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Who am I being right now? Who was I being in that situation? These are questions I ask myself every day? I want to know. If I am interacting and the interaction feels uncomfortable--who am I being that this feels so bad? Over the years I have created many images of myself which I find myself defending, attacking, or portraying to others. In my book, The Road Home, I call these false views of self. The Arbinger Institute, authors of Leadership and Self Deception (a must read book), call these self justifying images.
A few weeks ago I found myself in a conversation where the other person became very impatient with me. I, then, became impatient with her impatience. I called attention to her impatience and made it clear I didn't like it. The next day I asked myself: "Who was I being that the person talking to me became very impatient?" The answer came: "I'm the kind of person who deserves to be treated with respect". This person wasn't giving me what I deserved, so obviously she was out of line.
Should You Talk about Your Book Idea Before You Finish It? by Diane Eble
There are two schools of thought on this.
One is that you should never talk about your book idea. There are two reasons for this viewpoint. One is that if you talk too much about your book, you will dissipate the energy it takes to actually write your book. The other is that if you talk about your book and get negative feedback, it could discourage you from writing it as well.
Better to just keep your ideas to yourself, this perspective says, and focus on writing.
The other side of this debate says that you should talk about your book idea to people. How else can you test if anyone will be interested in your idea or not? Why waste so much time and energy writing something nobody will want to read, and nobody will ever publish?
Which side is right?
Well, both are right, to an extent. At least, I'll tell you my perspective from 28 years in publishing as an author and editor.
First, whether you should talk about your book or not depends in large part on what kind of person and writer you are. Extraverts--people who are outwardly focused and who get their energy from interacting with people--probably must talk to people. Often, these kinds of writers don't even know what they think unless they do talk things out and get feedback.
The important thing here is: Choose carefully the people with whom you share your ideas. Make sure they are 1) your intended audience and 2) the kind of people that tend to be supportive. Don't go to the "naysayers" who like to shoot down most of your ideas anyway. In fact, make a vow never to mention your book idea to anyone who tends to be negative about your ideas.
Introvert writers get their energy from their inner world, from reflection and solitude. They may be particularly sensitive to criticism. They often need time to mull and ponder their ideas to develop them fully.
They need to do this pondering alone. If they present their ideas too early, someone may rightly point out flaws, which will cause the Introvert writer to doubt and second-guess him or herself, and perhaps abandon the project as unworthy after all. The energy for the project will ebb away, and the writer won't know why he or she has lost interest.
If you're an Introvert writer, develop your ideas until you have a good feel for the overall shape of your book. When you do talk about it (and you must, eventually), be very careful to whom you reveal it. Again, choose someone who is supportive and who would be the intended audience.
Another factor that affects the answer to this question has to do with whether you tend to be what I call a "structure" writer or a "discovery" writer.
A structure writer is someone who likes to plan what to say ahead of time. These writers outline things and gain energy and ideas from doing so. They like to make a plan and then work their plan.
These kinds of writers will also benefit from talking about their ideas with people. Of course, you always want to follow the two rules--only talk to people who you know would be interested in the topic, and people who are generally positive and supportive of you. Nevertheless, structure writers usually welcome new ideas and feedback and can easily see where to put them into the overall book plan.
"Discovery" writers, on the other hand, take great pleasure in the story or ideas unfolding as they write. If the story is told too often, or the ideas hashed and rehashed verbally, they tend to lose interest in and energy for the project.
These kinds of writers should not talk about their book ideas too soon. They need to lay the groundwork that I discuss in "Jump Start Your Book: 12 Questions You Must Ask Before You Write Your First Word"--every writer does--but they should not plan the actual book or story content too thoroughly.
Here's where the Extravert/Introvert factor also comes in. Introvert discovery writers are the only kinds of writers who should write their rough drafts before they ever talk about the book to anyone. Extraverted discovery writers may need to talk their ideas out as they go, but the key here would be for them to get it down on paper as they go.
Discovery writers need to "get it out," one way or the other. Though I believe that most people waste their time writing a book too early (before laying the necessary groundwork), some people enjoy the writing process so much that for them it's a wonderful form of recreation, and I say do it!
Just know that there is an inherent danger here: Once you write the first draft, before any kind of feedback at all, you can become so attached to your book that you are closed to the feedback you do need to know if you've communicated or not. This problem comes up especially with fiction authors. Their challenge is to force themselves to be open to the feedback they must have if they want a publishable and salable book.
So the answer to the question, "Should you talk about your book?" depends on knowing what kind of writer you are. If you're not sure, contact me. Part of my coaching involves helping your discover your particular strengths as a writer and working with them, rather than fit yourself into a box based on what works for someone who (who may be quite different from you).
About the Author
Diane Eble has 28 years experience in the publishing industry as an editor (magazines, fiction and nonfiction books), author (11 published books, more than 350 articles), and copywriter. She is now a book publishing coach as well. Visit her site at http://www.wordstoprofit.com for information on writing, publishing, and selling books and other information products.
The Big Question for Any Relationship by: Neil Millar
I’ve got one big question. It’s a question that will make everything in your relationship completely worthwhile… even the bits that get on your nerves and cause you head and heart aches…
It’s the type of question you wouldn’t ordinarily ask - but that’s okay, because you didn’t know to ask it… until now!
For most people, relationships don’t go smoothly. Undercurrents, disputes, emotions, periods, children, habits, morals, values, work hours and workloads, these are just a few of the kind of things that can cause conflicts. But what if I told you something…
Don't Put Off Retiring Because You Don't Want to Give a Speech by Susan Dugdale
For many people one of retirement's biggest hurdles is not what they're going to do afterwards but what they're expected to do on the way. The part of the rite of passage causing all the anxiety is the retirement speech.
Understandably, most people want to say something of value. They would like to be warm, witty and wise. The fear is they'll be the opposite. They'll stutter around, mutter a few clichés, and forgetting whom they wanted to honor or thank stumble off the stage.
That image is so awful the search begins for a free retirement speech: a pre-prepared template. The thinking goes along the lines of: 'once I weave in my personal details nobody will know the difference.' Then all they'll have to do is print it off and deliver.
What they don't realize is individualizing a speech is going to take time just as it's going to take time to find a suitable ready-made template in the first place.
So if you don't want to pay a professional speechwriter to craft a unique speech, then the solution is to spend the time you would ferreting for a flexible freebie, writing your own.
The keys to writing the retirement speech you'll be proud to deliver are straightforward.
*Give yourself time. Don't do a last minute rush.
*Collect your ideas together. You may wish to use these headings as starting points. Put down as much as you can under each. Do not self-edit. Let the ideas flow. You will trim, add or delete later.
I remember... Colleagues... Tributes... Milestones... Anecdotes... The future... Philosophy...
This is your raw material. Once you have it, you're ready for the next step: preparing to shape it in order to write your speech.
Before you begin the actual writing consider:
*How long the speech is expected to be. Is it the standard 3-5 minutes or more?
*Where is the speech to take place? This will help you decide tone: informal or formal, light or solemn.
*What is the theme or main underlying idea you want running through your speech to unite it?
*Do you want to use quotations at the beginning or end of it? If you do, you'll find
a retirement themed collection here ready for your use.
And now you are ready to write.
Go back through your notes, selecting what you want to suit the theme you've chosen. You'll need an opening (setting the tone and introducing your theme), a middle (expanding your theme with, depending on the time allowance, 2-3 main points and examples) and a conclusion which generally summarizes and reinforces your opening idea/theme.
When writing, 'write out loud'. That is write as though you are talking to a respected friend. Use your natural vocabulary and speech rhythms. This will guarantee the speech fits you well. Your audience will know when they hear it; it comes from you and nobody else.
Once you've done the first draft, read it aloud. Listen carefully, making sure the ideas follow sequentially, the tone is appropriate and that it fits the time allocated. A good idea is to try it out on a friend for feedback. Another pair of ears will pick up impossible leaps of logic needing transitions to make sense or omissions such as people you've inadvertently forgotten to include.
When you're satisfied make a final copy. If you intend to read it, use a large clear font. If you are going to use cue cards write clearly and use one per main idea. Number them for safety.
Before delivering your speech, allow yourself time for at least three rehearsals. This will ensure you know the flow and be able to speak with confidence.
Go well. Retire with aplomb.
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Shhh...How About a Little Quiet Time? by: Kevin Eikenberry I often say that our world is very different than it once was. And when I do people often shake their heads knowingly – I suppose that statement conjures a variety of ideas based on how old they are and from what vantage point they compare today with the past.
As our world continues to change, I believe there are some things getting lost that need to be re-found. The good news is many of these things can be re-discovered, and we have that power completely in our hands.
One thing we are losing is quiet.
We don't make room for quiet in our lives. When we are in the car, the radio is on. When we are walking or riding a bike or mowing our lawns or waiting for an airplane (add your own favorite activity here), we are listening to an iPod or something similar. When we are at home, or in many public places, the television is on. When we are working, the sound is turned up on our computers so we can hear the funny email, podcast, audio message from the CEO, or radio program on the Web.
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- Profit From Article Writing by: Carol Anne Strange
Top Tips on how you can sell your articles to magazines and newspapers
Writing articles for print publications can be profitable but you need to implement the right approach to gain those much-sought after commissions in what has become a highly competitive market. To enhance your chances of success, consider the following guidelines:
Do Your Research
Many writers fail to gain commissions because they haven’t studied their target publications. You need to be in-tune with the title’s readership and be familiar with their house-style. Good research leads on to commissions so make time to study your markets carefully.
Emulate the Publication’s Style
Make sure that you write to suit your target publication in terms of article topic appeal, style, tone, length and type of vocabulary used. The editor is more likely to commission you if your material fits the publication’s format.
Find New Angles to Old Stories
Editors have published just about every topic imaginable so your greatest challenge when writing about a subject that has been extensively covered is to come up with a new angle. If you can focus on a different slant, you will more likely capture the editor’s attention.
Make Sure Your Article Has Substance
Where appropriate to the publication’s requirements, provide fact-rich articles which include statistics, quotes and information that will appeal to your target audience. Follow the editor’s guidelines.
Aim for Error-Free Copy
Check your work carefully to avoid typos or poor delivery. In fact, check your copy several times until you are absolutely certain that it is error-free and suitable for publication. Look out for mistakes in the spelling of names or places. Also check for statistical or factual errors.
Think like a Reader
Read your article through the eyes of a typical reader of your target publication. How does your article rate compared to other features? Is your copy informative, appealing, practical and /or entertaining? Have you covered both sides of an argument? Be objective. If you think your article is lacking, go back to it and make the necessary revisions.
Think like an Editor
Can you improve your article by writing more concisely? Read your article as if you are the editor and make any necessary revisions that will enhance your writing style. If you can save the editor from additional work by submitting succinct but sparkling copy, this will work in your favour.
Source Images
Some publications like to commission a complete package of words and pictures. This saves the editor time and the inconvenience of sourcing specific images. If you have access to images which you have permission to use (preferably ones you have taken to avoid copyright issues), then mention this to the editor. Quality needs to be good though. If you have suitable images, this will further increase your chances of gaining a commission and there may even be an extra fee for the pictures!
Be Professional
Keep your cover letters concise and business-like. Follow the contributor guidelines and ensure that your approach is timely and professional. If you impress the editor with your approach, this will bode well for gaining future work.
Look at All Your Options
Many writers aim to sell their articles to high-paying mainstream publications but competition can be incredibly tough. It’s worth sourcing a selection of lower-circulation publications or specialist trade titles. Some do pay reasonably well … in some instances much better than the mainstream publications … whereas the lower paying ones can be a source of more regular repeat commissions if you have the right material.
Ultimately, the editor is looking for a great feature that will enlighten their readers so focus on producing quality work with a captivating title and introduction. Your copy needs to come alive on the page. With the right application, you can gain regular commissions and make a good income from writing for magazines and newspapers. Good luck!
About The Author
Carol Anne Strange
Writer and Creative Consultant, Carol Anne Strange is co-owner of publishing company Red Arc Media http://www.redarcmedia.co.uk and editor of the writing success website http://www.writingupdate.com. She has been making a living as a writer since 1985.
Top 10 Excuses People Make For Dating Failure (Part Two) by: Scot McKay
Last week we talked about the first five of the "Top Ten Excuses" single adults make for dropping out of the dating pool. Today we'll cover the second half of the list. Fair warning-the bottom half of the list is even more hard-hitting than the first five, so fasten your seat belts. If you are making excuses for dating failure, prepare to be challenged…in the best possible way!
The first five "excuses" centered around physical limitations, advanced age, kids, game playing and finances. Let's continue where we left off:
1) Shyness
If words are hard to come by and meeting people is not easy, you certainly aren't alone. For better or worse, women still largely expect men to approach them first, so men especially have to get around shyness. This is probably the #1 excuse men give (along with the next one), and citing it can only point to one thing: you simply lack the guts to go for it. Women love men who are confident, and being able to start a conversation with an attractive woman is a key indicator of this. So guys, you just have to find the courage to make conversations happen. There are innumerable books and articles written on this elsewhere, but the best place to start is simply to make conversation with waitresses, bank tellers and any other women you meet during the course of daily life. Once you realize they will be friendly back, you are on the road to getting over shyness. If, on the other hand, you find women are NOT responding well, it's time to address creepiness-because women will normally respond very favorably (if not necessarily romantically) to any man who is friendly and non-threatening.
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- Editing Secrets by: Laura Backes
Once you've plotted out your book, developed the characters and written the last word of text, the real work begins. As busy editors are bombarded with hundreds or even thousands of submissions a year, it's more important than ever that authors apply their own editing skills to their manuscripts before putting them in the mail. Checking your basic grammar and spelling are of course important, but authors need to go beyond surface editing if their work has a chance of catching an editor's eye.
* Trim, tighten, hack away. First, second and even third drafts of manuscripts are almost always laden with extra words and scenes. Take a break from your book and then read it through with a fresh eye. Write down your theme in one sentence (what the book is about, such as working through shyness on the first day of school or showing how Thomas Edison's childhood experiences influenced his adult life). The plot (or progression of facts and events in nonfiction) is your vehicle for conveying the theme to the reader. Ask yourself if each character and scene advance the plot toward communicating this theme. And decide at the beginning that you will give up your precious words and finely-crafted scenes for the betterment of the book. Pithy dialogue may be fun to read, but if it pushes your story off track, it's just a literary dead end. Take the publishers' suggested word limits seriously: no, you don't really need 3000 words to tell your picture book story about Freddy the Frog's adventures in the Big Pond.
* The elements of speech. Well-crafted dialogue can be a writer's most important tool. Dialogue is not just there to break up the paragraphs or show that your characters know how to talk; ideally, it adds to character development, moves the plot along and replaces sections of narrative. Each character should sound like himself, with speech patterns and phrasing that are unique. This is especially true with talking animal books. I see many of these manuscripts where, if I took away the words that identify the speakers, each character would sound exactly the same. Don't have dialogue repeat the narrative and vice versa; "Did you hear that? Someone's at the door!" does not have to be preceded by "They heard a sound at the door".
* Show don't tell. How many times have you heard this? It's still true. Comb through your manuscript for sentences that tell the reader how a character felt (Sara was sad) and replace with sensory descriptions (Hot tears sprang to Sara's eyes and rolled down her cheeks.) Avoid telling the reader what to think about the story (Jason foolishly decided to trust Mike one more time.) Instead, present your character's actions and decisions to the reader, and let the reader draw his or her own conclusions (incidentally, this is how you "teach" without preaching).
* Wipe out passive writing. Search for verbs preceded by "would" (would go, would sleep, would eat) replace with the past tense (went, slept, ate). Also look for actions that seem to happen out of thin air. "The door was opened" is passive, because the sentence lacks a "doer". Remember, the reader needs to visualize what's happening in the story. "The wind blew the door open" is better, because the action can be attributed to something, and it puts the most important element (strong wind) at the beginning of the sentence. Simply rearranging the words ("The door blew open from the wind") puts emphasis on a door that won't stay closed, making that the subject of the sentence.
* Be precise. One of the best ways to make your writing come alive for the reader is to use exact nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. One well-chosen word is always better than three vague ones. Adjectives like big, little, cold, hot, beautiful, scary and silly; adverbs such as quickly, slowly, loudly, and softly; and general verbs like walk, went, stayed and ate don't draw a vivid picture for your reader. Of course, sometimes these words are appropriate, but try as a rule choosing words that describe specifically what you want to communicate. Words that sound and look interesting are also a plus. Tremendous, tiny, frigid, scorching, plodded, sauntered and gulped are more fun to read, and they each lend an emotional overtone to the sentence (if your character gulps his food, you don't have to tell the reader he's in a hurry).
And finally, make sure there's a logical cause and effect relationship between the scenes of your book. Each event should build upon the ones that came before. The plot should spring intrinsically from your characters; nonfiction should unfold because of the nature of your subject and your slant on the material. It's when everything comes seamlessly together that you have a winning book. Make it look easy, but don't skimp on all the hard work it takes to get there.
About The Author
Laura Backes is the publisher of Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. For more information about writing children's books, including free articles, market tips, insider secrets and much more, visit Children's Book Insider's home on the web at http://write4kids.com
Top 10 Excuses People Make For Dating Failure (Part One) by: Scot McKay
One of the most unfortunate truths in the dating world is that a disproportionately large number of single adults have actually given up on dating completely. Interestingly, some such people really have no concrete answer as to why this is. Others are readily able to come up with an excuse or two (or ten). Either way, it's tragic that so many people voluntarily choose a life without any chance of meeting a "significant other".
My personal feeling is that just about any one of us walking this planet could theoretically join the throng of those who have thrown in the towel on dating. Each one of us could cite some excuse of our own and be done with it-after all, nobody's perfect.
Yet there are plenty of people who experience wild success in the dating world despite their own subset of imperfections. The secret is figuring out what negative thoughts are theoretically limiting us and addressing them effectively.
While there are an infinite number of reasons people can cite for dating failure, there's a definite "Top Ten List" of excuses people tend to cling to for dating failure. Today we'll consider the first five: To read more please go Freelance Fingerprints
====================== #Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- Things All Articles Must Have by Phyllis Wasserman
The importance of articles in today's websites and internet based companies are immeasurable. They dictate a lot in the success and the drive of traffic into one's site. It has become a key element in making a site work and earns a profit. A website operator and owner must have the good sense to include articles in his or her site that will work for them and earn them the many benefits articles can give to their site.
Articles have been known to be the driving force in driving traffic to a website. Articles are a factor in giving site high rankings in search result pages. The higher a site ranks the bigger slice of the traffic flow pie he gets. With a huge number in traffic flow, there are more profits and more potential for other income generating schemes as well.
But, it is not just about stuffing your site with articles; they have certain requirements as well. These requirements must be met to obtain the maximum benefits an article will provide for your site. A well written article will catch the eyes and interest of your customers and keep them coming back for more. They would also be able to recommend your site to others.
Here are some tips to help you and assist you in making your articles. Below you will read about four things all articles must have to make it successful and helpful in making your site a profit earning and traffic overflowing site.
* Keywords and Keyword Phrases.
An article must always be centered on the keywords and keyword phrases. As each website visitor goes to a site, there are those who are just merely browsing but actually looking for a specific something. When this happens, a searcher usually goes to a search engine and types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry, Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they want.
The Important thing is that you have an article that has the keywords that are related to your site. For example, if you maintain an auto parts site, you must be able t have articles about cars and their parts. There are many tools in the internet that provides service in helping a webmaster out in determining what keywords and keyword phrases are mostly sought out. You can use this tool to determine what keywords to use and write about.
* Keyword Density
Know that you have your keywords and keyword phrases, you must use them fully. An article must have good keyword density for a search engine to "feel" its presence. Articles should at least have ten to fifteen percent of keyword density in their content for search engines to rank a site high in their search results. Getting a high rank is what articles do best for a site.
Keyword density is the number of times a keyword or keyword phrase is used on an article. The number varies depending on the number of words used in an article. An effective article must have a keyword density that is not too high or too low. With a very high density, the essence of the article is lost and may turn off a reader as well as the search engines. It comes off as overeager. A low number may be ignored by the search engines.
* Good Article Content
Like what is stated above, you cannot just riddle an article with keywords. They must also be regarded as good reading materials. Articles must be able to entertain people as well as provide good information and help for their needs. Articles should be written well with correct spelling and good grammar. If you want people to trust you, make your work good and well thought out.
People respond well to figures, facts and statistics. Try to get great information and as many facts as you can. A good and well written article will boost your reputation as an expert in your chosen field or topic. As more people believe in you. They will be able to trust you and your products.
* Linking Articles
And another important thing to remember. If you are going to submit articles to ezines and/or contribute your articles to newsletters and other sites, DON'T ever forget to include a link to your site. A little resource box with a brief description of your site and you should always be placed right after your articles that you have submitted. If people like your articles, they will most likely click on the link directing them to your site.
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Affirmations To Give Yourself a Break this Christmas by: Rebeckh Burns Once upon a time the celebration of Christmas evoked a warm relaxed feeling. In today’s world it seems more like a manic, overly stimulated blur. We get pressure from all angles! Finishing off our last projects at work, not to mention the Christmas party, spending endless amounts of cash, overeating, organizing everything, dealing with the in-laws, and keeping the kids entertained during their holidays. This leaves us little or no time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
However all the over stimulation can be quite fun. It gives us a buzz to have everyone united at this time, reflect on loved ones, catch up with friends and eat yummy food. But if you’re a mess then you won’t be much fun to be around, so don’t feel guilty, treat yourself, be yourself, don’t lose yourself in the madness remember balance is the key.
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- How to Create Great Dialogue in Your Book by Steve Manning
Dialogue isn't so much read as it is heard by the reader. The eyes see the words on the page, the brain processes the thought, but then that little voice we all have in the back of our head becomes the character and actually says the words.
We immediately hear those words and decide whether the dialogue is legitimate. We decide whether the character, as we know him or her so far, would actually talk that way. If we don't know the character at all, we use a very broad baseline and decide whether we'd accept a stranger on the street talking that way.
So to develop a winning technique for writing dialogue, you've got to listen to the way people speak. Family members, relatives, strangers, people on the telephone. What do they sound like?
You'll notice that they almost all speak in short sentences. Two, perhaps three sentences at the most before they expect someone else to chime in.
Their paragraphs really do focus on just one thought or idea.
Our society abhors a vacuum, so a pause happens between speakers, not in the middle of one-person's thought. That's also why a pause can be one of the most powerful dialogue tools when it's used in a play. The audience wants someone to say something, anything, to relieve the level of anticipation.
When people speak, they use simple language. Yes, I've know a few people who can speak wonderfully with an extensive vocabulary and make it sound totally natural. But that's the exception. Make your dialogue very simplistic.
If you actually transcribed what people say as they talk, and then read it a few days later, you'd really have a tough time understanding what they were saying. The ums, the ahs, the tics, the embarrassed laughter, the stops and starts. They'd actually read like idiots.
But when we listen to those people, we filter out all that verbal debris. So when you write dialogue, don't include it. You become the debris filter. Your dialogue doesn't become more realistic simply because the character reads like an imbecile... unless you want your character to actually come across that way.
Unless you're writing a play, keep dialogue to an absolute minimum. Don't tell, show. Don't have a character explain a situation if describing the scene that does the same thing.
Also, people don't talk to themselves out loud, and their inner thoughts rarely take the form of dialogue. You'll have to come up with a solution to that one for your story. An excellent example of this is the movie Castaway, with Tom Hanks.
It isn't until we need some explanation that Wilson, a companion volleyball, makes an appearance.
Accents are fun, and Mark Twain received high praise as a writer who finally wrote the way people spoke.
But if you have a lot of dialogue, a heavy southern accent can become tiresome on the printed page. Tell the reader the character speaks with a southern accent and let them mentally fill in the drawl.
Finally, keep the "he saids," and "she saids" to a minimum. At any point in great dialogue the reader should know who's talking without much assistance from the author.
About the Author
Steve Manning is a master writer showing thousands of people how they can write their book faster than they ever thought possible. Here's your free Special Report, http://www.WriteABookNow.com/main.html
Hard to Change? by: Miami Phillips How many times in the past have you tried to change something about you?
Have you read an article discussing the benefits of time management and made a promise to your Self to follow the steps? Or, maybe the last seminar or teleclass you attended had some great ideas for changing your financial standing. Writing a book? Losing some weight? Self improvement?
How far did you get?
Don't worry, you are not alone. Most of us at one point or another decide to do something for ourselves or someone else. We have the best intentions in mind. We might even make some changes towards our goals, and go so far as to take some action steps. Have you ever bought an exercise machine? Yes, me too.
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- Common Writing Mistakes by Michael LaRocca
Most books aren't rejected because the stories are "bad." They're rejected because they're not "ready to read." In short, minor stuff like typos, grammar, spelling, etc.
I don't mean places where we, as authors, deliberately break the rules. Those are fine. They're our job. Language always changes with use, and we can help it on its way. No, I'm referring to places where someone just plain didn't learn the rule or got confused or overlooked it during the self-edits.
I've been editing novels since early 2000. Looking back at my experiences, I feel like sharing the most common mistakes I've seen. If you'll go through your manuscript and fix these before you submit it to a publisher, your odds of publication will increase dramatically.
Once you've found a publisher who publishes what you write, you want to present yourself in the best way possible. Submitting an unedited manuscript is a bit like going to a job interview wearing a purple Mohawk, no shoes, torn jeans, and a T-shirt. Your resume may be perfect, and your qualifications impeccable, but something tells me you won't get the job.
The publisher's investing a lot in every book it accepts. E-publishers tend to invest loads of time, and print publishers tend to invest an advertising budget and the cost of carrying inventory. Why ask them to invest hours and days of editing time as well? If the publisher gets two or three or ten nearly identical submissions, you want yours to be the one requiring the least editing.
The first thing you need to do, and I hope you've already done it, is use the spelling and grammar checkers in your word processor. They're not perfect, but they'll catch many of the "common mistakes" on my list. I've been asked to edit many books where the author obviously didn't do this, and I confess that I may have been lazy and let a couple of mine get to my editors unchecked. Bad Michael!
Here's a list of the mistakes I see most often:
Dialogue where everyone speaks in perfect English and never violates any of the points below. Okay, I made that up. That's not really a common problem at all. But I have seen it, and it's a terrible thing.
It's is a contraction for "it is" and its is possessive.
Who's is a contraction for "who is" and whose is possessive.
You're is a contraction for "you are" and your is possessive.
They're is a contraction for "they are," there is a place, their is possessive.
There's is a contraction for "there is" and theirs is possessive.
If you've been paying attention to the above examples, you've noticed that possessive pronouns never use apostrophes. Its, whose, your, yours, their, theirs...
Let's is a contraction for "let us."
When making a word plural by adding an s, don't use an apostrophe. (The cats are asleep.)
When making a word possessive by adding an s, use an apostrophe. (The cat's bowl is empty.)
A bath is a noun, what you take. Bathe is a verb, the action you do when taking or giving a bath.
A breath is a noun, what you take. Breathe is a verb, the action you do when taking a breath.
You wear clothes. When you put them on, you clothe yourself. They are made of cloth.
Whenever you read a sentence with the word "that," ask yourself if you can delete that word and still achieve clarity. If so, kill it. The same can be said of all sentences. If you can delete a word without changing the meaning or sacrificing clarity, do it. "And then" is a phrase worth using your word processor's search feature to look for.
Keep an eye on verb tenses. "He pulled the pin and throws the grenade" is not a good sentence.
Keep an eye on making everything agree regarding singular and plural. "My cat and my wife is sleeping," "My cat sleep on the sofa," and "My wife is a beautiful women" are not good sentences. (I exaggerate in these examples, but you know what I mean.)
I and me, he and him, etc. I hope no editor is rejecting any novels for this one, because I suspect that most people get confused at times. In dialogue, do whatever the heck you want because it sounds more "natural." But for the sake of your narrative, I'll try to explain the rule and the cheat. The rule involves knowing whether your pronoun is the subject or object. When Jim Morrison of The Doors sings, "til the stars fall from the sky for you and I," he's making a good rhyme but he's using bad grammar. According to the rule, "you and I" is the object of the preposition "for," thus it should be "for you and me." The cheat involves pretending "you and" isn't there, and just instinctively knowing "for I" just doesn't sound right. (I think only native English speakers can use my cheat. For the record, I have great admiration for anyone who's writing in a language that isn't their native tongue.)
Should of, would of, could of. This one can make me throw things. It's wrong! What you mean is should have, would have, could have. Or maybe you mean the contractions. Should've, would've, could've. And maybe 've sounds a bit like of. But it's not! Of is not a verb. Not now, not ever.
More, shorter sentences are better. Always. Don't ask a single sentence to do too much work or advance the action too much, because then you've got lots of words scattered about like "that" and "however" and "because" and "or" and "as" and "and" and "while," much like this rather pathetic excuse for a sentence right here.
On a similar (exaggerated) note: "He laughed a wicked laugh as he kicked Ralphie in the face while he aimed the gun at Lerod and pulled the trigger and then laughed maniacally as Lerod twisted in agony because of the bullet that burned through his face and splattered his brains against the wall and made the wall look like an overcooked lasagne or an abstract painting." Now tell me this sentence isn't trying to do too much.
Too means also or very, two is a number, to is a preposition.
He said/she said. Use those only when necessary to establish who's speaking. They distract the reader, pulling him out of the story and saying, "Hey look, you're reading a book." Ideally, within the context of the dialogue, we know who's talking just by the style or the ideas. When a new speaker arrives on the scene, identify him or her immediately. Beyond that, keep it to a minimum. I don't mean delete them all, because it's really frustrating counting backward to see who is speaking because you forgot. Just don't go overboard with them. Oh yeah, and give every speaker his/her own paragraph.
Billy-Bob smiled his most winning smile and said, "What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?" I don't like this. Use two shorter sentences in the same paragraph. Billy-Bob smiled his most winning smile. "What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?" Same effect, fewer words, no dialogue tag (he said).
In the previous example, I don't like "smiled his most winning smile," because it's redundant, but I'd probably let it slide. But please, if you find yourself writing something like that, try to find a better way to express it before you just give up and leave it like it is. During the self-edit, I mean, not during the initial writing.
"The glow-in-the-dark poster of Jesus glowed in the dark." This editor won't let that one go. Much too redundant, and it appeared in a published novel.
Lie is what you do when you lie down on the bed, lay is what you do to another object that you lay on the table. Just to confuse matters, the past tense of lie is lay. Whenever I hit a lay/lie word in reading, I stop and think. Do that when you self-edit. (Note: Don't fix this one in dialogue unless your character is quite well-educated, because most people say it wrong. I do.)
Beware of the dangling modifier. "Rushing into the room, the exploding bombs dropped seven of the soldiers." Wait a minute! The bombs didn't rush into the room. The soldiers did. To get all technical about it, the first part is the "dependent clause," and it must have the same subject as the "independent clause" which follows. Otherwise it's amateur, distracting, and a real pain for your poor overworked editor.
Okay, so these are too much fun to let go. Here are a few more from http://www.uis.edu/writestuff/gaffes.htm: Just like men, heart disease is the number one killer of men in the U.S. Mixing Bowl Set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating. We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $10.00.
When something dark gets lighter, that is lightening. Them things that flash through the skies during a thunderstorm are called lightning bolts. No e, okay?
If you are able (many readers are not), keep an eye out for missing periods, weird commas, closing quotes, opening quotes, etc. When I read a book, be it an e-book or a printed book, I can't help but spot every single one that's missing. They slap me upside the head, which makes me a great editor but a lousy reader. If you're like me, use that to your advantage. If not, that's what editors are for.
About the Author
Who Moved My Rice? http://www.chinarice.org You can't eat grits with chopsticks
How to Find the Perfect Gifts for Everyone On Your List by: Chris Robertson With the holidays just around the corner, many people are wracking their brains, trying to think of the perfect gifts for every person on their list. It can be hard to find gifts that convey the right emotional tone and that the recipient will enjoy. Here, then, are tips to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
Friend, Family or Colleague?
First, write down the name of every person for whom you'd like to (or are obligated to) buy a gift. Next, give each person a rating on a scale of one to five, depending on how close they are to your intimate inner circle. If it helps, draw a series of five concentric circles, with the center circle representing those who know your dreams and aspirations and experience your joys and tribulations as they happen. The outer circle represents those people who may not know the "real" you, such as your boss or a business associate. There may be people on your list, such as your child's teacher, who isn't close to you, but who has made a tremendous difference in your child's life. Even though she may not know you well, you might decide to put her name in the second circle.
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- Top 20 Abused, Misused, And Mistreated Words by Christine Harrell
Many words in the English language are used incorrectly. Every writer can benefit from a refresher that outlines some of these most commonly misused words. If you are not always sure of when to use some of these words, you're in good company. Many intelligent and well-educated people continue to use these words incorrectly. But before you publish your next document or click the 'submit' button on that email, double check for any violations of these 20 abused, misused, and mistreated words.
accept: to receive; to answer positively except: not including; everything but anxious: worried/nervous eager: excited/looking forward to affect: to pretend; to influence effect: a result assure: to make certain (such as with a person) ensure: to make sure (such as with a thing) insure: to provide or obtain insurance beside: at the side of besides: in addition to between: two items that are related among: three or more things related choice: a decision or an option choose: to make a decision chose: past tense of choose compliment: to praise complement: something that completes farther: literal or physical distance further: to a greater extent fewer: comparative with plural items less: items that are singular imply: to suggest infer: to deduce its: possessive form of it it's: contraction for it is or it has lay: to place, which is always followed by an object lie: to recline **For present tense only. Tip: If you can replace the word in question with put, then use lay. nauseated: not feeling well nauseous: disgust set vs. sit: In general, set refers to an object ("Set the materials down on the table") and sit does not ("She sat for an hour, waiting for the bus"). that vs. which --"Which" is frequently used to introduce a nonrestrictive clause, a phrase that isn't necessary or supplies additional information and is usually set off by commas. For example: The burned CD, which she received from a friend, wasn't as great of quality as the original from a music store. --"That" is used for introducing restrictive clauses that refer to things, phrases that ARE essential to the meaning of the rest of the sentence. For example: The CD that consists of all of the band's top-ten singles is her favorite. that vs. who/whom In most cases, "who/whom" is the standard form when referring to human beings, especially in regards to an individual person. "That" is used when referring back to a class, species, or type. "Which" should never be used in reference to humans. A correct example with "who": She goes to the hairstylist who is the best. A correct example with "that": He is the type of hairstylist that should charge more because he is the best. their: possessive form of they there: in or at that place they're: contraction for they are whose: possessive form of which, who who's: contraction for who is your: possessive form of you; belonging to you you're: contraction for you are
While spell check quickly catches misspellings, misused words can easily slip past spell check and into your documents. One way to identify words used out of context is by turning on your word processor's grammar check feature. However, though grammar check will identify a majority of misuses, it shouldn't be your final proofreading expert. Some misuses, particularly those that involve uses of 'that vs. who/whom,' can pass through grammar check but still need repair.
For important and published works, consider sending your documents to a professional proofreading service. Even professional writers use proofreaders. After staring at your document for hours on end, it's easy to skim over sentences with missing words, typos, and words used out of context. Professional proofreading services are affordable, fast, and ensure that readers always associate you and your company with top-notch quality work.
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Emotional Infidelity: A KEY Tactic to Save the Marriage by: Dr. Robert Huizenga Hearing that your cheating spouse is “in love” with someone else is devastating. I hear often, “I can handle her having sex with someone else. I think I can live with that. But, for her to give herself emotionally and “love” someone else…man, that is hard.” (Feel free to substitute the word he for she in this article.)
What can you specifically do to increase the odds of saving the marriage?
So often the offended spouse reacts with intense feelings and pulls out all stops to “win her back.”
He applies pressure. Begs. Cajoles. Makes promises. Gets in her face. Sends flowers. Arranges for dates. Talks to her family and friends. Calls her on the phone. Asks questions… daily, sometimes hourly. He is on her like a fly on doo-doo.
It doesn’t work.Why? Well, for one reason she has found all the stimulation and excitement she supposedly needs in her new found “love.”
At a deeper level this is confusing enough for the cheating husband or cheating wife. Any additional input will be overwhelming and she is liable to close the door on the marriage even further. Plus, she is really looking for some stability, some solid centered core that will hold her firm when the wind of drama entices her and blows around her.
If you bombard her with your neediness, you are certainly not the person who can help her in ways she really seeks.
10 Things To Avoid In Your Cover Letter by: Heather Eagar
Like it or not, your cover letter is the first document that creates an impression about you (good or bad). Because first impressions really count, you need to take a careful approach to writing cover letters in order to avoid rejection. Here are the 10 major don’ts you need to avoid:
1. Don’t use cover letter templates, however good they may be. There are three things you must know that go against these templates: 1) they are stale & boring 2) most templates are likely to have been downloaded from internet 3) therefore, yours will be exposed as being identical to many. Use samples to get ideas on how to write your own unique letter.
2. Don’t write a lengthy first paragraph that will only bore the reader. A lengthy first paragraph also dilutes your impressive qualities and eventually weakens the entire letter - this is the last thing you want to happen.
3. Don’t exclude your Unique Selling Proposition, or USP. Remember that the cover letter is your sales letter; you should highlight your main strengths and prepare the reader psychologically to want to read further.
4. Don’t write a vague letter without mentioning specifics, such as the job title and job code/number if you are responding to an advertisement.
5. Don’t address your cover letter ‘To Whom It May Concern’. It shows that you don’t care enough to do your research to find out who is receiving the resume packages.
6. Don’t use fanciful fonts. Don’t unnecessarily use capitalized or bolded words, or grandiose phrases. Don’t send the letter without nixing silly spelling or grammatical mistakes.
7. Don’t use cliché language such as "As afore mentioned, I am enclosing…" This will only irritate the recruiter. Instead use simple phrases such as, "enclosed please find my resume."
8. Don’t include personal information like your race, sex or marital status in the cover letter. These things are against the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and as such will not impact the decision whether or not you are called for the interview.
9. Don’t use copies of the same cover letters with just the address and date lines changed to send for similar jobs. If you don’t customize the entire body, the letter may either be irrelevant or a mistake may silently make it into the final draft.
10. Don’t brag or make statements that can't be quantified. You should be humble, yet accurate – employers these days often verify your statements for accuracy (and uncover exaggerations).
The trick with the cover letter is to capture the reader’s imagination as soon as they begin reading. This entails keeping your cover letter neat and tidy with a simple format, and avoiding common errors, such as the 10 listed above.
About The Author
Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer who is now dedicated to providing job seekers with resources and products that promote job search success from beginning to end. If you need cover letter samples and tools, go to http://www.NothingbutCoverLetters.com.
Improve Your Self Confidence In 15 Minutes by: Mark Tyrrell
I used to be frighteningly under confident in social situations. And although people who know me now would never believe I used to doubt myself so much I literally had to learn confidence until it became a natural part of me. I can tell you relaxed optimistic confidence is just, well so much more fun.
Here I'll tell you about the things that made the most difference to my confidence levels...
Some people have naturally high levels of confidence but everybody can learn to be more confident and
Firstly, it's important to get a clear idea of what self confidence really means, otherwise you won't know when you've got it! So, self confidence means:
#Daily Writing Tip : ---------------------------- 8 Myths about Writers and Writing by Dawn Arkin
Have you ever read a book and said "I could have written that"? Or thought you could write the great American novel and become rich and famous? Or maybe you just want to get all of those ideas out of your head?
When you think of a writer, what comes to mind? A guy hunched over a typewriter, pounding out his story in a darkened room? Someone who can barely function in the real world, who is only able relate to his writings?
The answer is all and none of the above. Writers come in all shapes, sizes and types. So why are there so many myths about writing?
To find the answer to that question, let's examine some of the myths regarding writers and writing.
Myth #1 - All writers make lots of money Not every writer will make money off their work. Some writers work years without ever selling a single thing. Others never send their work out, which is a guaranteed way not to be published. While making money would be nice, most writers write to get their thoughts on paper.
Myth #2 - All writers are unhappy or crazy or both Writers are extremely creative people and think in ways non-writers would never think. Most of the writers I know are happy people. They have their up days and down days, just like everyone else. The only difference is they use those emotions in their stories.
Myth #3 - You have to know someone in the business in order to get published The publishing field is very subjective. What is acceptable to one editor might not be to another. That's not to say no one will ever get published unless they know someone in the business or are already famous. Having a contact would be nice, but honing your craft and making sure you've sent out the best work you can is really the only way to be published.
Myth #4 - In order to write you must have a quiet office devoted to only writing Writers can write any where; sitting in a coffee shop, waiting at the doctor's office and even standing in line at the grocery store. All a writer needs to get their thoughts and ideas down is a pad of paper and a pencil, and the desire to write.
Myth #5 - In order to be a real writer, you must pay your dues A lot of people think the only way you can be considered a writer is if you've been writing for many years, or endured many rejections and hardships. Real writers are the people who write. Regardless of how long they've been doing it, or how many times they've been told no.
Myth #6 - In order to write, you must be an intellectual egghead Writers come from all walks of life. The only requirement is the desire to write. You don't have to be a college graduate to write, you don't even have to have graduate from high school. But you do need an understanding of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Otherwise, you are only writing for yourself.
Myth #7 - To be a writer, you must make writing your number one priority Writer's have families, jobs, lives and hobbies. Yet they still find the time to write. They juggle all aspects of their life so the can put words to paper. That's what makes them writers.
Myth #8 - Anyone can write the Great American Novel Anyone can write. This is true. But not everyone can write well. The first draft of any story isn't going to be perfect. Honing your skills as a writer is the only way to be able to write. Being able to accept criticism and suggestions is how good writers learn to be great writers.
Writing is a career bathed in mystery. So many want to write, but don't know how to being, or what to write once they start. The only true advice is to just pick up your pen and start writing. And never stop.
About the Author
Dawn Arkin is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Poetry Contests. Her portfolio can be found at http://www.Writing.Com/authors/darkin so stop by and read for a while.
I've received few e-mails last two days from visitors had reading troubles with the new design , I don't know maybe there are others having the same problem so I'll change the design and replace it with a new one this weekend , However the post will be back tomorrow or maximum on Monday so I'm very sorry for all of you .
Thank you for your patience , enjoy your time and have a nice weekend
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Body Language Secrets You Need to Know by: Royane Real
Some body language experts claim that only about 7% of our messages to other people are communicated through the words we speak. The rest of our messages are conveyed through our body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
During your entire life you have been sending messages to others through your posture, gestures, and facial expressions.
Even if you never say a word, your face and body are constantly sending out messages to other people about your state of mind, your happiness, and your level of confidence.
This article does not discuss what to write or how to write, but merely a favorite – why to write.
The world appears in its dissatisfactions. Potential lies in the prospect that desires to change it, and prosperity lies in the chaotic chase that has already begun. Writing is barely a provision of the many to choose from.
Any man can breathe. Any man can disembowel liquid. Any man can write.
Writing becomes a necessity when the worthier elements of life like love and joy, become pursuits instead of possessions. Those who like to mouth ‘I love to write’ might as well have ‘loved to bungee jump’. So often, writing is an escape rather than a commitment, an alternative rather than a motive, a hobby rather than an involvement.
The difference between writing, when writing is the object of a desire, and writing, when it is the dearth of one, is similar to the difference between consuming food through your mouth or your nostrils. One is precise; the other is either foolhardy or deliberate.
A failure in one’s life is an achievement in one’s vanities. A hurt pride resorts to dissimilar paths of self-absorption eluding the one that confronts its vulnerabilities. Those who fail as intellectuals, rise as diplomats, but never cede to be individuals – because compliance with circumstances defeats the purport of the indomitable convictions of man, so likely, we forge more humane opportunities. Opportunities that are severely consistent, ripe and simple. Opportunities like writing.
Once again, take notice – Any man can breathe. Any man can disembowel liquid. Any man can write.
The object of scrutiny when two things are placed in contrasting contest is not spurious triumph, but progress through aptitude. Sometimes, it is essential to lose, and sometimes it is downright pivotal; it is forever substantial to remember that neither is success a construct of victories, nor is it a servant of one. Success lies deep in the path of experience and often, unknowingly, people who disembowel liquid, bungee jumpers, writers - pass it demurely. It is a fervent moment writhing within several unnamed others; it cannot be achieved, it has to be a yielding harvest.
In writing, there are no discoveries, only inventions – those, that either concoct interest or intrigue. If anything in the written connotation is a function of the former, it is languid and specious. If anything, at all, as it has been a rarity for so long, compromises with the latter, it is grand, unique, most welcome, and most awaited.
Uselessness is an innate, inherent part of writing anything. Futility, you see, is perfect and the only thing that is so. Those who master it are legends, those who come across it accidentally are writers, and those who tend towards it are fools. Those who come closest are renowned as professionals.
Precision in any sort of writing is a triviality and a widowed cliché. There is no ‘bull’s eye’ in perspectives, in predilection or in opinion; it is consequential to generalize. A thing that is meant to socialize with more than a single existent word should never focus or centralize acutely. It’ll fail to stand ground, and eventually fail to impress.
The diversity one writer inures to delineate himself from another is only in an unrealized, imperfect conformity of perseverance. Hard work is an unknown realm, a world within a world, a most secret horizon of each written syllable – when we expand these realms and horizons, when we free our worlds, we can hope towards hope… to be writers. A just and lively hope to be good writers, and if not, efficient in the least.
There is still a last truth to reckon with, again and again, until it is defunct and old and as gray as cement stripping off naked walls –
Any man can breathe. Any man can disembowel liquid. Any man can write.
Learn to survive it.
About The Author
Tushar Jain Any queries - shoot them at mosaics12@rediffmail.com
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Women Hold Up Half the Sky by: Arthur Buchanan
Women and Mental Health Research Mental illnesses affect women and men differently. Some disorders are more common in women, and some express themselves with different symptoms. Scientists are only now beginning to tease apart the contribution of various biological and psychosocial factors to mental health and mental illness in both women and men. In addition, researchers are currently studying the special problems of treatment for serious mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Research on women's health has grown substantially in the last 20 years. Today's studies are helping to clarify the risk and protective factors for mental disorders in women and to improve women's mental health treatment outcome.
“Tight lines” is a good luck wish among fishermen. When you’ve hooked a fish, your line tightens up.
I was musing on this expression as my husband critiqued my lousy casting skills on our latest fishing expedition. Anthony’s as accurate a caster as they come. He can pinpoint a particular far-away reed and cast an inch in front of it.
We were going for bass, and he explained that bass like to hide out on the perimeters of a lake, under rocks and in between plants. Problem is, I can’t pinpoint anything. I aim my pole right and the line somehow flies left. I aim fifty feet away and it somehow shoots straight up in the air and plunks down five feet in front of the boat.
Fishing is part plain luck, but there’s a lot of strategizing to it, too. You have to pick the right spot, the right time of day, the right bait, the right rig, the right technique. You could just toss a worm out and hope something hits, but your odds are a lot better if you make the effort to put a tasty-looking treat right in front of the fish’s mouth.
Kind of like querying.
Oh, you knew there was a writing reference in here somewhere!
As I aimlessly hurled my plastic worm into the middle of the lake, I got more and more frustrated watching Anthony pull in fish. Smug show-off! But really, he was doing a much better job of appealing to his target than I was.
When you have a great idea, write a query, and toss it out to every editor you can think of, you’re the Jenna fisherwoman. You figure that if you just toss that line out there enough, some smart editor is going to come snatch it up. And sometimes you’ll get lucky, but more often, you’ll come up empty. What you really want is to be the Anthony fisherman.
So let’s go over those editor-luring techniques.
The Right Spot:
This is the most important part of the equation. You have to know where your idea will fit. Don’t assume that just because your topic is about weddings, it’ll be right for every wedding magazine. Pick a magazine genre and get to know it well. Read at least five or six wedding magazines, cover to cover, and jot down the names of the sections and columns. How long are the articles in each section? What is the tone? Is the magazine targeting brides on a budget or no-expense-is-too-silly ones? Which topics seem to come up in every issue? Know exactly where your article would fit within the magazine and be prepared to tell the editor.
The Right Time:
Magazines have long lead times (the time between an article’s acceptance and the time when it’s published), sometimes a year or more, but typically more like four to six months. Your great Christmas pitch is not going to get accepted in October. Think ahead and pitch ahead. Want to pitch an article about picking a flattering swimsuit or how to choose a summer camp? Do it in the early winter or you might as well wait until the following year.
The Right Bait:
This is your query itself, and it has to be irresistible. A small weed stuck to your lure will tip off the bass that it’s fake. Every sentence of your query has to reek of professionalism. Mimic the tone of the article in your query. The first paragraph of the query should read like the first paragraph of your proposed article. Include samples of your research and names of those you plan to interview. Throw in a juicy quotation from one of them if possible.
The Right Rig:
These are your clips. If your query doesn’t work, the clips probably won’t even be read. But if your query is good, your clips can make or break the deal. Don’t blow it by including samples from your blog, Epinions, WriteforCash, your high school newspaper, or an e-zine that runs anything people send in. This will automatically tell the editor that you have no professional experience. Even if that’s the case, you don’t want to flaunt it. Build up those clips any way you can, preferably in print (community newspapers, regional magazines, and trade magazines are less competitive than national consumer magazines, and all respectable places to earn clips).
Understand that if you’ve never proven yourself in a particular area of writing (health writing, let’s say), you probably won’t get a plum feature assignment that requires heavy research. Either write the article on spec to show you can handle it, or start by pitching shorter, front-of-the-book items to prove your chops.
The Right Technique:
Some editors prefer longer queries, some prefer shorter. Some accept reprints, some don’t. Some are okay with simultaneous submissions, multiple submissions, e-mail queries, and informal letters of introduction – some aren’t. You’ll learn some of these things in the writers’ guidelines that you find on a magazine’s website or in the Writer’s Market or the American Directory of Writer’s Guidelines. Others, you can find out by networking with writers on message boards like http://absolutewrite.com/forums/ and www.mediabistro.com/bbs, or joining groups like www.freelancesuccess.com and www.asja.org. And some you’ll learn along the way through trial and error. There is no one-size-fits-all technique that’ll work for all editors. About all they seem to agree on is that they hate it when their names are misspelled!
My biggest mistake as a beginning freelancer was the same as my biggest fishing trouble: I didn’t target well. I’d come up with an idea and send it to every editor I could find in the Writer’s Market who sounded remotely appropriate for my topic, whether I’d read the magazines or not.
Now I know that it’s a sign of respect for my profession and my industry if I take the time to study the detailed guidelines editors provide every month: their magazines. Before I can figure out how to bait my hook, I first need to find out what the fish are biting. And if I’m feeling strapped for cash, I don’t even need to buy copies – I can head to the library and spend my afternoon reading and taking notes there.
Part of the thrill of fishing is that you don’t catch a fish every time you throw your line out. It wouldn’t feel like an accomplishment if you did. Sometimes, you can do everything right – the perfect cast, the perfect spot – and not even feel a nibble. When this happens with a query, there may be something going on behind the scenes you don’t know about: Maybe they’ve recently assigned an article on your topic, or the section is about to be redesigned, or the editor’s budget for freelancers just got slashed.
What matters is that you get that line back in the water fast, and target your next mark just as carefully. Soon, you’ll reel in assignments with ease.
Tight lines, writers!
About The Author
Jenna Glatzer is the editor of http://www.absolutewrite.com (pick up a FREE list of agents looking for new writers!) and the author of 14 books, including MAKE A REAL LIVING AS A FREELANCE WRITER, which comes with a FREE Editors' Cheat Sheet. She's also Celine Dion's authorized biographer. Visit Jenna at http://www.jennaglatzer.com
Today in Freelance Fingerprints --------------------------------------------- The Simple Secret for Making More Friends by: Royane Real
When you meet new people for the first time, do you usually like most of the new people that you meet?
Or do you find that you usually dislike new people, unless they can eventually prove after a long time that they deserve your friendship?
Perhaps you have never thought about this before. And you may even wonder if it’s really important. Does it really matter very much if you like most people when you first meet them, or if you decide to like them much later, after you get to know them better?
How to Write a Great Combat Scene - Advice for Fantasy Writers by Will Kalif
A great combat scene is a memorable event in your reader's life. It is a microcosm of the struggle that is contained in the book itself. And good combat scenes are often dog-eared by readers and returned to over and over again. You can give your reader a great combat experience if you follow a few simple guidelines.
A combat scene is something that may take up only a few minutes of your character's time but will take up significantly more of your reader's time. In a combat scene the reader's sense of time changes and because of this he or she is very sensitive to the details and the flow of the scene. This affords you the opportunity to write something very special that your reader will remember. Here are five tips for writing great combat scenes.
1. Do Your Research - You write fantasy, which means you can write anything you want. After all, it is a genre of imagination with few boundaries. But, today's fantasy reader is very savvy when it comes to the genre. He or she has access to books, movies, websites and all sorts of sources of information. And this means that he or she probably knows a bit about the weapons, armor, and combat techniques of different cultures and periods. He or she probably knows the difference between a Claymore and a Cutlass. And even though your writing is fantasy it still has to make sense to your reader. Research weapons, armor and combat techniques as they apply to your fantasy writing. This research will not only make your scenes more realistic it will also generate interesting and memorable ideas that you can incorporate into the scenes.
2. Take advantage of the Dilation of Time - A combat scene may take a minute or less in real time but in your writing you have the freedom to expand on this and absorb much more of your readers time. This ability to take up time will make a memorable impression on your reader. Be more descriptive in the motions, thoughts and reactions of the combatants.
3. Writing style and exposition - Above all else you have to pay close attention to the way you write combat scenes. A combat scene is a microcosm of your novel in that it describes something that often involves only a few minutes of action, yet the actual exposition can last several pages and take up quite a bit of your readers time. The most important rule of the actual writing is to avoid passive sentences. The sword was not thrust into your Protagonist's thigh; your Antagonist thrust it! Remember this rule and always edit your scenes to eliminate all passive sentences. The very nature of a combat scene is that it is active and not passive.
4. Handle Strange Creatures Realistically - When writing a creature into a combat scene whether it be a Troll, Ogre, Goblin, Orc, or any other type of exotic fantasy creature it still must follow the rules of flesh and blood. You probably don't have a real fantasy creature to model combat motions after but you will have a familiar creature that you can use as a template for motion. Fantasy creatures are almost always distortions of real creatures. Trolls become very large men, Goblins are wiry and quick, and Centaurs follow the template of horses. What you can do is to transfer your thinking about the creature in terms of what it is similar to. How would a horse move in this situation? How would a very large man move in this combat scene? These transferrances of physique work well and make the combat realistic.
5. Give your reader something Extra - In researching and thinking about your combat scenes you will come across some great ideas that will take the scenes to new levels. Here are three examples of what I mean. A Samurai sword is sharp on only one side but was that the only side of the weapon that the Samurai Warrior used? No! The blunt side was also a very effective weapon when the warrior wanted to subdue an enemy without killing or maiming. An observation like this can add a very strong distinction in the scene and can give you an interesting angle to think about and to have your characters think about. Many hand weapons of the medieval period had a spike or metal cap on the bottom end of the handle. This was a very effective means of striking an enemy when the fighting got real close and it became difficult to swing the business end of the weapon. An observation like this can have a dramatic effect on the flow of a fight scene. The Flamberge was a large two-handed weapon that was swung much like a baseball bat but the bottom portion of the blade was often wrapped in leather so when the fighting got close the wielder could choke up on it and swing it in a tighter and more controlled arc. Adding a detail like this lends a note of authority to the scene.
Just because you are writing fantasy doesn't mean you can write implausible and over the top fight scenes. Even fantasy worlds have rules of body and weapon to follow. If you know a little bit about weapons, armor and the rules of body motion you can write some truly memorable combat scenes that will give your reader an experience that will be fondly remembered and oft returned to.
About the Author
Will Kalif is the author of two self-published epic fantasy novels. You can download free samples of his work at his personal website: Storm The Castle - Creativity and Fantasy with an edge
Or you can visit his blog devoted to all things medieval at: The Heroic Dreams Medieval Blog
Last few days I tried to make finding a job in Freelance Steps easier than before , so you'll find editors jobs in the editors section ...ext
I hope this will help you to save your time .
Thank you and have a nice day
Sally
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Let's Get to the Bottom of Low Self-Esteem by: Rosella Aranda
If you suffer from low self-esteem, it’s because you don’t know yourself well enough to appreciate how basically wonderful you are. This is not empty flattery. It is true.
Sadly, many of us are totally estranged from ourselves, from what really makes us tick. This ignorance of our true nature results in relentless self-sabotage of both our work lives and all our relationships with people.
Whether you call it fear of failure or fear of success, self-sabotage can manifest in any number of ways. These behaviors run the gamut from seemingly harmless quirks to extreme masochistic behaviors. Here’s a small assortment:
Writing tip is different today , it hasn't any tip but I like it because it has a sense of humor I hope you'll like it too .
Sally
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The Freelance Writer's Thanksgiving Prayer by: Yuwanda Black
CLIENTS
I’m thankful for clients.
I’m thankful for clients – who pay.
I’m thankful for clients – who pay on time.
I’m thankful for clients – who pay what I’m worth.
I’m thankful for clients – who pay their thanks to me.
I’m thankful for clients – who realize my value.
I’m thankful for clients – who have ideas.
I’m thankful for clients – who have no idea.
I’m thankful for clients – who know when to give up their ideas.
I’m thankful for clients – who know what they want.
I’m thankful for clients – who know when they don’t know what they want.
I’m thankful for clients – who let me do my job.
I’m thankful for clients – who realize writing IS a job.
I’m thankful for clients – who realize writing is MY job.
ME
I’m thankful for the gift of writing.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – for a living.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – words that matter.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – just for me.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – love notes to those who matter.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – editorials that change people’s minds.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – to help others.
I’m thankful for the gift of writing – down what I’m thankful for.
FRIENDS
I’m thankful for friends – who realize I write for a living.
I’m thankful for friends – who don’t ask me to work for free.
I’m thankful for friends – who don’t tell me to “get a real job.”
I’m thankful for friends – who pick up the tab during dry spells.
FAMILY
I’m thankful for family – who respect my working hours.
I’m thankful for family – who encouraged me to purse my dream.
I’m thankful for family – who ignore me when I’m on deadline.
I’m thankful for family – who know I love them, even when I’m on deadline.
I’m thankful for family – who realize that my computer really is a person to me.
I’m thankful for family – who know I’m a professional, even in my fuzzy slippers.
DEADLINES
I’m thankful for deadlines – that pass.
I’m thankful for deadlines – that pass with pay.
MONEY WISH LIST
I’m thankful for checks;
I’m thankful for checks – that come in the mail,
I’m thankful for checks – that come in the mail on time;
I’m thankful for checks – that come in the mail on time in my name;
I’m thankful for “notification of payment received” emails from PayPal;
I’m thankful for bank lines of credit;
I’m thankful for bank lines of credit – in my name;
I’m thankful for bills that don’t come;
I’m thankful for bills that don’t come – in my name;
I’m thankful for bills that are paid;
I’m thankful for bills that are paid – on time;
I’m thankful for bills that are paid on time – in my name.
WISH LIST FOR CLIENTS
I wish for vodka shots before talking to unreasonable clients;
bottles of tequila to share with good clients;
a moonshine hangover to nonpaying clients; and
a three-martini introduction to new clients.
WORK
I’m thankful for work.
I’m thankful for work – that matters.
I’m thankful for work – that I love.
I’m thankful for work – that I love that pays.
About The Author
Yuwanda Black is the publisher of http://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 in 30 Days or Less -- Guaranteed! Log on to http://InkwellEditorial.com to learn how.
The blog is Under Construction till next Monday , have a nice weekend.
Regards
Sally.
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Thursday...23 of November
Happy thanksgiving to you and your families
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The Triggers Of Anger by: Burt Cotton
Triggers are what interrupts emotions and causes us to become angry. When we learn our triggers, we are taking a step in the right direction to control our emotions. First, we need to weed through the roots of anger to determine the problem. If you have obsessive anger, outbursts you might want to get a physical to eliminate chemical or physical roots of your anger.
Cover Letters :: Are you telling them what they want to know?
Let's face it. Recruiters (or employers) are smarter than we think. Bigger organizations pay a hefty salary to their HR department to filter out and sieve through hundreds and thousands of resumes. The idea is to build an organization with people of the right mental aptitude. Most of the top organizations believe strongly in a motto - "People are their greatest assets". Your cover letter goes a long way in capturing and retaining the attention of these people whose main job is to recruit people and coordinate with the workforce.
A well-written cover letter engages the recruiter and pushes him to spend more time reading your detailed resume. Before you start off writing your cover letter, write down what you want to convey on a paper. Read it once, twice, thrice and then set off for a good start. Pack in as much power as you can, because it is these 400 or 500 words that can make the difference.
Have these things on your mind before you start off writing:
Keep your sentences short and avoid using really long sentences because you don't want the recruiter to read it twice to understand what you're trying to convey. Got the point.? Keep your sentences s-h-o-r-t.
Keep your language simple. "I take immense pleasure in applying for this esteemed position in this esteemed organization." Hell.! Your employer knows more about his organization than you do. So you can as well cut the "false" praise. Maybe a subtle mention can do wonders. "I look forward to work with JK Industries".
Organize the content of your cover letter into small paragraphs or bulleted points, not exceeding three paragraphs. Typically each paragraph can contain 3 or 4 sentences.
Do NOT use slang or spoken words like "Lookin' fo a kewl break into yo IT world".
Make sure your cover letter (and resume) is free from spelling or grammatical errors.
And most important: Deliver what the employer is looking for.
So, what should you put in your cover letter?
Ask yourself two questions. One, why should the employer choose you over others? And two, what can you give to the company that others cant? Skills, yes. Proven experience, better.
A good way to start writing is with the correct greeting phrase. If you know the name of the person you are addressing then you can start with 'Dear Ms. Stevenson' or 'Dear Mr. Washington'. Do not use their first names. A bad greeting would be 'Hi Jane' or 'Hello George'.
The first paragraph is to contain a reference. If this is a response to an advertisement or a vacancy listing, this is where you refer to get their attention. Alternatively you can put in a separate line mentioning your reference. (Ref: Your advertisement on Jobsite.com - Ref # 12345).
If you're mentioning your reference in the first paragraph, you can continue on to include why you applied for that position. A good way of connecting the reference to your application is "my skills and your requirement are a good match." Put that in your own words.
In the next paragraph, you justify your statement about why you think that your skills and the skills required for the position are a good match. Make a single line reference to a particular achievement in your current (or previous) job that is along similar lines so that the employer will know exactly what he's looking for. A good example would be "Set up a fully operational network of franchisees in Southern France for retailing ABC Coffee".
Avoid mentioning skills you don't have or projects you have never worked on. Because sooner or later, you're going to face it; when the interviewer looks into your cover letter (or resume) and says "OK, Mr. Stephens, can you give me an instance of how you can use XML to port data from a backend system into a Middleware application"? And that's when you mind starts racing, "XML?? Middleware?? Port..?? Is that my resume he's got..???". God bless you if it's not your resume.
If there are more achievements you want to include, write them down in bulleted points. It's easier for the employer to read, comprehend and get a good picture of your capabilities. Do not reproduce your entire resume here. 2 or 3 such points will do perfectly fine. Of course, do not include irrelevant achievements like "Won a Silver Medal in 200 x 4 Men's Relay Race conducted by Louisville Young Adults Club in 1991". Not unless you're applying for the post of a Physical Trainer or Coach.
You have made your point here. You know why you're applying. And recruiters like that. You know your responsibilities, the risks involved and the tasks you'll be handling. You're just the person they're looking for. At least, you're one of the persons they'd like to talk to before handing over the employment contract.
An ending note can make quite an impression. Tell them your resume is attached and that you're "looking forward to explore this opportunity further". Include an address and telephone number for them to contact you.
Sign off with a "Yours Truly" or "Best Regards" and put your complete name under it.
Get into form and write out your winning cover letter.
About The Author
Amit Pujar is a copywriter/technical writer currently heading the content department of an online publication. Amit writes on a variety of subjects and is currently working on his first non-fiction. He can be reached at pujar@yahoo.com
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Bilingual Medical Editor - The BOSS Group - Philadelphia, PA
The BOSS Group has a freelance opportunity for a Bilingual Medical Editor to work onsite in the Metro Philly (Montgomery County) area. Our client, a full service direct advertising agency, needs an experienced editor/proofreader to translate and edit patient educational materials. The ideal candidate will possess a meticulous eye for detail, thorough understanding of both the Spanish and English language, and be available for a two to four week assignment.
Requirements:
* Superb translation skills, able translate and edit in Spanish * Strong Pharmaceutical copy editing background * Highly organized with strong time management skills * Ability to comprehend, write and edit complex health related material in Spanish and English, ensuring content is accurate and appropriate for intended audience * Bachelor s Degree in 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.
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 #23893CF
Freelance Editor - CMP Technology - San Francisco, CA
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.com
Are you up on the hottest job market trends? Do you enjoy discussing the latest career news with your friends and family?
AOL Find a Job, one of the leading online job seeking portals, seeks meticulous and reliable freelance writers to write engaging 500 - 700 word features covering the job market -- everything from career advice, to the latest occupational trends. Your writing should be crisp, clear and timely and your literary voice strong. Experience contributing to websites, blogs or other ecommerce-related outlets is a strong plus.
To apply, please send the following to ***** within the body of the e-mail.
*** Sorry.... No attachments
1. Cover letter 2. Your resume 3. Include links to articles you have written and/or insert articles you've written.
Pay is $200 for each 500-700-word article. We do NOT reimburse for expenses. Due to the volume of queries, not all applications will receive a response.
Game development studio is looking for a native English dialog writer able to translate from French for their new adventure video game “Sherlock Holmes against Arsene Lupin”.<br>The script is already written in French, but we need you to fit the 19th century style + typical British expression. Please note also that there are some part written in poetry.
Full project salary - $1500. (around 40 000 words) end of the work: February 2007
NY1 News- Writer (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 and 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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
• College degree • Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.
Experience: • 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance. • Video Production experience necessary. • 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.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: ? Ability to work under pressure ? Attention to detail ? Communication/Interpersonal skills ? Creative thinking skills ? Current news events ? Editorial skills ? Electronic newsroom system ? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage ? News judgment ? News production knowledge ? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk ? News reporting ? NYC people, issues and events ? Organization skills ? PC knowledge ? Windows ? Word, Word Perfect ? Excel ? Lotus ? Problem Solving/Decision making ? Programming subject matter ? Server technology knowledge ? Time management skills ? Typing ? Video & audio equipment knowledge ? Video Editing ? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, ½ inch) ? Writing skills Contacts
Supervision of: No one
Authority • To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review.
Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment. • Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills. • Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
>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
Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author and editor with nonfiction book project based in Savannah (applicants MUST live within immediate driving distance of city. Not more than 1.5 hours, please). This long-term, contract-based project will require extensive writing, research, photo/caption compilation, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus.
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with a minimum of two published clips to ***** or fax to (954) 463-2220, attention Editorial Department. We are conducting interviews on the morning of December 4 in Savannah; please apply only if you are available that day. Also, please, no phone calls. We will contact you directly if we think you are a suitable candidate. Thank you.
We are an established international company specializing in B2B magazines with an executive audience across manufacturing industry. As part of our continued expansion we are looking for freelance bi-lingual spanish and/or portuguese writers to conduct interviews over the telephone with senior management. Interviews are conducted in Spanish/Portuguese and written in English. Great opportunity for regular freelance work. Please email resume plus 2 samples of your work to******
Freelance writers to write trivia questions for an online trivia site. Required: previous trivia writing experience with samples of your work (or trivia answering experience of over 1000 questions) ; Internet access. Desired: Microsoft Word skills. Number of questions: 200-1,000. Pay rate: $.80-1 per question. please send 1 page resume .
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We are looking for SEO / content writer to write / rewrite our ENTIRE website. We need the writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better “selling” content. The compensation is around $250 to $350. You article will be showcased on Google and Yahoo as people can easily search on it. It is a good opportunity for you to add a significant line to your resume/portfolio. We have 2 other projects line up after this.
If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to *******. Thank you!
We're an established academic assistance company. If you want to know more information about us you can go to Thepaperexperts.com. We're looking for writers with Masters degrees. If you're interested then submit your resume or cv, we're looking for writers interested in starting right away. Our pay rates are competitive and we pay twice a month and on-time :-). We're looking for writers who can help us with the following subjects:
Economics Marketing Nursing/Medical Social Work Law Music
No Exp. Assistant - PT, $4,000! Work for Kimley-Horn - Kimley-Horn - Chicago, IL
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's most comprehensive and best respected engineering and land planning firms.
With more than 2000 staff in 54 offices, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines: aviation, environmental, intelligent transportation systems, landscape architecture, land planning, transit, transportation, roads and bridges, urban redevelopment, and water resources.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is ranked 20th in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the US. Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish."
What makes Kimley-Horn unique?
Our employee-centered culture where you create your own career path Incentive and performance bonuses Up to 20% funding into your retirement savings plan Company paid medical benefits
Our company would provide training, benefits, competitive hourly rates, and commissions.
Want To Be Valued As An Employee? Training is provided as well as full support from our management staff.
No experience is necessary, and you may apply regardless of your current class or work schedule, or previous work experience. There is no cold calling, no telemarketing, no door to door sales and no relying on friends and family. We will train you on all you need to know.
The ideal candidate should be very personable, professional, ambitious and self motivated. We are not a graphic design firm or telemarketers. No sales!
Why not work for the Best?
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---------------------------- Romance Designs Community Newsletters Deadline: December 31, 2006 PAY: $75 Accepted short stories will be distributed through our Romance Designs Community Newsletters and Websites and is entitled Love Notes: Short Stories of Romance, Volume I: Deserted Islands. Your story must contain A DESERTED ISLAND in it. How you develop that into your story is up to you. SUB-GENRE FOCUS FOR OUR FIRST ROUND OF SUBMISSIONS: Historical romance, contemporary, romantic suspense, fantasy/sci. fi. romance, and paranormal romance. http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml
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2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project PAY: The author will be paid up-front for the serial rights at 1/2 cent a word up to $25.00 per chapter. In return for the book format, the author will receive two author copies and 50% of the net on all sales over $150 US net. The 2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project will involve obtaining the rights to serial publication of the work in The Sword Review as well as publication as a novel. The selected manuscript will be published in book form and released at the same time as the first chapter appears in The Sword Review. Readers may elect to buy the book in whole at any time, or wait for the monthly installments to run their course. http://www.doubleedgedpublishing.com/2007Book.html
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Inflight Magazine column PAY: $500 - $600 Seeking freelance technology writers/reporters to contribute to a monthly technology column in a popular, domestic inflight magazine. The column, written for a consumer audience, focuses on the latest in tech gadgets and consumer-technology trends. Columns run about 1600 words. Pay generally ranges between $500 and $600 per column. Qualified writers should e-mail resumes and clips (or portfolio URLs) to the attention of M. Susan Wilson, swilson@paradigmcg.com.
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Money & More™ Magazine PAY: $.15/word Seeking contributing authors for 500-700 word articles for our upcoming Jan./Feb. issue. Deadline is short-November 15, 2006. The articles are in regards to taxes and are as follows: 1.Ways of Saving To Pay For Taxes 2.Making Sure You Have The Proper Documents For Your Tax Preparer 3.Investment Options For Tax Returns 4.Paying Taxes Online-Benefits and Detriments All articles submitted to Money & More™ magazine must be original and objective, in keeping with the assigned theme and presented within deadline pending authorized permission. Most articles must feature at least one professional interview/reference, and include a list of sources and contact information. Article submissions may include graphics original to the author, which may or may not be utilized, and a mini bio. Payment is $0.15 per published word and a copy of the magazine, approximately two weeks after publication. Elizabeth Chatman, Editor mailto:echatman@moneyandmoremag.com Ph: 843.839.4726 Fax: 843.839.4724 1203 48th Ave. N. Suite 118 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 http://www.moneyandmoremag.com
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Writer/Teacher needed for illustrated Social Studies Grade 5 and 6 lesson books
New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4. Applicant must have teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided). Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression. This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson). Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is on-line. Interested parties can contact Heather Chin at u105@englishbasic.com with CV/resume and for more information.
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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
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Copy Editor
Designer/copy editor needed for 7-person copy desk at 35,000 circulation newspaper in beautiful Upstate New York. We are an award-winning, quality-oriented newspaper that has been a great incubator for copy editor talent at larger newspapers. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, N.Y. or mailto:tingley@poststar.com
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Assistant Editor A.C.T.I.O.N magazine, a new publication is seeking an Assistant Editor to help with the day to day of starting a new magazine. This person should be well-organized and live in the Chicagoland area or close by. This person will assist the Editor in making decisions for the magazine for the first issue and so forth. This person should have at least 2-3 years of experience and willing to go to meetings and be apart of every aspect of decision making for this magazine. In addition to having strong word skills, applicants should be able to to at least design pages using QuarkXPress or Adobe Pagemaker. We are seeking someone who will welcome challenges and the opportunity for growth along with the publication. If you meet the qualifications for the position please send letter and resume to the attention of Kenya Nalls. Email address: mailto:knalls2006@yahoo.com
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The Triggers Of Anger by: Burt Cotton
Triggers are what interrupts emotions and causes us to become angry. When we learn our triggers, we are taking a step in the right direction to control our emotions. First, we need to weed through the roots of anger to determine the problem. If you have obsessive anger, outbursts you might want to get a physical to eliminate chemical or physical roots of your anger.
Cover Letters :: Are you telling them what they want to know?
Let's face it. Recruiters (or employers) are smarter than we think. Bigger organizations pay a hefty salary to their HR department to filter out and sieve through hundreds and thousands of resumes. The idea is to build an organization with people of the right mental aptitude. Most of the top organizations believe strongly in a motto - "People are their greatest assets". Your cover letter goes a long way in capturing and retaining the attention of these people whose main job is to recruit people and coordinate with the workforce.
A well-written cover letter engages the recruiter and pushes him to spend more time reading your detailed resume. Before you start off writing your cover letter, write down what you want to convey on a paper. Read it once, twice, thrice and then set off for a good start. Pack in as much power as you can, because it is these 400 or 500 words that can make the difference.
Have these things on your mind before you start off writing:
Keep your sentences short and avoid using really long sentences because you don't want the recruiter to read it twice to understand what you're trying to convey. Got the point.? Keep your sentences s-h-o-r-t.
Keep your language simple. "I take immense pleasure in applying for this esteemed position in this esteemed organization." Hell.! Your employer knows more about his organization than you do. So you can as well cut the "false" praise. Maybe a subtle mention can do wonders. "I look forward to work with JK Industries".
Organize the content of your cover letter into small paragraphs or bulleted points, not exceeding three paragraphs. Typically each paragraph can contain 3 or 4 sentences.
Do NOT use slang or spoken words like "Lookin' fo a kewl break into yo IT world".
Make sure your cover letter (and resume) is free from spelling or grammatical errors.
And most important: Deliver what the employer is looking for.
So, what should you put in your cover letter?
Ask yourself two questions. One, why should the employer choose you over others? And two, what can you give to the company that others cant? Skills, yes. Proven experience, better.
A good way to start writing is with the correct greeting phrase. If you know the name of the person you are addressing then you can start with 'Dear Ms. Stevenson' or 'Dear Mr. Washington'. Do not use their first names. A bad greeting would be 'Hi Jane' or 'Hello George'.
The first paragraph is to contain a reference. If this is a response to an advertisement or a vacancy listing, this is where you refer to get their attention. Alternatively you can put in a separate line mentioning your reference. (Ref: Your advertisement on Jobsite.com - Ref # 12345).
If you're mentioning your reference in the first paragraph, you can continue on to include why you applied for that position. A good way of connecting the reference to your application is "my skills and your requirement are a good match." Put that in your own words.
In the next paragraph, you justify your statement about why you think that your skills and the skills required for the position are a good match. Make a single line reference to a particular achievement in your current (or previous) job that is along similar lines so that the employer will know exactly what he's looking for. A good example would be "Set up a fully operational network of franchisees in Southern France for retailing ABC Coffee".
Avoid mentioning skills you don't have or projects you have never worked on. Because sooner or later, you're going to face it; when the interviewer looks into your cover letter (or resume) and says "OK, Mr. Stephens, can you give me an instance of how you can use XML to port data from a backend system into a Middleware application"? And that's when you mind starts racing, "XML?? Middleware?? Port..?? Is that my resume he's got..???". God bless you if it's not your resume.
If there are more achievements you want to include, write them down in bulleted points. It's easier for the employer to read, comprehend and get a good picture of your capabilities. Do not reproduce your entire resume here. 2 or 3 such points will do perfectly fine. Of course, do not include irrelevant achievements like "Won a Silver Medal in 200 x 4 Men's Relay Race conducted by Louisville Young Adults Club in 1991". Not unless you're applying for the post of a Physical Trainer or Coach.
You have made your point here. You know why you're applying. And recruiters like that. You know your responsibilities, the risks involved and the tasks you'll be handling. You're just the person they're looking for. At least, you're one of the persons they'd like to talk to before handing over the employment contract.
An ending note can make quite an impression. Tell them your resume is attached and that you're "looking forward to explore this opportunity further". Include an address and telephone number for them to contact you.
Sign off with a "Yours Truly" or "Best Regards" and put your complete name under it.
Get into form and write out your winning cover letter.
About The Author
Amit Pujar is a copywriter/technical writer currently heading the content department of an online publication. Amit writes on a variety of subjects and is currently working on his first non-fiction. He can be reached at pujar@yahoo.com
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Bilingual Medical Editor - The BOSS Group - Philadelphia, PA
The BOSS Group has a freelance opportunity for a Bilingual Medical Editor to work onsite in the Metro Philly (Montgomery County) area. Our client, a full service direct advertising agency, needs an experienced editor/proofreader to translate and edit patient educational materials. The ideal candidate will possess a meticulous eye for detail, thorough understanding of both the Spanish and English language, and be available for a two to four week assignment.
Requirements:
* Superb translation skills, able translate and edit in Spanish * Strong Pharmaceutical copy editing background * Highly organized with strong time management skills * Ability to comprehend, write and edit complex health related material in Spanish and English, ensuring content is accurate and appropriate for intended audience * Bachelor s Degree in 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.
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 #23893CF
Freelance Editor - CMP Technology - San Francisco, CA
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.com
Are you up on the hottest job market trends? Do you enjoy discussing the latest career news with your friends and family?
AOL Find a Job, one of the leading online job seeking portals, seeks meticulous and reliable freelance writers to write engaging 500 - 700 word features covering the job market -- everything from career advice, to the latest occupational trends. Your writing should be crisp, clear and timely and your literary voice strong. Experience contributing to websites, blogs or other ecommerce-related outlets is a strong plus.
To apply, please send the following to ***** within the body of the e-mail.
*** Sorry.... No attachments
1. Cover letter 2. Your resume 3. Include links to articles you have written and/or insert articles you've written.
Pay is $200 for each 500-700-word article. We do NOT reimburse for expenses. Due to the volume of queries, not all applications will receive a response.
Game development studio is looking for a native English dialog writer able to translate from French for their new adventure video game “Sherlock Holmes against Arsene Lupin”. The script is already written in French, but we need you to fit the 19th century style + typical British expression. Please note also that there are some part written in poetry.
Full project salary - $1500. (around 40 000 words) end of the work: February 2007
NY1 News- Writer (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 and 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
• College degree • Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred.
Experience: • 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance. • Video Production experience necessary. • 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.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: ? Ability to work under pressure ? Attention to detail ? Communication/Interpersonal skills ? Creative thinking skills ? Current news events ? Editorial skills ? Electronic newsroom system ? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage ? News judgment ? News production knowledge ? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk ? News reporting ? NYC people, issues and events ? Organization skills ? PC knowledge ? Windows ? Word, Word Perfect ? Excel ? Lotus ? Problem Solving/Decision making ? Programming subject matter ? Server technology knowledge ? Time management skills ? Typing ? Video & audio equipment knowledge ? Video Editing ? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, ½ inch) ? Writing skills Contacts
Supervision of: No one
Authority • To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review.
Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment. • Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills. • Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D
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
Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author and editor with nonfiction book project based in Savannah (applicants MUST live within immediate driving distance of city. Not more than 1.5 hours, please). This long-term, contract-based project will require extensive writing, research, photo/caption compilation, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus.
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with a minimum of two published clips to ***** or fax to (954) 463-2220, attention Editorial Department. We are conducting interviews on the morning of December 4 in Savannah; please apply only if you are available that day. Also, please, no phone calls. We will contact you directly if we think you are a suitable candidate. Thank you.
We are an established international company specializing in B2B magazines with an executive audience across manufacturing industry. As part of our continued expansion we are looking for freelance bi-lingual spanish and/or portuguese writers to conduct interviews over the telephone with senior management. Interviews are conducted in Spanish/Portuguese and written in English. Great opportunity for regular freelance work. Please email resume plus 2 samples of your work to******
Freelance writers to write trivia questions for an online trivia site. Required: previous trivia writing experience with samples of your work (or trivia answering experience of over 1000 questions) ; Internet access. Desired: Microsoft Word skills. Number of questions: 200-1,000. Pay rate: $.80-1 per question. please send 1 page resume .
We have a custom plastic card website, the web contents include:
Home
Our Products: Hotel Key Cards, Gift Cards, Fundraising Cards, Loyalty Cards, Membership Cards, Plastic Business Cards, More Products...
Ordering: Order Online, Card Gallery, Request Samples, Get Started, Art Spec, Send Files
Customer Service: About Us, Contact Us, Office Hours, Fulfillment Services, FAQs, Plastic Card Glossary, Site Map.
We are looking for SEO / content writer to write / rewrite our ENTIRE website. We need the writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better “selling” content. The compensation is around $250 to $350. You article will be showcased on Google and Yahoo as people can easily search on it. It is a good opportunity for you to add a significant line to your resume/portfolio. We have 2 other projects line up after this.
If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to *******. Thank you!
We're an established academic assistance company. If you want to know more information about us you can go to Thepaperexperts.com. We're looking for writers with Masters degrees. If you're interested then submit your resume or cv, we're looking for writers interested in starting right away. Our pay rates are competitive and we pay twice a month and on-time :-). We're looking for writers who can help us with the following subjects:
Economics Marketing Nursing/Medical Social Work Law Music
No Exp. Assistant - PT, $4,000! Work for Kimley-Horn - Kimley-Horn - Chicago, IL
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's most comprehensive and best respected engineering and land planning firms.
With more than 2000 staff in 54 offices, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines: aviation, environmental, intelligent transportation systems, landscape architecture, land planning, transit, transportation, roads and bridges, urban redevelopment, and water resources.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is ranked 20th in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the US. Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish."
What makes Kimley-Horn unique?
Our employee-centered culture where you create your own career path Incentive and performance bonuses Up to 20% funding into your retirement savings plan Company paid medical benefits
Our company would provide training, benefits, competitive hourly rates, and commissions.
Want To Be Valued As An Employee? Training is provided as well as full support from our management staff.
No experience is necessary, and you may apply regardless of your current class or work schedule, or previous work experience. There is no cold calling, no telemarketing, no door to door sales and no relying on friends and family. We will train you on all you need to know.
The ideal candidate should be very personable, professional, ambitious and self motivated. We are not a graphic design firm or telemarketers. No sales!
Why not work for the Best?
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---------------------------- Romance Designs Community Newsletters Deadline: December 31, 2006 PAY: $75 Accepted short stories will be distributed through our Romance Designs Community Newsletters and Websites and is entitled Love Notes: Short Stories of Romance, Volume I: Deserted Islands. Your story must contain A DESERTED ISLAND in it. How you develop that into your story is up to you. SUB-GENRE FOCUS FOR OUR FIRST ROUND OF SUBMISSIONS: Historical romance, contemporary, romantic suspense, fantasy/sci. fi. romance, and paranormal romance. http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml
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2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project PAY: The author will be paid up-front for the serial rights at 1/2 cent a word up to $25.00 per chapter. In return for the book format, the author will receive two author copies and 50% of the net on all sales over $150 US net. The 2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project will involve obtaining the rights to serial publication of the work in The Sword Review as well as publication as a novel. The selected manuscript will be published in book form and released at the same time as the first chapter appears in The Sword Review. Readers may elect to buy the book in whole at any time, or wait for the monthly installments to run their course. http://www.doubleedgedpublishing.com/2007Book.html
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Inflight Magazine column PAY: $500 - $600 Seeking freelance technology writers/reporters to contribute to a monthly technology column in a popular, domestic inflight magazine. The column, written for a consumer audience, focuses on the latest in tech gadgets and consumer-technology trends. Columns run about 1600 words. Pay generally ranges between $500 and $600 per column. Qualified writers should e-mail resumes and clips (or portfolio URLs) to the attention of M. Susan Wilson, swilson@paradigmcg.com.
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Money & More™ Magazine PAY: $.15/word Seeking contributing authors for 500-700 word articles for our upcoming Jan./Feb. issue. Deadline is short-November 15, 2006. The articles are in regards to taxes and are as follows: 1.Ways of Saving To Pay For Taxes 2.Making Sure You Have The Proper Documents For Your Tax Preparer 3.Investment Options For Tax Returns 4.Paying Taxes Online-Benefits and Detriments All articles submitted to Money & More™ magazine must be original and objective, in keeping with the assigned theme and presented within deadline pending authorized permission. Most articles must feature at least one professional interview/reference, and include a list of sources and contact information. Article submissions may include graphics original to the author, which may or may not be utilized, and a mini bio. Payment is $0.15 per published word and a copy of the magazine, approximately two weeks after publication. Elizabeth Chatman, Editor mailto:echatman@moneyandmoremag.com Ph: 843.839.4726 Fax: 843.839.4724 1203 48th Ave. N. Suite 118 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 http://www.moneyandmoremag.com
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Writer/Teacher needed for illustrated Social Studies Grade 5 and 6 lesson books
New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4. Applicant must have teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided). Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression. This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson). Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is on-line. Interested parties can contact Heather Chin at u105@englishbasic.com with CV/resume and for more information.
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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
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Copy Editor
Designer/copy editor needed for 7-person copy desk at 35,000 circulation newspaper in beautiful Upstate New York. We are an award-winning, quality-oriented newspaper that has been a great incubator for copy editor talent at larger newspapers. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, N.Y. or mailto:tingley@poststar.com
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Assistant Editor A.C.T.I.O.N magazine, a new publication is seeking an Assistant Editor to help with the day to day of starting a new magazine. This person should be well-organized and live in the Chicagoland area or close by. This person will assist the Editor in making decisions for the magazine for the first issue and so forth. This person should have at least 2-3 years of experience and willing to go to meetings and be apart of every aspect of decision making for this magazine. In addition to having strong word skills, applicants should be able to to at least design pages using QuarkXPress or Adobe Pagemaker. We are seeking someone who will welcome challenges and the opportunity for growth along with the publication. If you meet the qualifications for the position please send letter and resume to the attention of Kenya Nalls. Email address: mailto:knalls2006@yahoo.com
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Handing The Bat To Joe DiMaggio By Steve Amoia
An American Cultural Icon If you ever played baseball, the mystical name of DiMaggio was as familiar as the crack of the bat, or the thud of the ball hitting the back of the catcher's mitt. Just like cold beer, hot dogs, and the seventh inning stretch, Joe DiMaggio was an integral part of American baseball tradition and lore.
I have been writing for years and yet it seems that when I look at my own work there is always room for improvement. One of the biggest obstacles to good writing is we often settle for something less than we are capable of.
Learning to stretch yourself and push on toward excellence is integral to good writing. One obstacle is writer's block which can be an issue but maybe when you feel blocked you are writing about the wrong topic. Maybe it just will not hold your interest long enough to create inspiring thoughts. If so, put it away for awhile, but do not stop writing. Never stop writing. Just find something new, something interesting, intriguing, or beyond your usual boundaries and the challenge should get you moving again.
Then, the piece you left alone, go back to it and try it again. You may find renewed zeal or you may realize, it still does not interest you--if that is the case it may not interest others either. But rather than not producing anything, you have another great piece you created in the interim and you have not been idle.
Writing comes from inspiration to be sure but it also comes with hard work, dedication and perseverance. When the creative juices are flowing life is grand but then the editing begins. Editing is so frustrating but editing is essential and possibly the most important aspect of a writers work and yet is the most frequently overlooked or ignored aspect of writing. Why? It is overlooked because it's not fun, it is time consuming and it is repetitive. It also tests your writing skills and often people do not want to take a serious look at their writing...they just want to write. There is nothing wrong with just writing but those who do not edit two, three and even four times that which they write will not be seen as valuable or professional writers.
If you are a serious writer it is a good idea to read a lot of other writer's work. You can begin to develop your personal style of writing by reading what really appeals to you as a reader. You can come to understand what you really appreciate as a writer by noting what styles you really like in others. You will read works of some gifted authors but remind yourself, that being a gifted author is one who writes not only from the heart and mind but with a set of skills. Grammar for example, punctuation and sentence structure is so very important to good writing.
I have found that an extra bonus to writing and trying to do it well is I have also become a better speaker. My sentence structure sounds more educated and professional and I am more confident in my speaking abilities. Learning better communication skills is then an added benefit of learning to edit your own work.
I wrote a professional article for my master's thesis and though I received an A grade on the paper when I submitted it to a journal, the editor tore it apart before it could be published. I had pride bumps for two weeks as we sorted out the editing process and created a professional paper that was suitable for submission to the on line journal the International Journal of Healing and Caring. (ijhc.org) When I finally got the article published and looked at the credentials of the others who were published there, I felt honored to be in their company. So the editing definitely paid off even though I was licking my wounds for a while.
I healed fast and I stepped up to the writer's plate by applying everything I learned from that growing up experience. I am grateful for the experience of working with a professional editor. He did not care about my pride, he cared about their publication. Here are a few of the tricks I learned from him.
When you edit your work, look for shortcomings in grammar but also look for:
Incomplete thoughts where you have left your reader hanging: Remember you are not writing for you, who already understand what you are saying, you are writing to your readers. You have to create the same image in their heads as you see in your own otherwise they will miss the point and the real meat of your message.
Repetitive words and phrases: You can use a thesaurus or book of synonyms and say the same thing better by using different words. Repetitive words and phrases are boring and tedious to your reader.
Style: Are you writing with a bit of flair, too much flair or do you sound like everybody else?
Passion: Write like you genuinely care about what you are trying to convey. It does not mean you have to bleed all over the paper with gut wrenching words, emotional outbursts or harsh words. Writing with passion requires you will take the time to express yourself clearly, concisely, with clarity and knowing when your work reflects who you are.
I love writing. I hope to make a lucrative career of it but I have learned that I must write like a professional if I hope to be respected as an author. So, write for practice and the experience and always critique your own work as honestly as you possibly can. Work up to the standards you know you can produce.
Have faith in yourself always! What you do not know you can learn!
Best Regards, Lana Thomas, MS
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#Freelance Writing jobs : ------------------------------ Freelance Writer - US
Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author and editor with nonfiction book project based in Savannah (applicants MUST live within immediate driving distance of city. Not more than 1.5 hours, please). This long-term, contract-based project will require extensive writing, research, photo/caption compilation, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus.
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with a minimum of two published clips to ***** or fax to (954) 463-2220, attention Editorial Department. We are conducting interviews on the morning of December 4 in Savannah; please apply only if you are available that day. Also, please, no phone calls. We will contact you directly if we think you are a suitable candidate. Thank you.
We are an established international company specializing in B2B magazines with an executive audience across manufacturing industry. As part of our continued expansion we are looking for freelance bi-lingual spanish and/or portuguese writers to conduct interviews over the telephone with senior management. Interviews are conducted in Spanish/Portuguese and written in English. Great opportunity for regular freelance work. Please email resume plus 2 samples of your work to******
Freelance writers to write trivia questions for an online trivia site. Required: previous trivia writing experience with samples of your work (or trivia answering experience of over 1000 questions) ; Internet access. Desired: Microsoft Word skills. Number of questions: 200-1,000. Pay rate: $.80-1 per question. please send 1 page resume .
We have a custom plastic card website, the web contents include:
Home
Our Products: Hotel Key Cards, Gift Cards, Fundraising Cards, Loyalty Cards, Membership Cards, Plastic Business Cards, More Products...
Ordering: Order Online, Card Gallery, Request Samples, Get Started, Art Spec, Send Files
Customer Service: About Us, Contact Us, Office Hours, Fulfillment Services, FAQs, Plastic Card Glossary, Site Map.
We are looking for SEO / content writer to write / rewrite our ENTIRE website. We need the writer to go over our current web pages and help us create better “selling” content. The compensation is around $250 to $350. You article will be showcased on Google and Yahoo as people can easily search on it. It is a good opportunity for you to add a significant line to your resume/portfolio. We have 2 other projects line up after this.
If you are interested in the work, please send an email with the subject "Web Content Writer" to *******. Thank you!
We're an established academic assistance company. If you want to know more information about us you can go to Thepaperexperts.com. We're looking for writers with Masters degrees. If you're interested then submit your resume or cv, we're looking for writers interested in starting right away. Our pay rates are competitive and we pay twice a month and on-time :-). We're looking for writers who can help us with the following subjects:
Economics Marketing Nursing/Medical Social Work Law Music
No Exp. Assistant - PT, $4,000! Work for Kimley-Horn - Kimley-Horn - Chicago, IL
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation's most comprehensive and best respected engineering and land planning firms.
With more than 2000 staff in 54 offices, we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines: aviation, environmental, intelligent transportation systems, landscape architecture, land planning, transit, transportation, roads and bridges, urban redevelopment, and water resources.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is ranked 20th in the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the US. Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish."
What makes Kimley-Horn unique?
Our employee-centered culture where you create your own career path Incentive and performance bonuses Up to 20% funding into your retirement savings plan Company paid medical benefits
Our company would provide training, benefits, competitive hourly rates, and commissions.
Want To Be Valued As An Employee? Training is provided as well as full support from our management staff.
No experience is necessary, and you may apply regardless of your current class or work schedule, or previous work experience. There is no cold calling, no telemarketing, no door to door sales and no relying on friends and family. We will train you on all you need to know.
The ideal candidate should be very personable, professional, ambitious and self motivated. We are not a graphic design firm or telemarketers. No sales!
Why not work for the Best?
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---------------------------- Romance Designs Community Newsletters Deadline: December 31, 2006 PAY: $75 Accepted short stories will be distributed through our Romance Designs Community Newsletters and Websites and is entitled Love Notes: Short Stories of Romance, Volume I: Deserted Islands. Your story must contain A DESERTED ISLAND in it. How you develop that into your story is up to you. SUB-GENRE FOCUS FOR OUR FIRST ROUND OF SUBMISSIONS: Historical romance, contemporary, romantic suspense, fantasy/sci. fi. romance, and paranormal romance. http://lovenotespress.com/submissions.shtml
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2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project PAY: The author will be paid up-front for the serial rights at 1/2 cent a word up to $25.00 per chapter. In return for the book format, the author will receive two author copies and 50% of the net on all sales over $150 US net. The 2007 Fantasy/Science Fiction Novel project will involve obtaining the rights to serial publication of the work in The Sword Review as well as publication as a novel. The selected manuscript will be published in book form and released at the same time as the first chapter appears in The Sword Review. Readers may elect to buy the book in whole at any time, or wait for the monthly installments to run their course. http://www.doubleedgedpublishing.com/2007Book.html
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Inflight Magazine column PAY: $500 - $600 Seeking freelance technology writers/reporters to contribute to a monthly technology column in a popular, domestic inflight magazine. The column, written for a consumer audience, focuses on the latest in tech gadgets and consumer-technology trends. Columns run about 1600 words. Pay generally ranges between $500 and $600 per column. Qualified writers should e-mail resumes and clips (or portfolio URLs) to the attention of M. Susan Wilson, swilson@paradigmcg.com.
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Money & More™ Magazine PAY: $.15/word Seeking contributing authors for 500-700 word articles for our upcoming Jan./Feb. issue. Deadline is short-November 15, 2006. The articles are in regards to taxes and are as follows: 1.Ways of Saving To Pay For Taxes 2.Making Sure You Have The Proper Documents For Your Tax Preparer 3.Investment Options For Tax Returns 4.Paying Taxes Online-Benefits and Detriments All articles submitted to Money & More™ magazine must be original and objective, in keeping with the assigned theme and presented within deadline pending authorized permission. Most articles must feature at least one professional interview/reference, and include a list of sources and contact information. Article submissions may include graphics original to the author, which may or may not be utilized, and a mini bio. Payment is $0.15 per published word and a copy of the magazine, approximately two weeks after publication. Elizabeth Chatman, Editor mailto:echatman@moneyandmoremag.com Ph: 843.839.4726 Fax: 843.839.4724 1203 48th Ave. N. Suite 118 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 http://www.moneyandmoremag.com
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Writer/Teacher needed for illustrated Social Studies Grade 5 and 6 lesson books
New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4. Applicant must have teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided). Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression. This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson). Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is on-line. Interested parties can contact Heather Chin at u105@englishbasic.com with CV/resume and for more information.
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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
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Copy Editor
Designer/copy editor needed for 7-person copy desk at 35,000 circulation newspaper in beautiful Upstate New York. We are an award-winning, quality-oriented newspaper that has been a great incubator for copy editor talent at larger newspapers. Please send resume and design samples to Ken Tingley, Managing Editor, The Post-Star, P.O. Box 2157, Glens Falls, N.Y. or mailto:tingley@poststar.com
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Assistant Editor A.C.T.I.O.N magazine, a new publication is seeking an Assistant Editor to help with the day to day of starting a new magazine. This person should be well-organized and live in the Chicagoland area or close by. This person will assist the Editor in making decisions for the magazine for the first issue and so forth. This person should have at least 2-3 years of experience and willing to go to meetings and be apart of every aspect of decision making for this magazine. In addition to having strong word skills, applicants should be able to to at least design pages using QuarkXPress or Adobe Pagemaker. We are seeking someone who will welcome challenges and the opportunity for growth along with the publication. If you meet the qualifications for the position please send letter and resume to the attention of Kenya Nalls. Email address: mailto:knalls2006@yahoo.com
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#Freelance Daily Post: Today in Freelance Fingerprints ---------------------------------------------
There Is No Excuse For Being Unhappy by: Ineke Van Lint
Many people are living a life of sadness, despair, fear and anger, as if they were living in a basement with a very low ceiling. A cold, damp ceiling of dense concrete, keeping them down. There are no windows in this place, no sunshine coming in, no birds singing, no nightingales, no voices of children playing, no affection, no tenderness. Instead there are tons of misery, illness, sadness, anger, depression, fatigue, anxiety, doubt and low self-esteem.
#Daily Writing Tip : ------------------------ Revising Your Short Story - 8 Tips for Polishing Your Prose by Dawn Arkin
You've spent long hours writing your story. You have made sure each character has been fleshed out, the plot is to die for, and the ending is breathtaking. Now, you're ready to start submitting your piece, right?
Wrong.
Writing your story is only half the task. Once you get your story written, it's time to begin revising your work. Revising is an important part of writing. You want your work to be as perfect as humanly possible, so revising is essential. Spelling errors and grammar problems are only part of what you need to look for. Run-on sentences, plot lines that go nowhere and incorrect words also need to be addressed.
When you are ready to start revising your piece, keep these eight things in mind.
1. Read it aloud. Your ears will catch awkward wording your eyes missed. If you are stumbling over parts, or having to go back and re-read something, then it needs to be either reworded or expanded.
2. Listen to your characters' dialogue. Does it sound natural? Does it fit the characters? Be sure you don't have too much dialect in your dialogue. Ya'll is a nice way to show a character is from the South, but if every other word out of your character's mouth is ya'll, then it can get tedious to read. Remember a little goes a long way.
3. Tie up all the loose ends of your story's plot. If you have a minor plot line going be sure to end it. Don't leave your reader hanging at the end wondering what happened to Tony when he went off down that dark alley to help the main character look for clues.
4. Avoid using the same word over and over. Every writer does this, even the most famous. If you are careful, you can catch these minor repeats and replace the overused word with a more suitable one. Buy a good thesaurus and use it.
5. Beware of run-on sentences. A sentence with too many clauses and phrases can be confusing. Try breaking a run-on sentence into two, or shortening it.
6. Be careful of words that sound the same, but have different meanings. They're-there-their all sound the same, but don't mean the same. Same with it's-its. Remember your spell checker isn't going to catch these kinds of typos, you have to.
7. Use exclamation points only when one of the characters, or the writer, is actually exclaiming. It was a wild, exciting ride. Period. No exclamation point. But with, "What a wild, exciting ride!" the exclamation point is right. Be sure to use question marks correctly too.
8. Use your spell check or dictionary to make sure that words you're unsure of are spelled correctly. Spell checker will catch probably 95% of all misspells. The rest you'll have to catch by reading your piece.
Having another person read your work and circle any parts that don't make sense, or need to be revised, will also help you polish your prose. I know some writers, especially new ones, have trouble allowing others to read their work. But that is part of the writing process, allowing the outside world a look at your story.
Take your time with your revisions. Writing isn't a race to see who can cross the finish line first. It's an adventure to a distant land with new and exciting people to meet. So sit back and enjoy the ride. And don't forget to write!
#Freelance Writing jobs : ------------------------------ 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: ****
Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer\HBO-Home Box Office-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.
Freelance Copywriters Stackpole & Partners -Newburyport, MA
We'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 ******* or fax to: 978.463.6610.
Regular Weekly Freelancer California Energy Circuit In or near Sacramento, CA, California
An independent weekly energy policy publication is looking for a freelancer for Sacramento, CA. The position could work into a staff position. The beat includes the state legislature and energy agencies, primarily the California Energy Commission. In-depth reporting on complex issues is needed because our readers are involved in state and national energy policy making. Prior energy reporting experience preferred, as is a Sacramento-based reporter. Estimated hours--8-16/week. News stories range from 500-900 words. Please see our website for background. Call 510 534-9109 or 510 883-9827, or email at editorial@californiaenergycircuit.net and make sure to include in the subject line "journalismjobs"
Hello writers ,i have a project of 8 ebooks in a row of 30+ pages ,12000-14000 words each .I need a writer who is specialist in ebook writing with complete illustrations and photographs .But remember content should be original ,not to be copy paste .
I can pay $90 for complete ebook via paypal only .
I have lots of work of writing such as keyword rich articles ........For that i can pay $2.50 for 500 words.
Interested writers welcome with thier samples of previous work .
LaChance Publishing is seeking inspiring, TRUE stories of literary merit about experiences with alcolholism, 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. Pays $200+.
Alcoholism, breast cancer and MS only at this time please.
If you are comfortable delivering approximately 2,000 well-written words in exchange for a great meal in an upscale restaurant, then Coyle Hospitality Group is looking for you!
All of our evaluations include full meal reimbursements for two people, plus a fee. Knowledge of upscale dining and good writing skills are a must.
If you are interested, please visit our ‘Evaluator Opportunities’ page (see URL below) and complete the survey to become an evaluator. Be sure to mention that you saw the post on the Writerfind site.r> This is how ALL evaluators begin with CHG.
Do you have plans for 2007? Make USA Hockey Magazine part of your new year’s resolution to gain experience and improve on the skills you’ll need to be successful in a career in sports journalism.
The world’s most widely circulated hockey publication, is accepting applications for winter internship at USA Hockey’s national office in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Candidates must possess a strong journalism background, with sound writing skills and a solid foundation in copy editing and proofreading. A working knowledge of ice and inline hockey is highly recommended.
Interns will assist the editor in all facets of publishing the official magazine of USA Hockey, including, but not limited to, writing, editing, proofreading, instructing freelance writers and arranging photo shoots.
The paid winter internship runs from Jan. 8 to April 13. Application materials are due no later than Nov. 30.
Dates are negotiable to fit around school and other commitments.
AsianWeek is the national English-language newsweekly for the rapidly growing Asian Pacific American community. We are currently looking for an intern in our Newspaper Workshop program in our office based in San Francisco.
TITLE Editorial Intern
DUTIES * Select and digest news stories for weekly publication * Write brief news stories for weekly publication * Write announcements of events for weekly publication * Maintain journal of internship experiences * Organize news sources: fax, e-mail, mail
SKILLS * Excellent writing skills * Computer: MS Word, Internet, e-mail * Great organization skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
TERMS * 3 months * minimum 10-15 hours per week * stipend $125 per month * course credit available
If you are looking to be part of the community and help shape and develop the voice of Asian America, AsianWeek wants to work with you! Please email your resume and one writing sample to Lisa Wong Macabasco at *****
Entrepreneur Magazine PAY: $1/word Reports on innovative methods and strategies to help readers improve their business operations. We also cover current issues and trends that affect entrepreneurial companies, as well as new business ideas and opportunities. We provide detailed how-to information in an entertaining, intriguing and evocative fashion, with a writing style that is punchy, sophisticated and chatty. Don't give us the obvious, or merely touch on the surface of a subject. Our readers are not beginners, and they don't have time to waste reading what they already know. We're looking for in-depth reporting, with information culled from many sources to give readers a broad perspective on a topic. Can you offer a fresh angle on a familiar subject? Can you convey atmosphere and personality when interviewing entrepreneurs and experts? Can you elicit interesting quotes from people and find sources who don't say the same old thing in the same old way? Can you write about business with authority and passion? Then you're the kind of writer we're looking for. http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
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The Wittenburg Door PAY: $50 OK, this is serious. That's because The Door, at its most basic, is serious. Beneath the brilliant humor, the wicked satire, the jaw-dropping interviews, the witty bon mots, we've got an actual purpose for putting out the magazine. We're the guys and gals who shout, "The emperor's got no clothes!" We're the people who are all about busting idols. We're folks who are interested in holding a mirror before the Church. http://www.wittenburgdoor.com/wguidelines.html
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The Magazine of Unbelievable Stories PAY: $40/story We are accepting submissions for our series only. Please, keep the word count between 4,000 and 7,000. Stay away from four-letter profanity, use creative euphemisms instead. We accept some erotic content. Check with the storyline editors for their tolerance of such. For more information about the series click on the blue storyline titles. http://quill-pen.net/Submission.html
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Vixen Magazine PAY: varies National Men's Publication is seeking freelance writers capable of producing featue articles in a variety of styles. We are looking for writers who can take on a wide array of topics and handle relatively short lead times. Our editorial content will be focused on current trends in art, culture, literature, music, fashion, gadgets, and innovative products. Writers should be well versed in popular culture in the US and Abroad and be able to present any topic in an engaging, contemporary and entertaining tone of voice. Intelligent usage of profanity and slang is acceptable. We are looking to cover some topics that may be considered "outside the box" of what the mainstream media is currently publishing to middle America. Our aim is to publish well researched, amusing and informative features that are not edited to pander to popular opinion. If you feel it, then we want you to have the opportunity to express it. We may not choose to print it, but we will not impose our editorial slant on your work. Compensation will be determined by experience, word count and complexity of topic. Please send 2 writing samples between 250 and 500 words each to: vixenmagazine2@gmail.com
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Health Care Writer 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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Freelance Research/Writer Education Guidebooks 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.comhttp://www.geteducated.com to explore the company and its products.
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Metropolis magazine seeks proofreader Metropolis magazine is looking for a proofreader to work off-site during the week of its close. The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience and an excellent understanding of grammar, usage, spelling, and syntax. He/she must live in Manhattan and be available to review messengered pages in the evening and return them the following morning. Send resume to Belinda Lanks, Managing Editor, atmailto:atbelinda@metropolismag.com.
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Freelance Medical Editor Due to recent growth in our customer base, I am urgently in need of a freelance medical editor/rewriter who can edit English manuscripts written by native Japanese professionals in the medical, dental and pharmaceutical fields. A talented editor can work from 20 or 40 hours a week at home editing/rewriting medical manuscripts. All manuscripts are to be sent/returned via e-mail using MS Word. Each job usually needs to be completed within 24 hours after agreeing to accept the job. Typical texts are from 15 to 20 pages (size 12 font / double spaced) or 3000 to 4000 English words. The typical job request would take between 30 minutes to 2 hours. Please tell me for what fee you would be willing to work for to edit such papers. I also send some samples of edited manuscripts. At present, I need someone who can work from 2 to 5 hours per day. I will probably hire 2 or 3 people at first, however, ideally, I would like to give almost all the work to one talented and highly motivated individual who could work as much as 30 to 40 hours per week editing medical papers. Thank you for your interest in this position. Brian Quinn, Director Japan Medical Communication Fukuoka, Japan e-mail: japanmedcom@yahoo.co.jp
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#Freelance Daily Post: Today in Freelance Fingerprints --------------------------------------------- Easy weight-loss - without a diet! by: Michael McGrath
There are many different reasons why someone may want to lose weight. You may want to feel healthier, look better, fit into your old clothes or even have been advised by a medical practitioner to get in shape. However, if you are one of those people who battle constantly with your weight then you already know how hard it is to stick to a diet. In the majority of cases they just don't work!....
#Daily Writing Tip : ------------------------ Freelance Writers: Increase Your Business with a Simple One-Page Letter by Yuwanda Black
When I owned my editorial staffing agency and would put out a job opening for freelancers, I would get a ton of responses. If I asked for work samples, I would get slammed - even if the ad specifically stated to send, for example, "one writing sample on real estate investing."
To quickly get through the pile of resumes, the first thing I would do is weed out anyone who sent more than I had requested. The point of this little story - more is not always better.
BUT, you may lament, "I want to show the client what I can do for them." You can do this very effectively via a simple one-page introductory letter.
SECTION I: About you. In this paragraph, you simply want to state your name and give a very brief background summary and niche specialty. Eg:
I am Yuwanda Black, the publisher of InkwellEditorial.com. A freelance copywriter for over 13 years, I specialize in increasing the referral rates of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and insurance agents via newsletters, brochures, e-books, etc.
Whatever your written marketing needs, I can deliver measurable results. Samples of my writing/portfolio can be found at mywebsite.com (you do have a website, right?).
SECTION II: You know them. Illustrate to the client that you are familiar with his product, service, specialty, etc. and how you can improve it, supplement it, overhaul it, etc. for better results. Eg:
I noticed from your website (brochure, postcard, sales letter, etc.) that you have been in business for 5 years and service the xxx market. I can help you increase your sales by at least 15% over a year's time (maybe more). How?
Studies (cite a source) have shown that consistent contact is the number one way to get clients to call YOU - and not your competitor. According to xxx (here you would input a reliable marketing stat), in your industry, only X percent of mortgage brokers do this.
Imagine how many more clients you can add to your business by becoming the go-to expert in your sector? I can position you for this - bringing in referrals for years to come!
SECTION III: The wrap up. Here, repeat their number one benefit of using you, eg, to increase their bottom line. Eg:
My job is to increase your bottom line. As a results-oriented professional copywriter, I know how to move prospects into your (not your competitor's) paying customers when they're ready to buy.
SECTION IV: The call to action. Ask them to do something - now!
Call today for your no-obligation consultation. I can be reached at: PH: 000-111-1234 CELL: 111-222-3333 FAX: 222-333-4444 Email: info@inkwelleditorial.com URL: InkwellEditorial.com
SECTION V: The P.S. (EVERY sales letter should have a P.S.). In this section, you can give a way a freebie (e-books are great for this) and/or reiterate a major benefit (eg, increase your bottom line by 15%).
Feel free to use a P.S. and a P.P.S.
P.S.: With your free consultation, you receive a free e-booklet, "For Real Estate Professionals: 10 Ways to Turn Referrals Into Paying Customers." This e-book is free, even if you don't use my services.
5 Copywriting Tips for Your One-Page Letter
a) Use lots of white space and bold headings. Eg, between each section, create a bold heading that clues the reader in to what they're about to read. Most people skim copy - especially from unfamiliar sources - this makes it much more likely to get read.
b) Write from a "what's in it for the client" point of view instead of a "what's in it for me" point of view. At every turn, reiterate how you can help them make more money, save more time, reach more prospects, etc. In business, most people either want to make more money or increase their referral ratio - these are safe objectives to state that you can help them with.
c) Make a connection: Eg, I read on your website; I heard in your seminar; I see from your brochure - everyone likes to feel that you have at least taken the time to know their business.
d) Give stats: This lends credibility to your "sales pitch." It's not just you saying x, a noted source can back up your contention.
e) Use a call to action: If you don't ask them to do something, they may do nothing. So, use phrases like call today, log on to our website, subscribe to our newsletter, register for your free gift.
I guarantee you, if you follow the format outlined above, your direct mail and/or e-mail conversion rate will be higher, garnering you clients for years to come.
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 in 30 Days or Less -- Guaranteed! Log on to InkwellEditorial.com to learn how.
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#Freelance Writing jobs : ------------------------------ Freelance Content Author - LRN - 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
• Write all elements of new e-learning 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 projects with other writers, attorneys, and outside contractors. • Repurpose existing materials into LRN format and pedagogy. • Work with customers to implement changes to custom modules
Qualifications & Experience:
• Fluent in English and a native speaker. • Creative writing and the ability to communicate complex business materials in a clear, concise, and engaging manner • Ability to perform these tasks under tight deadlines • Professional or published writers strongly preferred • Experience in journalism, law, technical, or non-fiction writing preferred. • Bachelors Degree desirable. • Good phone voice, the ability to effectively communicate with clients, and familiarity with MS Word are essential. • Writing samples and satisfactory completion of a writing test required.
Real Estate Write - Real Express - Saint Louis, MO
REAL ESTATE Write real estate licensing courses from your home or office. Earn $5000/mo. part time. Must have experience in freelance writing and internet. Send resume to: ******
Description: All Headline News (AHN) is looking for an energetic, creative and driven entry level news writers who are capable of developing and writing brief, topical news summaries for a variety of beats/channels.
REQUIREMENTS:
* High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree is preferred. * One (1) year news writing experience. * Must be proficient with computers and word processing systems. * Demonstrate news judgment, editorial and creative skills. * Mastery of journalistic ethics, standards and libel laws. * Must be able to effectively and efficiently telecommute. * You must be able to provide a high volume of brief stories with minimal editorial supervision.
For consideration: Apply Online or send ALL of the following for consideration: cover letter, resume and recent news writing samples along with your compensation history to *****.
The subject line of your email must include REPORTER/NEWSWRITER
“Surviving Holden’s Promise” is a contemporary romance novel, which is completed and needs a developmental and proofreading edit. Budget is between $250 and $500 dollars and would prefer someone with experience editing fiction. Will send Microsoft Word document and have edited. The novel is approximately 100,000 words. My email is ********.
Edit: Microsoft document Added benefits: When I have a website designed will have permanent link and advertising space for your editing for the life of the site. Referrals: If you do a good job, you will get high rating and I will mention you, when I write about writing. No time constraints on finishing so no deadlines. You will be able to help me achieve my life long dream of being published. Additional work on writing and referrals, when I do my next project, not a book but magazine and website on writing: This is not until I finish my book, so this last one does not happen until my book is done.
Payment will be half on the first hundred pages and half on finishing the book in any medium you want: Pay Pal, check, credit card or wire service all ok. Prefer not credit card don’t like using unless I am in the states, but can use business credit card outside the states so no problem. What ever you would prefer?
I am looking for help on an extensive project that will cover
* A book, a ~40 page outline and all the content exists
* A website with ~10 pages (will reuse a lot of the book material, as will the documents below)
* A gift certificate
* A flyer
The style I am looking for is popular science, but witty (a bit like EQ, for example). The content is about an issue important for (first time) parents. Please submit writing samples (the closer to the required style & subject matter, the better) and give a high-level estimate on cost & time requirements. (We will discuss details once I send you the exact requirements & you sign a NDA).
Full details: On-going expansion of the Pro-Talk online publishing business, part of Centaur Media PLC, has created vacancies for two part-time freelance editors for new web sites. These would suit freelancers working from their own offices, or at home.
An existing site is concerned with packaging equipment and materials, while the other, a new launch, will cover marketing services (premiums and incentives, exhibition equipment, venues, training, corporate hospitality, etc).
Services to be provided include: * Sourcing, editing to style and posting relevant press releases. Normally, the sites should be updated daily and press releases should be posted within 24 hours of receipt
* Ensuring that all company registrations pertinent to the site are properly registered and maintained up-to-date
* Preparing on a weekly or fortnightly basis an editorial newsletter for distribution by email
* Forging relationships with relevant content partners and potential advertisers
Candidates should be able to exhibit sub-editing skills in print or online publishing, together with competency in handling standard Office software.
Experience in the market sector concerned would be an advantage. Training will be provided on application-specific editing software.
Please quote journalism.co.uk when applying for this position.
Weekend Jobs -------------------- Freelance Reporter - PROMO ADS NJMG RECRUITMENT ONLY - North Jersey Job Listings
EDITORIAL Community Newspapers of North Jersey Media Group seeks Freelance Reporter to write entertainment and lifestyle stories in the Riverdale area. Knowledge of AP style and relevant degree preferred. Send resumes and clips to:******
A popular women's consumer magazine seeks a senior-level freelance copy editor. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience and an extensive knowledge of pop culture. You must be fluent in InCopy or QuarkXpress, AP Style and Words Into Type. The freelance schedule is currently three weeks out of every five to six. The start date for the next issue is Nov. 27, 2006.
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, P.O. Box 1389 Victorville, CA 92393. http://www.vvdailypress.com/. Please view us online at http://www.highdesert.com/ or http://www.freedom.com/
Writer/ Translator - MERGERMARKET LIMITED - San Francisco, CA
WRITER/ TRANSLATOR Mergermarket seeks Chinese-speaking freelance writer/translator to summarize articles related to mergers & acquisitions from Asian newspapers on a daily basis. Based in Bay Area. Hours 1-5pm. Excellent English-Chinese language, writing skills, understanding of financial, corporate terms essential. Paid monthly per article + Internet, subscription expenses. Training provided. Email resume, cvr letter to******
========================= Seeking Freelance Writer - US
Looking to fill a Freelance Writer position covering the Northwest (Wash. to Wyoming) or Southwest (from Utah to Okla.) regions of the country – good pay, steady news and feature assignments for best read newspaper in construction industry. Only candidates who live in these areas will be considered. Send resume and two clips to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034. Attn: Peter Suanlarm, or send to ******.
The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks Freelance Reporters to cover the Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Candidates must have a previous reporting experience at a daily or weekly newspaper and be able to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate must be an enterprising self-starter with a nose for news. Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: *********.EOE
Freelance copy editor sought for pharmaceuticals company - US
Novartis, the global pharmaceuticals company, is building a small team of freelance copy editors to improve the quality of content produced in English for publications and the web. Candidates should have significant experience at international wire services or major daily newspapers. Assignments would range from reviewing press releases to web content to publications. Candidates with a strong command of grammar as well as skills in coaching and editing writers are preferred. Experience in editing business/financial content is mandatory. Some projects would have long lead times, while others would require short turnaround deadlines. Competitive hourly rates and potential for monthly/annual retainers. SEND RESUMES TO MEDIA.RELATIONS@NOVARTIS.COM. WE WILL CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES AND INFORM THEM OF DECISIONS.
Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer - HBO-Home Box Office - 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.
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
Freelance Writer/Producer - Georgi Staffing - Tucson, AZ
We are looking for freelance promo producers at all levels. Must have strong creative skills, experience in writing and producing promos for a network or cable television channel and a flexible schedule.
Monitor government publications regarding AD/CVD activities. Draft articles/notices following Broker Power's style to be published in International Trade Today. Please visit www.brokerpower.com and logon to the subscribers area using the user name writers and the password writers to see examples. Search our archives for AD.
We expect this will take from 10 to 20 hours a week.
NOTES: Telecommuting is allowed. US Residents Only
Freelance Writer - Kidney International - New York, NY
Kidney International, a leading scientific journal in the field of nephrology, seeks a freelance writer to copy edit article abstracts. Kidney International publishes the top research in all areas of nephrology, and has a wide international circulation. Responsibilities will include editing and rewriting 25-30 scientific abstracts per month with the aim of increasing their readability and appeal to a general medical and scientific audience. We want the abstracts to remain scientific and professional abstracts similar to those published in the articles in major scientific journals such as Nature or Science.
Requirements: Candidate must be knowledgeable in the field of renal research and have experience in science writing.
Please send curriculum vitae to:
Neil Blair Christensen Executive Editor Nature Publishing Group 75 Varick Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10013 n.christensen@natureny.com (+1) 212 726 9301
Copy Editor -- Freelance or Fulltime - Williams-Labadie - Chicago, IL
The main responsibility of the Copy Editor is to review -- for accuracy, grammar, and spelling -- every piece of work the agency creates. The goal of the Copy Editor is to assist the agency in producing error-free work.
· Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and alignment, spacing/tracking/kerning, numbers, addresses, consistency within/among versions and campaigns on routes
· Verify phone numbers, addresses, Web sites, spelling of names and academic references (Pub Med) for all pieces
· Copy editing of all components of a piece: letters, brochures, academic journal articles, television/video scripts, professional ads (for trade publications), monographs, sales aids, speeches, presentations, etc
· Edit copy and query questionable phrasing, wording or presentation when unable to find answers quickly elsewhere
· Query inconsistencies across pieces
· Create and maintain style guides for each account, creating new sections when necessary
· Assist in managing workflow and information flow between other editors and freelancers with the assistance of Director, Operations
Basic Requirements · BA in English, BA/S in Journalism, BA in Communications
· 3 to 5 years editing and/or proofreading experience in both the medical and marketing and/or advertising agency areas
· additional 1-2 years of editing, proofreading, or publishing experience with emphasis on the medical and/or marketing areas preferred
· expertise in English grammar; typing and MS Office (Mac or PC) skills; Internet ability; research skills; outstanding attention to detail skills; knowledge of medical lingo; strong knowledge of the AMA style
· ability to proof in Spanish or other foreign language a plus
· ability to work well and remain accurate under (sometimes extreme!) pressure
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.com please reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES
============================================ For more Freelance or Full time leads please go to The Jobrolls and Craigslist Today ============================================
#Freelance Daily Post: Today in Freelance Fingerprints --------------------------------------------- Top 10 Skills for New World of Work by: Michelle L Casto
There are many changes coming in the world of work, such as increased competition, the need for more education and certifications, and the trend to change careers 5-7 times in a lifetime. No matter what job or career path you decide to take, there are some basic skills that all employers look for. To succeed in the modern world of work, keep your skill set up- to- date. The following is a list of the top ten skills needed for the new world of work.
#Daily Writing Tip : ------------------------ Essay Writing: What’s In It For Me? by: Linda Correli
How do you react to your teacher’s assignment to write an essay? Doubt, you are pleased. Instead, you are grumbling and anticipating dull hours of essay writing, the purpose of which still seems vague and meaningless to you.
However, you can get rid of those nasty feelings in one go. For that purpose, stand still for a moment and try to figure out what’s in essay writing for you. Once you get the answer, you will no longer complain of having to write an essay and you will finally get down to writing it.
1. Learn to control yourself
The first advantage of essay writing is that it helps you cope with your own emotions and understand patterns of life. The difficulties you face while writing an essay harden you, help you understand that life is far from being easy and smooth and that sometimes you need to pluck up all your courage in order to overcome obstacles and become a winner in the battle named “life.”
2. A proven way to become organized
Secondly, writing essays is a proven way to become a self-disciplined person. You learn to decipher the major from the minor and accomplish the tasks according to the plan. Apart from that, you learn the basic principles of time management, so as to be able to accomplish the tasks you set for yourself at the right time.
The skill of time management is vital to live effective life and keep things under control. Therefore, the deadline pressure should be of great help to attain the useful skills for the future.
3. The best way to develop your skills and abilities.
The initial purpose of essay writing is to develop your skills and abilities. Writing an essay also helps developing creative, analytical, scientific and all sorts of thinking. You must have heard it from your teacher million times and thought it is a rubbish just to make you write an essay. But this time your teacher tells the truth.
You see, writing an essay involves coming across a great deal of information that needs to be 1. contemplated, 2. understood, 3. analysed, 4. interpreted, and 5. evaluated. You also have to use the feedback, understand the relationships between evidence and concepts and come out with your own conclusion.
Consequently, the process of writing an essay involves great will power, mind work and efforts on your part. Every single time you get down to writing an essay, you develop certain head muscles that are conductive to the development of creative, analytical, and scientific thinking.
By the way, in your attempt to learn the subject by heart you come to understand the initial meaning of essays, for the verb Essayer, which is of French origin, means "to try" and an essai (also French) is an attempt. So, an essay is something you write trying to figure something out. Do your best to achieve the set purpose.
4. The step to further education
Writing an essay at school is the first proven step to further education, for you develop writing skills, acquire the research thinking communication and skills that are necessary for good academic writing at college or university. And writing an essay at college will be a good basis for your professional career.
Moreover, proficiency in writing essays is not only important to pass the test, it is an essential first-tool-basic for research paper writing for all levels of schooling, and a simplified mainstay basic in writing reports within the professional world. Bear in mind that mastering this form is a first step to success.
Now it is clear why essay writing is a chosen vehicle for measuring a student's writing proficiency: it helps to develop basic writing and research skills, promotes the evolution of intellectual facilities, and develops personal skills you will need in the future.
About The Author
Linda Correli is a staff writer for www.go2essay.com She specializes in writing History, Literature and English essays and book reports, as well as admission essays, personal statements and letters of recommendation.
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#Freelance Writing jobs : ------------------------------ Freelance Reporter - PROMO ADS NJMG RECRUITMENT ONLY - North Jersey Job Listings
EDITORIAL Community Newspapers of North Jersey Media Group seeks Freelance Reporter to write entertainment and lifestyle stories in the Riverdale area. Knowledge of AP style and relevant degree preferred. Send resumes and clips to:******
A popular women's consumer magazine seeks a senior-level freelance copy editor. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience and an extensive knowledge of pop culture. You must be fluent in InCopy or QuarkXpress, AP Style and Words Into Type. The freelance schedule is currently three weeks out of every five to six. The start date for the next issue is Nov. 27, 2006.
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, P.O. Box 1389 Victorville, CA 92393. www.VVDailyPress.com. Please view us online at www.highdesert.com or www.freedom.com
Writer/ Translator - MERGERMARKET LIMITED - San Francisco, CA
WRITER/ TRANSLATOR Mergermarket seeks Chinese-speaking freelance writer/translator to summarize articles related to mergers & acquisitions from Asian newspapers on a daily basis. Based in Bay Area. Hours 1-5pm. Excellent English-Chinese language, writing skills, understanding of financial, corporate terms essential. Paid monthly per article + Internet, subscription expenses. Training provided. Email resume, cvr letter to******
Looking to fill a Freelance Writer position covering the Northwest (Wash. to Wyoming) or Southwest (from Utah to Okla.) regions of the country – good pay, steady news and feature assignments for best read newspaper in construction industry. Only candidates who live in these areas will be considered. Send resume and two clips to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Dr., Ft. Washington, PA 19034. Attn: Peter Suanlarm, or send to ******.
The Philadelphia Tribune, an award-winning African-American newspaper, seeks Freelance Reporters to cover the Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. Candidates must have a previous reporting experience at a daily or weekly newspaper and be able to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate must be an enterprising self-starter with a nose for news. Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to: Human Resources, Philadelphia Tribune, 520 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 or fax: (215) 735-3612 or email to: *********.EOE
Freelance copy editor sought for pharmaceuticals company - US
Novartis, the global pharmaceuticals company, is building a small team of freelance copy editors to improve the quality of content produced in English for publications and the web. Candidates should have significant experience at international wire services or major daily newspapers. Assignments would range from reviewing press releases to web content to publications. Candidates with a strong command of grammar as well as skills in coaching and editing writers are preferred. Experience in editing business/financial content is mandatory. Some projects would have long lead times, while others would require short turnaround deadlines. Competitive hourly rates and potential for monthly/annual retainers. SEND RESUMES TO MEDIA.RELATIONS@NOVARTIS.COM. WE WILL CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES AND INFORM THEM OF DECISIONS.
Freelance Producer/Editor/Writer - HBO-Home Box Office - 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.
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
Freelance Writer/Producer - Georgi Staffing - Tucson, AZ
We are looking for freelance promo producers at all levels. Must have strong creative skills, experience in writing and producing promos for a network or cable television channel and a flexible schedule.
Monitor government publications regarding AD/CVD activities. Draft articles/notices following Broker Power's style to be published in International Trade Today. Please visit www.brokerpower.com and logon to the subscribers area using the user name writers and the password writers to see examples. Search our archives for AD.
We expect this will take from 10 to 20 hours a week.
NOTES: Telecommuting is allowed. US Residents Only
Freelance Writer - Kidney International - New York, NY
Kidney International, a leading scientific journal in the field of nephrology, seeks a freelance writer to copy edit article abstracts. Kidney International publishes the top research in all areas of nephrology, and has a wide international circulation. Responsibilities will include editing and rewriting 25-30 scientific abstracts per month with the aim of increasing their readability and appeal to a general medical and scientific audience. We want the abstracts to remain scientific and professional abstracts similar to those published in the articles in major scientific journals such as Nature or Science.
Requirements: Candidate must be knowledgeable in the field of renal research and have experience in science writing.
Please send curriculum vitae to:
Neil Blair Christensen Executive Editor Nature Publishing Group 75 Varick Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10013 n.christensen@natureny.com (+1) 212 726 9301
Copy Editor -- Freelance or Fulltime - Williams-Labadie - Chicago, IL
The main responsibility of the Copy Editor is to review -- for accuracy, grammar, and spelling -- every piece of work the agency creates. The goal of the Copy Editor is to assist the agency in producing error-free work.
· Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and alignment, spacing/tracking/kerning, numbers, addresses, consistency within/among versions and campaigns on routes
· Verify phone numbers, addresses, Web sites, spelling of names and academic references (Pub Med) for all pieces
· Copy editing of all components of a piece: letters, brochures, academic journal articles, television/video scripts, professional ads (for trade publications), monographs, sales aids, speeches, presentations, etc
· Edit copy and query questionable phrasing, wording or presentation when unable to find answers quickly elsewhere
· Query inconsistencies across pieces
· Create and maintain style guides for each account, creating new sections when necessary
· Assist in managing workflow and information flow between other editors and freelancers with the assistance of Director, Operations
Basic Requirements · BA in English, BA/S in Journalism, BA in Communications
· 3 to 5 years editing and/or proofreading experience in both the medical and marketing and/or advertising agency areas
· additional 1-2 years of editing, proofreading, or publishing experience with emphasis on the medical and/or marketing areas preferred
· expertise in English grammar; typing and MS Office (Mac or PC) skills; Internet ability; research skills; outstanding attention to detail skills; knowledge of medical lingo; strong knowledge of the AMA style
· ability to proof in Spanish or other foreign language a plus
· ability to work well and remain accurate under (sometimes extreme!) pressure
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.com please reference FW-VP on the subject line. Please attach RELEVANT, UNEDITED WRITING SAMPLES
============================================= For more Freelance or Full time leads please go to The Jobrolls and Craigslist Today ============================================
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