say to a friend or colleague in the industry, re-write it. In my experience, that's the only way the article will ring true with your readers. Plus, you'll steer very clear of the copyright police – who, frankly, aren't really watching anyway. It's your audience you want to please.

Bottom line: Maybe they have heard this information before, but they haven't heard it from YOU – a battle-tested, shooting straight-from-the-hip expert.

It really is that simple. But it does take some practice. Find two long articles from your industry and boil them down to four or five key points. Then simply expand on those points by sharing stories and anecdotes from your experiences.

Try it and let me know how you make out. This is the best way to find so-called “fresh ideas.” When you look at it this way, new ideas are everywhere.

About The Author
Lisa Sparks, marketing expert, is in the process of revealing every article writing trick, tip, idea, strategy and tactic she's learned over her 16-year career as an editor and marketing geek. Get more free advice at: http://www.ArticleSecretsRevealed.com.

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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*Moscow Correspondent( The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.- Moscow, Europe)

The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA), a Washington, D.C.-based news publisher, seeks a correspondent in Moscow.

This position covers news for BNA's full range of nearly 200 publications, including international trade, environment, banking, foreign investment, taxes, securities, electronic commerce, and other areas relating to business and government. Spot news stories to be filed on a daily basis, along with regular filing of longer analytical pieces.

Qualifications required include writing on daily deadline for English-language publications, AP style skills, proven knowledge of federal government and business processes, ability to write clearly and concisely about complex topics, and a proven nose for news. Ideal candidates will be native English speakers who are comfortable interviewing and using source documents in Russian.

This freelance position offers a competitive pay rate commensurate with experience, with at least three stories per week expected to be filed.

For consideration, submit a cover letter, resumé or curriculum vitae, and no more than five published hard news clips to ******* or fax *******. **Local candidates preferred. No phone calls, please.**

To apply please view the job in Journalism Jobs

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Senior Copywriter( Hollister- Metro West, MA)

Our client, located in the Metrowest area, is looking for a senior copywriter to work on direct mail, ads, catalogs, e-mail campaigns, websites and banner ads. Strong agency experience is a must, as is retail expertise. You will be handling projects from concept to completion, so the ability to multitask as well as accept multiple changes through the project cycle is essential. This is a freelance assignment but could be long-term.
Interested candidates should email resumes in Word format to ******* please reference Job Code HCRMT54668 when responding to this ad.

Established in 1988, Hollister is one of New England's leading full-service, privately owned recruiting firms. Hollister has continued to be the preferred provider for the area's leading businesses. We have distinguished ourselves in the crowded staffing business by concentrating on a fundamental concept: build and maintain respectful, productive, and enduring relationships.

Our staff of 50+ talented consultants is dedicated to providing our candidates & clients with the most effective and efficient searches possible, whether for contract or full time placements. Our consultants have an average of seven years of recruiting experience in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Human Resources, Creative, Technology, Contract IT, Supplemental Staffing and Financial Services.

To apply please view the job in Monster

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Freelance Copywriter (Time Warner - New York, NY)

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented freelance copywriter with a minimum of 5-7 years experience to join the ESSENCE Marketing Department for full-time, onsite work. This person will write original copy for special advertising sections/advertorials, sell sheets, concepts for in-house projects, sales promotion materials, special events and in-store collateral. This position will report to the Copy Director and will also work closely with the creative/art department, merchandising, special events and marketing associates.

To apply please view the job in Diversityinc Career

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Jobs From W.G.N.L.
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African American Magazine
PAY: $300 - $350
Writers needed for a new magazine focused on African American culture. Need two 1200 - 1500 wd article. $300-$350 per article.
#1. AUTHENTIC AFRICAN TATTOOS, TRIBAL SYMBOLS AND HISTORY: A feature documenting the original/ancient African tribal images and how they have worked their way into modern day tribal tats.
#2. BRANDING: Made popular by black fraternities, this painful rite of passage is explored.
Please contact me through this site or pgambino@enoblemedia.com

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Naples Dog Magazine
PAY: $25 - $250
Delivers informative and feel-good articles about dogs; shopping sources for great dog products; and cutting-edge design and photography to an affluent base of readers. A quarterly magazine, Naples Dog leads the way in all things canine in tropical southwest Florida, capturing the essence of living the good life with dogs. The voice of the magazine is playful, sometimes quirky (but never sarcastic), vibrant, curious, and friendly. Our readers—southwest Florida residents and vacationers—are enjoying their life “in paradise,” and they want to read lighthearted, compassionate, and compelling articles and essays about dogs in paradise, too. That includes articles on the local upsurge in the organic dog biscuit business, tips on home pool safety, profiles of local veterinarians, thought-provoking and humorous personal essays, details about “haute” new golfing outfits for pups, and much more.
http://www.naplesdog.com/ND_writersguide.pdf

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High Roller Life
PAY: $250
National gambling lifestyle magazine is seeking a new writer to cover a vast array of topics from travel to real estate, gaming and conducting interviews. I am looking for an author that is able to work under tight deadlines. Please contact me ASAP at rj.bergh@highrollerlife.com Pay varies depending on experience. Per word or per article. $250/per article is where most articles land. http://www.highrollerlife.com/

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Intern Wanted with Passion for Sports

Rebe Yell Magazine (Ole Miss sports publication) is now accepting applications for our Editorial Intern Program. Interns gain valuable and real experience in a variety of areas related to the publication of Rebel Yell Magazine. For more information or to apply by sending a resume to: email:rebelyellmagazine@yahoo.com or by fax: 662.538.0935

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