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Holiday Stress Hotspots: Manage Stress with Knowledge
by: Simma LiebermanThere are four main causes of holiday stress: gift giving obligations, expenses, a lack of time, and unrealistic expectations about creating a perfect holiday. To reduce holiday stress, arm yourself with knowledge. Know the ins and outs of these top four holiday stress hotspots and follow these effective stress-reducing tips: ....
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#Daily Writing Tip :
------------------------F-E-A-R in the Job Search!
by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Fear in starting a job search is a four letter word! Like any other four letter word, the word itself can create more fear, and some- times self-loathing!
Look at the fear when it applies to a job search.
1. Fear of others.
2. Fear of change.
3. Fear of rejection.
4. Fear of being seen as inadequate.
5. Fear of taking action, (procrastination in disguise).
By looking at the fears expressed, they revolve around failure. It is not failure in the person looking for a job, it is failure to take action. Looking carefully at number 5, it is easy to understand that a lack of action is the root cause of most failures in the job search.
It is often better to do SOMETHING to help oneself, than do nothing at all. Job search mistakes are not fatal. Fear keeps all of us from progressing.
SMALL action steps, like finding someone to talk to is better than letting the four letter fear word from taking over your life!
About The Author
Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Certified Job & Career Transition Coach
Email: doitnow@nwinfo.net
Web: www.doitnowcareers.info
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------FreelanceReporters & PhotographersThe - Indianapolis, IN
FreelanceReporters & PhotographersThe Indianapolis Star is seeking freelance reporters and photographers for new lifestyle magazines in Johnson County and Hendricks County. We are looking for reporters who can provide concise copy in a witty, conversational style about topics ranging from home decor to dining trends. We are interested in artistic photography with strong graphic appeal. Magazine experience is helpful but not required.The Indianapolis Star provides an attractive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, generous paid time off, and a pension and 401K program.Interested persons should send a resume and samples of their work to:Brett Halbleib,Managing EditorThe Indianapolis StarNorth Bureau13095 Publishers Dr.Fishers, IN 46038The Indianapolis Star is an equal opportunityemployer that valuesdiversity. Women andminorities areencouraged to apply.
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Proofreaders / Freelance Opportunities Progressive Information Technologies - Emigsville, PA
Freelance proofreading opportunities are available on a project-by-project basis. Proofreaders who can do soft-proofing (annotations) with Adobe Acrobat 5.0, preferably Acrobat 6.0, are also needed. Specialty areas needed are medical, technical (math, accounting, engineering, chemistry), and el-hi. A minimum of two years experience in textbook proofreading is required. Please be prepared to submit to testing.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply view the job in Nationjob.com
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Copy Editors / Freelance Opportunities Progressive Information Technologies - Emigsville, PA
Freelance copyediting opportunities are available on a project-by-project basis. Prefer individuals residing locally. Specialty areas needed are medical, technical (math, accounting, engineering, chemistry), and el-hi. A minimum of 2 years experience in copyediting is required. Please be prepared to submit to testing. Please submit references with resume and a list of the style guides and reference books with which you are familiar, as well as pertinent work experience. Only applicants with expertise/familiarity in these specific subject areas will be considered.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Freelance Writers Needed! Many Topics.
I should note, that we have several openings at the moment for writers and are looking to hire people as soon as today, if you are what we are looking for.
Philadelphia Research, Inc. is a writing and editing service, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We create custom-written, thoroughly researched academic and business writing for students and professionals. Our typical fare includes online articles, product descriptions, business research, book summaries and anaysis, academic papers, case studies, business and law projects.
We are currently looking for committed, details-oriented freelance writers, who are comfortable in writing on a wide array of topics. This is a telecommute position. To qualify you need:
A bachelors degree or greater (or a commensurate amount writing and research skills).
Expertise with English spelling, grammar and conventions.
Expertise with modern citation formatting: MLA, APA, etc.
Access to email throughout the day.
Access to a university library, city library, online library or equivalent.
A willingness to take projects daily.
Pay is on a per-project basis. All projects have their pay rate attached. $8-20 per 250 words is the general range of pay. You choose what projects you wish to write and a check goes out weekly for those projects you have completed.
We strongly prefer those who would like to treat this as a full-time job. Current writers who do make from $1000-$1500 a week (at least $4000 / month).
No applications will be accepted without the following information, so read on carefully. If interested, please send an email with a resume (or your academic credentials and contact information) and a writing sample or samples, which must be academic and have formal citations, to ********
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dynamic busy writing team seeks keyword writers10 writers needed. experience in writing at least 30, 400-500 keyword pieces weekly. must commit to writing this amount each week to be considered.
client is reputable and will be sending high volume work beginning in January or February. for now we need a regular team of writers that also have other work with other clients so that you don't rely solely on us.
entry pay of $6.50 per 400-500 words pays within 10 business days by paypal or money order.
we will send you our client's guidelines and a small test which must be written and returned.
send no attachments, resumes or samples. send a brief email outlining your suitability. you will receive a response back same day.
Denise Ravary
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Copywriter – Interactive Consumer Advertising – NYC TTS Personnel, Inc.NY - New York
TTS Personnel, Inc. works with many leading Interactive Advertising agencies in Manhattan. We are currently seeking the expertise of seasoned professional Copywriters for freelance opportunities.
Our focus is on interactive copy writing – including banners, sites and email campaigns. Some projects may include, long or short copy, financial, and pharmaceutical. Interactive Advertising experience is required.
Hourly rates are competitive.
Permanent positions are available, please inquire.
Submit your resume and online portfolio for immediate consideration.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and related experience as a Copywriter with Interactive Advertising is required
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Editor, K-12 ESL Textbooks and Materials
Priority Search International, Inc.FL - Statewide
EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING:
EDITOR, K-12 ESL TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
ATTENTION!!! ALL EDITORS OF ESL/ELT PRODUCTS!!!
If you have solid editorial background (freelance or in-house) creating ESL/ELT educational textbooks or products (ESL/ELT Teaching background is a plus!) this is the perfect career growth opportunity for you!!
You will work with a team of talented editors to develop and edit high-quality ‘English as a Second Language’ textbooks and teaching materials within a company that is a leader in the Educational Publishing industry.
A competitive compensation package will be offered that includes a commensurate base salary plus full benefits.
Please email your resume ASAP! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Reporter Not Specified Chicago, Telecommute
One on 1 Communications has launched The New Negro News Magazine, dedicated to delivering meaningful information and stunning photography that provides it's audience an inside look at the issues that effect their lives by: 1) Exposing Corruption 2) Evaluate Failed Public Policies 3) Report On Current Events 4) Inform Opinion leaders 5) Evaluate Policy Makers and Organizations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporter will cover government agencies, with a particular focus on policy and implenatation. Must be able to develop own story ideas; report and write news, analysis and feature stories; meet daily deadline schedules; and produce crisp copy. Attend industry events/conferences in your local area
REQUIREMENTS
Requires reporting experience in a deadline-driven environment. BS/BA degree or College Student preferably in Journalism or English. Demonstrated ability to be self-starter. Experience in covering government and knowledge access to public officials strongly desired. Must be capable of developing and maintaining good working relationships with high-ranking government officials.
To apply: Send your resume, cover letter and clips to One on 1 Communications ATTN: ******
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*Jobs From W.G.N.L.
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Indie-Music.com
PAY: $5 - $300
We publish articles from freelance writers with hands-on experience in the music industry and CD reviews from talented music enthusiasts. Our monthly magazine publishes substantial freelance material and is committed to helping freelance music writers succeed. Our audience consists of professional and amateur musicians, music industry pros like radio and concert promoters, managers, agents, small record labels. "Indie" means independent - and we cover independent/unsigned/local musicians and bands of all genres. We run how-to articles, music reviews, artist profiles, commentary, and promotional ideas. No "superstar" mainstream artists are covered.
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Sports Spectrum
PAY: $.21/word
Although our primary focus in Sports Spectrum is evangelistic (to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ), we also must appeal to people who are already Christians. Christians should see the athletes in Sports Spectrum as people mature enough to teach them biblical principles that apply to their lives. As the athletes tell about their victories and setbacks, they should reflect a Christian world-and-life view. We want Christian readers to feel at home with the magazine, and we also want them to give the magazine to their friends who don’t know the Lord.
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Writers with military experience needed!
PAY:
Work from home! Work from anywhere! We need writers for the following topics: military family issues, raising children, deployment and reunion, moving overseas and dealing with the stress of military life. If you are qualified to write on these topics, we are looking for you! We also want to publish your work. Send your current programs/publications on these and other military topics as well. Send to:
Get Published
PO Box 732
Woodbury, NY 11797
Or call Jon at 877-813-4622 or email us at
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Real Estate Stories
PAY: up to $200 (min $100)I am preparing our first hardcover book and am searching for stories for the book. If your story is selected (250-750 words, quick n' easy!), you will receive up to $200.00 ($100.min but negotiable. I want your story!). Please check out the categories on our site for our story themes or fire me whatever you've got. Buying, selling, renting, inspections, Trump wannabe's, lousy realtors, nightmare moves, etc....would be great material. We don't want to 'own' the story, just the rights to publish it as usual. If you don't want the story posted on our site or you don't want to bother joining our forum, submissions can also be sent directly to mailto:tom@thinktom.com. You will also receive a 50-75 word byline. Please include your name, website, latest book..whatever you like if you are accepted. It should prove to be great exposure! I would LOVE to hear your real estate story and we are honest and punctual about immediate payment upon acceptance. Your story stands a great chance of being published also because I want to get the book together as soon as possible (2nd baby due Jan. 11th!!). Feel free to send a sample first if you like.
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Inspirational Newspaper Will Pay For Your Story Submissions
PAY: $25 - $50/story plus possible regular job offer
We just finalized our first edition of The Outlook: a newspaper dedicated to providing our readers with motivational and inspiring news stories, and we beginning to work on our second edition. We were thrilled to receive the hundreds of stories of hope, courage, laughter, love, and joy from all oer the world. As we begin the second issue of our paper, we once again look to our communities, and those around the world, to find inspirational stories. Has something happened that changed your life? Do you know a local hero? Do you have something beautiful to share? Then write to us!!! As those people whose stories appeared thr first time around will tell you, it’s as easy as picking up the phone, emailing, or writing us. Help us bring out the best in people by providing our readers with good news, and proving that happy news does in fact exist! Please contact us with any and all stories that you feel will inspire, or amuse our readership. Here are Some Story Suggestions:
• Oercoming Adversity
• Funny Stories
• Random Acts of Kindness
• Tribute to an Amazing Friend
• Stories of success in life, health or love
• Good deeds
• Joyful Stories
• Helping People
• Great Students / Teachers
• The funniest thing that eer happened to you
• The best time of your life
• Gratitude
• Best Father or Mother
• Children that inspire you or make you laugh
• A positive moral
• Informative animal & environmental stories
• Unusual, funny, or cute pet stories
• Tragedy turned positive
• Your most embarrassing moment
• What you're thankful for
• Funny relative stories (includes children, grandchildren, etc.)
...and anything else you may find applicable! Send Your Story To:
The Outlook
Submissions
P.O. Box 299
Lake Huntington, NY 12752
Call: 845-932-8293 and ask for Tiffany or Email:
outlookny@gmail.com See you in the paper!
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Freelance Poker and Casino Writers Needed
Riptown.com Media needs news articles on poker and casino lifestyle for a fast-growing online magazine. These articles should include interviews with industry experts, players, and gambling authorities. Pay for all articles is negotiable, based on exclusive nature of the content. Compensation is also available for original photography that complements the editorial copy. For further information or to make a pitch, email
mailto:emailEditorial@riptown.com with “Freelance Poker/Casino Writer” in the subject line. Include a resume or bio.
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Tea Loving Columnist Wanted
Experienced writer wanted to author 10-12 columns annually, for a new retail website dedicated to all things tea. Must have an original voice; a sense of humor a plus. Experience writing for the food industry a plus but not mandatory. Will pay fair market rates plus a monthly tea allowance. Please send 3 samples (no 10,000 word pieces please) of your writing to:
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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 :
------------------------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 :
------------------------------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:
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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/ /
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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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Hi ,
Yesterday was a very bad day , I received two offending comments telling me that Deborah Ng 's blog http://writersrow.com/deborahng/freelancewritingjobs.html was talking about me attacking her blog , so when I visited her blog I surprised from that much offensive words about me and my blog from Deborah Ng and her friends , the reason was one of her visitors lift a comment about copying my job list ,
The comment was :
So it was the green light to Deborah Ng to start attacking me and talking about copyright violation and Angela Hoy and her warnings , this gives me the right to defend my self
first , regarding the copyright violation they talked about it because I'm copying the ads and paste them in my blog , so if anyone of you find a violation please contact me by e-mail but before that I want tell her and her friends something was sent to me by e-mail from Payam Emrani about copyrights ( thank you Payam for your help) .
Payam wrote
"This is well defined copyright law and these people have no idea what they are taking about.
What you have created is an online yellow pages and there is no copyright in that; thus you can take pieces, heck you can take all of the content of someone else's site and post it on your own.
Anyone who tells you anything else has no idea what they are talking about.
Please read the following case:
Sincerely
Payam Emrani "
second regarding the comment she received about spamming me Yes , she did copied my list and this obvious for three reason
1- if you use the following link you will find 5 jobs from the same company "About.com" yesterday I decided to take only 3 jobs randomly and leave the others to the next day , and by accident i consider that she choose the same 3 jobs " you can check by your self " http://www.journalismjobs.com/search_results.cfm?JobTypeID=4
2- you can check the job numbers mentioned in the comment she received from "Joan"
and find out that the only effort she did is just only mix the job 's order.
3- It's not her first time to be accused of spamming and copying lists and her last time was in July I'm sure all her visitors can remember that .
Finally , I can't work in this atmosphere so I'll take a break ,and leave you to decide hopping that everything will be normal . I'm so sorry again but it's out of hands see you next Monday.
Thank you for you time .
Regards
Sally
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Sleep On It!
by: Michael A. Verdicchio
What do you think about before you go to sleep? Does it really matter? What you think about could be very beneficial and profitable to your life. While your conscious mind takes a break as you sleep, your subconscious mind actually stays very active. Because of this, the thoughts that you think about before you drift off to sleep are vitally important.
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Should Freelance Writers Have a Minimum Wage?by Yuwanda Black
With election season here, raising the minimum wage is a hot topic. This got me to thinking about freelance writers - severely underpaid professionals, in my humble opinion.
Freelance writing is a profession where competition is fierce - so much so that many of us work for far below the minimum wage. So, I want to propose a minimum pay scale for web writing, as this is one of the most severely underpaid niches in freelancing.
While I recognize that we live in a free market society, as professionals, I think we should at least have MINIMUM guidelines in place to begin to raise the pay standard across the board.
Proposed Pay Scale for Web Writers
Following are minimums that I think web writers should accept for assignments. My hope is that a standard will begin to be developed for this field (and all freelance writing).
E-ZINE CONTENT: What is this? Content for online newsletters/e-zines. In the last 6-7 years, this form of marketing has really taken off. Some organizations have internal staff to handle this; many more outsource this job to freelance writers.
Many times you will find assignments like this posted on freelance bid sites. I'm astounded at how little some freelancers are willing to accept. I've seen bids as low as $2.50 for 500 words. Hence, I propose the following:
Proposed MINIMUM Pay Scale -- Up to 500 words: $10; 500-1,000 words: $17.50; 1,000-2,000 words: $25; $3,000+ words: $40.
SEO ARTICLES: What is this? SEO is the acronym for Search Engine Optimization. SEO articles are written to drive traffic to a website. How? By using certain key words and phrases to attract search engine spiders.
When a website is "spidered," it picks up on those key words and phrases so that when a web surfer is looking for something, that website will show up in the searched results.
As an example, say you wanted to search the web for copyediting jobs and you used Google as your search engine of choice (does anyone use any other search engine?). So, you go and type in "copyediting jobs."
In the list of results, InkwellEditorial.com is second out of over 1,100 sites.
The reason content is king on the Internet is that it drives visitors to a site - it gets you in front of potential customers. SEO articles are usually 250-400 words, and are "keyword rich." I've seen rates as low as $1.50 offered for these types of articles, which can be some obscure topic that you know nothing about and therefore have to research.
Even the best writer is going to spend at least 30 minutes on the simplest of articles that require no research. Doing two per hour is only $3.00. The minimum wage in this country is $5.15.
Taking this into account, why isn't there more of an outcry against the wages offered freelance writers?
Proposed MINIMUM Pay Scale -- $8.00 (If you're going to do an article, why not receive at least the newly proposed minimum wage ($8.00/hour)).
FORUM & BLOG POSTING: Now that blogs and interactive forums are so popular, many sites hire freelancers to monitor them and/or post content to keep it fresh. Fresh content is what drives traffic.
The word length of these postings is usually not stated. Most pay by the post. Eg, at least 5 posts a week.
Proposed MINIMUM Pay Scale -- $10/assignment (as this doesn't go on word count, why accept an assignment like this if they're not going to give you enough work that you can at least expect $10).
REVIEWS: Reviews come in many types, eg, restaurants, websites, movies, products, etc.. The pay can range from as little as 5 cents on up to $10 or $15. Most usually top out at a few dollars ($2-$3/per review). They are usually only a few paragraphs long.
However, you have to do the research (ie, eat at the restaurant, read the book, etc.) before you can write the review. This is time. Again, even if you only spend an hour between the writing and the research, how many do you have to do to make it worth your while?
Proposed MINIMUM Pay Scale -- $8.00/reviw (same argument as above).
Freelance Writers: The Education & Wage Gap
Consider this: According to the article, "Freelancers UNITE! Can writers get it together?", (Clamor Magazine, Author: Nick Mamatas), "The average member of the Authors Guild earns less than $25,000 [annually] and one has to sell work pretty regularly to top markets to even qualify for Guild membership."
The Author's Guild is a "Society of published authors, an advocate for fair compensation, free speech and copyright protection."
According to careeroverview.com, "most writing and editor jobs require one to have received a bachelor's degree . . ." And, according to The U.S. Census Bureau, workers 18 and over with bachelors degrees earn an average of $51,206 a year.
While I couldn't find stats that state exactly what percentage of freelance writers hold at least a 4-year degree, I know that when I ran my editorial staffing agency in New York, we REQUIRED that candidates hold at least a Bachelor's degree. Most employers wouldn't even consider candidates who didn't have a degree.
So, if we consider even the possibility that many freelancers tend to be educated beyond the high school level - why are so many of us willing to accept such low pay?
Chasing the Freelance Dream & Bracing for Change
How do we turn this around? I think that many of us have to stop chasing the dream of "maybe."
Maybe if I can get my foot in the door with this one assignment, then it will lead to others that will pay better; or
Maybe they won't go that high; or
Maybe because competition is so stiff, I shouldn't ask for that much; etc.
While there are circumstances under which all of these maybes can be justified, it should not be your norm. I discuss this in a past article entitled, Writing for Free: When & When Not to Do It.
We, the writers, are the only ones who can raise our pay standard. And, like voting, that means that we are individually responsible for casting our ballots; for just saying no to assignments that don't pay enough.
This starts with adhering to a minimum pay scale.
Author note: The figures mentioned are nowhere near what I think freelancer writers should be paid. I stress that these are minimums I think we should begin to adhere to.
About the Author
Yuwanda Black is the publisher of InkwellEditorial.com: THE business portal for and about the editorial and creative industries. First-hand freelance success stories, e-courses, job postings, resume tips, advice on the business of freelancing, and more! Launch a Profitable Freelance Writing Career
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Riptown.com Media needs celebrity news articles that include interviews with musicians, actors, writers, agents or anyone with knowledge of the happenings in Hollywood. Pay will reflect how difficult and extremely rare celebrity-focused articles are to come by. Articles will be published in a fast-growing online magazine that Riptown produces.
For further information or to make a pitch, email
Editorial@riptown.com with “Freelance Entertainment Writer” in the subject line. Include a resume or bio.
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Freelance Poker and Casino Writers Needed - US
Riptown.com Media needs news articles on poker and casino lifestyle for a fast-growing online magazine. These articles should include interviews with industry experts, players, and gambling authorities. Pay for all articles is negotiable, based on exclusive nature of the content. Compensation is also available for original photography that complements the editorial copy.
For further information or to make a pitch, email
Editorial@riptown.com with “Freelance Poker/Casino Writer” in the subject line. Include a resume or bio.
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Freelance business journalist (home based) - US
CompanyNewsletters.com, a growing newsletter-publishing company, seeks an experienced business journalist to write freelance articles for high-quality corporate newsletters. You will need to interview article sources over the phone during normal business hours, write stories for customer or employee newsletters, and e-mail us the completed articles. These would be part-time, freelance assignments, with a typical assignment requiring the writing of 4-10 articles, each with one or two interviewees, to be completed in a week. Assignments would come in sporadically ... you may have none for several weeks, and then several in one week.
You must be an excellent business writer and be able to express complex, technical -- and sometimes mundane -- business concepts in an easy-to-understand, entertaining way.
You must be readily available on short notice to complete these assignments. Because the freelancer must be available to discuss assignments, conduct phone interviews and work on last-minute revisions during regular business hours, only full-time freelance writers will be considered (no moonlighting freelancers, please).
A journalism or English degree is required, and you must have at least three years of experience writing business-related articles for newspapers or magazines.
You must have dozens of business-related article writing samples that you can share with us, if requested, and you must have several satisfied freelance clients who we can talk to for references. Also, only those who live in the U.S. or Canada will be considered.
Please apply only if you meet ALL of the above requirements. If you do, please e-mail your resume to *********.
Also, be sure to include your minimum pay requirements, either by the hour or by the word. Only those who list a minimum pay requirement will be considered ... please do not list it as “open” or “negotiable.”
We will then contact those candidates who offer the most business writing experience and expertise at the best rates.
Due to the hundreds of applicants that we typically get for these types of telecommuting freelance positions, we regret that we cannot give personalized feedback to each applicant.
No calls, please.
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Freelance Web Producer - A&E Television Networks - Stamford, CT
DESCRIPTION: The Producer’s primary responsibilities are to assist the Site Manager in the daily and long-term upkeep and viability of Aetv.com. This includes everything from making minor content changes, to producing high profile mini-sites. Daily tasks include managing internal marketing client expectations, maintaining dynamic homepage areas and managing 3rd party interactive video development. The Producer must also assist the Site Manager in larger initiatives, including project management, documentation (wireframes, site flows), and general site development strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily/Weekly tasks/Projects:
* Produce / Project Manage mini-sites, including creating production schedules, wireframes, research for content, write creative brief, manage 3rd party developers/designers/copywriters.
* Maintain and update aetv.com websites including homepages, interior pages, minisites, content databases.
* Work with Internal clients to produce a range of online product per spec, and on budget
* Work with Teamsite Interwoven to update content.
* Liase with internal departments like IT, production , design , PR and programming to create compelling website promotional content .
* Work with email marketing to make sure Network promotions are clearly communicated
* Interact with show producers, marketing, legal, ad sales and video encoders on a day-to-day basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
· College degree. Minimum 3 years experience as online producer, with at least 1 year in a web publishing environment.
· Agency experience is a plus! Must be able to juggle multiple projects and perform various production tasks quickly, efficiently and accurately.
· Must be organized, able to work independently, understand basic principles of project management. Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
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Proofreader - The BOSS Group - Columbia, MD
An agency that collects consumer media information located in Columbia, MD, is seeking to build a relationship with a thorough and detail-oriented freelance Proofreader for project support. In this position your duties will include proofing and light edits for a range of custom studies. You will work with very text-heavy, academic publications, with lots of charts and tables.
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Baltimore office, and reference job #23772DB
The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
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Freelance Editors Allen Press - Lawrence, KS
Publisher of scientific, medical, and technical journals is seeking freelance editors to edit manuscripts for journals in the fields of business economics, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, geology, medical sciences, and physics. Only applicants with degrees in these areas will be considered. A typical assignment requires editing of 60-100 pages within 5 or 6 days. Paid bimonthly training in editing standards is offered by the company and is strongly encouraged. A screening process will be conducted to assess editing skills. A resume and cover letter are required before the screening process can be conducted.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in the applicable field; a minor in technical writing or English is preferred.
* At least 3 years of proven success editing in the applicable field.
* Ability to edit tables and math.
* Thorough knowledge of one or more of the following style manuals: AMA, ASM, CSE, Math Into Type, IEEE Standards Style Manual.
* Ability to edit in Microsoft Word 2003, including use of track change functions.
* Ability to access the Internet through a high-speed connection.
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Academic Freelance Writers Needed to Start Immediately ... Freelance writers with a Bachelors Degree needed immediately for academic research projects, research papers, proposals and thesis work. Our company produces top quality academic research projects to be used as models for further research. Applicants must have Microsoft Word, a valid e-mail address, working telephone number, access to a major university library and willing to start immediately. Must be familiar with MLA and APA writing standards and have the ability to write research and term papers at the collegiate level. All projects submitted must be of the quality and integrity of collegiate academic work and be capable of submission to anti-plagiarism screening.
Rate of pay is between $8 and $15 per page (Approximately 235 words per page). Steady, lucrative work is available for those willing to start immediately and produce quality, well-written research papers.
Please send resume pasted in the body of an e-mail (NOT as an attachment) to the following address: **********
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The Healing Project Seeks TRUE, Inspiring Sto ... Hello fellow writers,
LaChance Publishing is seeking TRUE stories of literary merit about experiences with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis (MS) for publication in its “Voices Of” series, the net profits of which will be donated to The Healing Project, a non-profit organization that serves as the editor of the series. If you or someone you know is a victim, care giver, friend or family member that has been touched by these diseases and have a story to inspire and inform, please visit ****** for submission guidelines.
Writers whose stories are selected for these nationally-distributed anthologies will be paid $200+. Please note we are currently seeking stories on breast cancer and MS only, though additional diseases will be covered in future anthologies. See website for details.
Regards to all,
Richard Day Gore
LaChance Publishing/The Healing Project
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Seeking paintball writer About.com New York, Telecommute
You're the passionate paintball authority that other people turn to for advice, and you wouldn't have it any other way. You know about the history of the game, drills and strategies to become a better player, how to find the best equipment, how to explain the rules to a beginner and how to find places to play.
You're a seasoned writer with publication experience in the topic, an engaging voice and an infectious enthusiasm for the topic. You're not necessarily a techie, but you know HTML.
If all of the above is true, perhaps you have what it takes to be an About.com Guide!
About.com is the Web's leading provider of practical solutions to everyday problems. Our expert Guides offer advice and tutorials on hundreds of topics, ranging from asthma to action movies, from home repair to home cooking, from gadgets to getaways.
As a Guide you'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com which contains:
* Original content (articles, reviews, FAQs, tutorials) written by you
* A blog featuring your unique voice and personality
* A directory of the best content in your topic, whether it be your own work or links to other sites
* A discussion forum where you serve as community leader
* All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to log on from anywhere in the world whenever they have the time. With no timesheets to fill out and no timecards to punch, working for About.com gives you the flexibility to write when you want, even if you have a full-time day job. More information about salary can be found on our application site.
Think you have what it takes to be the About.com Paintball Guide? Apply online today!
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Seeking US labor issues writer About.com New York, Telecommute
You're the passionate labor issues authority that other people turn to for advice, and you wouldn't have it any other way. You know about the history of the labor movement, particularly in the United States, the state of labor today and have experience writing about everything from management/labor negotiations to how to go about unionizing a shop.
You're a seasoned writer with publication experience in the topic, an engaging voice and an infectious enthusiasm for the topic. You're not necessarily a techie, but you know HTML.
If all of the above is true, perhaps you have what it takes to be an About.com Guide!
About.com is the Web's leading provider of practical solutions to everyday problems. Our expert Guides offer advice and tutorials on hundreds of topics, ranging from asthma to action movies, from home repair to home cooking, from gadgets to getaways.
As a Guide you'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com which contains:
* Original content (articles, reviews, FAQs, tutorials) written by you
* A blog featuring your unique voice and personality
* A directory of the best content in your topic, whether it be your own work or links to other sites
* A discussion forum where you serve as community leader
* All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to log on from anywhere in the world whenever they have the time. With no timesheets to fill out and no timecards to punch, working for About.com gives you the flexibility to write when you want, even if you have a full-time day job. More information about salary can be found on our application site.
Think you have what it takes to be the About.com Labor Issues Guide? Apply online today!
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Seeking customizing cars writer
About.com New York, Telecommute
You're the passionate customizing cars authority that other people turn to for advice, and you wouldn't have it any other way. You not only know about all of the ways to tweak that extra piece of performance out of a car (and give it sweet look both inside and out while doing so), but the best cars to modify, the best parts to buy and how make the hundreds of possible customizations a person create.
You're a seasoned writer with publication experience in the topic, an engaging voice and an infectious enthusiasm for the topic. You're not necessarily a techie, but you know HTML.
If all of the above is true, perhaps you have what it takes to be an About.com Guide!
About.com is the Web's leading provider of practical solutions to everyday problems. Our expert Guides offer advice and tutorials on hundreds of topics, ranging from asthma to action movies, from home repair to home cooking, from gadgets to getaways.
As a Guide you'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com which contains:
* Original content (articles, reviews, FAQs, tutorials) written by you
* A blog featuring your unique voice and personality
* A directory of the best content in your topic, whether it be your own work or links to other sites
* A discussion forum where you serve as community leader
* All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to log on from anywhere in the world whenever they have the time. With no timesheets to fill out and no timecards to punch, working for About.com gives you the flexibility to write when you want, even if you have a full-time day job. More information about salary can be found on our application site.
Think you have what it takes to be the About.com Customizing Cars Guide? Apply online today!
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Freelance WritersThe 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, P.O. Box 1389 Victorville, CA 92393.
www.VVDailyPress.com. Please view us online at
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Beat Stress Now! 10 Easy Tips
by: Colleen Kettenhofen
"Never complain about your troubles; they are responsible for more than half of your income." Robert R. Updegraff
Everyone's busy. Today many of us feel added pressure with fax machines, cell phones, kids and co-workers. The average worker fields 52 phone calls, 36 emails and 23 voice mails a day. And, the holidays and the stress that sometimes comes with it are fast approaching. Here are 10 quick and easy tips for managing stress. Please feel free to share them with your friends and colleagues. ....
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#Daily Writing Tip :
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by: Elaine Berry
There are quite a few articles around on “The Seven Deadly Sins of Copywriting”. But if you look at them, you will see that not many of them seem to be about the REAL Seven Deadly Sins! These are Pride, Avarice, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Anger, Sloth.
Why were these particular sins chosen centuries ago as the “deadly” sins? Because they were unforgiveable! They are as unforgiveable in copywriting as they are in any other sphere of life. But remember this – that as long as you avoid them in your copywriting, you can actually harness their power to help you sell your products!
· Pride. Who do you think YOU are? What makes you think the reader is interested in YOU? When I visit your site, I am interested in ME and MY needs. So nothing will put me off more quickly than you rambling on about yourself! Forget “I – I – I” in your copy and focus on “You -You –You”. You must convince your readers that you are interested in THEM and THEIR needs, if you want to keep them reading.
· Avarice. Don’t look greedy and as if you are only out for the money (even if you are ...). The first rule of copywriting is to focus on the BENEFITS to the buyer of your product or service. Your aim is to make the reader so excited about the benefits that your price will seem like a bargain.
· Lust. Don’t appear desperate for the sale! Some of the most effective sales letters are those in which the writer seems indifferent and points out that he/she doesn’t need the paltry amount that is being asked for the product, but that YOU will be the loser if you don’t buy it.
· Envy. Don’t try to copy other people. You may have noticed someone else who is fantastically successful and think “If I write just like that, I’ll be just as successful.” Almost certainly not true. That person will have worked hard on developing his or her individual style. You need to develop your own individual style and personality to make your mark as a copywriter. (This doesn’t mean you can’t glean ideas from other people: of course you can. Just don’t copy them!)
· Gluttony. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Making extravagant promises in order to gain a sale, and then finding you can’t deliver, will ruin your business reputation as nothing else can.
· Anger. A very deadly sin. DON’T badmouth competitors and DON’T use bad language. I recently received an extraordinary series of promotional e-mails from a self-styled Internet Guru (whose stock-in-trade was being rude to his readers), slamming a couple of fellow Internet marketers who he thought were competing unfairly. He used such bad language, including several 4-letter words, that I promptly removed myself from his list, as I am sure many others did.
· Sloth. Possibly the deadliest sin of all. Few things about sales copy are more of a turn-off than careless spelling, grammar and presentation. If you are too lazy to use the spellcheck, or to proofread your work, you will appear sloppy and unprofessional to your readers. Do you think that will help you sell whatever you are selling? I don’t think so. Especially if you are trying to sell your services as a copywriter! The same thing applies if your headlines and body copy are full of cliches and stock phrases because you are too lazy to think of anything original to say!
So – you are purer than pure. Your copywriting is free from all these deadly sins. The good news for you is that the rest of society is not! So you can make the seven deadly sins WORK for you to help you sell your product!
One of the most basic lessons in copywriting is that people buy things because they are driven by desires and emotions, not by logic. So you have to write your copy to tap into these desires and emotions. But where do these desires and emotions come from? From the seven deadly sins, of course!
Why do people buy Maserati cars or Cartier watches? Why do they buy dream homes, jewelry or other luxury items? Not because they need them. Basically because of Envy and Pride! They envy those who already have them, or they want everyone else to envy THEM. One of the best selling books of all time was The Lazy Man’s Way to Riches. Why? Because it appealed to people’s Avarice and Sloth at the same time. Lust ensures that you can’t go far wrong with a dating site or products designed to help people attract the opposite sex.
And we all know about the problems Gluttony has created in our society. Obesity is a ticking health time-bomb, and there is an insatiable market for weight-loss products. But what is the most sure-fire way to sell one of these products? By convincing people that it will enable them to lose weight while still eating as much as they want!
Yes, it’s highly regrettable. But the fact is that to make your copy work, you have to appeal to people’s basic desires. So always keep those seven deadly sins in mind. Just make sure you avoid them yourself!
About The Author
Elaine Berry is the owner of Bizwrite, the only one-stop-shop for writing services. Bizwrite provides copywriting, ghostwriting, article writing and proofreading services, and also provides help and tuition in all aspects of writing. Visit
http://www.bizwrite.co.uk/ for a FREE e-course on copywriting.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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Non-linear Editor - K A B C 7 - T V - Glendale, CA
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking experienced non-linear news editors for
freelance employment. Must be able to work under tight deadlines. Minimum 3 years experience preferred in a local television station news department. Familiarity with Vibrint NewsEdit system a plus. Please send resume.
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Newswriter - Kabc- T V - Glendale, CA
ABC7, the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking experienced television newswriters for
freelance employment. Minimum of two years broadcast news experience. Ability to work quickly and under continuous deadlines. Knowledge of ENPS news system, line producing experience, and non-linear editing experience all pluses. Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overnights, and holidays a must. Please send resume.
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COPYWRITER
Experienced
Freelance Copywriter needed for Financial Merchandising Co. Financial writing experience a plus but not necessary.E-mail resume to
christineg@lhsigns.com, fax to 610-944-5948, or mail to Human Resources, 12 W. Locust St., Fleetwood, PA 19522
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Freelance or Contract Editor/Copywriter for Medical Marketing Company - Shaw Science partners - Atlanta, GA
Shaw Science Partners – “The First Science Agency™”
http://www.shawscience.com/Shaw Science Partners, a unique science-based marketing communications company based in Atlanta, is seeking a Freelance or Contract Editor/Copywriter to work on both long-term and short-term contracts/projects. We are looking for someone who is the best of the best in working with a highly intelligent and accredited staff. If you would like to be a part of a small, but influential company and if you are willing to work hard and remain a positive force, this may be the place for you.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Performing all copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking on assigned projects (and others as needed) accurately and in a timely manner; addressing appropriate queries to the project manager and/or strategic scientist, and assisting account teams with literature searches and document retrieval.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent command of the English language and general knowledge of business
* Working knowledge of AMA style for application and recognition
* Strong proofreading, copyediting, and grammar checking skills
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
* Strong attention to detail, demonstrated accuracy and organizational skills
* Must have the ability to follow through on a long-term project, multi-task, and be able to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated)
The appropriate candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and work confidently under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Maintaining a strong work ethic by accepting responsibility and accountability for all areas of the job function is mandatory. Our Assignments demand fast and accurate copyediting and proofreading and a thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
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Freelance Technical Editor needed Ames Tribune -Location:Ames IA Area Code:515
General Freelance Technical Editor needed for copyediting and proofreading on a project-by-project basis, for nonprofit organization specializing in scientific publications related to agriculture. Min. of 3 yrs. experience. Send resume and 3 professional references to: CAST, 4420 W. Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014. Attn: Linda. ****** or 515-292-2125, ext
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Freelance Writer, Internal Communications - Telemundo Network Group - Hialeah, FL
Telemundo’s Corporate Communications department is looking for an individual to work as a part-time (up to 30 hours), long-term consultant in Internal Communications projects and activities. The candidate will be directly involved and assist in:
· Producing Employee Newsletter.
· Creating and/or translating internal communications materials.
· Assisting with logistics of employee activities such as Town Hall Meetings.
· Producing materials/articles and managing content for new Intranet.
· Consolidating and preparing information for senior executives
Telemundo Communications Group, Inc is a U.S. Spanish-language television network committed to broadcast unique and outstanding national and local entertainment, news and sports programming to the fast growing U.S. Hispanic audience.
Telemundo targets this growing and vibrant audience by delivering the best in Latino entertainment. The network's schedule features a wide range of original programming, including novelas, talk shows, original sitcoms, sports and news, children's programming, blockbuster movies, reality, entertainment and music programs.
Telemundo Communications Group, Inc. is wholly-owned by GE (NYSE:GE) and is an operating subsidiary of NBC, the nation's leading broadcast network.
Skills/ Requirements:Minimum 2-3 years of professional writing experience in a corporate environment.
Fully bilingual [English and Spanish]; proficiency in writing in both languages.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite [Word, Excel and PowerPoint].
Savvy internet researcher.
Knowledge of image editing programs such as PhotoShop or PhotoEditor a plus.
Proactive, energetic and committed individuals only!!
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Content Writer Telecommute K&J Consulting Services - Atlanta, GA
K&J Consulting Services is a Global company seeking Telecommuting contract writer position with Fortune a 500 company. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PERSUASIVE WRITING SKILLS.
Full-time telecommuting with occasional travel (up to four trips per year within the US). Laptop computer and necessary software are provided. DSL or cable modem required – monthly costs for high speed internet connection will be reimbursed.
Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English
• 5+ years as a professional business or marketing writer for the technology industry (i.e. held position with large corporations or government agencies or free-lanced for Fortune 500 companies)
Writing skills:
• Ability to simplify complex, technical information into clear, compelling, easy-to-understand writing
• Proficient in grammar, usage, and punctuation with attention to detail
• Ability to assimilate content from multiple technical documents such as PowerPoint presentations, white papers, videos, and web pages to create organized, persuasive proposal content
• Ability to write for multiple mediums, including newsletter articles, PowerPoint presentations, web content, video scripts, white papers, and proposals, addressing various audiences
• Strong proficiency in Word (i.e., creating Tables of Contents, Styles, etc.), PowerPoint, and Excel
Other necessary qualities:
• Self-motivated, highly-available, and willing to work as needed (outside regular business hours)
• Ability to work on multiple technical writing assignments as well as ad hoc projects at once and to “switch gears” instantly as priorities change
• Excellent web researching skills
• Outgoing personality (unafraid to ask for information)
Preferred experience and skills:
• Proposal writing experience
• Dreamweaver and HTML
REQUIREMENTS
Content Writer
Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English
• 5+ years as a professional business or marketing writer for the technology industry (i.e. held position with large corporations or government agencies or free-lanced for Fortune 500 companies)
Writing skills:
• Ability to simplify complex, technical information into clear, compelling, easy-to-understand writing
• Proficient in grammar, usage, and punctuation with attention to detail
• Ability to assimilate content from multiple technical documents such as PowerPoint presentations, white papers, videos, and web pages to create organized, persuasive proposal content
• Ability to write for multiple mediums, including newsletter articles, PowerPoint presentations, web content, video scripts, white papers, and proposals, addressing various audiences
• Strong proficiency in Word (i.e., creating Tables of Contents, Styles, etc.), PowerPoint, and Excel
Other necessary qualities:
• Self-motivated, highly-available, and willing to work as needed (outside regular business hours)
• Ability to work on multiple technical writing assignments as well as ad hoc projects at once and to “switch gears” instantly as priorities change
• Excellent web researching skills
• Outgoing personality (unafraid to ask for information)
Preferred experience and skills:
• Proposal writing experience
• Dreamweaver and HTML
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Contract Writer Needed
We are looking for someone who has the skills and background to help us successfully draw up a contract for our online publishing company. The contract will be short (not longer than two pages), and will pay $25.
If you have experience in contract writing or would like more information on the job, please send us an email with "Contract Writer" in the subject line, and with a sample contract that you have done, to *******. Thank you!
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Freelance Copywriters - Stackpole & Partners - Newburyport, MA
Looking for Freelance CopywritersWe're always looking for experienced freelance copywriters who have the desire to write strategy-driven, compelling headlines together with persuasive body copy. We look for a mix of client and industry experience that best matches our clients' needs and style. Of course you do not need to live in Newburyport, but we hope that you can meet with our clients and us if necessary, so living in the Boston area is preferred. Rates and duration of projects are dependent on clients' needs. Please send your resume and samples of your work and industry experience to
jobs@stackpolepartners.com or fax to: 978.463.6610.
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Web Page Content Writer
We need a professional web content writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better content. The site is an online ebook publisher and we are looking for professional sales oriented content. We will be updating a few pages at a time, (per week), and will pay $7-10 per page, depending on the work.
If you supply images, html coding, or anyother aspects of web page content, we will be happy to discuss the pricing per page with you.
If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to ****** Thank you!
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Ignite Your Faith
PAY: $.15 - $.20/word
Writers who understand and empathize with a Christian world view is a good start, but that's not enough. Freelancers must be pros who understand our unique style and editorial philosophy. Don't query until you've studied at least one issue of Ignite Your Faith.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/teens/features/guidelines.html============================
P.S. Greetings
PAY: variesManufactures everyday greeting cards with an extensive Christmas program. Our line includes primarily traditional design work, with some new release or 'alternative' designs annually.
http://www.psg-fpp.com/creative_guidelines.htm=============================
Copy Editors/Designers Needed
The Desert Sun, one of the best mid-sized community dailies in the Southwest, is looking for talented copy editors aiming to take their skills to the next level. We're a Gannett newspaper in beautiful Palm Springs, a richly diverse market situated in California's fastest-growing county. We have an immediate opening for three copy editors who also can deliver creative layouts that sparkle. We’re an aggressive multimedia operation where our entire newsroom serves our Web site. If you’re a good designer and know Web-design programs too, that’s a plus. We’re seeking top-notch copy editors with excellent editing and headline writing skills. Ideal candidates must be detail oriented, perform well under deadline pressure and have outstanding news judgment. Our valley is home to celebrities, fine dining, world-class tennis, golf (more than 125 courses!) and an international film festival that is one of the world’s largest. You also will get the chance to work in a high-energy newsroom with experienced editors committed to teaching and helping young journalists advance their careers. Interested? Send resume, cover letter and examples of your work to Managing Editor/News Rick Green at
rick.green@thedesertsun.com=============================
Writers/Editors
The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language copy editors and writers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodations with utilities paid, medical coverage, 22 days of paid leave and an annual round-trip ticket.
Copy editors: You will work on shifts for different pages and will usually have the last word before the page is sent to print. You will be asked to edit or rewrite copy and write snappy headlines and captions. You are expected to have three years of experience working on copy desks and be familiar with basic industry software.
Writers: You’ll be cogent, concise and convincing. You know how to turn a phrase, think on your feet and act quickly and decisively. You are expected to have at least two years’ experience in a newspaper and be versatile in various topics. To ask questions or to apply, write to
mailto:job@chinadaily.com.cn.
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Seeking Reporter
The Highlander, a twice-weekly paper in Highlands, N.C., is looking for an energetic and creative reporter to join our news team. Our reporters cover city meetings, public safety and school events as well as write enterprise and feature stories. In addition to the weekly publications, The Highlander also produces a monthly magazine-style publication during the spring, summer and fall. The successful candidate will have solid interviewing, writing and time management skills. Salary will be based on experience. Benefits include 401k, health insurance and paid vacation. If you would like to expand your journalism skills and get hands-on experience in writing, editing and digital photography, send a cover letter, resume, references and writing samples to Managing Editor Melody Spurney, P.O. Box 249, Highlands, NC 28741 or e-mail to
mailto:news@highlandsnews.com.
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Do-it-all sports personAward winning newspaper group in North Atlanta area is starting a new communty weekly and immediately needs someone who can do it all as a one-person sports staff. Reporting, editing, photography and page design are all part of the job description, with prep and rec league sports the highest priorities. Not everyone gets a chance to be part of a totally new publication, and this is your opportunity to be the first ever in your position. Great opportunities for advancement to larger papers within the group, including dailies. Experience is a big plus. E-mail resume to
mailto:normanbaggs@mindspring.com=============================================
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A New Approach to Self-Improvement
by: Tammy PrattAre you frustrated with your business growth? Maybe you are focusing too much energy on improving on your weaknesses and not enough on your strengths. You made a list of your of your strengths and weaknesses.
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#Daily Writing Tip :
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The Secret to Good Writing
by: Marie-Claire Ross
Skilful business writing involves getting your message across simply and quickly. This often means writing in a style that is easily read and understood by a broad audience.
Yet, writing simply is often difficult for most of us.
Why? The answer lies in our school education. We learnt that if we used big words and complex sentences, we were more likely to get an ‘A’ by our English teacher or University lecturer. The education system taught us that people who use a broad range of vocabulary are more intelligent that the rest of us.
There is nothing wrong with writing beautifully pieces of prose that feature a stunning range of vocabulary knowledge. However, such writing is unsuitable for a business market.
No business manager has the time to wade through material that meanders and weaves before a point is made. They are even less likely to have time to grab a dictionary to work out what the writer is trying to say.
When I used to work as a market research consultant, I had the impossible task of trying to write market research reports that seemed interesting. My immediate response was to write a report that would make my University lecturer’s proud. Sadly, my colleagues all felt the same way.
It wasn’t until we had a business writing consultant come in to train us about how to write at the level of a Year 8 student that we realised the folly of our ways.
Using my newly found skills of writing a report using simple English, I proudly produced my ‘easy on the brain’ report to my manager (who missed the writing class). He told me ‘You write like you talk’. To this day, I still don’t know if he was criticising my talking or writing ability, but I gathered either way he wasn’t happy.
However, from a communication point of view, this style of writing is perfect for getting your message across quickly.
Later on in my career, I worked at a company that prided itself on its easy to read reports. While this was true (to some degree), one of the directors loved to throw in a difficult word in every report he wrote to make the marketing manager reach for his dictionary. He thought this was really clever and that his clients would be in awe of his knowledge. I’m guessing his clients thought he was a tosser (interestingly, I met an ex-client years later who told me that when their company received one of his reports they would quickly scan it to find the unusual word and then erupt into hysterical laughter).
Articles that are written to impress your audience about how clever you are, do nothing more than distance them. No matter how learned your market is, they still prefer to read information that is easy to digest.
A great way to test whether your writing is easy to comprehend is to read it out loud. If someone spoke to you, using those words, could you instantly understand what they were getting at or would you have to really concentrate?
Scripts for marketing videos are no different. In fact, they need to be extremely simple in order to quickly grab the attention of people walking past at a trade show, for example.
Writing that is heavy on technical terms and jargon can be a real turn off. The beauty of a marketing video is that it uses both pictures and words. The saying “A picture tells a thousand words” is a powerful concept with corporate movies. It means you can actually get away with saying less, but easily get your message across, because the pictures do all of the talking.
Surprisingly, clear writing can be quite a difficult writing style to master, but the effort is well rewarded. And look at the bright side, at least people won’t burst into fits of laughter when they read your masterpiece.
(c) Marie-Claire Ross 2005. All rights reserved.
About The Author
Marie-Claire Ross is one of the partners of Digicast. Digicast works with organisations who are not satisfied that their marketing and training materials are helping their business grow. She can be contacted on 0500 800 234 (Australia wide) or at mc@digicast.com.au. The website is at www.digicast.com.au. ==================================
#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------Advertising Copywriter - Please email us for consideration - Fort Lauderdale, FL
We seek freelance Copywriters to work with us on a project by project basis.
As an advertising agency servicing both local and national accounts, our creative directors would like access to experienced advertising copywriters that can be hired on a project by project basis to lend their copywriting expertise.
We wood like to know how much availability you have for freelance projects, what specific industry experience you have and what recognizable campaigns you have worked on during your career.
Please send us your resume and your hourly rate to work on-site at our Lauderdale office.
We would like to conduct in-person interviews / portfolio reviews as soon as next week.
We do seek true professionals with a minimum of three years previous advertising agency experience.
Our clients span the following industries:
Automotive
Medical
Hi Tech
Food and Beverage
Hotel and Resorts
Real Estate
We do service both domestic and Latin American markets so both English and Spanish copywriters are needed.
REQUIREMENTS
You must provide three professional references for consideration
You must be local to the SE Florida area. No relocation assistance is offered.
Must have at least three year’s professional experience.
Collage graduates preferred but not required.
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Freelance ReporterThe Journal Star - JOURNAL STAR - Peoria, IL
Freelance ReporterThe Journal Star in Peoria is seeking a freelance reporter to cover parts of McLean, Woodford and Tazewell counties. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with good writing, interviewing and basic photography skills, along with a solid news sense. The position includes covering breaking news, municipal, county and school government, police and courts as well as general features.
Please send resume and at least six clips to:Lisa Coon, State EditorJournal Star1 News PlazaPeoria, IL 61643 or e-mail *******
Source - Peoria Journal Star
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History Mag for Kids Seeks Articles on Byzantium Anywhere
Learning Through History magazine is a bi-monthly history publication for readers age 9-16, grades 5 and up.
We are accepting submissions for the Byzantium issue through December 15, 2006. Below are just a few of the many topics that would be of interest -we also encourage writers to submit manuscripts and queries on other possible topic(s) that are related to the issue theme:
Constantine I
The City of Constantinople
Justinian the Great
Great Church of Haghia Sophia
The Great Plague
Byzantine Secret Weapon: Greek Fire
The Iconoclast Controversy
The Empire of Basil II
The Great Schism
Byzantine Art
The Seljuk Turks and Asia Minor
The First Crusade
The Fourth Crusade
The Fall of Constantinople
.. and other related topics.
Learning Through History pays $75 per non-fiction articles of 1000-1200 words and $30 for related arts and crafts projects, plus a complimentary issue in which your work appears.
Please see the freelance guidelines section of our website for complete details on how to submit to our magazine:
Complete Freelance Guidelines
No agencies, please. Writers must submit their own work directly to us. Thanks for your interest!
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Copywriter - Interactive Consumer Advertising - NYC - TTS Personnel - New York City, NY
TTS Personnel, Inc. works with many leading Interactive Advertising agencies in Manhattan. We are currently seeking the expertise of seasoned professional Copywriters for freelance opportunities.
Our focus is on Interactive copywriting � including banners, sites and email campaigns. Some projects may include, long or short copy, financial, and pharmaceutical. Interactive Advertising experience is required.
Hourly rates are competitive.
Permanent positions are available, please inquire.
Submit your resume and online portfolio for immediate consideration.
Bachelor�s Degree or equivalent and related experience as a Copywriter with Interactive Advertising is required.
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Freelance Writer - Military Community Awareness - Woodbury, NY
Writers with military experience needed!
Work from home! Work from anywhere!
We need writers for the following topics: military family issues, raising children, deployment and reunion, moving overseas and dealing with the stress of military life. If you are qualified to write on these topics, we are looking for you!
We also want to publish your work. Send your current programs/publications on these and other military topics as well.
Send to:
Get Published
PO Box 732
Woodbury, NY 11797
Or call Jon at 877-813-4622 or email us at
jon@4MCA.com .
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Proficient Ghost Writer for Book needed Anywhere
I am looking for a proficient and creative ghost writer to write a business e-book.
You must be a creative, opinionated, open-minded writer, who has a passion for developing great stories and able to build a strong voice.
Project Requirements:
- Title or Headlines
- original content (no plagarism or copied article from other websites )
- no grammar errors
- document format
- basic research
- I request complete ownership with complete copyrights.
Approximate start date of the project:
Within 2-3 weeks
Compensation: To be Negotiated
If interested please email me at ******
Please email me 3 pieces of work. Or Websites where you have published your work.
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Parabola
PAY: $75 - $400
A quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world's myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life. Each issue of Parabola is organized around a theme. Examples of themes we have explored in the past include Rites of Passage, Sacred Space, The Child, Ceremonies, Addiction, The Sense of Humor, Hospitality, The Hunter, The Stranger, and Prayer & Meditation.
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Common Ties
PAY: up to $1000/storyA new site that collects people's personal stories from all over the world. There is a guideline payment of $200 per piece but writers can suggest another price up to $1,000. Stories should be ideally be 1,000 words or less although stories up to 2,000 words will be considered. For more information please go to
http://commonties.com/blog/submit-a-story/============================
Love Notes Press
PAY: $75
Seeking short stories of up to 25,000 words for its upcoming A Deserted Island anthology. Stories may be historical or contemporary romance, romantic suspense, or fantasy, sci-fi or paranormal romance, but the story must contain a deserted island. A one-time fee of $75 will be paid for each story. Authors must submit a synopsis for consideration prior to submitting their completed story. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2006. For all the details, visit
http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml============================
Marriage Partnership
PAY: $.15 - $.25/word
Seeks to provide realistic, challenging, and practical insights into healthy Christian marriage. We offer hope and help to our readers through practical how-to pieces; interviews with experts; humorous articles; true-life, dramatic stories of couples dealing with major life challenges; thoughtful essays; and couple profiles.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/marriage/features/info.html#writers========================
Preaching Magazine
PAY: $50
Includes three categories of editorial content: feature articles, sermon manuscripts, and homiletical resources. Virtually all material is written by active/retired pastors and college or seminary faculty. As a professional journal for ministers, editorial content is written by and for vocational ministers; articles by non-ministers are not typically accepted for publication. Rights to publish in publication also include right to reprint on our web site.
http://www.preaching.com/preaching/guidelines.html========================
Freelance Writers
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
mailto:CityDesk@ldnews.com or call Jeff Clouser, 272-5611, ext. 142.
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News Editor Needed
The Post-Star, a 35,000 circulation newspaper in upstate New York, seeks a proven leader for its seven-person copy desk. We need someone that can be hands on some of the time, a teacher and mentor others. Knowledge of Quark Xpress helpful now, InDesign helpful within a year. We are an award-winning newspaper which places the bar high for our content and design. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, NY, 12801,
tingley@poststar.com========================
Editor
The Cherryville Eagle, a weekly in Gaston County, has an opening for an editor. Writing, editing, layout and photography skills are required. Ability to use Quark and Adobe Photoshop and knowledge of sports helpful. Resumes should be sent to Publisher Bill Parsons at
bparsons@kingsmountainherald.com or PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086.
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The Freedom of Saying “No”
by: Gail Solish
We live in a fast paced world and often we believe that the way to get ahead is to take on more and more. The price we pay for doing “more” or too much is feeling overwhelmed and out of balance. “NO” is just a simple two letter word. ....
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#Daily Writing Tip :
------------------------The Myths Of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?by: David B. Silva
There is an image most people carry of the artist (think Van Gough's self-portrait, the one with his ear bandaged), working in solitude in a barren garret in a dark corner of the city. Everyday is a struggle. He continually walks between moments of brilliance and moments of insanity. It's a romantic image, I suppose. Built around the belief that an artist must suffer for his art.
This applies not only to the painter, mind you, but also to the actor, the dancer, the photographer, the writer. We all must suffer for our art.
But image and reality are often two different things. Writing, for example, does NOT have to be a torturous process of endurance and pain. In fact, it should be exactly the opposite. Liberating. Joyous. Enlightening. Why else would you want to invest so much of yourself in it?
So let's take a closer look at a few common writing myths.
This first one actually applies in all areas of a person's life. Simply stated: Having a big ego is a bad thing. It's unbecoming. It's boastful. It puts you in a negative light.
The truth is … if you want to be a success at anything, you need an ego. It motivates you, keeps you moving, pushes you to do your best. It's not your enemy. It's your ally.
The key to making it work for you is to keep it directed inward. Pump yourself up silently. Let it fill you with pride and a sense of possibilities. That's what the ego does best. Used wisely, it will move you toward your writing goals, not away from them.
Our next common writing myth is one you hear all the time: you have to write something original.
What is originality?
There's only one thing in the world that can make your work original. That's you. Because that's all you have to bring to the table as a writer. Who you are. Your history. Your experiences. Your family. Your beliefs.
When a publisher says he wants something original, he's saying he wants something fresh, something that reflects you the writer. He wants your voice, your honesty. The world already has a Stephen King and a Mary Higgins Clark and a John Grisham. It doesn't need more of them.
Our final common writing myth (though there is no shortage of such myths, we are limited by space): the slower you write, the more time you spend with each and every word, the better your writing will be.
The catch to this one is simple: there's a time and place for writing, and there's a time and place for editing.
When you mix the two activities (which are very different in their requirements and purpose), you rarely do either one justice. If anything will suffer, it will be your writing. Because suddenly you'll be under the constraints of the editor sitting on your shoulder. You'll be fretting over the words while losing perspective on the more important elements of the story. Does the scene work? Are your characters being true to their nature? Does this move the story forward?
The truth is this: your writing will ALWAYS be better when you write in the moment. Remember when you were a child? When you could spend hours building a sand castle or playing catch or flying a kite? Those were moments when nothing else in the world existed because you were completely absorbed in the activity. Write with that same captivation, as if each scene were unfolding right before your eyes, and you'll find your writing will not only be vivid and powerful, it will flow faster than you ever imagined possible.
Writing does not have to be a torturous, exacting process.
Allow yourself to have fun with it, and you'll be a better writer for the effort.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------Copywriter - BOSS Staffing - Langhorne, PA
The BOSS Group has long-term freelance opportunity for a skilled Copywriter to write compelling copy for a direct response advertising agency located in the Metro Philly (Langhorne, PA) area. We are seeking a seasoned professional to work on brochures, direct mail pieces, ads and additional marketing collateral in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with the skills and confidence to work independently and as part of a team, effectively meeting client objectives.
Requirements:
* 3 to 8 years experience writing copy for Financial Services, Retail or Telecom industries
* Demonstrated experience creating effective copy in an internal or external agency
* Advanced understanding of branding, able to assess client needs and partner with art department to produce successful results
* Capable of adapting/revising copy to meet the needs of multiple target audiences
* Superior oral and written communication skills
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Bachelor’s Degree in English, Marketing, Communications or related field
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program. Salary range $25 to $35 per hour.
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Philly office, and reference job #23787CF
The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
www.thebossgroup.comTo apply view the job in Monster
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Editor - BOSS Staffing - Irving, TX
The BOSS Group has a rewarding long-term freelance opportunity for skilled Editor to support our Metro Dallas area (Irving, TX) client. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with superior copyediting and proofreading skills to complete heavy-duty revisions of multi-state, multi-version marketing pieces for a leading Direct Marketing agency. You are highly organized, understand the importance of maintaining brand standards, possess a strong understanding of Direct Marketing practices, and deliver excellence in your work. We are waiting to hear from you!
Requirements:
* Highly Proficient in MS Office with outstanding Word skills
* Able to work efficiently on a Mac
* Expert in grammar and demonstrate high-level editing skills
* Demonstrate mastery of spelling and punctuation and have the ability to make effective and concise suggestions
* Financial experience a HUGE Plus!
* Bachelors Degree in English or related area preferred
* Direct Marketing/Advertising background strongly preferred
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program. Salary $18 to $24 per hour based on experience.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Dallas office, and reference job #23729EW
The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
www.thebossgroup.comCopyeditor, Proofreader, Advertising, Financial, Direct Marketing
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Moscow Correspondent - US
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
correspondentjobs@bna.com or fax +1-202-728-3350. **Local candidates preferred. No phone calls, please.**
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WILLIAMS * Temporary Editor, - MA - Pittsfield - The Berkshire Eagle - Williamstown, MA
Temporary Editor, Williams Magazines - Williams Alumni
Review, Williams People.
Alumni/Development Communications.
Temporary, F-T editor for 3-4 months with possibility
of some additional overlap time with current editor.
Alumni Review is published 4 times/yr & Williams
People is published 3 times/yr. Provide direction &
editorial vision to 1 assistant editor, 1 student intern &
dozens of vendors. Work closely & creatively with
freelance writers, photographers, designers & artists.
Coordinate magazine production; oversee budget;
respond to comments & queries from alumni, faculty
& other college constituents. Editing & journalism
experience, preferably with college or university
magazine, in a Mac environment; ability to meet deadlines
& to fact check, proofread, edit, write & rewrite
copy; sound editorial & artistic judgment; creative &
compelling ways to cover subjects; & interest in
higher education essential. Resume review begins
immediately. Job #1106-L.
More detailed information is available at
www.williams.edu/admin/hr.
Please send application materials
including Job# and a writing/magazine sample to:
Office of Human Resources,
Williams College, 100 Spring St., Suite 201,
Williamstown, MA 01267.
Phone: (413)597-3129.
E-mail:
hr@williams.edu.
Williams College welcomes
diversity. AA/EOE.
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Wanted Resume Writers Anywhere
Established international Editing and Media Company with solid portfolio seeks experienced resume writers. Experience with Professional Association of Resume Writers or The National Resume Writers Association would be preferred. Apply with a cover letter and samples. Pay can be as high as $50 per 2 page resume.
To apply view the job in online writing jobs
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Web Content Copywriters Needed UK OR Paypal Account
Due to an influx in our website design client sales recently we need a multitude of writers to build content for their sites.
Again, we have to be strict with the application details so that we can sift out the serious writers.
Please email us at this email address with the following information if you are interested in copywriting for us ;
- Samples of your previous work
- Whether you have a paypal account (or reside within the UK)
- How many 300-500 word articles on average you can write per week?
- What country you are based in
- A brief background to your work experience
* Please note that this is a low paying gig
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Economics and Accounting Freelancers (Anywhere)
Philadelphia Research, Inc. is a writing and editing service, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We create custom-written, thoroughly researched academic and business writing for students and professionals. Our typical fare includes online articles, product descriptions, business research, book summaries and anaysis, academic papers, case studies, MBA and law projects and profitability studies.
We are currently looking for committed, details-oriented freelance writers, especially in the fields of economics and accounting. This is a telecommute position. To qualify you need:
A bachelors degree or greater (or a commensurate amount writing and research skills).
Expertise with English spelling, grammar and conventions.
Expertise with modern citation formatting: MLA, APA, etc.
Access to email throughout the day.
Access to a university library, city library or equivalent.
A willingness to take projects daily.
Pay is on a per-project basis. You choose what projects you wish to write and a check goes out weekly for those projects you have completed. All projects have their pay rate attached. $8-20 per 250 words is the general range of pay.
No applications will be accepted without the following information, so read on carefully. If interested, please send an email with a resume (or your academic credentials and contact information) and a writing sample or samples, which must be academic and have formal citations, to *********.
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Experiensced freelance Writers Toronto,Ontario, Canada (preferred)
Squid & Ink magazine seeks experienced freelance writers, preferably in the Toronto area. Interest in graphic art is an asset.
Candidates should email writing samples and resume to ********
Qualified candidates will be contacted.
EmailAddress:*******
Region: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (preferred)
CompanyDetails: Squid & Ink is a new independent print magazine that publishes graphic art, as well as articles about the industry, interviews, and guides.
Payment: Negotiable. About $0.20 / word.
To apply view the job in Writer Find
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Freelance Reporter Peoria Journal Star-Peoria IL Area Code:309
Freelance ReporterThe Journal Star in Peoria is seeking a freelance reporter to cover parts of McLean, Woodford and Tazewell counties. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with good writing, interviewing and basic photography skills, along with a solid news sense. The position includes covering breaking news, municipal, county and school government, police and courts as well as general features. Please send resume and at least six clips to:Lisa Coon, State EditorJournal Star1 News PlazaPeoria, IL 61643 or e-mail
mailto:lcoon@pjstar.comTo apply view the job in Adquest3d=================================
Editors – World Languages, Mathematics, Literature/language arts
Anthology, Inc. -US-IL-Arlington Heights
Full-time and Freelance Opportunities Available
Anthology, Inc. a rapidly growing K-12 educational textbook/supplement development in the Northwest suburbs seeks experienced and aspiring educational editors in World Languages, Mathematics, Literature/language arts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
Significant classroom teaching or education publishing experience required; good experience in both preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in academics, classroom teaching, and educational publishing all pluses.
Competitive salary and excellent benefit package.
*Shuttle service available from train station
Please submit resumes to:
[Click here for email] fax: 847-506-9866
Anthology
3300 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights IL 60004
REQUIREMENTS
Individual must possess knowledge of entire composition production process as well as strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Must be able to multi-task and oversee numerous projects.
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Weekend Freelance Jobs==========================
Receive up to $1,000 for your personal story CommonTies.com Online, Telecommute
Common Ties (
www.CommonTies.com) is a new site that collects compelling personal stories from around the world. There is a guideline payment to writers of $200 per piece but writers can suggest another rate up to $1,000 for a story.
The site does not accept stories longer than 2,000 words, and less than 1,000 is far preferred. For more information please go to *********
To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs=======================
Freelance Editor - bkk Communications - Souderton, PA
Experience: After Effects, Encore, Illustrator, Photoshop (any 3D experience)
Description: Freelance Editor with experience in After Effects, Encore, Illustrator, Photoshop (any 3D experience).
Contact Information
Name: Brian Kaiser
Address: 614 E. Broad Street, Souderton
Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania 18944
Email:*******
To apply view the job in ProductionHUB.com
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Seeking Freelance Writer - US
Looking to fill a Freelance Writer position covering the state of Georgia – good pay, steady news and feature assignments for best read newspaper in construction industry. Only candidates who live in the state of Georgia will be considered. Send resume and two clips to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034. Attn: Jeff Cronin, or to
jcronin@cegltd.com.
To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs
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Online Editors - Silver Spring, MD
Experience: 3-5 years of long form online editing
Description: BrainBox Productions is seeking freelance online editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a plus. Please email a resume, and send demo reels via mail.
Contact Information
Name: Deniz Bicioglu
Address: 8113 Fenton St
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Email: ******
To apply view the job inProductionHUB.com
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Financial / Econ Mkt Content Writer & Content Producer Economic Research Institute -California
*FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC MARKET CONTENT WRITER & PRODUCER / ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR WEB PUBLICATION
**Financial / Economic Market Content Producer - Assistant Editor For Business / Financial Web Based / Online Business Publication / Assistants have the ability to run the whole show.** **Asst Editor For Bus / Fin / Econ Web Based Publication *
West Coast (Los Angeles) Position - If you are from L.A., `Baby Come Back`. New Yorkers, you can work from a distance.
*Financial (Market, Banking, Security, Economic Forecast) Electronic Media seeking Energetic, Sharp, Knowledgeable and Experienced candidate to help Manage day-to-day Operations in West Los Angeles office. Act as an Assistant Director and Editor with good knowledge of financial markets (Not Film, Entertainment,etc.). Someone who has `been there, done that`. Assistants have the ability to run the whole show. No Web creation needed.
Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract Basis POSITION. Ideal for individuals seeking Consulting Assignments as well. Qualifications: *Degree required in Journalism, Media, Communications Management OR Related *Organized and Detail Oriented, able to set up Policy & Procedures Manuals *Computer literate and Web Savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, database knowledge, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Contribute, professional website/publishing experience required. No Web creation needed. *Able to direct web designer in financial models and designs. *Able to manage and lead others *Self-starter who can also write (financial and banking articles), edit, plan, and provide layout for web based financial reporting.
GREAT opportunity to interact within the business community (banking industry, security/stock market companies, exchange firms, etc.) Great opportunity for writing as well as researching other publications/media. Long-term, stable position with growth potential and job security for the right candidate. > Salary ranges from $25,000-$36,000 per year Plus Bonus, depending on experience. Health (Fully paid by company) benefits, and fully paid parking. Contract or Part-Time Hourly Wage $10 to $14 per hour . INTERNSHIP Compensation is college credit and a small stipend. Serious Inquires Only Please! > Please email Resume and Salary History OR please Tell a Friend about this position
Contact e-mail:*******
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Offline Editor - Brainbox Productions - Silver Spring, MD
Experience: 3-5 Years of story editing experience
Description: BrainBox Productions is seeking freelance or offline editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a plus. Please email a resume, and send demo reels via mail. Attn: Talent Dept.
Contact Information
Name: Deniz Bicioglu
Address: 8113 Fenton St
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Email: *******
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Copywriter - The Boss Group - Washington, DC
An interactive communications agency in the Metro DC area has a temp-to-hire opportunity for a Copywriter with branding, marketing, communications and advertising experience. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate an understanding of the business objectives behind communication and display unique writing skills that quickly and effortlessly bring brands to life.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing or Advertising
* 5-10 years of developed writing experience
* Branding, marketing, communications and/or advertising experience
* Must be able to write headlines and have open ideas
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; and New York/New Jersey metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro DC office and reference job #84142JL.
to apply view the job in Washington Post
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Book Writer/ Editor - Manpower Professional - San Diego, CA
PLEASE ONLY LOCAL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE
US.
This position will start at 20-25 hours per week and then
increase to 40 hours per week at the middle of November.
Summary
This position is responsible for handling all phases of book
production, manuscript to bound book, of new titles and reprints
for a book series. It requires advanced knowledge of book
production, experience with specialized graphics software and
publishing technology.
Responsibilites
Prepare manuscripts for composition using QuarkXpress and
perform page formatting, layout, and digital prepress file
prep.
Ensure work is performed to spec by obtaining and applying or
disseminating printer specs, cover templates, and file prep
guidelines.
Manage interior art programs, including working with specialized
graphics software, researching art sources, hiring freelance
artists, and working closely with printer.
Manage cover creation process and schedule jointly with
publisher.
Perform production editing on all stages from first proofs
through bound books.
Edit, research, and rewrite to improve content of projects.
Manage reprint process: maintain reprint correction files,
obtain reprint quotes and schedules from printer, prepare files
for printer.
Skills
Advanced Macintosh and QuarkXpress skills with proficiency in
Quark 4.0 through 6.0 and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe
Illustrator, proficiency in MS Office.
Strong proofreading and copyediting skills. Knowledge of Chicago
Manual of Style, usage of proofreader's marks.
2-3 years of production book publishing experience with strong
knowledge of the book production stages including composition,
layout, and prepress.
Job Title: Book Writer/ Editor
Primary Skills: Mac; Macintosh; QuarkXPress; Adobe Creative
Suite
Job Industry: Miscellaneous
Vacancies: 1
Job City: San Diego
Job Metro Area: San Diego
Job State: CA
Job Country: US
Salary: $20/HOURLY To $35/HOURLY
Hours per Week: 40
Start Date: ASAP
Job Duration: Contract to Direct
Detailed Job Duration: NA
Degree Type: NA
Degree Area: NA
Experience Minimum: 2 Years
Certificates/Licenses:
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the
eligibility to work in the United States.
To submit a resume for this position, you must place
PR92126_NT_108150DRYB in the subject line of your e-mail. Send
your resumes to:******** in text format.
Do not send e-mail attachments.
To apply please view the job Washington Post
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Freelance Editor - SAIC - Mclean, VA
SAIC’s Corporate Creative Services (CCS), our in-house creative resource, has a need for a Freelance/Contract Editor. From simple graphics support and proofreading jobs to rich multimedia projects, complex proposals, and dynamic marketing campaigns, we make our company look smart and professional.
We are looking for a top-notch editor who can turn government proposals and marketing materials alike into polished pieces that read well within our clients’ requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing and rewriting both highly technical material and marketing copy. As such, we expect this candidate to be comfortable working with a variety of documents, editorial styles, clients, and deadlines, often with minimal direction. She/he would not be an SAIC employee but would have the possibility of being converted to an employee.
Required Skills/Attributes/Education: 5+ years of editorial experience (technical editing, technical writing, publishing or related). Proficiency in AP style and in editing both hard and soft copy. The ability to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines is critical; however, we have flexible timings, so please let us know your preferred timings. Journalism or English degree preferred but publishing-related experience will be considered.
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Copywriter - Smartstaff - Westfield, NJ
Job Description:
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.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.
Location:
Westfield NJ
Duration:
Direct Placement
Pay Rate:
$70K-$75K
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Freelance Writer - Ziff Davis Media - San Francisco, CA
Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 7 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 40 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with a network of highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at www.ziffdavis.com.
Ziff Davis Game Group is currently seeking multiple freelance writers with previous critical writing experience to handle game review assignments for Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, and 1UP.com. This is a work-from-home, pay-per-assignment position.
Job Requirements
PC reviewers must own a system capable of running current-generation PC games.
Console reviewers must supply their own console hardware either official debug units, or retail units able to play non-retail games (any or all of the following: PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Nintendo GameCube; Nintendo Wii; Nintendo DS; Microsoft Xbox; Microsoft Xbox 360).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Strong grasp of the English language and ability to write to our publications' style.
Previous writing experience preferred.
Solid organizational skills and ability to meet short deadlines.
A creative mind.
A passion for videogames!
Qualified candidates should forward resumes and cover letters to
opportunities@ziffdavis.complease reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES.
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Freelance Copywriter - media-match - New York City, NY
We are looking for fresh and innovative voices to take corporate communications to a new level. Should be comfortable using corporate-speak as well as edgy, tongue-in-cheek humor. Must submit writing samples and references or list of previous clients. This is a freelance position.
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Freelance Writer/ Producer - media-match - Santa Monica
This is a temporary Freelance position.
We are looking for a dynamic candidate for a Writer/Producer position. Must have On-Air Promotions experience. The ideal candidate will want to fit-in with a highly creative team. Originality and off-beat thinking are essential. Must be eager to try new challenges and to take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities. Ability to write and produce clip spots, teasers, launch spots, viral campaigns, and short form programs. Must also be able to write and produce sales and promotional tapes.
Responsibilities include: Complete weekly assignments on deadline; Write and produce effectively and accurately without step by step supervision. Participate actively in brainstorming and creative meetings; Oversee editing, VoiceOver, and sound mixing sessions. Work with and give creative direction to graphic designers.
Bachelor Degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years Writer/Producer experience required. Write, produce, oversee all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production. Directing and/or DP experience…a big plus! A reel will be required to be submitted upon request.
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Online/Offline Editors - media-match - Silver Spring, MD
We are seeking freelance or full-time offline and online editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a must.
To apply view the job in media-match=============================
TELEVISION PRODUCER-WRITER - US
TELEVISION PRODUCER-WRITER: Nationally syndicated public affairs program seeks Writer- Researcher with 5-7 years experience. Strong research skills required. Ability to write copy in clear, concise TV language against deadline. Experience with copy editing a plus. Solid knowledge of political/legislative issues and insatiable viewer of public affairs, news and talk programs. Part-time and freelance available. Only local applicants please.
Fax cover letter, resume, and references to: Producer/Writer at 202-785-8670 or email
abutler@mclaughlin.comTo apply view the job in Journalism Jobs=================================
gay pop culture writer for online website Do you have a bitchie sense of humor and have lots of fun writing? This opportunity is great fun. Take over where my launch writer left off. Need freelancer who understands gay pop culture and can use it to set up products on web. Easy and fun work on an as needed basis. Pay per product or hourly rate. Contact me today.******See samples at ********
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Medical Writer Creative Group-Arlington Heights, IL
Position Type: Temporary
Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to
hoffman.estates@creativegroup.comAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Online Editor Creative Group, New York, NY
Position Type: Temporary
Senior Editor for magazine publisher to work exclusively on its online campaign. The Senior Editor will be responsible for developing the online expression for a special cross-training web site that will be promoted across all of the client brands. The Senior Editor will write and edit display copy, secure experts, develop podcasts, assign and edit articles, interactive applications and other content, develop advance editorial planning and collaborate with other members of the client Interactive team and magazine staffers.
Candidates must have experience editing and writing for online publications, hands-on experience updating Web editorial content using an editorial production system, excellent creativity and strong verbal as well as written communication skills. Candidates must also have the ability to respond quickly to editorial and business needs and to drive projects to completion on deadline and within budget.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, managing projects that involve stakeholders from online and offline, product development, marketing and sales departments. Successful candidates will have proven experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities:
•Develop the specific site vision for the cross-training web site, including ongoing editorial features, site tools, site-specific newsletters and online-offline integration
•Develop editorial plans for the site, from daily updates to advance editorial calendars and special projects
•Write and edit display copy, articles, newsletters and tool copy as needed
•Assign and edit articles by freelance writers
•Hire and manage relevant experts
•Collaborate with design and product development staff to develop new Web site features
•Review reader feedback from online discussion boards and market research and track site metrics to develop a solid understanding of customer needs and behavior
•Manage editors and/or associate editors
Requirements:
•5+ years experience in online publishing
•Experience managing a team
•Direct experience writing and/or editing health, wellness or fitness content
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Demonstrates understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the interactive medium
•Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
•Comfortable with computers and standard Web and business software
•Demonstrates creative thinking in development of editorial plans
•Strong collaboration skills
•Passion for client editorial categories – health, fitness, nutrition, sports, etc.
Bonus Skills:
•Experience with Vignette content management system
•Experience analyzing Web usage metrics
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Advanced Copyediting skills, MS Word.
All candidates must have at least three years professional experience. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S, reside in the New York City area, be willing to take application proficiency testing, and able to provide professional samples of work and 3-4 supervisor/client references. NO RELOCATIONS. Apply online at
www.creativegroup.com and submit resume and appropriate samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Advertising Copywriter Creative Group,San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Temporary to Full Time
San Francisco ad agency is seeking a copywriter for a freelance opportunity. This position is to work on advertising as it relates to a major retail advertising account. It is for a person who understands the demands of retail but still wants to do great work. Related category experience helpful but not necessary. Working under the Executive Creative Director the Copywriter will read briefs to fully understand the goal/ message of assignment in order to execute impactful creative work in a variety of mediums such as TV, newspaper, and radio.
Work, in team, with an Art Director to write appropriate headlines and body copy under the direction of the Executive Creative Director. Deliver presentations to the creative team and/or client as needed.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Five plus years advertising experience. Have a killer book, is a must. Prior experience in a fast-paced advertising agency. Excellent at prioritizing and accomplishing goals within specified timeframes. Experience in outdoor, television, and some online a plus.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Freelance Writer Ziff Davis Media-San Francisco, CA
Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 7 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 40 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with a network of highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at
www.ziffdavis.com.
Ziff Davis Game Group is currently seeking multiple freelance writers with previous critical writing experience to handle game review assignments for Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, and 1UP.com. This is a work-from-home, pay-per-assignment position.
Job Requirements
PC reviewers must own a system capable of running current-generation PC games.
Console reviewers must supply their own console hardware either official debug units, or retail units able to play non-retail games (any or all of the following: PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Nintendo GameCube; Nintendo Wii; Nintendo DS; Microsoft Xbox; Microsoft Xbox 360).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Strong grasp of the English language and ability to write to our publications' style.
Previous writing experience preferred.
Solid organizational skills and ability to meet short deadlines.
A creative mind.
A passion for videogames!
Qualified candidates should forward resumes and cover letters to
opportunities@ziffdavis.complease reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES.
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Freelance Reporter Marco Island Sun Times-Marco Island FL Area Code:239
Do you have the WRITE stuff? Seeking freelance reporters with good interview, research and writing skills who can meet deadlines and cover stories on Marco Island. E-mail resume and writing samples to *******
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A Positive Attitude Can Lead To Success And A Longer Life.
by: Edward W. Smith
Researchers have now established what motivational experts such as myself have been teaching for years; having a positive attitude is so powerful that it can even extend your life. Wealth and success generally go with a positive attitude as well......
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#Daily Writing Tip :
------------------------How To Write An Interesting Article?
by Roel Sundiam
Articles are defined as small pieces of information that appear in periodicals like magazines, newspapers and more recently in websites. They provide insiders information or very in-depth information about a particular topic. The question that needs to be answered is how to write an interesting article? An interesting article is not an easy task to undertake because it is quite tricky to define the word interesting in the broadest sense. Some things may be interesting and appealing to a section of people but vehemently opposed by another group. As an end result, the article being written will be appealing to only one section of the readers, whom the articles are targeted.
When I was shown by my teacher on how to write an interesting article, it did not pretty much make sense to me at that time. The article was meant to be targeted only to a particular type of audience decided by the author. Because, once that bit is done and dusted, the proposition of actually playing the game becomes less intrusive. Writing is considered important and the most potent tool against the ills in the society. The most effective ways on how to write an interesting article is discussed here. The topic is first researched upon to provide the fodder for the writing of an actual article. Then an outline for the article is created in this effect with a headline, introduction, body, conclusion and resource box. The headline is the first bold sentence of phrase that draws attention to the article. This is therefore one of the important aspects of writing an article. There should be an effort made to make the headline as catchy as possible so that, it will bring in more curious people to the attention of the headline and then subsequently to the impending article. Then comes the introduction part where a few lines will focus on the problems that are to be discussed in the article.
The Body of the article is used to discuss all the possible solutions to the problem that is outlined in the introduction. They are broken down to points and then individually discussed in the body. The separate paragraphs will make it easily accessible by the users when they search for the article by way of using one of the popular search engines. The final conclusion will contain a very brief summary of the article, just like the introduction and then calls for the reader to take action or gives a solution to the impending problem
About the Author
Roel Sundiam writes articles for articles 3000. A free ezine articles site.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------Receive up to $1,000 for your personal story CommonTies.com Online, Telecommute
Common Ties (
www.CommonTies.com) is a new site that collects compelling personal stories from around the world. There is a guideline payment to writers of $200 per piece but writers can suggest another rate up to $1,000 for a story.
The site does not accept stories longer than 2,000 words, and less than 1,000 is far preferred. For more information please go to *********
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Freelance Editor - bkk Communications - Souderton, PA
Experience: After Effects, Encore, Illustrator, Photoshop (any 3D experience)
Description: Freelance Editor with experience in After Effects, Encore, Illustrator, Photoshop (any 3D experience).
Contact Information
Name: Brian Kaiser
Address: 614 E. Broad Street, Souderton
Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania 18944
Email:*******
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Seeking Freelance Writer - US
Looking to fill a Freelance Writer position covering the state of Georgia – good pay, steady news and feature assignments for best read newspaper in construction industry. Only candidates who live in the state of Georgia will be considered. Send resume and two clips to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034. Attn: Jeff Cronin, or to
jcronin@cegltd.com.
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Online Editors - Silver Spring, MD
Experience: 3-5 years of long form online editing
Description: BrainBox Productions is seeking freelance online editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a plus. Please email a resume, and send demo reels via mail.
Contact Information
Name: Deniz Bicioglu
Address: 8113 Fenton St
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Email: ******
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Financial / Econ Mkt Content Writer & Content Producer Economic Research Institute -California
*FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC MARKET CONTENT WRITER & PRODUCER / ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR WEB PUBLICATION
**Financial / Economic Market Content Producer - Assistant Editor For Business / Financial Web Based / Online Business Publication / Assistants have the ability to run the whole show.** **Asst Editor For Bus / Fin / Econ Web Based Publication *
West Coast (Los Angeles) Position - If you are from L.A., `Baby Come Back`. New Yorkers, you can work from a distance.
*Financial (Market, Banking, Security, Economic Forecast) Electronic Media seeking Energetic, Sharp, Knowledgeable and Experienced candidate to help Manage day-to-day Operations in West Los Angeles office. Act as an Assistant Director and Editor with good knowledge of financial markets (Not Film, Entertainment,etc.). Someone who has `been there, done that`. Assistants have the ability to run the whole show. No Web creation needed.
Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract Basis POSITION. Ideal for individuals seeking Consulting Assignments as well. Qualifications: *Degree required in Journalism, Media, Communications Management OR Related *Organized and Detail Oriented, able to set up Policy & Procedures Manuals *Computer literate and Web Savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, database knowledge, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Contribute, professional website/publishing experience required. No Web creation needed. *Able to direct web designer in financial models and designs. *Able to manage and lead others *Self-starter who can also write (financial and banking articles), edit, plan, and provide layout for web based financial reporting.
GREAT opportunity to interact within the business community (banking industry, security/stock market companies, exchange firms, etc.) Great opportunity for writing as well as researching other publications/media. Long-term, stable position with growth potential and job security for the right candidate. > Salary ranges from $25,000-$36,000 per year Plus Bonus, depending on experience. Health (Fully paid by company) benefits, and fully paid parking. Contract or Part-Time Hourly Wage $10 to $14 per hour . INTERNSHIP Compensation is college credit and a small stipend. Serious Inquires Only Please! > Please email Resume and Salary History OR please Tell a Friend about this position
Contact e-mail:*******
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Offline Editor - Brainbox Productions - Silver Spring, MD
Experience: 3-5 Years of story editing experience
Description: BrainBox Productions is seeking freelance or offline editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a plus. Please email a resume, and send demo reels via mail. Attn: Talent Dept.
Contact Information
Name: Deniz Bicioglu
Address: 8113 Fenton St
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Email: *******
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Copywriter - The Boss Group - Washington, DC
An interactive communications agency in the Metro DC area has a temp-to-hire opportunity for a Copywriter with branding, marketing, communications and advertising experience. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate an understanding of the business objectives behind communication and display unique writing skills that quickly and effortlessly bring brands to life.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing or Advertising
* 5-10 years of developed writing experience
* Branding, marketing, communications and/or advertising experience
* Must be able to write headlines and have open ideas
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; and New York/New Jersey metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro DC office and reference job #84142JL.
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Book Writer/ Editor - Manpower Professional - San Diego, CA
PLEASE ONLY LOCAL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE
US.
This position will start at 20-25 hours per week and then
increase to 40 hours per week at the middle of November.
Summary
This position is responsible for handling all phases of book
production, manuscript to bound book, of new titles and reprints
for a book series. It requires advanced knowledge of book
production, experience with specialized graphics software and
publishing technology.
Responsibilites
Prepare manuscripts for composition using QuarkXpress and
perform page formatting, layout, and digital prepress file
prep.
Ensure work is performed to spec by obtaining and applying or
disseminating printer specs, cover templates, and file prep
guidelines.
Manage interior art programs, including working with specialized
graphics software, researching art sources, hiring freelance
artists, and working closely with printer.
Manage cover creation process and schedule jointly with
publisher.
Perform production editing on all stages from first proofs
through bound books.
Edit, research, and rewrite to improve content of projects.
Manage reprint process: maintain reprint correction files,
obtain reprint quotes and schedules from printer, prepare files
for printer.
Skills
Advanced Macintosh and QuarkXpress skills with proficiency in
Quark 4.0 through 6.0 and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe
Illustrator, proficiency in MS Office.
Strong proofreading and copyediting skills. Knowledge of Chicago
Manual of Style, usage of proofreader's marks.
2-3 years of production book publishing experience with strong
knowledge of the book production stages including composition,
layout, and prepress.
Job Title: Book Writer/ Editor
Primary Skills: Mac; Macintosh; QuarkXPress; Adobe Creative
Suite
Job Industry: Miscellaneous
Vacancies: 1
Job City: San Diego
Job Metro Area: San Diego
Job State: CA
Job Country: US
Salary: $20/HOURLY To $35/HOURLY
Hours per Week: 40
Start Date: ASAP
Job Duration: Contract to Direct
Detailed Job Duration: NA
Degree Type: NA
Degree Area: NA
Experience Minimum: 2 Years
Certificates/Licenses:
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the
eligibility to work in the United States.
To submit a resume for this position, you must place
PR92126_NT_108150DRYB in the subject line of your e-mail. Send
your resumes to:******** in text format.
Do not send e-mail attachments.
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You Can't Change Your Life Today
by: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD
I find it amusing how many people, programs, and books are out there today that promise to change your life in a second, a minute or as long as a day. Although intriguing as it may sound, changing your life isn't going to happen in a flash. Change takes time, and usually more time than you ever imagined. The good news is that you can change your life; it just isn't going to happen right this moment......
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#Daily Writing Tip :
------------------------Confidence: A Writer's Survival Kit
by Matt Barrington
Congratulations! You've made a grand step towards your goal by seeking out information on writing. Just be reading this article, you're making progress toward your dreams.
But let's face it. Writing, even just for fun, is a very scary exercise. It exposes our true selves to the world around us, whether the world knows what it's looking at or not.
I've never met a writer who could take every part of themself out of their work and produce anything other than mindless drivel. But in exposing ourselves in such a way, we are preparing to be hurt, be ridiculed, and even insulted for our work. Building a thick skin is vital to the survival of our worlds, and yet how many people with untapped potential have you met who don't write because they're "not that good"? Probably several, and if you don't know any, they might be too shy to talk aobut it.
How does anyone survive as a writer, or artist of any kind for that matter? The answer, as is usually the case, is sublimely simple. We must build ourselves up so high in our own minds that no one else can touch us. We must grow as writers and people to the point that no foolish comment from friend or family member will be felt as anything more than a featherstroke on our skin. It must be felt, there is no way around that, but it must not be felt fatally.
How to grow that big, you ask me? Let me ask you this, how do you get to Carnegie hall? We can achieve confidence in any aspect of ourselves by practice. Day in, and day out, practice, practice, practice. When we dream about writing, think about writing, and find ourselves writing everywhere we go, then we'll find our greatest growth is happening.
Become obsessed! Allow yourself to dwell on improving and have fun while you do it! Don't listen to what others say about there being no future in it. We don't write for the future, we write to feel alive in the right now, and if it lasts for the next few nows, more's the better.
Confidence gained through practice is by far the most potent form. Even if you don't feel great about what you're writing, keep doing it. Eventually, even if it takes years, you'll write something great, and you'll know it. When you do, no one can take that from you. It's a moment that will help define you in your own mind as a writer.
About the Author
Matt Barrington is the operator of Fiction Writer's Feast, a free resource for writers and aspiring writers.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------Freelance Editor - SAIC - Mclean, VA
SAIC’s Corporate Creative Services (CCS), our in-house creative resource, has a need for a Freelance/Contract Editor. From simple graphics support and proofreading jobs to rich multimedia projects, complex proposals, and dynamic marketing campaigns, we make our company look smart and professional.
We are looking for a top-notch editor who can turn government proposals and marketing materials alike into polished pieces that read well within our clients’ requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing and rewriting both highly technical material and marketing copy. As such, we expect this candidate to be comfortable working with a variety of documents, editorial styles, clients, and deadlines, often with minimal direction. She/he would not be an SAIC employee but would have the possibility of being converted to an employee.
Required Skills/Attributes/Education: 5+ years of editorial experience (technical editing, technical writing, publishing or related). Proficiency in AP style and in editing both hard and soft copy. The ability to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines is critical; however, we have flexible timings, so please let us know your preferred timings. Journalism or English degree preferred but publishing-related experience will be considered.
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Copywriter - Smartstaff - Westfield, NJ
Job Description:
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.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.
Location:
Westfield NJ
Duration:
Direct Placement
Pay Rate:
$70K-$75K
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Freelance Writer - Ziff Davis Media - San Francisco, CA
Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 7 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 40 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with a network of highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at www.ziffdavis.com.
Ziff Davis Game Group is currently seeking multiple freelance writers with previous critical writing experience to handle game review assignments for Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, and 1UP.com. This is a work-from-home, pay-per-assignment position.
Job Requirements
PC reviewers must own a system capable of running current-generation PC games.
Console reviewers must supply their own console hardware either official debug units, or retail units able to play non-retail games (any or all of the following: PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Nintendo GameCube; Nintendo Wii; Nintendo DS; Microsoft Xbox; Microsoft Xbox 360).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Strong grasp of the English language and ability to write to our publications' style.
Previous writing experience preferred.
Solid organizational skills and ability to meet short deadlines.
A creative mind.
A passion for videogames!
Qualified candidates should forward resumes and cover letters to
opportunities@ziffdavis.complease reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES.
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Freelance Copywriter - media-match - New York City, NY
We are looking for fresh and innovative voices to take corporate communications to a new level. Should be comfortable using corporate-speak as well as edgy, tongue-in-cheek humor. Must submit writing samples and references or list of previous clients. This is a freelance position.
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Freelance Writer/ Producer - media-match - Santa Monica
This is a temporary Freelance position.
We are looking for a dynamic candidate for a Writer/Producer position. Must have On-Air Promotions experience. The ideal candidate will want to fit-in with a highly creative team. Originality and off-beat thinking are essential. Must be eager to try new challenges and to take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities. Ability to write and produce clip spots, teasers, launch spots, viral campaigns, and short form programs. Must also be able to write and produce sales and promotional tapes.
Responsibilities include: Complete weekly assignments on deadline; Write and produce effectively and accurately without step by step supervision. Participate actively in brainstorming and creative meetings; Oversee editing, VoiceOver, and sound mixing sessions. Work with and give creative direction to graphic designers.
Bachelor Degree required with a minimum of 3-5 years Writer/Producer experience required. Write, produce, oversee all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production. Directing and/or DP experience…a big plus! A reel will be required to be submitted upon request.
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Online/Offline Editors - media-match - Silver Spring, MD
We are seeking freelance or full-time offline and online editors to join our post production staff. We are an AVID house, and HD experience is a must.
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TELEVISION PRODUCER-WRITER - US
TELEVISION PRODUCER-WRITER: Nationally syndicated public affairs program seeks Writer- Researcher with 5-7 years experience. Strong research skills required. Ability to write copy in clear, concise TV language against deadline. Experience with copy editing a plus. Solid knowledge of political/legislative issues and insatiable viewer of public affairs, news and talk programs. Part-time and freelance available. Only local applicants please.
Fax cover letter, resume, and references to: Producer/Writer at 202-785-8670 or email
abutler@mclaughlin.comTo apply view the job in Journalism Jobs=================================
gay pop culture writer for online website Do you have a bitchie sense of humor and have lots of fun writing? This opportunity is great fun. Take over where my launch writer left off. Need freelancer who understands gay pop culture and can use it to set up products on web. Easy and fun work on an as needed basis. Pay per product or hourly rate. Contact me today.******See samples at ********
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Medical Writer Creative Group-Arlington Heights, IL
Position Type: Temporary
Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to
hoffman.estates@creativegroup.comAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Online Editor Creative Group, New York, NY
Position Type: Temporary
Senior Editor for magazine publisher to work exclusively on its online campaign. The Senior Editor will be responsible for developing the online expression for a special cross-training web site that will be promoted across all of the client brands. The Senior Editor will write and edit display copy, secure experts, develop podcasts, assign and edit articles, interactive applications and other content, develop advance editorial planning and collaborate with other members of the client Interactive team and magazine staffers.
Candidates must have experience editing and writing for online publications, hands-on experience updating Web editorial content using an editorial production system, excellent creativity and strong verbal as well as written communication skills. Candidates must also have the ability to respond quickly to editorial and business needs and to drive projects to completion on deadline and within budget.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, managing projects that involve stakeholders from online and offline, product development, marketing and sales departments. Successful candidates will have proven experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities:
•Develop the specific site vision for the cross-training web site, including ongoing editorial features, site tools, site-specific newsletters and online-offline integration
•Develop editorial plans for the site, from daily updates to advance editorial calendars and special projects
•Write and edit display copy, articles, newsletters and tool copy as needed
•Assign and edit articles by freelance writers
•Hire and manage relevant experts
•Collaborate with design and product development staff to develop new Web site features
•Review reader feedback from online discussion boards and market research and track site metrics to develop a solid understanding of customer needs and behavior
•Manage editors and/or associate editors
Requirements:
•5+ years experience in online publishing
•Experience managing a team
•Direct experience writing and/or editing health, wellness or fitness content
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Demonstrates understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the interactive medium
•Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
•Comfortable with computers and standard Web and business software
•Demonstrates creative thinking in development of editorial plans
•Strong collaboration skills
•Passion for client editorial categories – health, fitness, nutrition, sports, etc.
Bonus Skills:
•Experience with Vignette content management system
•Experience analyzing Web usage metrics
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Advanced Copyediting skills, MS Word.
All candidates must have at least three years professional experience. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S, reside in the New York City area, be willing to take application proficiency testing, and able to provide professional samples of work and 3-4 supervisor/client references. NO RELOCATIONS. Apply online at
www.creativegroup.com and submit resume and appropriate samples. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Advertising Copywriter Creative Group,San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Temporary to Full Time
San Francisco ad agency is seeking a copywriter for a freelance opportunity. This position is to work on advertising as it relates to a major retail advertising account. It is for a person who understands the demands of retail but still wants to do great work. Related category experience helpful but not necessary. Working under the Executive Creative Director the Copywriter will read briefs to fully understand the goal/ message of assignment in order to execute impactful creative work in a variety of mediums such as TV, newspaper, and radio.
Work, in team, with an Art Director to write appropriate headlines and body copy under the direction of the Executive Creative Director. Deliver presentations to the creative team and/or client as needed.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Five plus years advertising experience. Have a killer book, is a must. Prior experience in a fast-paced advertising agency. Excellent at prioritizing and accomplishing goals within specified timeframes. Experience in outdoor, television, and some online a plus.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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Freelance Writer Ziff Davis Media-San Francisco, CA
Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 7 magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, CIO Insight, Baseline, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, and Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally, with publications in 40 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis leverages its content on the Internet with a network of highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The Company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets. Additional information is available at
www.ziffdavis.com.
Ziff Davis Game Group is currently seeking multiple freelance writers with previous critical writing experience to handle game review assignments for Electronic Gaming Monthly, Games for Windows: The Official Magazine, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, and 1UP.com. This is a work-from-home, pay-per-assignment position.
Job Requirements
PC reviewers must own a system capable of running current-generation PC games.
Console reviewers must supply their own console hardware either official debug units, or retail units able to play non-retail games (any or all of the following: PlayStation 2; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Nintendo GameCube; Nintendo Wii; Nintendo DS; Microsoft Xbox; Microsoft Xbox 360).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Strong grasp of the English language and ability to write to our publications' style.
Previous writing experience preferred.
Solid organizational skills and ability to meet short deadlines.
A creative mind.
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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
-Mark Twain
FOCUS + FEELING + ACTION = ATTRACTION
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------------------------My Favorite Errors to Correct (Don’t make these mistakes, and your writing will rise above most other writing.) Part 2
by: Lisa J. Lehr
Negotiables: These are rules that the experts largely agree can be broken to good effect. In formal writing (such as a doctoral dissertation), the strict rules would still apply. But in informal writing, such as writing an autobiography, looser rules are acceptable.
Split infinitives: An infinitive is the basic verb form (to be, to do, etc.). “To boldly go where no man has gone before” may not sound as good as “To go boldly where no man….” Yet, many times, there simply is no other good place to put an adverb but in the middle of the infinitive. Don’t contort your sentences just to avoid splitting an infinitive.
Ending a sentence with a preposition: Prepositions are those little words such as in, on, to, for, with, by. The first step is to make sure you really need the preposition. In rise up, enter into, chase after, continue on (and others), the verbs all function without any preposition. Also, if you can attach the preposition to a verb, do so. Example: “I’m going to pick up the kids” sounds better than “I’m going to pick the kids up.” On the other hand, sometimes there is no other good place to put the preposition but at the end. (How else would you say, “It’s freezing in here because the air conditioning is on!”?) Don’t contort your sentences just to avoid ending with a preposition.
Fragments: A complete sentence requires both a subject and a verb; if one or the other is missing, it’s a fragment. Fragments can easily confuse a reader. On the other hand, if it’s brief, such as “Indeed.” “Perhaps.” “No problem.” “Probably not.” …it will be understood, and adding enough words to make a complete sentence can make it too wordy. Or, if the fragments follow a pattern, such as, “All of the kids in my neighborhood grew up to be successful professionals. Doctors. Lawyers. Airline pilots. Entrepreneurs.” Or “He walked away, and she never saw him again. Until today.” …again, it will be easily understood. Use fragments with care, and they can be effective.
Beginning with a conjunction: We used to avoid starting sentences with But, And, So. You could substitute Therefore, However, In addition. But those are all bigger words. And the little ones work fine. So go ahead and do it.
Beginning with “However”: This one is a little different. Most experts agree that we shouldn’t, in sentences such as, “I had a good time. However, the movie was too long.”
Instead, say either, “I had a good time; however, the movie was too long,” or “I had a good time. The movie was too long, however.” Usually, you can find a place to put however other than at the beginning.
In sentences such as, “However much we hurry, we will still be late,” you would put however at the beginning. The clue is whether or not however is followed by a comma.
“Hopefully”: Though exceedingly common, this is not a good word to use when you mean, “I hope….”, “It is hoped….”, “With a bit of luck….” or something like that. Hopefully does have its place, as in, “I ran hopefully to answer the door, wanting it to be my son, home safe and sound.”
“He”/ “she”/ “they”: This one won’t come up much in autobiographical writing, because you will probably remember the gender identities of the people in your life. But in other kinds of writing, you will have to decide.
Traditionally, when gender was unknown, we said he. A few decades ago, someone decided that’s sexist, and we must say he/she. This can be cumbersome if we must continue with his/her, him/her, and so on. So someone suggested we use the neutral they, but I personally think this sounds lame when we are talking about an individual.
I think the best rule is, if you know the gender, say it. If it doesn’t matter, choose one. If you have more than one person in your narrative, alternate genders—the teacher is she, the student is he, and so on.
Latin vs. Anglo-Saxon: We used to be told not to use Latin-based words when we can use Anglo-Saxon equivalents. That’s no longer the case (and thankfully so, because I prefer Latin). Avoid, shun, and eschew mean essentially the same thing. The origins are Latin, Anglo-Saxon, and French, respectively. Most people would choose avoid. But if you prefer the sound of one of the others, by all means, use it.
Technique: Following are some things that are generally accepted as “best.” They are neither “right” nor “wrong”; some probably would not be used in formal writing, but can help informal writing be more effective.
Dynamic verbs are better than static verbs. Static verbs include all forms of “to be,” and all verbs that function the same way (to look, sound, feel, taste, smell, seem, etc.). Example: “He was really tall” is not as good as “He towered over everyone else.” Reminder: static verbs are modified by adjectives, while dynamic verbs are modified by adverbs. Example: “His behavior was bad”; “He behaved badly.” Do not say, “I felt badly” unless you mean you were clumsy in the way you touched something.
Active verbs are better than passive verbs. Example: “Everyone enjoyed the concert” is better than “The concert was enjoyed by everyone.”
Verbs are the strongest part of speech, followed by nouns, then adjectives; adverbs are the weakest. If you can find a good verb, you don’t even need an adverb.
Avoid weak modifiers such as very, really, extremely. In the example above, if you say he “towered,” you don’t need any modifier.
“There is,” “there are,” “there was,” and “there were” are weak construction. Example: A River Runs Through It is a much better title than There’s a River in It.
Redundancy vs. repetition: Redundancy is when you use the same word, the same expression, the same construction too often, to a boring effect. Repetition is when you do so intentionally to make a point. The first is bad, the second good.
Leave out “and” in a long list. Example: “Our farm had every imaginable kind of domestic animal—horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, geese, even a tame squirrel.” See how the missing and suggests the list could go on longer.
Ellipsis: In this context, it means a missing word or words that do not cause confusion because a pattern has been established. Example: “My oldest child is sixteen; my youngest, nine.” Is has been left out of the second clause, but you understand it’s implied.
Cliches and metaphors: Don’t use cliches. Most began as meaningful metaphors but have been so overused they’re no good any more.
Don’t use metaphors unless you know the original meaning. For example, if you say, “tow the line” (instead of “toe the line”) or “a long road to hoe” (instead of “a long row to hoe”), you will sound ridiculous to readers who know better. Good metaphors can be very effective in giving flavor to a time and place. Use metaphors carefully.
Bibliography
Writing Basics
The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White (indispensable!)
The Essential Writer’s Companion
Keys to Great Writing, Stephen Wilbers (more in-depth than Elements of Style)
Sin and Syntax, Constance Hale (also more in-depth)
On Writing Well—The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, William Zinsser
The Craft of Writing, William Sloane
Choose the Right Word, S.I. Hayakawa (far more detailed than Roget’s Thesaurus)
The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, R.W. Burchfield (very helpful even if you
have a good dictionary)
A note about thesauruses—print versions are generally thought to be better than the ones
included in computer programs
Life Story Writing
How to Write the Story of Your Life, Frank P. Thomas (full of wonderful ideas and
memory joggers)
Turning Your Life Into Fiction, Robin Hemley (helpful for deciding what’s important and
how to tie it together, even if you’re not planning to turn your life into fiction)
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories, Dr. Kevin Leman and Randy
Carlson (wonderful for helping us find out who we are through recalling our early memories)
Writer’s Digest, February 1999 issue (available from Writer’s Digest, Back Issues, 1507
Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207; 1-800-289-0963; $3.50 each)
Anything published by Turning Memories Into Memoirs ™ www.turningmemories.com
Please see my related article, “My Favorite Expert Advice on Writing the Stories of Our Lives, Gleaned From My Favorite Books on the Subject.” Happy writing!
About The Author
Lisa J. Lehr is a freelance writer and editor with a specialty in business and marketing communications. She holds a biology degree and has worked in a variety of fields, including the pharmaceutical industry and teaching, and has a related interest in personal history. She is also a graduate of American Writers and Artists Institute (AWAI), America’s leading course on copywriting. Contact Lisa J. Lehr Copywriting www.ljlcopywriting.com, Lisa@ljlcopywriting.com for help with your writing needs.
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Ad agency seeks full-time copywriter and detail-oriented proofreader with three or more years of professional working experience (additional freelance opportunities also available. Please clarify whether you are seeking full-time or freelance work).
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Copywriter - The Boss Group - Washington, DC
An interactive communications agency in the Metro DC area has a temp-to-hire opportunity for a Copywriter with branding, marketing, communications and advertising experience. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate an understanding of the business objectives behind communication and display unique writing skills that quickly and effortlessly bring brands to life.
Requirements:
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Write copy for a full range of marketing communications projects, including product collateral, brochures, flyers, event invitations, white papers, proposals, scripts, speech writing, power point presentations, direct mail and sales support writing.
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Editorial Intern MSP Communications Minnesota 3-5 Months, Paid
MSP Communications`` custom edit department seeks motivated, enthusiastic individuals for a full-time or part-time winter/spring internship.
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9 secrets Mark Twain taught me about advertisingBy: Alex A.KecskesWhether he knew it or not, Sam Clemens had quite a bit to say about
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My Favorite Errors to Correct (Don’t make these mistakes, and your writing will rise above most other writing.) Part 1
by: Lisa J. Lehr
Following is a compilation of the kinds of mistakes I see most often in writing, often by successfully published writers. This article is adapted from a handout I give my lifewriting students.
I base my assertions of what is “right” (or at least “best”) upon the opinions of the authors of writing books such as The Elements of Style. This and my other favorite writing books are listed in the bibliography (at the end of this article).
This list is by no means exhaustive. (Many, many books have been written on the subject.) It simply reflects the tools that I think are most easily used to make your writing as good as it can be, with the least effort. Each mistake I have listed is followed by an example and the best way (or ways) to fix it.
I ask my lifewriting students to look at this list periodically while writing their stories. Which suggestions you choose to follow or ignore is entirely your decision!
Non-negotiables: These are established rules that, according to the latest books, still apply.
Dangling participles are never acceptable. A participle is a verb form ending with “-ing,” and a dangling one happens when the subject and verb don’t go together. Example: “Driving to class today, a deer ran across all four lanes of highway!” This won’t work because we all know deer don’t drive (or attend classes, for that matter). Say, “As I was driving to class today, a deer….”
Likewise, dangling modifiers are never acceptable. Although it takes many forms, the mistake I see frequently goes something like this: “As a writer, it is important to use good grammar.” This doesn’t work because “writer” and “it” are not equivalent. Say, “For a writer, it is important to use good grammar,” or “As a writer, I believe it is important to use good grammar.”
Nominative vs. objective pronouns: Generally, nominative pronouns begin sentences (I, we, he, she, they), and objective pronouns end them (me, us, him, her, them). For example, “She gave it to me, and I gave it back to her.” Most of us learn not to say things like “Me and him are best friends” by the time we finish school. Adults, however, tend to make the opposite mistake and say things like “Just between you and I….”; “It was a good experience for my kids and I”; “I can see a resemblance between he and his brother.” Substitute me, me, and him.
“Who” vs. “whom” can be tricky in a complex sentence, and writers make mistakes both ways. The easiest way to do it right is to remember who is nominative and whom is objective. Try substituting he or him and see which sounds better. Example: “It was the teacher who everyone agreed made the mistake” is correct. Simplify and substitute: “He made the mistake.” You wouldn’t say, “Him made the mistake,” would you?
Another way to remember this is that “everyone agreed” is parenthetical, meaning that the sentence makes perfect sense without it.
“e.g.” vs. “i.e.”: Although it is possible that in some sentences, either one would work, I frequently see “i.e.” where “e.g.” should be. “e.g.” means “for example”; “i.e.” means “that is.” In this sentence: “You must turn in your assignment tomorrow unless you have a really good excuse, e.g., your dog ate it,” if I substituted i.e., I’d be suggesting that your dog eating it is the only good excuse for not turning in your assignment.
Hyphenating is over-used. Pickup truck is correct, although you might say pick-up location, or pick-up instructions. On the other hand, you would say, “I’m going to leave now to pick up my kids from school.” In general, when word combinations work together to create an adjective, it is hyphenated, although in some common words, such as pickup truck, it has become one word. Say either “My daughter was a five-year-old [hyphenated] at the time,” or “My daughter was five years old [not hyphenated] at the time.” Say, “This is my everyday [one word] hat; I wear it every day [two words] but Sunday.”
Comma use: “I love horses, dogs, and cats” is correct (with a comma before and). On the other hand, you could say, “The menu included steak, lobster, baked potato, vegetables, salad, bread and butter” (without the comma before and) because bread and butter are more closely related than the other items. The comma before “and” is referred to as the Oxford comma, and is usually used in literary writing, although usually not in journalism.
More on comma use: Both “My brother Joe is a firefighter” and “My brother, Joe, is a firefighter” are correct, although the second one somewhat more suggests that Joe is my only brother. Neither “My brother, Joe is a firefighter” nor “My brother Joe, is a firefighter” is acceptable.
The hardest comma rule for me to accept: The comma goes inside of the quotation marks, even “though logically it often seems not to belong there,” in the words of Strunk & White. You might call it “strange,” even “bizarre,” but it’s true.
“Due to the fact that”: Never say this! The single word “because” works wonderfully all by itself. Besides, due to works only between two nouns, as in, “The cancellation [noun] was due to the rain [noun].”
“That” vs. “which”: In my experience, it is overwhelmingly more common for people to say which when they mean that than vice-versa. Although each is distinct in purpose, depending on the meaning you want to convey, sometimes either one will work. “Please go get my shoes that are by the door” distinguishes that pair of shoes from all of my other shoes. “Please go get my shoes, which are by the door” implies that I have only one pair of shoes (not likely), and I am giving you the additional information that they are by the door. Or it could mean that we have already established which shoes I am talking about. The key is that which needs to be preceded by a comma.
Plurals and possessives of names ending in “s”: The following are all correct. “My grandfather, father, and brother are all named Charles, so I have three Charleses in my family. My brother Charles’s house is next door to mine, and my dad’s is down the street, so two of the Charleses’ addresses are almost the same.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Jones lived across the street. The Joneses had no children. But Mr. Jones’s business was successful, so the Joneses’ house was huge.” You get the picture.
This applies even to words and names ended in double “s,” as in “the princess’s dress.”
The exception to this rule is with ancient names. For example, “Jesus’ name” and “Moses’ law,” without the additional “s,” are correct.
Parallel construction: This is one of the hardest rules to explain, but, in my opinion, it’s one of the most annoying things when you’ve learned to recognize it and see it done wrong. In essence, it means that the parts of a sentence must follow the same pattern. I take my examples from Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style, pp. 26-28.
Bad: Formerly, science was taught by the textbook method, while now the laboratory method is employed.
Good: Formerly, science was taught by the textbook method; now it is taught by the laboratory method.
Bad: the French, the Italians, Spanish, and Portuguese
Good: the French, the Italians, the Spanish, and the Portuguese
Bad: in spring, summer, or in winter
Good: in spring, summer, or winter
Also good: in spring, in summer, or in winter
Bad: His speech was marked by disagreement and scorn for his opponent’s position.
Good: His speech was marked by disagreement with and scorn for his opponent’s position.
Bad: a time not for words but action
Good: a time not for words but for action
Bad: Either you must grant his request or incur his ill will.
Good: You must either grant his request or incur his ill will.
(This would also work: Either you must grant his request or you will incur his ill will.)
Last but not least, perhaps my biggest pet peeve: “Lie” vs. “lay.” Lie is the word to use when any person, animal, or inanimate object acts upon him-, her-, or itself; lay is the word for when any person, animal, or inanimate object acts upon any other. The following sentences are all correct. “I’m tired; I’m going to go lie down for a while.” “Dogs and cats love to lie in the sun.” “He always lies down when he reads, so then he falls asleep.” “A tree fell down during the night, and it is now lying across the driveway.”
“The baby fell asleep; I’m going to go lay him down in his crib.” “I’m going to take off my jacket and lay it across the chair.” “My dog is on the lawn, carefully laying all his chew toys in a row.” “My hen lays an egg every day.” In any of these, if you confuse “lay” with “lie” (or vice-versa), it will be wrong.
Notice, also, that the past tense of “lie” is “lay,” so these are also correct: “I was tired, so I lay down for a while.” “My pets lay in the sun all day.” “The tree lay in the driveway until we figured out how to move it.”
Please continue to part 2…
About The Author
Lisa J. Lehr is a freelance writer and editor with a specialty in business and marketing communications. She holds a biology degree and has worked in a variety of fields, including the pharmaceutical industry and teaching, and has a related interest in personal history. She is also a graduate of American Writers and Artists Institute (AWAI), America’s leading course on copywriting. Contact Lisa J. Lehr Copywriting www.ljlcopywriting.com, Lisa@ljlcopywriting.com for help with your writing needs.
This article ©Lisa J. Lehr 2005.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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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: 772-467-4384 or email: *********eoe ,we drug test
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Steve Rogers - US
We are currently seeking new experienced, competent, deadline-oriented and highly responsible
freelance writers who can write essays and research papers on a variety of subjects.
You will be able to set your own hours of work and you choose the assignments you wish to complete.
Our compensation for writers is $5-20 per page (275 words), and we offer bonuses for excellent work. The salary is paid out twice a month to your PayPal, E-gold bank account or through Western Union and Money Gram.
The main qualifications required to apply for this job are as follows:
- University degree level (Bachelors Degree minimum);
- Excellent command of English;
- Good writing/research skills;
- Strong ability to meet deadlines;
- PC availability and Internet access;
- Knowledge of main citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, AMA). All tutorials will be available.
The writers must be able to write ONLY original, non-plagiarized and professional papers.
Any sign of plagiarism in the paper will result in immediate termination.
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Freelance Proofreader - Corporate Reports - Atlanta, GA
Freelance proofreaders needed to proofread annual reports. Must possess superior proofreading skills, grammar, spelling and punctuation. A detail-oriented eye for catching typographical errors and grammatical oversights. Proven track record of thoroughness and accuracy. Bachelor's degree in English or Communications preferable. Work available November through April. Hours will vary. Must pass test and references are required. Work on-site in Brookhaven area. Include your hourly rate.
To apply view the job in Monster
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Freelance Copy Editor - Bauer Publishing - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Bauer Publishing is seeking an in-house freelance copy editor for celebrity-driven weekly entertainment magazine. Must have weekly magazine or daily newspaper experience and a BA. Some late hours are involved. Successful applicant will work with in-house style book, have respect for deadlines, a commitment to copy-editing consistency, a knowledge of American pop culture and fluency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word. Some production experience also required. Qualifield applicants will be given a copy-editing test.
Bauer Publishing offers a pleasant, creative work environment and opportunities for career advancement. Located in New Jersey near the George Washington Bridge, our offices are easily reached via public transportation and our many Manhattan employees enjoy the relative ease of the reverse commute.
E-mail resume and cover letter as Word attachments to*******
To apply view the job in Gottagetajob.com
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Journalism Sports - Davenport, IA
Journalism Sports Correspondent Quad-City Times The Quad-City Times' Sports Department is looking for an experienced freelance sports writer to cover games and events as well as write features and people profiles for its award-winning sports section. The ideal candidate should be able to show a track record of quality writing and reporting, have a strong understanding of sports, and own a computer with access to the Internet and e-mail. The freelance assignments are primarily nights and weekends. If you are seeking a potential newspaper career, this is an excellent way to gain experience! If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume and writing clips to: Mike Egenes, Assistant Sports Editor, 500 E. Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801. Submissions also can be e-mailed to: ****
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Editorial Intern MSP Communications Minnesota 3-5 Months, Paid
MSP Communications`` custom edit department seeks motivated, enthusiastic individuals for a full-time or part-time winter/spring internship.
MSP Custom Communications publishes a variety of magazines, including WorldTraveler (the in-flight magazine for Northwest Airlines), Viking magazine (Norwegian culture), and Postcards magazine (travel), as well as special sections for Mpls.St.Paul magazine.
This is a great position for anyone interested in learning the nuts and bolts of magazine writing, editorial duties, and production processes. Candidate must be pursuing or have graduated with an English/Journalism major or minor, or have related experience; have strong grammatical capabilities; be willing to take direction and contribute ideas; and demonstrate solid writing skills. Duties include writing, fact checking, photo sourcing, and researching. The paid internship ($8/hour) runs from January through May 2007.
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three writing samples (no term papers, please) by October 30 to:
Sarah Asp Editorial Assistant MSP Communications 220 South 6th Street Ste. 500 Minneapolis, MN 55402
OR *****
No phone calls please.
Contact e-mail: *****
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Editorial Intern Entrepreneur Media, Inc. California 3-5 Months , Paid
Entrepreneur Magazine’s Internship Program
Name of Business: Entrepreneur Media Inc.
Address: 2445 McCabe Way #400, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 261-2325, ext. 138 Fax: (949) 261-0234
Contact Person: Steve Cooper Title: Research Editor
Description of Company: Intern for the No. 1-rated small-business magazine, Entrepreneur magazine and its Web entity Entrepreneur.com.
Email: ******
Title of Position: Editorial Intern
Minimum Qualifications: None
Intern Responsibilities: You will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects and work closely with many of the magazine``s editors. There may be opportunities in writing for our print and online publications, copyediting, proofreading, brainstorming headlines, factchecking and doing research projects. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in magazine planning meetings and photo meetings. By the time your internship is complete, you will have learned all facets of the magazine publishing business, from idea-generation to producing the final camera-ready artwork. You may leave with some bylined articles that you can add to your portfolio and your name will be listed in the magazine``s masthead for the months that you are working here.
Paid: Yes
# of Job Openings: 1
# of Hours of Work Per Week: 16-30 hours
Length of Internship: 3 months
Date Job Available: Immediately Days/Hours to Work: Open, but mornings preferred
Preferred Method of Application (mail/fax resume, call, in person, etc.): e-mail, mail or fax resume
Our company is willing to teach the intern the following: Writing, computer skills, copyediting, proofreading, factchecking
Contact e-mail: *******
To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs
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Pharmaceutical Copywriter Update Graphics --Northern New Jersey
Update Graphics is seeking talented pharmaceutical copywriters for several full time and freelance positions in Northern and Central New Jersey. Previous agency experience is required.
Please submit resumes and salary requirements to [Click here for email] for consideration.
Update Graphics offers a comprehensive benefits package for freelancers including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and bonuses.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates have the ability to think strategically and work autonomously. Knowledge of AMA style is preferred.
To apply view the job in Caeer Builder
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General Freelance Technical Editor needed
General Freelance Technical Editor needed for copyediting and proofreading on a project-by-project basis, for nonprofit organization specializing in scientific publications related to agriculture. Min. of 3 yrs. experience. Send resume and 3 professional references to: CAST, 4420 W. Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014. Attn: Linda.
cast@cast-science.org or 515-292-2125, ext. 31 Date Posted: 11/01/2006
Source: Ames Tribune
Location:Ames IA Area Code:515
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Medical Writer Ceative Group, Arlington Heights, IL
Position Type: Temporary
Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to *******
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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This is the first day of our new category "
Freelance Fingerprints " I hope you will enjoy it .
In this category you can write whatever you like ( Entertainment , Politics ,Economy , ....etc )
Also if you have any rejected article but you think it's good or you need comments from our visitors either writers or Editors .Or if you have old articles or poems you want to republish you're welcome .
Actually , I think it may help journalism students or new graduated to build their resumes with online experience
Finally thank you for your time and have a nice day .
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#Daily Writing Tip :
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The Top Five Writing Mistakes Professionals Make
by: Judy Cullins
Yes, you know your subject. You also need to think about entertaining your audience, and making your book or other writing easy to read. If your writing lacks organization and compelling, vital sentences that convince your readers to keep reading, they will leave your book or Web site immediately. There goes your "word-of-mouth" promotion.
Try my "Check and Correct" for These Top Five Mistakes
1. Stop passive sentence construction.
When you write in passive voice, your writing slides along into long sentences that slow your readers down, even bore them.
Before you put your final stamp of approval on your writing, circle all the "is," "was" and other passive verbs like: begin, start to, seems, appears, have, and could. Use your grammar check to count your passives. Aim for 2-4% only.
Correct: "Make sure that your name is included on all your household accounts and investments." "Make" and "is included" --the culprits. Create more clarity with this revision," Include your name on all household accounts and investments to keep your own credit alive after your divorce."
2. Stop all pompous language and phrases.
Well-meaning professionals often use the word, "utilize." You see this criminal in resumes, military directives and medical or lawyer documents. "Utilize not only puts people off because we don't relate to "jargoneze," but because we want simple language. Think of Hemingway who knew that one or two syllable-words work better than longer ones.
When you aim at 10th grade level, you make it easy for your audience to "buy." Attempts to impress your audience with research babble or long words fail because they sound unreal and create a distance from the audience. Your reader wants a savvy friend, not an expert.
3. Show, don't tell to keep your audience reading.
When you take the lazy shortcut using -ly words like suddenly, or the adverb "very," your telling makes your reader yawn a "ho hum" and stop reading. Instead show "suddenly." For example, "When she saw the pistol, she ran and slammed the door behind her, shows "suddenly." Instead of "Alice was fat," say "Alice's girth prevented her from buying just one airline seat."
Circle the -ly and very words and sit down with your Thesaurus and replace them with power words that describe or show emotion.
4. Reduce your passive -ing constructions.Think of a title that inspired you in the past. I like "Jump Start your Book Sales" by Marilyn and Tom Ross. "Jump Starting" lacks power because it doesn't ask for action. "-Ing" construction implies passive. Next time you think heading, title, or even compelling copy, think command verbs as sentence starters as well as using other strong verbs and nouns. Keep your sentences active using verbs in either present or past tense.
5. Take the "I" out of your writing to satisfy your reader
Whether you write a book introduction, biography, chapter or web sales message (did you know these are part of the essential "hot-selling points?"), keep the "I's" to a minimum. Your audience doesn't care about you, only what you can do for them. Think about where your audience is now--their challenges or concerns. Remember to answer their question, "Why should I buy this from you?" Put a big YOU at the top of each page you write. Write three or four paragraphs. Then, circle the "I's" and vow to replace them with a "you" centered sentence or question.
So instead of telling your story, (I know that's important to you) put your story in the third person. Use another name, maybe a client's or friend's. If you think your bio is important, instead of placing a long passage on your home page, place it instead, on your "About Us" page. On your book's back cover, put your longer bio and photo inside the back cover page, so you can put more of what sells on your back cover--testimonials and benefits. Get everything you write checked by a book or writing coach to make sure it sells.
You cannot only get more sales from what you write, you can put yourself out there as the savvy friend to your audience who wants a problem solved. In the long run, these satisfied readers will return to you again and again--even buy your products and services.
Judy Cullins © 2004 All Rights Reserved
About The Author
Judy Cullins, 20-year book and Internet Marketing Coach works with small business people who want to make a difference in people's lives, build their credibility and clients, and make a consistent life-long income. Author of 10 eBooks including "Write your eBook Fast" and "How to Market your Business on the Internet," she offers free help through her 2 monthly ezines, The Book Coach Says...and Business Tip of the Month at http://www.bookcoaching.com/opt-in.shtml and 140 free articles.
judy@bookcoaching.com
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------Global Envision--www.globalenvision.org--is an online magazine that explores issues related to economic globalization. We are looking for a Blogger who is able to contribute to the site on a weekly basis. anywhere
JobDetails: Global Envision--
www.globalenvision.org --is an online magazine that explores issues related to economic globalization. We are looking for a Blogger who is able to contribute to the site on a weekly basis. The ideal candidate would be someone who is able to agree to a firm and ongoing commitment and is interested in addressing the many different and important issues Global Envision seeks to inform its readers about.
EmailAddress: ********
Address: N/A
ApplicationDeadline: N/A
CompanyDetails: Global Envision is a web initiative of Mercy Corps, a nonprofit organization with a mission to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Global Envision was founded in 2003 and since that time has become an invaluable resource for students, teachers and other inquisitive individuals around the world who are concerned about globalization and its consequences. Global Envision aims to stimulate discussion and debate and to create awareness of current global economic issues. We strive to be a balanced site where readers can find information from all sides of the globalization debate. Through interviews, field diaries and interactive features of the website, Global Envision makes the complex and seemingly distant topics we cover personal and relevant to the lives of our readers.
Young people worldwide are being bombarded by the media with often confusing messages about opportunities for amassing great wealth, about the parallel increases in both poverty and inequality worldwide, and about the politics of globalization. Global Envision aims to cut through the clutter with targeted messages that promote better understanding of the issues and their potential outcomes. We also aim to inspire our readers to get involved in causes and organizations that are meaningful to them.
To apply, e-mail your cover letter, references, résumé, and two writing samples to *****
Payment: We are prepared to pay $1,000/month for a regular Blogger (approximately 1,000 words/week and regular interaction with blog readers).
To apply view the job in Writerfind
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Complementary Alternative Medicine International Directory seeks contributors. Location anywhere.)
JobDetails: Would you like to join the international team of infoholix.net, Complementary Alternative Medicine International Directory ?
You need to have a background in journalism, an interest in medicine and be dedicated to our goals and aspirations "Health care should be available for all people - independent of their ability to pay".
Primarily we want team members who are multi-tasking:
- build the most comprehensive database of complementary medicine,
this requires research and administrative skills.
- research and write about our topics.
Both tasks can be separated and you may choose to work on the database only or write hard hitting articles only.
infoholix.net reports about medical issues that constitute a threat to the human race.
These issues won't go away, they are becoming larger day by day. To name but a few: Antibiotics, Counterfeit drugs, Depression, Asthma, Death from Drugs.
We are eager to develop enthusiastic writers who keep track of these issues and write on a regular basis. Primarily we assign stories, but consider submissions on the basis of merit. We pay performance related. Your story has the potential to earn a residual income.
http://www.infoholix.net/newsletter.phpOur team members are freelancers.
You require a computer and internet and work from home.
You choose the hours to suit you - you can work full or part time.
No matter where you are based in this world you receive the same performance related pay.
Please apply via our contact form at *****or email: *****
EmailAddress: ********
Address: Santa Fe 2112 7 D, (7600)Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
ApplicationDeadline: none
CompanyDetails: infoholix.net was created by volunteers whose motivation comes from medical experiences. Our team is truely international, ceo from Wales, webmaster from Argentina and writers from England, Singapore, India and USA. Our news service (iHN) delivers stories that you don't find anywhere else - see "Asthma"; we expect this quality of investigative journalism from you.
Payment: Quality breeds success, and success generates revenue. We share this revenue with our writers according to a measurable performance based on sophisticated software. A quality article like "Asthma" earns a residual income that goes way beyond the usual $x per word.
To apply view the job in Writerfind
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Derf Magazine is a humor/satire based publication, best description is a localized version of The Onion. We are looking for fake news articles between 100 and 200 words. Anywhere
JobDetails: Derf Magazine is a humor/satire based publication, best description is a localized version of The Onion. We are looking for fake news articles between 100 and 200 words. Our email address for writers is ********, phone number is 513-295-3252.
EmailAddress: **********
Address: 969 1/2 Hatch st. cincinnati, oh. 45202
CompanyDetails: We are a humor/satire publication. We have been around for about 4 years on the web,
www.derfmagazine.com. we are a very young company, we just formed our corporation in Aug, we published are first issue in print on october the 11th and we will print every two weeks. We are a free ad based publication.
Payment: Derf Magazine will pay $20 to $40 for articles based on length and placement in the paper. Remember we are young and growing.
To apply view the job in Writerfind
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Freelance Copywriter (Fluent Inc.-Deerfield Beach, FL)
Copywriters with interactive, direct mail, broadcast, or ad writing experience. Creativity a must!!
Fluent Inc. is one of the fastest growing interactive agencies in South Florida, and our proprietary solutions are attracting clients from all industries at an amazing rate.
We're scouring the industry for Freelance Copywriters with interactive, direct mail, broadcast, and/or advertising writing experience.
Candidates should be highly conceptual, able to work on multiple accounts at once, and capable of working under deadlines in a fast-paced (and fun) environment.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develop campaign concepts and compelling calls to action that generate the desired action with regard to the product or service.
Write catchy headlines and engaging text for Internet advertising campaigns (landing pages, scripts for Flash animations, search ads for placement in Google, Overture, etc.)
Manage advertising campaigns for clients, with ongoing client contact from campaign strategy session through revisions and final presentation. Review of all materials through final approval and release.
Work and communicate with production managers.
Specific knowledge and skills include but are not limited to the following:
BA degree or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 2+ yrs. relevant experience, preferably in an agency environment
Knowledge of search engine marketing and direct response techniques
Strong knowledge of the mechanics of writing: punctuation, spelling, structure and organization
Ability to accept constructive internal and/or client comments with regard to concepts and copy
Ability to think visually as well as verbally.
Ability to adapt style quickly and write creatively for clients in any industry, incorporating special industry requirements, as well as direct response/online copywriting techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency
www.fluentusa.comSend samples of your best ad copy along with your resume to********
To apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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Freelance Content Author LRN 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
To apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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Junior Copywriter - Freelance Creative Group, Woodbridge, NJ
Position Type: Temporary
The Creative Group is currently looking for a Junior Copywriter. Junior Copywriters generally work on pieces such as departmental handbooks, sales scripts and local newspaper advertisements.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Requirements – minimum six months experience or relevant internship experience.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States, must be local to central New Jersey, and be available to work immediately.
***This position is not a full-time position. This is contract or freelance work.***
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
To apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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Freelance Web Content Writer - Must Live Local Creative Group-Whitehouse Station, NJ
We are seeking a content writer with experience writing for an audience of medical professionals and other interested parties in the pharma market. We are seeking someone with web writing experience for medical products. The requirements include past experience and portfolio of writing samples in the field, web writing samples, as well as a demonstrated ability to write for a on-line audience. Ability to work Part-time and freelance work is preferred.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
***Must have a proven track record of writing for the web
***Must have pharmaceutical client experience
***Must live local, be authorized to work within the U.S., and be available immediately
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
To apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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Freelance Editor CMP Technology -San Francisco, CA
We Explore We Exceed You Excel
CMP Technology is the leading high tech B2B multi-media company, providing marketing solutions for the global technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Technology has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Technology is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. For more information, go to www.cmp.com
CMP's Electronics Group is looking for a freelance editor to work on one of our high-tech Web sites. We are seeking an experienced Site Editor with experience in the general electronics industry. Knowledge of sensors, motor control, and networking would be a plus. The editor would be responsible for soliciting and editing technical articles, searching for news and product information, and posting articles. Limited knowledge of HTML is also a plus. A strong sense for technology, as well as a devotion to establishing a market-leading site, are essential.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to:
rnass@cmp.comTo apply view the job in Hot Jobs
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Winner magazine
PAY: not listed
Provides drug education and life-skills training slanted toward students in the fourth through sixth grades. The overall premise of Winner is that preventive drug education is the most effective. We not only communicate the facts and figures about the dangers of drugs, but we also address the development of life skills and real-world problem solving. Because of Winner's target age group, we like writers to use what we call a story-article form: present the factual information within the framework of a story. Reading a sample copy will show you what we mean.
http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/var_pages/guidelines.asp================================
Relish Magazine
PAY: varies
A monthly newspaper-distributed magazine that celebrates America's love of food, Relish brings readers authentic, accurate features on cooking, dining and entertaining. Our useful, informative, human, concise articles are full of detail and color-writing and reporting at its best. Our readers are intelligent and discriminating, and our standards are high. This is not a market for beginners; send only your most professional work. Coverage of people and places must be enlightening and instructional and have broad regional or national relevance. Articles should be topical but have a long shelf life. Length varies from 200 to 1,200 words, not including recipes. Payment within 45 days of acceptance. Fees are competitive but vary widely. Byline and one-sentence bio given. Mostly freelance written. No reprints. Relish buys exclusive first-time print rights and all electronic rights to unpublished pieces for twelve months, non-exclusive rights thereafter.
http://www.relishmag.com/aboutus/===============================
Times of the Islands
PAY: $150 - $600
Welcomes submissions by freelancers, visitors, budding writers and other interested wordsmiths. The best way to start is to query via e-mail, fax or letter with an idea specific to the Turks & Caicos Islands. It helps a lot if you have visited or plan to visit, because the magazine does specifically focus on the Turks & Caicos Islands. (Fiction, however, can be more generally Caribbean-related.)
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Technology & Learning magazinePAY: $400+
Circulated to over 80,000 elementary, middle, and high school teachers, technology coordinators, and administrators at the building, district, and state levels. We publish articles that encourage educators to think about new approaches to teaching and new ways to use technology in the classroom. We cover all aspects of educational technology: hardware, software, and the Web.
http://www.techlearning.com/content/about/tl_edguide.html===============================
She Knows
PAY: $25 - $100
If she wants to know it, we want to cover it! Originality, creativity and interactive twists on more usual topics are encouraged. How-to topics are welcome, as are checklists and step-by-step guides. At the moment, we’re most interested in the following topics:
* entertainment/celebrities
* food and cooking, recipes
* beauty and style
* shopping, budgeting, etc.
http://sheknows.com/aboutus/category/for-writers/===============================
Beauty and Fashion Writer for Hair Company Website and Inernet Newsletter
McBride Research Laboratories (MRL) is an African-American hair care products company that markets and distributes premium hair care solutions through distributors to salons only
http://www.designessentials.com We need a writer to help create website content and write articles for our internet newsletter. Articles should be interesting and entertaining while conveying a message of hair health and beauty. We also expect the writing to contain general hair information and tips as well as recommendations from experts (i.e. must interview people) Any beauty or fashion writing experience will weigh heavily in our selection process, but a lack of experience in this area will not eliminate any candidates. Location in Metro Atlanta, GA is a plus, but not a necessity. Our rate is between 40 - 75 cents (US) per word, depending on experience and quality of work, and is paid upon approved submission. Please send cover letter, resume and three of your best writing samples to
mailto:mcbenton@mcbrideresearchlabs.com.
Samples can include but are NOT limited to press releases, brochure content and articles.
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PT Court Reporter Wanted
Growing legal news service is looking for a part-time reporter to cover courts of law in and around Lexington, Kentucky. A legal background is not required, but you must live in or near Lexington, Kentucky. The job will entail going to the court in downtown Lexington twice a week, as well as driving to courts in surrounding jurisdictions. About 5-10 hours per week are required. This job is not a freelance contract, but it is ideal for freelancers as it provides a steady paycheck at about $20/hour. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume in Word format and writing samples, to
mailto:mnewjob6@courthousenews.com. Letters should be addressed to Adam Angione, Regional Editor, Courthouse News Service.
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Freelance Researcher/Writer
Seeking experienced freelance researcher/writer to research/compile and verify data profiles for online college guidebook series. Telecommute to work. No office hours. No travel. Pays well at $20 per profile (averages to $20-$60 per hour). First project budgeted at around $2,000. Possibility to expand into PT or FT telecommuting staff position with established educational publishing company. Must love research, respect details, and be able to work independently. College degree required. Email credentials and at least 2 writing samples to:
goldie@geteducated.com http://www.geteducated.com to explore the company and its products.
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Writing Tip: If Only Writers Put the Word “Only” Only Where It Should Go
by: Lisa Silverman
"Susan only submitted her manuscript to three literary agencies."
"Susan submitted her manuscript to only three literary agencies."
Ever hear of a “misplaced modifier”? Don’t worry, I’ll get into those in another article. Today I’m going to briefly explain one example, a pet peeve of mine and of copyeditors everywhere: the use and misuse of the word “only.” This is one of those grammatical rules that most people (including yours truly) don’t follow in speech or in informal writing, and therefore needs editing in every single manuscript that comes across my desk, even those by the most experienced authors. “Too picky,” you might say--but remember: book writing isn’t speech. Being “picky” means being a professional.
The sentences above, if you spoke them out loud, might have the same meaning to your ear. But a closer look on the page reveals that their meanings are different. The most important thing to keep in mind when writing—after, you know, stuff like spelling words correctly--is to never to confuse a reader. This doesn’t mean never intentionally mislead the reader of your mystery novel or leave ambiguous the ending of your thriller. It means that the meaning you are trying to convey is never in question, not in any single sentence. If it is, readers become distracted, and you’ve lost them.
The first sentence in my example does not convey its intended meaning. Why? Because “only” is next to “submitted,” which is not the word it is modifying. As written, the sentence tells us that Susan did nothing but submit her manuscript to three literary agencies. She didn’t submit it to publishers. She didn’t enter it into writing contests. She didn’t have it bound and engraved. (Don’t do that, by the way, if you’re planning to send it to anyone.) In fact, if we’re being really strict, she didn’t do anything else at all. She didn’t even get out of bed and brush her teeth this morning. She “only submitted.”
Now look at the second sentence. Aha! Now you get it. Susan submitted to “only three” literary agencies. This construction leaves no room for doubt. And it emphasizes more strongly the sentence’s significance: that she didn’t submit her manuscript to very many agencies. This simple rearrangement of words eliminates ambiguity and improves clarity and specificity--so why not go through your manuscript right now, do a global search for the word “only,” and make sure it’s used properly?
The proper placement of the word is not always this clear-cut, and there may be instances where moving it makes your sentence read awkwardly. As always, use your judgment and tailor this tip to your own work. But if you ever see that clarity is in doubt, this is an easy way to eliminate that doubt and make your writing that much more professional.
About The Author
Lisa Silverman is a freelance book editor and works in the copyediting department at one of New York's most prestigious literary publishing houses. She has also worked as a ghostwriter and a literary agent representing both book authors and screenwriters. She founded http://www.BeYourOwnEditor.com in order to provide writers with free advice on both writing and the publishing business.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
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*Reporter Positions US
Description:
Multiple Positions Available
Los Angeles Downtown News is growing, and it has immediate openings for reporters, full- and part-time, as well as freelance. The 49,000-circulation weekly covers the people and issues of downtown Los Angeles. It currently has a full-time editorial staff of five, plus freelancers with specific expertise. We are looking for GA reporters, as well as those with specialties that match the Downtown readership. Think "arts, culture, business and politics." Check out downtownnews.com to see if there is a good match.
We offer excellent benefits to full-time employees, currently including health, health club, profit-sharing pension, 401K, extra disability, 10 days vacation, 5 days sick leave, bonuses, a new service called "professional advice" (think attorneys, etc.), plus several unannounced full- staff “mental health days off” during the year.
We close the office for at least nine calendar days, sometimes eleven, depending on when national holidays fall, surrounding the week between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Also, we allow you to accumulate your sick leave in case you face a significant illness, and we pay you for your accumulated sick leave should you choose to move on.
We expect hard work, good spirits, a basic knowledge and appreciation of city life, and the ability to work well both as an individual and a team.
Two years experience required, as is the ability to think creatively and generate story ideas. Mac environment. Must be based within Los Angeles area.
Please follow directions carefully: Email your resume, your three favorite published writing samples, and a cover letter that includes the job for which you are applying (Full-time? Part-time? Freelance exertise?), as well as realistic salary range, to Editor and Publisher Sue Laris at *********. Please use the subject line: Reporter Jobs 2006.
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*Copywriter Madison, WI
Copywriter Freelance Area credit union looking for freelance copywriters for project work including brochures, presentations, speeches, direct mail offers, newsletter articles, annual reports, etc. Send cover letter explaining qualifications, hourly rate, and any time constraints. Include at least three writing samples with resume to: R2432, c/o Capital Newspapers, PO Box 8056, Madison, WI 53708
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*Technical writing needed (Anywhere)
Hello,
We are looking for writers with technical writing experience. Please send me the following information ;
- Samples of your previous work
- Your paypal email address (or if you feel uncomfortable sending me this straight away just let me know you can accept payment via paypal)
- What city and country you are from
- How many articles you can write per week
Please don't email me unless you are sending this information.
You can apply for this position by emailing me at this address
Thank You
Stephen Weir BSc
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*A Writer Needed (LA)
I need a writer who is around LA area to work on a short term project. Writer should be experienced. If you are interested, please send your desired rate of per 500 words for content writing to me.
Thank you,
Richie
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*Editor/writer (GamingWorld.tv - London )
Young and fresh publishers seeking individuals who want to grow with our company.
Looking for an experienced editor and/or writer with good experience in the sport industry (particularly football magazines) and all forms of online gambling - poker, casino, lottery/bingo, sports betting and skill games.
Good existing database of contacts would be useful.
The project is based in two parts. One part is the bi-monthly magazine that will be sold on the newsstand and the other is the online web portal.
To apply, please send your CV with examples of work and references.
Apply to:
Mr Greg Smith
Managing Director
GamingWorld.tv
Focus Media Communications Ltd
Web site:
http://www.focusmediacom.comEmail:
greg.smith@focusmediacom.comTo apply view the job in Journalism .co.uk
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*Writers Needed (Associated Content Online, Telecommute )
Associated Content is looking for a wide range of content, including local reviews, product reviews, articles, editorials, satire, tips and tutorials and more.
We offer small compensation per piece submitted. This is an extremely flexible way to make money while creating an online portfolio.
(AC Content producers have been quoted in major media publications and have gotten additional writing work by including their AC profile on their resumes.)
Get started, visit
www.associatedcontent.comTo apply view the job in Journalism Jobs
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*Jobs From W.G.N.L.
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Listen MagazinePAY: $50 - $150
A magazine primarily aimed at teenagers, but some younger and many older readers are subscribers as well. It encourages development of good habits and high ideals of physical, social, and mental health. It bases its editorial philosophy of primary drug prevention on total abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Because it is used extensively in public high school classes, it does not accept articles and stories with overt religious emphasis.
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HORROR GARAGEPAY: Minimum $25
This magazine is a hot skillet, but the original dark fiction found therein is the bloody steak. Truth is, you probably KNOW deep down that your vampire story sucks, and your two friends that read it are just too embarrassed to tell you something you already know. DON'T send THAT one! In general, we don’t find zombies, getting lost in the woods, or freakazoid sex very scary, either. Horror exists in too many forms to fit into any one category. Find it.
http://www.horrorgarage.com/gls2.html================================
Living Light NewsPAY: $.05 - $.10/word
An award-winning, non-profit evangelical Christian newspaper published on a bi-monthly basis, plus a special Christmas issue. We have been publishing since 1995. Our mission is to glorify God and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in a positive, and non-threatening way. While our readers include Christians, they are primarily those who have yet to make a commitment to Christ. We print positive and uplifting stories that glorify God and help readers see the fruits of a personal relationship with Christ, as opposed to organized religion. We don't write anything that is negative, divisive or controversial, and we aim to have all stories be of interest to non-Christians.
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Healthcare Writer Wanted
Writer who understands how hospitals work and the clinical issues facing today's hospitals. Send recent three samples. It would be helpful if you've written about supply chain management issues in health, and clnical process improvement. Rates range from 55 cents to 85 cents/word, depnding on experience in the field. Interested writers should contact Allen Victor at
avictor@vha.com.
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Caribbean Hotel PR Writer needed
Sirena Hotel, on the beautiful Island of Anguilla requires the services of an experienced travel and leisure writer to spearhead the marketing and PR campaigns for the Hotel. Experience in the industry, and a understanding of the needs of the press and Web news is essential. Send full details of experience to
ianmalpass@comcast.net, and visit the hotel on line
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Biz Plan Writing Assistant
I work for a firm that helps companies raise investment capital. I'm in charge of putting together business plans and other investment package documents. As the primary client interface for the work, I gather written information from clients, generate MP3 files of phone interviews, and write some of the copy. Everything ultimately goes into a standard template document in Word. In essence, I will gather all the needed info, provide it to the writer in the formats described above, and the writer will digest, organize, and format all the info in the necessary documents, which I will edit and approve before sending them to the client. I need someone who is very detail oriented, has a business writing background, who can capture the essence of a lengthy written paragraph or audio interview question/answer in several sentences, and is prompt and professional. Must have high speed Internet connection (for large files), and lots of experience with editing and formatting Word documents. Pay range is $20-$25 per hour, based on experience. If interested, please email your resume to:
mstevemortensen@adelphia.net(no phone calls, please). Business is booming, and this could be a great opportunity for steady work for the right person.
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Looking for talented, experienced freelance writer from Orlando
Talented and experienced freelance writer from Orlando, Florida, needed ASAP to write eight chapters for four-color coffee-table publication on this remarkable city. Must have a thorough knowledge of the city and access to the key movers and shakers who can recount the city's history and heritage and reveal its vision for the future. Interview skills and magazine/book writing experience essential. Please forward your resume and three samples of your published work to
mailto:mcandacetb@destinationmediagroupllc.com. All chapters must be completed on or around March 1, 2007. Pay rate is $750.00 per chapter.
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Experienced Copyeditor
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review seeks a copy editor with strong word skills and the ability to write compelling headlines. Candidates must have five years' copy desk experience on a daily newspaper with a circulation of at least 50,000. Ability to paginate is required. The Trib, based in one of the few American cities with competing privately owned newspapers, has a circulation of more than 200,000. Send work samples and resume to: Mark Gruetze, Administrative Editor, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 503 Martindale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. E-Mail:
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Writing Tip: Why Nouns and Verbs Are Your Friends
by: Lisa Silverman
"The wearily handsome, nervous, stubble-chinned man slowly and carefully got out of bed when he heard the soft, mysterious sound of footsteps in his apartment."
OR
"The ex-con bolted up, rubbed his eyes and then the stubble on his chin, and crept out of bed. Those footsteps didn’t belong in his apartment."
Look at the above sentences, and see if you can figure out why the second example is better written than the first. If you still don’t know, look above that. At the risk of stating the obvious: nouns and verbs are the backbone of any sentence, and thus of all writing. I could have made my title really long and added “. . . and Adjectives and Adverbs Are Your Enemies,” but I like to keep it short.
It’s not only about eliminating adjectives and adverbs so that your writing contains few words that aren’t nouns and verbs. After all, if we did that to the first example, we’d be left with:
"The man got out of bed when he heard the sound of footsteps in his apartment."
Not very exciting, is it? That’s why it’s important to focus your writing not only on nouns and verbs, but on interesting nouns and verbs. I began my second example with “The ex-con,” but of course, I’m inventing a sentence that has no manuscript surrounding it--no context. If we’ve already met the character, use his name or a more descriptive noun such as mine. If you’re introducing a new character, use the best noun possible. “The businessman” would evoke a completely different image in your readers’ minds, and it would be a stronger image than “The blond, well-groomed, middle-aged man.”
Why is one noun stronger than three adjectives (and one verb stronger than three adverbs)? Sure, we can picture a guy who’s blond, well-groomed, and middle-aged, and we might guess from that description that he’s a businessman. We can picture a “wearily handsome, nervous, stubble-chinned man” and perhaps guess that he’s an ex-con. But using the noun rather than a string of adjectives accomplishes two important things: First, it adds action to the character’s description. “Ex-con” not only calls forth a set of physical attributes, but also, by definition, tells you something about the guy’s life outside of this moment: he’s trying to recover from his time in the slammer and go straight. A “businessman” probably looks a certain way, and presumably spends his days doing business.
Then again, maybe the guy isn’t trying to go straight. Maybe he wants to return to a life of crime. Which brings me to the second advantage: involving the reader’s mind in the storytelling. If you string together a list of adjectives, you’re feeding a character to your readers without allowing them to draw their own pictures. Part of the fun--and the fascination--of fiction is the fact that everyone who turns the final page of a book has read a different one. And the more you allow people to be cocreators of your characters, your settings, etc., the more enveloped in your novel’s fictional world they will become.
Or in your nonfiction book’s world--nonfiction writers must leave less to the reader’s imagination, but editing using this principle will make nonfiction stronger as well. As with any other tips, customize it to your writing. It’s also, as I mentioned, about brevity. I don’t need to explain why “crept out of bed” beats “slowly and carefully got out of bed.”
Of course, adjectives and adverbs have their places. Otherwise languages wouldn’t contain so many. You might even find a few in this article (only a few). Again, customize this editing technique to your writing. Read a few pages and see if you find yourself using dull nouns such as “man” or “thing” a lot--chances are they’re surrounded by adjectives. If not, the potential book sitting in front of you may be dull indeed. Don’t go crazy with your thesaurus looking for obscure nouns to replace “man,” but do use this technique as a way to vary word choice. And, if you don’t have a thesaurus, for god’s sake, get one. The thesaurus in Microsoft Word, or anywhere online, won’t hold a candle to the old-fashioned bound kind.
Replace adjectives with more interesting, descriptive nouns, and watch your writing become streamlined, subtly evocative, laced with intrigue, varied in word choice… Oops, those are all adjective phrases. Just think of this noun: “bestseller.”
About The Author
Lisa Silverman is a freelance book editor and works in the copyediting department at one of New York's most prestigious literary publishing houses. She has also worked as a ghostwriter and a literary agent representing both book authors and screenwriters. She founded http://www.BeYourOwnEditor.com in order to provide writers with free advice on both writing and the publishing business.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------*Copywriter - Smartstaff - Westfield, NJ
Job Description:
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.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.
Location:
Westfield NJ
Duration:
Direct Placement
Pay Rate:
$70K-$75K
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*Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer - Time Warner - New York, NY
HBO Creative Services is looking to hire a freelance producer/editor/writer for monthly in-flight airlines shows (2 - 25 min. shows a month). Show content will be using original material produced by Creative Services, as well as expanding existing material and creating new content on a monthly basis. Profiency in avid express editing is required, as well as strong writing and storytelling skills. The candidate must have strong creative and organizational skills and be able to work well with deadlines. Reports to Executive Producer in Creative Services.
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*Copywriter, Interactive Arc Worldwide - Chicago, IL
Requirements
Arc Worldwide has 42 offices in 37 countries and is part of Paris based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest marketing and communications company.
We are looking for talented Copywriters(fulltime or freelance) with the following to join our Chicago office:
* 2+ years Agency experience.
* Conceptual thinker capable of generating “big ideas” for multiple media outlets (online, outdoor, events, POP, etc.)
* Online ad experience.
* A self-starter with the ability—and sense of responsibility—to see projects through from creative brief to “flawless” digital comp stage.
* Great attitude, willing to do what it takes.
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*Internship (Paid-New York /Winter )
Women``s eNews is the premier nonprofit, Internet-based news-gathering service covering women``s issues. We offer an Editorial Internship to journalism students and recent graduates who function as a staff reporter in our New York office. Duties include writing a weekly newswrap column, reporting and writing bylined stories, writing biographies and support materials, fact-checking and assisting the editors. Interns work closely with Women``s eNews editors and benefit from one-to-one coaching on news-writing and careful editing.
The internship is paid 21 hours a week during the 10-week winter quarter and the 10-week spring quarter. More information about this program and application procedure can be found at
http://www.womensenews.org/intern.cfm. The deadline for both quarters is Nov. 1.
Qualifications: Strong news-writing skills, knowledge of AP stylebook, at least three years of college, interest in current events, familiarity with women``s issues and a sense of humor.
Contact e-mail:*******
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*Internship ( Paid- District of Columbia /6-11 Months )
A six-month, full-time paid internship is available at Smithsonian magazine in Washington, D.C., beginning January 2007. The job involves writing and reporting, primarily for the `Around the Mall` department and the magazine``s Web site. Candidates should have a proven aptitude for writing and, preferably, a strong background in science, culture, history or one of the other areas in which the magazine specializes. A recent undergraduate or graduate degree is a must. Please send a cover letter, resume, contact info for 3 references, and 3-5 clips to Amy Crawford, Attn: Intern Application, MRC 951 Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013. Deadline is November 1. EEO
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*Internship (Paid-Mansueto Ventures -New York /6-11 Months )
Company Description
Fast Company is a monthly business magazine, published by Mansueto Ventures, a growing company focused on four core initiatives: recruit and retain top talent; invest in our properties; practice open book management; and diversify editorial content in our consumer magazines, online and through our Events and Business Resources Group. We are a company that values our customers and employees equally and we are committed to helping them manage and improve the quality of their lives everyday. EOE
Job Qualifications
Individuals should have some journalism experience, a solid understanding of and interest in business. The person should be detail-oriented, deadline-oriented, be able to multi-task, and enjoy working with people.
Job Description
Interns will report and write their own stories: help staff writers with research and fact-checking: and assist with administrative and research tasks on bigger projects. Please send a resume and any clips to Keith Hammonds at********
Contact e-mail:**********
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*Medical Writer - Creative Group - Arlington Heights, IL
Position Type: Temporary
Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to
hoffman.estates@creativegroup.comAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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*Copywriter - BOSS Staffing - Wilmington, DE
The BOSS Group has a long-term freelance opportunity for a skilled Copywriter. Our client, a leading financial solutions company in the Metro Philly (Wilmington, DE) area is looking for a hands-on communications professional with Direct Mail experience to join their dynamic marketing team. The ideal candidate brings a high level of accuracy, strong conceptual ability and a willingness to learn to this rewarding position.
Requirements:
* Superior writing and proofreading skills
* Bachelor’s Degree in English, Advertising, Marketing, or Communications
* 2+ years of copywriting experience
* Excellent portfolio (must include Direct Mail samples)
* Must be willing to do proofreading work
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program. Pay rate $27 to $32 per hour DOE.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Philly office, and reference job #23746CF
The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
www.thebossgroup.comTo apply view the job in Bossgroup.com
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*Freelance Writer/Contract Writer - Iowa Workforce Development - West Des Moines, IA
Our client in the Des Moines area has a need for several writers with 5+ years of experience writing brochures, letters, fliers, presentations, etc. Candidates possessing experience working with financial services such as mutual funds will be given preference.
To apply view the job in AJB
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*Freelance Reporter--Energy--Hydropower - US
Relicensing Review (RR) is looking for a freelance writer to contribute two or three articles per month. RR focuses exclusively on Western hydroelectric relicense proceedings in which licensees--typically public or private electric utilities--are navigating the multi-year, multi-million dollar process of securing new long-term licenses for their existing projects. We are nominally a trade publication, but our objective is to produce clear, informative and detailed articles and our stories are aimed at the edification of an enormous range of stakeholders, including electric utilities, environmental organizations, federal and state resource agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, commercial interests and organizations focused on areas such as power production, irrigation, recreation, fish & wildlife, cultural resources and flood control. We'd like someone who has reporting experience and some background in one or more of these areas. The person should be able to find their way through an environmental impact statement. They should be inclined to do independent research in the search for facts, both through making personal contacts with sources as well as through computer-based data gathering. Most importantly, they must crave producing reports that are balanced, objective and accurate. Compensation is negotiable. There may also be opportunities to write for some of the other energy-related NewsData publications. Please send or email a letter of interest, resume and two clips to: Ben Tansey, editor, Relicense Review at: (e-mail: *****8; (or regular mail): PO Box 900928 Queen Anne Stn. Seattle, WA 98109-9228
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*Houston Nightlife Freelance Writer Needed -US
Houston Nightlife Freelance Writer Needed Have you sampled every steak, slice, brew and martini from the Galleria to Montrose? Do you know about the latest restaurant before it opens and where to find the best spot to hear jazz? Are you a talented writer who can write lively dining and bar/nightlife descriptions? AOL CityGuide (http://www.aolcityguide.com/houston/) seeks a dedicated freelance writer to cover restaurant and bar openings and nightlife events in Houston. You should be someone "in the know," with a keen eye for trends and the drive to scoop the competition. Your writing should be crisp, clear and timely and your literary voice strong. You should have experience covering entertainment and/or experience contributing to city or travel guides. Ideally, you live in, or have easy access to, hot nightlife/dining districts. Digital camera is a plus. To apply, please send: 1. Your resume pasted into the body of an e-mail to
DiningWriter@aol.com. Please no attachments. 2. Two 150-word writing samples. Also to be pasted into the body of your e-mail – please no attachments. Write a description for one local venue and one major event happening in the area. Please survey the site for guides on tone and style. You do not have to choose venues or events that aren't yet covered on our site. Choose whatever you like… we have no intention of publishing these samples. We just want to see what your unedited writing looks like.
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*Copywriter-Freelance - The TJX Companies - Framingham, MA
Description The TJX Companies, Inc, with over $16 billion in revenues, is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx in Europe.
Our Associates have come to expect great things from our great Company which now ranks among the Fortune 200 and is consistently named in the Top 20 of the Boston Globe 100 - Best of Massachusetts Business! In a thriving company such as The TJX Companies, Inc., variety and diversity are not only ever present, they are essential. So, whatever your individual talents or interests, it's more than likely that we have exactly what you are looking for. With an extensive range of career options, The TJX Companies, Inc. stands out as one of the most successful retail companies worldwide and we are eager to share this success with you. We currently have the following position available in our Corporate Home Office located in Framingham, Massachusetts:
Freelance Fashion CopywriterResponsibilities:
You:
You are an outstanding freelance copywriter. You have 2-5 years of agency experience working on a ton of fashion and lifestyle type brands. You have top-notch conceptual skills; and possess the unique ability to think visually and strategically. You are comfortable writing in all forms of communication everything from print to Web to in-store signage. You have a knack for selling your work to clients. You are passionate about the brands you work on. You are right at home juggling multiple projects at once. You thrive under extremely tight deadlines. You have your finger on the pulse of pop-culture. You do not have an ego. You do have a sense of humor.
Us:
We are the growing in-house agency for The TJX brands. We are the folks who own T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores in the U.S. along with Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx in Europe. We do all of the non-broadcast work here (print, interactive, DM, POP, out of home, etc.). We believe in great creative. We all at one time worked at agencies, and not just any agencies, the ones you know and admire. We need copywriters who can work onsite. We need your resume and samples (general and Web) ASAP.
Our state-of-the-art Home Office, conveniently located off Exit 13 of the Mass Pike, offers many on-site amenities including, a day care center, cafeteria, fitness center, ATM, stamp machine, dry cleaning, golf driving range with a professional instructor, aerobics classes, Friday casual days, softball and volleyball leagues, basketball court, service/performance awards and bonus referrals.
TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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*RPI writers - The Collegiate magazine - Troy, NY
Wisconsin-based magazine seeks freelance writers from all over the country to contribute to its '06--'07 issues. Professional writing experience preferred but not required. This is a PAID freelance position. To apply, please send resume and 3 writing samples to email address.
Internship is also being offered with gocollegiate.com. We're looking for creative individuals to help us generate fun content for the website. College freshmen are encouraged to apply!!!
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*Copy Editor - New York, NY
Top-notch freelance copy editors needed at national women's magazine. Candidates should have at least several years of experience copyediting for consumer magazines and be proficient in Adobe InCopy. Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure required. Daytime and evening slots are available; work is on-site, so out-of-area candidates need not apply. Please e-mail résumé and brief cover letter (including dates available) to *****. No phone calls, please.
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*Sr. Copywriter- Major Advertising Agency - Robert Half International - Minneapolis, MN
Sr Copy Writer - $125,000 Are you a strategic thinking Sr Copy Writer with fashion experience and/or a gorgeous portfolio? This Sr Copy Writer position is freelance to hire in the Minneapolis area. The Sr Copy Writer will collaborate with a Sr Art Director to create print and television advertising for well known brands within the fashion industry. Television production experience is a must. Expert proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Quark is also required. Sr Art Directors interested in this position must submit resume and portfolio samples to ******.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
To apply view the job in Robert Half International
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*Advertising Copywriter - Robert Half International - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco ad agency is seeking a copywriter for a freelance opportunity. This position is to work on advertising as it relates to a major retail advertising account. It is for a person who understands the demands of retail but still wants to do great work. Related category experience helpful but not necessary. Working under the Executive Creative Director the Copywriter will read briefs to fully understand the goal/ message of assignment in order to execute impactful creative work in a variety of mediums such as TV, newspaper, and radio. Work, in team, with an Art Director to write appropriate headlines and body copy under the direction of the Executive Creative Director. Deliver presentations to the creative team and/or client as needed.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Additional Information
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job ID: 041-9391464
Experience: Five plus years advertising experience. Have a killer book, is a must. Prior experience in a fast-paced advertising agency. Excellent at prioritizing and accomplishing goals within specified timeframes. Experience in outdoor, television, and some online a plus.
To apply view the job in Robert Half International
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*Motocross Product Copywriter (Freelance) - Fox Racing - Newport Beach, CA
Fox Racing, Inc. is looking for a Copywriter who can write product copy for our annual 196-page catalog. Assignment lasts approximately 3 months beginning November 1st. Work can be off-site, but needs to check in periodically to our Newport Beach offices.
Responsibilities include writing copy for product descriptions. Works closely with Motocross Product Manager and Marketing Manager to achieve tone and consistency. Must have creative writing abilities and have sound knowledge of the motocross industry.
Send resume and samples of work through Malakye.com or directly to:
kimlange@foxracing.comTo apply view the job in Malakye.com
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*Copywriter - Advertising and Marketing - MRINetwork - Tampa, FL
Looking for Copywriters!!!
MRI � Creative and Marketing, is looking to provide our clients with the very best copywriting professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Serious and seasoned writer only need apply with samples. We need smart, capable copywriters for a range of clients in financial and insurance industry background
Are you interested in Freelance or Permanent position?
Do you have 3-5+ years experience creating clever and functional copy in healthcare, consumer package goods, retail, food industries and more? Do you have a solid portfolio to show us? We�ll need you to show us a range of work that will make our head spin.
Qualifications
*3-5+ years copywriting experience in financial, insurance or worked in insurance accounts in an agency setting.
*Diverse and organized portfolio
*Excellent interpersonal skills
Please send your resume with at least two samples in word or pdf formats.
To apply view the job in Monster
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Sowing the Seeds of Opportunity: How to Multiply Your Freelance (Writing) Work
by: Brian Konradt
You can turn your $200 fee to write a press release into $2,000 to carry out an entire PR campaign simply by convincing clients to invest in campaigns, instead of individual assignments. Campaigns achieve better results and cost less in the long-term for clients, compared to individual assignments. And, of course, as the freelancer, you get paid much more for turning out a succession of assignments that assimilate a successful campaign.
Here's how to multiply your writing sales by convincing clients to invest in long-term campaigns, instead of short-term individual assignments.
• Know the short-term and long-term view results. A client approaches you to write a brochure. He may or may not know that his product can also benefit from other types of promotional pieces, such as ads, direct mail, news releases, websites, and so on, to sell his product or service. Your job is to educate the client. The brochure may be the first promotional piece in a consortium of promotional pieces. Here, you must know the short-term and long-term view results of the brochure.
The short-term view results are the results the brochure will achieve for the client; and the long-term results are the results the brochure will achieve/contribute for the entire campaign. It answers the questions, "How do the results of this brochure fit into the entire campaign?" and "How can these results be strengthened with other forms of promotional materials?"
Show the client how a campaign that's comprised of a succession of assignments can achieve — and exceed — his expectations and outsell and outdo the performance of a single assignment.
• Use "tie-in" services. Whenever a client approaches you with a single assignment, ask yourself what tie-in services can supplement the single assignment. A news release achieves better results when it's accompanied with a photo. And a press kit — complete with press releases, photos, brochures, and company information — can achieve better results than a single press release. All of these extra tie-in services can turn writing a single press release into multiple writing sales.
• Offer the "concept to completion" benefit. Instead of pitching yourself as a freelancer who can write newsletter copy, pitch yourself as a freelancer who produces newsletters, from copy to completion. You multiply your income by outsourcing parts of the job and delivering a finished product, not a piece of the product. You also can extend your "concept to completion" services by pitching yourself as a marketing consultant, in which you make recommendations to the client as to the best way to market the newsletter.
• Develop strong consultative skills. Besides selling your freelance services, also offer consulting services. Clients pay you to explain ideas, concepts, recommendations and turnkey solutions as to the best way to achieve the results they desire. Consulting with clients can lead to securing freelance work, since clients realize you have the skills and expertise to undertake the task.
• Know the future needs of clients. Clients come with present needs — and future needs. A client may hire you to write a newsletter now, but they'll also consider you for future work if you know what their future needs are and how to fulfill them. The company may be ushering in a new product line, creating a new division within the company, sponsoring a charity event, or creating a website. All of these future events need a freelancer to do promotional writing and freelance work. That's you. Your job is to show clients how you'll address their future needs with solutions that'll increase their profitability and/or productivity. This is usually accomplished with a proposal through which you pitch yourself as the freelancer who has the solutions to undertake the future tasks.
• Use proposals to secure work. Proposals are an inclusive persuasion tool to convince prospects that you can increase their profitability and/or productivity with your freelance services. Proposals specifically show the client how you intend to achieve the desired results, the time and costs involved, and why you and your solutions are the best choices to boost the company's profits.
• Adaptations. Any of your freelance writing services can be adapted for websites, turning a single assignment into two assignments. Get paid to write a press release or brochure, and then get paid again to adapt the copy digitally.
• Add-on services, such as desktop publishing services, marketing consulting, compiling and selling media lists, and project coordinating can help multiply your work and your income.
About The Author
Brian Konradt is a former freelance copywriter and graphic designer, and founder of FreelanceWriting.Com (http://www.freelancewriting.com), a free web site dedicated to help writers master the business and creative sides of freelance writing.
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
------------------------------*Medical Writer - Creative Group - Arlington Heights, IL
Position Type: Temporary
Northwest suburban medical education company is looking for medical writers for on-going freelance assignments. Must have experience with cardiology, neurology and/or mental illness practice areas. Projects include developing newsletters, slide decks and outlines. A master's degree is preferred for this level of writing. Please send resumes and inquiries to
hoffman.estates@creativegroup.comAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Requirements
Medical content writing experience. MS Word skills.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
www.creativegroup.com where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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*Copywriter - Smartstaff - Westfield, NJ
Job Description:
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.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.
Location:
Westfield NJ
Duration:
Direct Placement
Pay Rate:
$70K-$75K
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*Copywriter - BOSS Staffing - Wilmington, DE
The BOSS Group has a long-term freelance opportunity for a skilled Copywriter. Our client, a leading financial solutions company in the Metro Philly (Wilmington, DE) area is looking for a hands-on communications professional with Direct Mail experience to join their dynamic marketing team. The ideal candidate brings a high level of accuracy, strong conceptual ability and a willingness to learn to this rewarding position.
Requirements:
* Superior writing and proofreading skills
* Bachelor’s Degree in English, Advertising, Marketing, or Communications
* 2+ years of copywriting experience
* Excellent portfolio (must include Direct Mail samples)
* Must be willing to do proofreading work
The BOSS Group offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, weekly paychecks, holiday pay, bonus pay and a health benefits program. Pay rate $27 to $32 per hour DOE.
Named one of the 2006 Best Places to Work (WBJ), The BOSS Group specializes in matching highly qualified creative, marketing, proposals, advertising and web talent with top temporary and permanent assignments throughout the Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; NJ/NYC; and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas, and is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered for this position, complete our online application, select the Metro Philly office, and reference job #23746CF
The BOSS Group - where talent and opportunity meet
www.thebossgroup.comTo apply view the job in Bossgroup.com
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*Freelance Writer/Contract Writer - Iowa Workforce Development - West Des Moines, IA
Our client in the Des Moines area has a need for several writers with 5+ years of experience writing brochures, letters, fliers, presentations, etc. Candidates possessing experience working with financial services such as mutual funds will be given preference.
To apply view the job in AJB
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*Freelance Reporter--Energy--Hydropower - US
Relicensing Review (RR) is looking for a freelance writer to contribute two or three articles per month. RR focuses exclusively on Western hydroelectric relicense proceedings in which licensees--typically public or private electric utilities--are navigating the multi-year, multi-million dollar process of securing new long-term licenses for their existing projects. We are nominally a trade publication, but our objective is to produce clear, informative and detailed articles and our stories are aimed at the edification of an enormous range of stakeholders, including electric utilities, environmental organizations, federal and state resource agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, commercial interests and organizations focused on areas such as power production, irrigation, recreation, fish & wildlife, cultural resources and flood control. We'd like someone who has reporting experience and some background in one or more of these areas. The person should be able to find their way through an environmental impact statement. They should be inclined to do independent research in the search for facts, both through making personal contacts with sources as well as through computer-based data gathering. Most importantly, they must crave producing reports that are balanced, objective and accurate. Compensation is negotiable. There may also be opportunities to write for some of the other energy-related NewsData publications. Please send or email a letter of interest, resume and two clips to: Ben Tansey, editor, Relicense Review at: (e-mail: *****8; (or regular mail): PO Box 900928 Queen Anne Stn. Seattle, WA 98109-9228
To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs
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*Houston Nightlife Freelance Writer Needed -US
Houston Nightlife Freelance Writer Needed Have you sampled every steak, slice, brew and martini from the Galleria to Montrose? Do you know about the latest restaurant before it opens and where to find the best spot to hear jazz? Are you a talented writer who can write lively dining and bar/nightlife descriptions? AOL CityGuide (http://www.aolcityguide.com/houston/) seeks a dedicated freelance writer to cover restaurant and bar openings and nightlife events in Houston. You should be someone "in the know," with a keen eye for trends and the drive to scoop the competition. Your writing should be crisp, clear and timely and your literary voice strong. You should have experience covering entertainment and/or experience contributing to city or travel guides. Ideally, you live in, or have easy access to, hot nightlife/dining districts. Digital camera is a plus. To apply, please send: 1. Your resume pasted into the body of an e-mail to
DiningWriter@aol.com. Please no attachments. 2. Two 150-word writing samples. Also to be pasted into the body of your e-mail – please no attachments. Write a description for one local venue and one major event happening in the area. Please survey the site for guides on tone and style. You do not have to choose venues or events that aren't yet covered on our site. Choose whatever you like… we have no intention of publishing these samples. We just want to see what your unedited writing looks like.
To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs
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*Copywriter-Freelance - The TJX Companies - Framingham, MA
Description The TJX Companies, Inc, with over $16 billion in revenues, is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx in Europe.
Our Associates have come to expect great things from our great Company which now ranks among the Fortune 200 and is consistently named in the Top 20 of the Boston Globe 100 - Best of Massachusetts Business! In a thriving company such as The TJX Companies, Inc., variety and diversity are not only ever present, they are essential. So, whatever your individual talents or interests, it's more than likely that we have exactly what you are looking for. With an extensive range of career options, The TJX Companies, Inc. stands out as one of the most successful retail companies worldwide and we are eager to share this success with you. We currently have the following position available in our Corporate Home Office located in Framingham, Massachusetts:
Freelance Fashion CopywriterResponsibilities:
You:
You are an outstanding freelance copywriter. You have 2-5 years of agency experience working on a ton of fashion and lifestyle type brands. You have top-notch conceptual skills; and possess the unique ability to think visually and strategically. You are comfortable writing in all forms of communication everything from print to Web to in-store signage. You have a knack for selling your work to clients. You are passionate about the brands you work on. You are right at home juggling multiple projects at once. You thrive under extremely tight deadlines. You have your finger on the pulse of pop-culture. You do not have an ego. You do have a sense of humor.
Us:
We are the growing in-house agency for The TJX brands. We are the folks who own T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores in the U.S. along with Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx in Europe. We do all of the non-broadcast work here (print, interactive, DM, POP, out of home, etc.). We believe in great creative. We all at one time worked at agencies, and not just any agencies, the ones you know and admire. We need copywriters who can work onsite. We need your resume and samples (general and Web) ASAP.
Our state-of-the-art Home Office, conveniently located off Exit 13 of the Mass Pike, offers many on-site amenities including, a day care center, cafeteria, fitness center, ATM, stamp machine, dry cleaning, golf driving range with a professional instructor, aerobics classes, Friday casual days, softball and volleyball leagues, basketball court, service/performance awards and bonus referrals.
TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
To apply view the job in The TJX Companies, Inc
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Write Your Own Content Articles by Donald BlakeAnyone can write an article. But, not everyone can write a quality article that people will want to read and republish on their own website. The guidelines here will help you to improve your writing skills.
1. Write about something that interests you. If you are interested in a topic, you are likely to be knowledgeable in that area and your enthusiasm will come across in your writing. Enthusiasm is infectious and your article will spread.
2. Do not rush at the article like a bull at a gate. Take your time, write it and re-write it. You will be more likely to make mistakes if you hurry and may forget to include something important. You can edit the article afterwards any time you like it is yours. But, you do not want multiple article versions of varying quality being published around the internet, people will notice and it will not do your reputation any good. So once it is published leave it alone unless there is something major that needs to be altered.
3. Make sure that your article is relevant to the topic of your site. It is no good writing an article about gardening if in your resource box you ask people to visit your real estate or mortgage site. You will have established your credentials as a gardener in the article not as a financial advisor. What could you have said in a gardening article that would encourage them to visit your finance site?
4. Make sure that the information is useful as well as relevant. It is no good writing a multitude of articles about the topic of your site if the articles are complete rubbish because there is no useful information in them. People will judge your site and your credibility based on the article they are reading now, not the one you want them to read when they get to your site.
For some authors, who want to save the good stuff for their own visitors, rather than writing quality articles for other webmasters. This idea may be hard to swallow.
5. Write articles of various lengths. Not all webmasters are looking for articles of the same length. One day they may need a small article to fill a space on a page that has a bigger article dominating the page. Another time they may need the big article. If you have articles of different sizes, you increase your chances of being published.
6. Do not write a big long add for your product or site. It is definitely less likely to be published by the article directories. I know I would not publish a blatant add like that. Be discreet. Write well about your subject and people will want to know where your site is so that they can get more of the same. Write a big advertisement and even if you do get it published in an article directory people be wary of your site and webmasters are certainly not going to pick up the article and spread your links around the web for you.
7. Write the kind of article that you yourself would like to read. If you would read it, there is a good chance that others would too. If you think it is rubbish then you really cannot expect others to appreciate it.
8. Be brief. That does not mean that the article has to be short. It means that you should not use two words when one will do. Webmasters are typically very busy. (especially if they write their own articles) Therefore, they do not have the time to wade through a load of twaddle looking for the nuggets of quality information you have hidden in the two-thousand-word article you want him to use on his site and he will not want his visitors to have the same problem. So, say as much as you need to, but do not drag it out. If you do not have much to say then do not say much. If you do have a lot to say, consider splitting the article up into two parts, and publishing them separately or making two completely separate articles.
9. Keep the resource box short. People do not expect to see a job application in the resource box. Again, keep it brief and include your link. Many article directories allow you to insert resource boxes nearly as big as the article. Even if you may, I do not recommend it. It can put people off. When is the last time you read the article, then the huge resource box and then clicked on the link?
10. Most article directories discourage links in the main text and some will not even consider publication of articles with them. This is because links in the article ruin the flow of the article and can make it look like one of those advertisements I mentioned earlier. If it is unavoidable then chance it, but otherwise write the article in such a way as not to absolutely need the links in the main text. That is, after all the reason for the resource box.
11. If you do not speak the language then maybe you should get someone else to write the article for you. Maybe a ghost-writer is called for. There is a whole industry springing up around this side of the business today. I do not mean to be harsh. But, a webmaster is looking for the best quality of article he can get, and generally it will be in his own language. Therefore, he will immediately see the misspellings, grammatical errors and other mistakes are in it, making it unlikely that he will choose it for his site.
12. The most important guideline of all is this. Try hard to make the content original. Do not rehash some old junk that has already been rehashed a dozen times before by many other authors. That will impress no one. There is today a huge variety of article writing software that will do the job for you. However, this software usually takes a private licence article and produces a variety of articles based on that; not very original. Some of them may even fool the robots today. But, what of tomorrow. There is no substitute for the genuine article. With about six billion websites on the internet today, original content is the most sought-after commodity and gets the highest ranks.
About the Author
Donald Blake is an author and administrator at urArticles and Articles Galore. .
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#Freelance Writing jobs :
----------------------------------RPI writers - The Collegiate magazine - Troy, NY
Wisconsin-based magazine seeks freelance writers from all over the country to contribute to its '06--'07 issues. Professional writing experience preferred but not required. This is a PAID freelance position. To apply, please send resume and 3 writing samples to email address.
Internship is also being offered with gocollegiate.com. We're looking for creative individuals to help us generate fun content for the website. College freshmen are encouraged to apply!!!
To apply view the job in Jobvertise
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Copywriter - Smartstaff - Westfield, NJ
Job Description:
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.
Experience Level:
5+ Years
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years copywriting agency experience required.
Location:
Westfield NJ
Duration:
Direct Placement
Pay Rate:
$70K-$75K
To apply view the job in Jobkabob
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Copy Editor - New York, NY
Top-notch freelance copy editors needed at national women's magazine. Candidates should have at least several years of experience copyediting for consumer magazines and be proficient in Adobe InCopy. Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure required. Daytime and evening slots are available; work is on-site, so out-of-area candidates need not apply. Please e-mail résumé and brief cover letter (including dates available) to *****. No phone calls, please.
To apply view the job in From Job Access
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Sr. Copywriter- Major Advertising Agency - Robert Half International - Minneapolis, MN
Sr Copy Writer - $125,000 Are you a strategic thinking Sr Copy Writer with fashion experience and/or a gorgeous portfolio? This Sr Copy Writer position is freelance to hire in the Minneapolis area. The Sr Copy Writer will collaborate with a Sr Art Director to create print and television advertising for well known brands within the fashion industry. Television production experience is a must. Expert proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Quark is also required. Sr Art Directors interested in this position must submit resume and portfolio samples to ******.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
To apply view the job in Robert Half International
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Advertising Copywriter - Robert Half International - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco ad agency is seeking a copywriter for a freelance opportunity. This position is to work on advertising as it relates to a major retail advertising account. It is for a person who understands the demands of retail but still wants to do great work. Related category experience helpful but not necessary. Working under the Executive Creative Director the Copywriter will read briefs to fully understand the goal/ message of assignment in order to execute impactful creative work in a variety of mediums such as TV, newspaper, and radio. Work, in team, with an Art Director to write appropriate headlines and body copy under the direction of the Executive Creative Director. Deliver presentations to the creative team and/or client as needed.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Additional Information
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job ID: 041-9391464
Experience: Five plus years advertising experience. Have a killer book, is a must. Prior experience in a fast-paced advertising agency. Excellent at prioritizing and accomplishing goals within specified timeframes. Experience in outdoor, television, and some online a plus.
To apply view the job in Robert Half International
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Motocross Product Copywriter (Freelance) - Fox Racing - Newport Beach, CA
Fox Racing, Inc. is looking for a Copywriter who can write product copy for our annual 196-page catalog. Assignment lasts approximately 3 months beginning November 1st. Work can be off-site, but needs to check in periodically to our Newport Beach offices.
Responsibilities include writing copy for product descriptions. Works closely with Motocross Product Manager and Marketing Manager to achieve tone and consistency. Must have creative writing abilities and have sound knowledge of the motocross industry.
Send resume and samples of work through Malakye.com or directly to:
kimlange@foxracing.comTo apply view the job in Malakye.com
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Copywriter - Advertising and Marketing - MRINetwork - Tampa, FL
Looking for Copywriters!!!
MRI � Creative and Marketing, is looking to provide our clients with the very best copywriting professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Serious and seasoned writer only need apply with samples. We need smart, capable copywriters for a range of clients in financial and insurance industry background
Are you interested in Freelance or Permanent position?
Do you have 3-5+ years experience creating clever and functional copy in healthcare, consumer package goods, retail, food industries and more? Do you have a solid portfolio to show us? We�ll need you to show us a range of work that will make our head spin.
Qualifications
*3-5+ years copywriting experience in financial, insurance or worked in insurance accounts in an agency setting.
*Diverse and organized portfolio
*Excellent interpersonal skills
Please send your resume with at least two samples in word or pdf formats.
To apply view the job in Monster
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Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer HBO - New York, NY
HBO Creative Services is looking to hire a freelance producer/editor/writer for monthly in-flight airlines shows (2 - 25 min. shows a month). Show content will be using original material produced by Creative Services, as well as expanding existing material and creating new content on a monthly basis. Profiency in avid express editing is required, as well as strong writing and storytelling skills. The candidate must have strong creative and organizational skills and be able to work well with deadlines. Reports to Executive Producer in Creative Services.
To apply view the job in Time Warner, Inc.=============================================
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.comTo 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.
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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
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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
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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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Freelance Writers: 14 Tried & True Ways to Make More Money (Pt 1 of 2) by Yuwanda Black
1. Subcontract from Others: Many freelancers forget this strategy, or don't use it because they are reluctant to contact other freelancers because they are the "competition."
However, many successful freelancers often get overwhelmed and need help. To make the contact professional and "non-threatening", say something like the following:
Dear Ms./Mr. Smith:
I noted from your website that you are a copywriter specializing in corporate finance. I read several of your articles and your list of clients. I was impressed with the quality of your work and the breadth of your experience.
I'm contacting you today because I would like to form a mutual alliance, eg, if you are ever in need of help on a project, or need a reliable person to outsource work to, feel free to contact me.
FYI, I am a copywriter specializing in general finance. I have written on everything from mutual funds to personal wealth management (samples at www.mywebsite.com). A list of references attesting to my professionalism and reliability can be forwarded at your request.
If I ever come across a project I can't handle, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Yuwanda Black
P.S.: I advise contact via email, and a follow up with a phone call after about a week.
P.P.S.: The first paragraph of this correspondence is particularly important. You want to establish that you know what they do and have taken the time to review their website and several samples of their work.
This does two things: 1) it lets them know that you are not just collecting addresses and sending out a form letter to everyone; and 2) by doing this, it shows your professionalism. For added measure, you may even want to mention the title of several pieces of their work that you have read. This makes them much more likely to contact you.
NOTE: When you subcontract, the pay is probably going to be much less than what you'd make if you'd garnered the assignment on your own, but hey, it's a job - a job that you didn't have to market for.
2. Build Basic Websites: With all the "ready to go" software available now, there is no reason that freelance writers can't build basic websites for clients.
Most clients just want a web presence. Template software makes it as simple as clicking and adding text (which you already provide anyway). As a one-stop resource, this is an easy service to add to your existing business.
Nervous about delving into this realm? Don't know HTML from a hole in the ground? Don't want/need to learn anything about building websites? Guess what? You don't have to.
Team up with a web design company and/or another freelancer who offers this service and outsource it. You can pay them the full fee, or get a cut off the top of every client you refer to them. Either way, it's a good vehicle for bringing in more clients.
3. Target a Business Niche: Most freelancers know that the real money to be made is in the business community, ie, commercial writing. But, with so many types of businesses to target, it can be hard to focus.
Solution: Target a niche. For example, I target realtors and mortgage brokers. Why? Because I have been both in my professional career. Hence, I know a lot about these markets.
The best way to find a niche is to start with your professional/personal background and write down all of your skills and knowledge in each particular area. If you don't find a suitable niche from this exercise, try your hobbies.
No luck in hobbyland? Try what you would like to learn about/have an interest in. What makes freelance writing so exciting these days is that with the advent of the Internet, it's easier than ever to research a particular niche and gain a wealth of knowledge in a relatively short period of time.
So, no matter where you are skill wise, don't let lack of experience be a barrier to targeting a market.
4. Have More than One Income Stream: However, try to make your second income stream compatible with your first.
Eg, build websites; create an e-book and sell it via Clickbank.com, or on your own website; create your own line of writing paraphernalia (eg, t-shirts, cups, mouse pads) on cafepress.com do logo design - the possibilities are endless.
5. Become a Resource for Others: I forget who said the following, but to paraphrase: "To get what you want, help others get what they want." Ie, become a go-to resource. How?
Build a website with helpful resources and links
Participate in forums and ask questions
Have a helpful Q&A on your website
Publish an industry "must know" list
Create a forum on your website
The list is endless on how to go about this.
But, once you are known for being a resource, you become the go-to person, the industry "guru."
NOTE: This is a roundabout way of getting business and takes a longer time, but over time, the amount of business it can bring in is immeasurable. Projects will seem to come to you effortlessly once you build up this kind of reputation.
6. Develop a Marketing Plan: When I first started freelancing, I was doing a lot of work in the legal field, because that was my background.
Not relying solely on freelancing, I just kind of took what came my way, eg, I didn't devise a marketing plan. Once I decided that I really wanted to make a go of it, I finally did this.
Drawing on all of my experience and what I liked to write about, I decided to target the real estate and mortgage industries. I wrote 5 articles within each specialty and developed brochures and postcards introducing myself as a freelance copywriter specializing in newsletters for real estate and mortgage professionals.
Focusing my marketing efforts did two really important things for my business: 1) it DECREASED my advertising budget; and 2) it INCREASED my income. How?
Focus helped me to hone in on a specific market. Not trying to be everything to everyone, I could deliver a concise message to a defined group. Therefore, I spent less.
I increased my income by being more productive. I could sit down and pump out 10 articles at a time because I knew the industries I was targeting. I always had a cache of new material on hand. And, the old material I had could be rewritten with a different slant, then sold.
As demonstrated here, writing for a defined market saves time (eg, reslanting old material and writing numerous articles at once). This goes directly to the bottom line, which leads to my next point.
7. Market Incessantly: When freelancing, time literally is money. You should always be marketing for new clients. When you are busy, it's easy to forget this.
The one thing I like about writing for a defined market is that you have so much more time to market for new clients, because, as outlined above, the work flow is so much smoother.
In conclusion, the problem many of us have when we encounter a list is that we try to do everything on it and wind up not doing any of them well.
So, take 1-2 ideas from the above and really own it (work it!) and watch your income increase.
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! Launch a Profitable Freelance
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We are seeking submissions for our online Journal on Religions and the Esoteric ( anywhere.)
We are seeking submissions for our online Journal on Religions and the Esoteric, which is published free to the public quarterly.
Articles must be original work and all citations and quotes must be referenced. Articles may range from 1,000 to 5,000 words in size. Payment is based on the amount of words in the submission and the depth of research involved.
Please email ******* for more details.
EmailAddress: ********
ApplicationDeadline: Ongoing
CompanyDetails: We have been established for one year and the next issue will be our fourth. We have a high base of regular readers,most of whom are in Europe or the United States.
Payment: Payment depends on the size and quality of the articles recieved. Our minimum pay rate is $25.00 per article.
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freelance editor/layout - US
New York City daily newspaper needs editors who can fill in for layout shifts on a regular basis. Candidates must know QuarkXpress and have a journalism background. Editors will need to select stories, design attention-grabbing pages and write compelling headlines and captions in a fast-paced environment. Please send resume and a few paragraphs about your journalism background to ********
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Freelance Story Writers - US
I need story writers for local magazine.
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Advertising Copywriter (The Creative Group - San Francisco, CA )
San Francisco ad agency is seeking a copywriter for a freelance opportunity. This position is to work on advertising as it relates to a major retail advertising account. It is for a person who understands the demands of retail but still wants to do great work. Related category experience helpful but not necessary. Working under the Executive Creative Director the Copywriter will read briefs to fully understand the goal/ message of assignment in order to execute impactful creative work in a variety of mediums such as TV, newspaper, and radio. Work, in team, with an Art Director to write appropriate headlines and body copy under the direction of the Executive Creative Director. Deliver presentations to the creative team and/or client as needed.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Qualifications :
Five plus years advertising experience. Have a killer book, is a must. Prior experience in a fast-paced advertising agency. Excellent at prioritizing and accomplishing goals within specified timeframes. Experience in outdoor, television, and some online a plus.
The Creative Group specializes in placing a range of marketing, advertising, creative, web and public relations professionals on a project basis with advertising and public relations agencies, Fortune 500 companies and small to mid-sized firms. Our strong relationships within the creative community enable us to provide our clients with precisely the talent they need for a variety of deadline-driven projects. Call us today at 888.846.1668 or visit us on the web at
http://www.creativegroup.com/ where you can register online and view the work of our associates.
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On-site Copywriter (Aquent - Westchester, NY )
Our client is seeking a talented conceptual, results-driven Copywriter to join their team in an on-going freelance capacity. The projects they produce run the gamut, from collateral, training guides, newsletters, ads, direct mail, some e-content and also possibly multimedia scripts, so the proven ability to write for a variety of mediums is a must.
Responsible for the written elements of any given project, the Copywriter must ensure that all messaging is attention-getting, appeals to the target audience and effectively meets the client's goals. Must be able to proof, edit, and/or translate own and others work.
The copywriter works collaboratively and synergistically with Art Directors, Account Executives, Designers and Marketing teams to manage and drive copy development in a timely fashion. The role will be called upon to update job knowledge by staying aware of key industry trends and understanding emerging writing pr
"Stop copying other's work and paste it in your blog , go to http://freelancesteps.blogspot.com and you'll find out what I mean .
Please compare the jobs NO, 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 ,10 ,11 ,12 ,13 ,14 in you list with her list ( I don't think it was an accident )
OH , Don't say that you're the victim because her post was much earlier than yours
( check the post time )"