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What To Do When You Feel Stuck In A Life You Don’t Love
by: Melissa Quiter

When you read the title of this article, did you immediately think, “That is me?” Does your life feel like you have two legs submerged in a pit of quicksand and the more you push and pull and attempt to “get out,” the more submerged you get and the more tired you feel?.....

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#Daily Writing Tip :
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Walking the Dog and Four More Secrets for Editing Your Own Writing
by Donna Jaske

You can edit your own writing with great success if you follow these 5 easy steps.

1. QUIT DOING WHAT YOU ALWAYS DO WRONG.

Make a list of the things you know you always have difficulty writing correctly. Use the list while you are writing and later as a checklist when editing. There is no excuse for always doing the same thing wrong. If you know you always mix up the usage for 'their' and 'there', pay particular attention to these words when you are writing.

Especially if your story is long, you should keep a running list of every character you have and the physical and psychological traits you have assigned them. Later when you come back to that character you will have the correct details right at your fingertips.

2. WALK THE DOG BEFORE DOING YOUR EDITS.

Your book, or paper, is now written, but you are not done. You must let some time go by after you have finished your writing, and what better way to do that than by taking Max out for his needed walk? Clear your mind. When you return, play with your kids. Do SOMETHING that allows you to clear all thoughts of your writing from your brain. Generally speaking, the more pages your writing is, the more time you should wait before starting to edit.

3. BECOME BEST FRIENDS WITH YOUR WORD PROCESSOR'S SEARCH FUNCTION.

Click 'edit' from the top menu, and then select 'find'. Fill in 'their' in the 'find what' box. Then search your document and make sure you used the word properly. 'Their' is used to show the possessive, such as, "Their house is beautiful." 'There' is used to show a location or state of being, such as, "There are three children in their family. They went there on their vacation." Use this search function to search for all of your problem words and punctuation. If your character has blue eyes in chapter one, then make sure he is still blue eyed in chapter five by searching for 'eyes' or 'eyed'.

4. USE DIFFERENT WAYS TO EDIT YOUR WRITING.

-If your article is fairly short, you should look at it critically and REARRANGE it. It is never perfect the first time you write it.

-Use the 'tools - word count' in your word processor and get a count of the words in you document. Then, tighten the writing by forcing yourself to reduce the word count by 5% or some number that you pick. If you can't remove some words, you haven't tried hard enough.

- Check some Internet databases on grammar if you are not sure of proper grammar usage. Just be careful which sources you consult.

-Eliminate run-on sentences. "I ran to the store, I bought my groceries." is just plain wrong! If you have a subject and a verb, it's a sentence. Two sentences must always be separated by a semicolon, period, question mark, or exclamation mark, NOT A COMMA. Yes, there are a few acceptable exceptions, but don't use them until you are very clear on when they may be used.

-Read your book, and look carefully for any grammar and punctuation errors. Then walk the dog. Come back and READ IT AGAIN, this time looking for good story flow, consistent story details, and good content to your story. If your character is wearing a blue shirt in chapter one and there was no way he could have changed clothes, make sure he is still wearing a blue shirt in chapter three. Make sure your facts are correct if they are presented as fact and not fiction.

-You may need to read the book several times before you are confident that you have found all errors, or, at least, all errors that matter. And your dog should have been getting plenty of exercise because all this editing will take place over several weeks, possibly even months.

-When you are finally done editing, you aren't. Read the book one more time, BACKWARDS. Yes, backwards. Start at the last paragraph and read it. Then read the next to last, etc. until you arrive at the beginning. Fix your errors.

5. HAVE SOMEONE ELSE READ YOUR WRITING.

If you can't hire a professional editor, draft your husband to read it. If he complains, ask him to read just chapter one. Ask Suzie to read chapter two, and ask Jerry to read chapter three. Promise a friend a free copy of your book if he will read and mark part of it. Print part of your book, pass it around at work, and offer a free lunch to anyone who marks ten or more errors. (This is not a run-on sentence because it is a series of sentences separated by commas.) Email portions to people you know and ask them to flag errors.

Finally, you can hire the professional editor and take satisfaction in the fact that she will find very little to fix in your work.

Donna Jaske http://www.forhonor.com/ ©2006 All rights reserved.

About the Author

Donna Jaske is the editor for her daughter's book, "For Honor," which received five-star reviews. You can find out more information about all the books and read writing articles by Donna and Kat Jaske at http://www.forhonor.com.

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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Copywriter for Advertising Agency - martStaff Personnel - Westfield, NJ

Our client is a growing med-ed agency. They are currently looking for two copywriters to join their creative team. You will use your skills and previous experience to develop patient education materials. This position will probably start on a freelance basis and then become a full-time staff position.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.

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Freelance Copywriter with Healthcare Experience - Aquent Staffing - Pasadena, CA

Our client, a progressive Healthcare company is looking for a Healthcare Copywriter with conceptual and long form copywriting experience.

The Senior Copywriter will be responsible for writing the for B2B healthcare broker kits as well as for marketing campaigns including collateral, and sales kits.

Business to business and Healthcare writing experience is preferred.

Experience writing various pieces for print marketing campaigns is required in a high volume, team oriented environment. Agency or in-house experience. Experience following established style guide.

Writing samples are required for consideration.

This position is an on-site position.

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Seeking Freelance Writers - US

Freelance Articles Wanted

The Erickson Tribune (http://www.ericksontribune.com/), the nation’s largest retirement newspaper with a circulation of over 3 million and a target audience of age 62-plus, is looking for articles that reflect the Trib’s masthead message of “Inform—Inspire—Involve.”

Our Readers: Published by Erickson Retirement Communities, the Tribune is read by people who aspire to live better by taking full advantage of what life has to offer. We do not refer to our readers as “seniors” or “elderly.” They are vibrant, educated individuals who lead busy, productive lives. We try to give them articles that inform and inspire them. We do not view “aging” as a disease, rather, as another chapter in life complete with exciting possibilities.

Subject Ideas: Our readers are middle income and interested in a broad range of topics. Stories dealing with leisure pursuits such as travel, music, food and cuisine, wine, coffee, scrapbooking, and gardening are always good possibilities, but we are open to other ideas that might appeal to our target audience as well. Sentimentality is not a road we travel as our audience is living in the here and now. Profiles of retirees doing interesting and amazing things are certainly welcome. We do not publish fiction. Stories about hi-tech, computers, finance, and fitness are also good, as our readers are looking for ways to keep their minds and bodies in shape. They tend to have dynamic relationships with their adult children and grandchildren, and stories relevant to those relationships are welcome. Strong, engaging profiles of individuals age 62-plus (both well-known and not so well known) are also welcome. “How to” articles, depending on the topic, are acceptable as well.

Submission Guidelines:

• Completed articles only—NO QUERIES, PLEASE. All articles must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

• Word count: approximately 800 (should not be previously published or written for another publication)

• Please also be sure to put the title of the story in the subject line of the message.

• Please allow plenty of lead time for seasonal stories. (For example, if you have a Christmas related story, make sure you have pitched it by October)

• We reserve the right to edit for style, length, and clarity.

• If we use your story, we will pay $200 within 30 days of publication. You will also receive a byline on your story.

• We’ll send you three samples.

Submit your articles to ********. Only e-mail submissions will be accepted.

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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: ****or email: ******eoe ,we drug test

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Freelance Managing Editor Wolters Kluwer - Philadelphia, PA

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a unit of Wolters Kluwer Health, is a global publisher of medical, nursing and allied health information resources in book, journal, newsletter, loose leaf and electronic media formats has immediate freelance openings for experienced Managing Editors to plan, schedule, and manage project and manuscript delivery for its Philadelphia medical book publishing group.

Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:

o Working with-house managing editor, coordinating development process to ensure manuscript arrives on time, within budget and follows development plan.
o Implementing and enforcing project plan with authors in terms of project scope, text content development, creation of compelling features, and market suitability.
o Enforcing schedule based on ms and launch due dates, pub date, and author availability.
o Logging and tracking chapter materials using Word, Excel, and Access.
o Ensuring all figures and tables are accounted for and chapters are complete.
o Querying authors via email and phone for all missing materials.
o Calculating castoffs of projected ms length using Excel.
o Providing regular status reports to in-house managing editor.
o Perform assessments on a given title with an eye towards the competition.Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of one year's related publishing experience, strong organizational, communication, project management, and Microsoft Office skills.

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Freelance Weather Producer KABC-TV - Glendale, CA

ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, seeks creative, organized individual for part time weather producing position: Will be responsible for producing graphics, weather data research, and other production related tasks working alongside our meteorologists. The qualified candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and some knowledge of weather/news content. Strong knowledge of WSI weather producer and Barons weather system preferred. Knowledge of other graphic production software and previous newsgathering experience a plus. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure. Please send resume to: ABC7 Los Angeles, Attn: Human Resources, Dept. FWP/JNXT. 500 Circle Seven Dr., Glendale, CA 91201. Please indicate Dept. FWP/JNXT when submitting via email to ********. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Freelance Writer - Contract Only Resmed - Poway, CA

ResMed is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Our employees and distributors are located in more than 67 countries. At ResMed we are committed to providing an environment that fosters broad communication, focused work, and strong relationships. Innovative individuals and diverse teams have strengthened ResMed and will continue to spark growth. ResMed looks for people who want to be challenged and to be rewarded for meeting those challenges.

SUMMARY

Designs and develops materials of the Achieve Program based upon existing analysis of learning and development needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Write learning objectives; performance assessments; outlines; storyboards; manuals; workbooks; facilitator guides; video, audio, and multimedia scripts; evaluation tools; job aids; internal marketing tools; as assigned to support Learning Center Achieve Program.

Coordinate all assigned instructional design project tasks from conception to conclusion.

Work with subject-matter experts (SMEs), trainees, and other key stakeholders in developing new or revising existing Learning Center Achieve Program materials.

Maintain communication with Project Manager and all project stakeholders throughout the design and development process, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement: Bachelor Degree and 1-2 years college level writing experience.

Expert grammar and punctuation

MS Word intermediate level

Preferred:

Knowledge of Instructional Design or adult learning principles advantageous.

Previous freelance writing experience

Quark or other desktop publishing applications

Information mapping

ResMed is an equal opportunity employer. (EOE)

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Freelance Journalist MLS Soucring - Norfolk, VA

Looking for a journalist who can track down leads and develop human interest features that tell a story. Is that you? Can you also write direct mail, ad copy, marketing materials, or web site copy? If so, that’s a plus.

Exercise your writing and editing prowess working on our local news daily, and developing advertising material for age-restricted communities. MUST livein commuting distance from our Norfolk office.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years of direct experience, degree in journalism, some digital photography experience, meets all deadlines, works best independently, and brims with ambition. Strong consideration given to candidates who demonstrate a passion for investigative reporting. Candidates must also have experience writing for a gated community, retirement community, healthcare organization or in the hospitality industry.

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Religion writer US

Religion writer: Freelance position with Women's eNews covering our religion beat, that is, the movements for change within major religions led by women for the benefit of women. Writer will be given at least five assignments in the course of the year, either ideas generated by the news desk or by the person in this position. Qualifications include at least three years reporting and writing in English for a daily or weekly news periodical or news service. The person selected must also demonstrate through submitted writing samples the ability to understand the implications of complex and nuanced religious and theological discussions on social justice topics within organized religions. To apply, send resume, writing sample and a cover letter explaining why this beat is for you to *******

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Freelance Writing US

We are located in India. We are looking for freelance writers for an on-going project on world cultures and doing business worldwide. We provide detailed research for each article (1000-5000 words each). Volume can vary.

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Music writers new times needs freelance music writers. deadline-compulsive, creative,... Miami, FL

MUSIC WRITERS New Times needs freelance music writers. Deadline-compulsive, creative, resourceful, responsible entities who love hip-hop, reggaeton, electronic, dance, and other forms of music and require minimal supervision are welcome to submit clips and ideas. Send a cover letter, writing samples, and resume via email only to: Jean Carey New Times Miami 2800 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 100 Miami, Fl. 33137 email to:********

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Looking for both front of book and back of book writers. Men’s Lifestyle magazine with a gaming/gambling focus. Anywhere

Looking for both front of book and back of book writers. Men’s Lifestyle magazine with a gaming/gambling focus.

We are looking for writers to use for upcoming features as well as smaller reads for the front of the book. I am looking for writers who put a lot of creativity and character into the articles, and keep them fun to read, while still informative. This is an ongoing search for writers.

Some of the subjects we cover are:
-Travel
-Gaming/Gambling
-Fine spirits and cigars
-Real Estate
-Nightlife
-Anything to do with Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Atlantic City or any other gambling hotspots around the world

Contact me at *******

ApplicationDeadline: 4/1/07

CompanyDetails: HighRoller is a bi-monthly publication with a focus on gaming, travel, leisure and all that encompasses the “HighRoller” Lifestyle. We offer award-winning content and unique insights on sports betting, real estate, travel destinations, fashion, casino gaming, poker rooms, e-gaming, restaurants, night clubs and celebrity interviews. Our magazine is distributed globally to over 400 newsstands including Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, airports and shopping malls. We also have a large presence in sports book locations, casinos, VIP lounges, high limit gaming areas and poker rooms.

Our readers appreciate, deserve and most importantly desire the fine things in life. We at HighRoller would like to invite you to join us in spreading “la buona vita” the good life to our readers.

Payment: Payment varies per assignment.

Standard F.O.B article will pay $150
Standard B.O.B article will pay $250

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Do you love Movies? Do you love writing? Why not combine the two! Anywhere

Do you love Movies? Do you love writing? Why not combine the two!

Independent Rising Magazine is an online magazine covering the independent film industry through interviews and articles with the filmmakers. Every month we feature several different series of articles that span the entire film industry, from directors to composers, make-up artists, special effects teams, and more.

We are currently seeking 10-15 writers with various levels of experience to join our team. Anyone looking to build their resume with solid writing experience is encouraged to apply.

For more information, e-mail us now or check out our website!

Independent Rising Magazine
http://www.prmagazine.net/

Editors:
*******

ApplicationDeadline: Open

CompanyDetails: Independent Rising Magazine is an online magazine devoted to the independent film industry. We currently have over 10,000 subscribers worldwide, and feature in depth articles and interviews with filmmakers from all aspects of the business.

Payment: To be discussed with Applicant....

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Merchant Content Editors & Copy Editors US

Citysearch.com is seeking experienced editors and copy editors for a merchant content project. All applicants must be familiar with AP Style, with the ability to adapt to specific Citysearch guidelines. All applicants must also be comfortable placing research-oriented calls to our merchants. This position requires the candidate to work on site, in the Citysearch office in West Hollywood. Local candidates only please.

Pay:
Editors: $15/hour Copy Editors: $20/hour
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to *********. For your application to be viewed, you must indicate 'Freelance Merchant Content' in the subject line. Failure to do so will cause a delay in your candidacy. Thank you.

Citysearch Is:
Citysearch is a leading online local search service enabling people to get the most out of their city. Providing online city guides for more than 140 cities worldwide and partnered with Yahoo, Ask Jeeves and MSN, Citysearch.com provides the most up-to-date information on businesses, from restaurants and retail, to travel and professional services. Citysearch empowers users to make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering more than two million editorial and user reviews and ratings of local businesses. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI).

http://www.citysearch.com/ / http://www.aboutcitysearch.com/ / http://www.iac.com/

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Freelance Writers

Freelance Writers The Daily Press, located in Victorville, Ca is looking for freelance writers to write feature profiles and news stories. The idea candidate will work as an independent contractor, covering a variety of subjects. Were looking for fresh, innovative writers who thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. Send resume, cover letter, references, and 4 writing samples to Don Holland, Editor***** or Daily Press, *******

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Freelance Content AuthorLRN Corporation -Los Angeles, CA

LRN is currently recruiting for Content Authors to work on a freelance basis. Successful candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and communications skills. Candidates will need to be able to effectively interact with LRN staff and customers. Familiarity with online training programs is highly desirable.


Duties include but are not limited to:

· Write all elements of new LCEC library and custom courses
· Coordinate workflow with project manager, editorial, and design leads
· Interface with customers during the development of custom modules through meetings, conference calls, and e-mails
· Collaborate on LCEC projects with other writers, attorneys, and outside contractors
· Repurpose existing materials into LRN format and pedagogy
· Write other LRN materials as needed
· Work with customers to implement changes to custom modules
· Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

· One to three years experience in Web writing, journalism, technical writing, or related field.
· B.A. or B.S. in English or related field
· Previous experience in Web-based training desirable

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