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A Variety of Blogging Job Resources
Here's the list of blogging job sites I promised in my last post: Blogging Gigs: Are They For You? Some of these sites are job boards or forums which focus on blogging gigs, others are blog networks that offer varying amounts of compensation for posts and/or blogs, and one is actually a virtual agency that finds business blogging gigs for subscribers.
Blogging Job Boards
ProBlogger Job Board
BloggingJobs.Com
Performancing Blogger Job Board
BloggerJobs.Biz
Blogging Job Forums
Blogging Tips' Looking to Hire Room
AuthorityBlogger’s Want, Need, and Offer Forum
BlogHer (Women’s Blogging--and Writing--Opps)
Blog Networks
Today.Com
SPONSCORE
b5Media
Weblogs, Inc.
Blogging Job Agency
Onward Search Blogging Jobs (Business Blogging Jobs)
Other Sources of Blogging Gigs
Blogging gigs are also regularly featured, along with other types of literary jobs, on the writing (and other) job boards linked to in my two recent posts: Job Listing Sites for Writers and Most Popular Writing Job Sites. If you know of other websites that focus on blogging gigs--or offer a considerable number of them--I hope you'll consider sharing the links with us in comments. I'm sure all your fellow bloggers will thank you!
Happy hunting!
Jeanne
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Staple Sites Most Writers Visit for Job Leads
Earlier today, in my post, Job Listing Sites for Writers, I offered a few of the less-widely known websites that list writing jobs, assuming that most of you already know about the sites that are the mainstay of the freelance writing community. However, on considering it further, I realized that many writers--particularly those new to the craft (or new to the profession)--may not be aware of all these goldmines of paid writing opportunities. So I've decided to provide links to the sites most writers visit first when seeking writing jobs.
Four Favorite Freelance Job Sites
Freelance Writing Jobs at About Freelance Writing
Freelance Writing Jobs, Deb Ng
Writer’s Resource Center (Poewar) Writing Jobs
WritersWeekly Paying Markets and Jobs
A Super-Simple Job-Search Strategy
You can, in fact, check all four of the above sites with a minimum of hassle by visiting About Freelance Writing's job page first, since it provides links to all three of the other sites. This is the way I generally do it for the most convenient and productive job-search session. You can, of course, bookmark each of the above sites individually (along with those listed in my previous post)--which might be a good idea in case you should ever want to divide your job-hunting into more than one session. That way, you'd be able to go directly to the individual site you want to check at the time. About Freelance Writing has made it super-easy for you, though; so, in most cases, that's the only one of the four sites you'll need to visit via your bookmarks.
Many of the jobs listed on the above sites will, of course, be duplicates, since nearly all are gleaned from the same major job boards, such as Craigslist. The only exception here is Writer's Resource Center. (More on this below.) Such duplicate postings are generally fairly easy to spot, though; and I do recommend checking all these sites, anyway, if you have the time, because you'll always find at least a few jobs that are "exclusive" to one site or the other.
Writer's Resource Center: A Great Place for Technical Writing Jobs
The jobs at Writer's Resource Center come from Indeed.com, which collects them from virtually everywhere. The technical writer, in particular, will find a wealth of job leads at WRC, though many other writing-related jobs are represented there, as well.
Other Popular Job-Listing Sites
In addition to those above, several other sites are widely used by freelancers and other writing professionals to find gigs. A few follow:
JournalismJobs.com
Online Writing Jobs
Media Bistro
Freelance Writing: A Comprehensive Job-Search Site
Another site--one which provides links to jobs from each of the major job boards/bidding sites separately--serves as a convenient hub for a wide variety of writing job sites:
Freelance Writing.
For those who prefer to check each listing service individually, this site would be the way to go. Most other sites combine jobs from all the major job boards into a single listing, whereas Freelance Writing divides these listings into separate sections, such as Craigslist, oDesk, Online Writing Jobs, etc. It also provides a helpful Magazine Guidelines Database.
Job-Search Sites Offer Multi-Talented Writers A Variety of Opportunities
The above website links, along with those provided in my previous post, should arm you well for the task of finding suitable writing jobs, regardless of your writing specialty. If you also happen to have editing, proofreading, or other similar experience, you'll find ample work on these sites, as well. For those who have additional, non-writing/publishing skills, such as art, graphic- or web-design, computer programming, sales, transcription, or virtual clerical skills, the above sites have numerous job leads to offer you, also (as do the sites mentioned in my Job Listing Sites for Writers post.)
So, what are you waiting for? Instead of pounding the pavement for job leads, as you may have had to in the past, you can now enjoy the unprecedented privilege of simply pounding your keyboard and opening a whole world of career possibilities. And the variety of available opportunities is "virtually" endless! So, why not take advantage of it?
Happy--and fruitful--job-hunting!
Jeanne
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Websites that List Writing Gigs
In my internet travels, I've run across various writing job sites (or sites that also list writing jobs), other than the more commonly used ones, and thought I'd share them. You've likely heard of some (or most); but there may just be a few here that you haven't seen before. Hopefully, they'll help make it a little easier for you to find your next paid writing gig!
Less-Common Writing Job Sites
GenuineJobs.com
You'll need to register for this site, so I'll provide a direct link to the jobs page in case you'd like to check it out first. The site lists all kinds of jobs, but provides a search option to narrow your search.
VirtualVocations.com
This site lists all types of telecommute jobs. There's a one-time charge for joining--one which seems a bit steep to me for simply enjoying the privilege of perusing job ads--but it's definitely worth browsing their job listings, anyway, because often you'll find website or other contact info for clients in their ads.
PostJobFree.com
This site provides a "Search Jobs" capability. From what I can see, it doesn't appear to provide an option for browsing job listings without performing a search first.
JustTechJobs.com
This site offers listings for all types of tech jobs, so you'll need to search specifically for writing jobs, which will bring up a variety of technical writing opportunities. It is, however, also a fantastic site for those who have additional technological skills (beyond technical writing) and might be interested in moonlighting--or even specializing--in "hands-on" tech work.
Sunoasis Jobs
This site focuses on writing and writing-related jobs, such as editing, proofreading, etc.
Best of luck finding your next gig!
Jeanne
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An Invaluable Resource Clearinghouse for Writers
If you're a writer and you haven't yet visited John Hewitt's Writer's Resource Center, you don't know what you're missing! And if you've been there before but haven't stopped by lately, it's high time you made a return visit! John's blog is a veritable treasure trove of information helpful to writers--both in improving their craft and promoting/marketing their work.
John Does Your Research for You
By scouring the internet for valuable resources--and thereby saving the busy writer an incredible amount of time--John is able to provide writers with links to writing jobs and a plethora of websites and blog posts that offer tools, wisdom, insight, and practical advice on every conceivable aspect of writing and/or blogging.
One example of the huge amount of writing info John gathers into one place for the writer's convenience is his 3/2/08 Sunday Link Love post. Why not stop by, check out the fantastic information he's offered in this post, and then give it a Stumble. (If you're reading this much later than that date, visit John's blog anyway via the main link above to find his most recent resource lists--and don't forget to give them a Stumble to show John how much you appreciate all his hard work!)
A Great Place to Find Writing Jobs
Here's another example of just how much John has to offer his readers: This Week's Writing Jobs. You'll also love the Writer's Resource Center - Job Roll feature, which provides web-based search results for writing jobs, broken down into categories, and accessed via convenient links in John's sidebar. Here's a sample of what you'll find when you click his Freelance Writing link: freelance writer jobs. Other categories include General Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Online/Web, and Proofreading. John also offers writing job lists broken down by state. (To access the links to these and other writing job categories, visit John's main website, linked to in the first paragraph of this post, and click the appropriate link in his sidebar.)
A Site Worth Bookmarking
Whether or not you've ever been to Writer's Resource Center before, do yourself a big favor and take a few minutes to drop by. And why not bookmark the site while you're at it. I'm sure it's a link you'll be using again and again.
Happy resource-gathering!
Jeanne
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Share Your Writing Savvy With Other Writers
Since Absolute Write will be publishing one of my own articles (a reprint) in the November 5th edition of their newsletter, this seems a perfect time to bring this writing market to the attention of Writer's Notes' readers.
If you enjoy writing about the craft or business of writing and believe you have some valuable tips or techniques to share with other writers, you, too, might want to try submitting your work to Absolute Write.
Write How-to Articles on Writing or Submit Your Writing-Related Reprints
Absolute Write accepts submissions of both original and reprint articles and interviews "related to the craft and/or marketing of writing"--as their Submissions page states. This is the only type of writing they publish. They are interested in how-to articles about a number of different branches of writing, a list of which may be found in their guidelines.
They also accept pieces for their Debate Desk, First Person, and Just for Fun Departments, which are, like all the other articles they purchase, related to writing. Details, as well as payment information are included on their Submissions page.
Be Sure to Check Out the Absolute Style Guide Before Submitting
Absolute Write expects work submitted to their site to conform to certain specific formatting requirements; so be sure to read their style guide before submitting your work to increase your chances of making the sale. You wouldn't want to have your article rejected unnecessarily, simply because you didn't follow their particular punctuation and formatting rules. Even in the case of a reprint, you'll want to go through and modify the piece before submitting, to be sure it conforms to their preferred format.
A Market Well Worth Considering for Widespread Exposure
Absolute Write is a market that can provide excellent exposure for your work, since their newsletter has 75,000 subscribers. And the widespread publicity your submission will receive will only be enhanced by their willingness to publish your photo, bio, links, and ordering info for any books you've had published.
If you enjoy writing about the business or craft of writing and feel you have some expertise or experience to share that other writers need to hear, check out Absolute Write. It's a great way to get your name and your work out there before a sizeable audience and make a few bucks in the process.
Happy writing!
Jeanne
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A Write-from-Home Reminder
Write-from-home.com is a website that I've written about before. In my May 11th, 2007 post, Write-from-Home.Com: A New Site for Freelance Writers, I introduced this site to my readers, as the excellent resource that it is for writers.
Recently, Amy Derby, who runs the site, purchased a reprint of one of my articles, which appeared on my blog back in June and which she has just published in her September online e-zine. And, although this isn't really the reason I'm bringing her site up again (since my blog's readers have likely already read the post in question), it's as good a reason as any to remind everyone of a great site where writers will find helpful writing-related articles, writing markets and contest listings, and even a blog with some really great content.
The Write-from-Home Blog
With all the other helpful info on the site, it would be easy to overlook the Write-from-Home blog--but don't, because it's loaded with helpful tips, information, advice, and resources that can help you succeed. One post even contains a warning about a possible scam currently being advertised on Craigslist. So, check it out. I know you'll get a great deal out of this blog, as well as the rest of the site.
Some topics covered on the blog, in addition to the possible Craigslist scam, are these: dealing with stress as a freelance writer, the freelance workload "rollercoaster," setting up a home office on a budget, getting published as a new freelance writer, and freelance writing terms explained (quite a long list of them, too).
The Write-from-Home Market
So, if you've never been to Write-from-Home.Com--or haven't been there lately--drop by for a visit. You'll find a great deal of helpful information there.
And, if your forte just happens to be writing about selling your writing, you might just be able to sell some of your writing right there--since Amy buys both original articles and reprints for her Write-from-Home e-zine. (She pays $75 for unpublished articles and $30 for reprints.) Check out her Guidelines to find out what she's looking for.
Stop by Write-from-Home.Com--and give your freelance writing career a boost!
Happy reading!
Jeanne
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Heading for the Holidays
With the holidays on the horizon, this is a good time for us to briefly turn our attention away from our latest writing project--since we're long overdue for a break, anyway--and check out a site that can take the hassle out of our holiday gift-giving this year. It can save us both money and time, giving us more of the first precious commodity to spend on the people we care about and more of the second to spend working on our favorite creative pursuit: writing.
One-Stop Gift Shopping
The people at CouponChief.com work hard to provide a one-stop coupon deal and discount resource for their website visitors. In fact, Coupon Chief offers literally hundreds of holiday--and everyday--coupons to help stretch your writing dollar and help you get more for your money.
A Few Retailers with Deals to Appeal to Writers
Coupons from online stores such as the ones mentioned below can help you get the best deals on books, stationery, computer and other writing-related materials and products, and a variety of gifts for your family members and friends.
For example, you'll find Barnes & Noble coupon deals that will help you fill your bookshelves with the titles that interest you most. You'll also discover Dell coupons for a wide variety of different products, from computers, software, and accessories, to office furniture and digital cameras. And the Staples coupon codes you'll find on the site will help you upgrade your office--and replenish your writing supplies while you're at it--for the best possible prices.
The Best Deals from a Wide Variety of Stores
Aside from the stores mentioned above, a long and varied list of other retailers offering special coupon deals will make your holiday shopping task a simpler one. You'll be able to take a few minutes out from your writing whenever the mood strikes and find some great deals for yourself and everyone on your holiday shopping list, without even removing your hands from the keyboard. And, for a writer, it doesn't get much better than that.
Happy writing!
Jeanne
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Smorty, for My Australian Readers--and Everyone Else!
Since I've decided to add some carefully selected sponsored posts to my blog, in the interest of survival for myself and value for my readers, I thought I'd try Smorty, which is an Australian blog advertising site, and which, as such, might tend to offer products and services that my Aussie readers would really be able to relate to. (Of course, I'm sure that Smorty's advertisers' products and services have widespread appeal!)
An Opportunity to Get Paid for Blogging
I'm glad to have this opportunity to get paid for blogging. (After all, I already blog and love it!) This will be just one more way to help insure that I'll be able to continue bringing my readers as many great writing tips, techniques, and resources as possible.
Let's face it; financial realities confront each one of us, every day. Few of us are strangers to the need to earn a living. But, I have no intention of belaboring the point, because I see my new relationship with Smorty as a great thing! I feel it has a lot to offer both me and my readers, and I intend to do my best to choose opportunities that are relevant to you, as writers; though I have to confess that I may occasionally just happen to choose a few that seem intriguing to me--and remember, I, too, am a writer--whether or not they relate to writing directly. (After all, writers have lives, too--outside of writing, that is--though at times it may not always seem that way!)
A Few Words About Smorty
At Smorty, as with most other sites where writers blog for money, advertisers pay bloggers to write opinion posts with links back to the advertiser's site. While this is great for us bloggers, who get paid to blog, it's also obviously beneficial to the businesses that advertise on blogs. This mutual benefit is the basis of every truly successful business transaction--and, for the writer, this includes the sale of our writing in any other venue. After all, this is what free enterprise is all about!
As I see it, if we bloggers pick and choose our advertising opportunities with care, our relationship with Smorty--or with any other blog advertising network--should not only benefit the company, the advertiser, and the blogger, but also the blog's readers, as well.
Here's to the Future--With Smorty and My Readers!
I look forward to a great relationship with the people at Smorty, as well as with their advertisers! And I also look forward to a continuation of the excellent relationship I currently enjoy with my readers and fellow bloggers. You are very important to me, and I promise, you, my readers, that I will not knowingly post inaccurate information or reviews and certainly will not intentionally mislead you about any product, service, or company, for the sake of money.
How About You?
Should you be interested in pursuing your own opportunity to blog for money, I'll be placing my Smorty affiliate badge into my sidebar very soon. If you'd like, you may use it to get more information about how you can get paid to blog at Smorty. (In the meantime, feel free to use the link found in the first paragraph of this post.)
Thanks for your support!
Jeanne
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A New AdVenture
I recently decided to try PayPerPost, in the hope of picking up a bit of cash for a few things that are always nice to have (i.e., food...clothing...a place to live). To me, this seems like a new adventure--even without the pun!
I truly love writing my blog, giving encouragement and inspiration to writers everywhere...providing information and resources to help you grow, stretch, and improve at your craft...finding and sharing potential markets that can help make it possible for you to reap some sort of (well-deserved and fully earned) monetary return for all the hard work, the energy, effort, and thought, the heart, and the soul that you put into your writing.
And, please believe me when I say that I would continue to do so without remuneration, as I have for the past seven months, because I consider it an honor and a privilege to provide you, my readers and fellow-writers, with everything at my disposal that I believe might prove helpful to you.
My Greatest Reward
After all, it is you who have visited my blog--at least once or twice, but in many cases--day after day, week after week, and perhaps month after month. (Why, some of you have even subscribed to my feed--or I should say feeds, since I now have two.) You've read and considered what I've had to say, you've shared your own views via comments, you've used the resources I've provided to help you in the magical vocation that is writing, and perhaps you've even gone so far as to follow some of the advice I've given, as you've pursued your creative passion.
That, in itself, has been my greatest reward. Yet, as I sit here at my computer, typing this post, I can't help but ponder the coming month, with rent to be paid, bills coming due, and groceries to be purchased; and I am reminded that everyone needs to survive. So, as I continue to seek and find various freelance writing opportunities, I remind myself, very practically, that freelancing income isn't always (is it ever?) extremely regular, and therefore, finding ways to supplement that income (at least until my name becomes a household word!) is never a bad idea.
Enter, PayPerPost.
A New, More Productive, Era for Writer's Notes
In my many travels around the Web, I've often seen one or another of the various PayPerPost buttons and badges, which, I must confess, have quite intrigued me. For quite some time, I've considered signing up, yet only recently have I actually gotten around to it.
Well, I'm glad I did. I see this as the beginning of an opportunity to be productive in a new way--to pick and choose the products, companies, and services that I believe would be of value to my readers and to give an honest appraisal of the others, as an added service. I like the idea of doing all this while, at the same time, continuing my longstanding practice of giving you the best writing-related information and resources I am able to provide. And, yes, I will earn a few much-needed dollars in the bargain, but I don't believe very many of you will fault me for that.
A Great New Relationship With the People at PayPerPost
I'm looking forward to a pleasant and mutually beneficial relationship with PayPerPost and its advertisers--one that I expect to be every bit as helpful to my readers, in one way or another. Some of you may even decide to join PayPerPost and try it out for yourselves. I think that could just prove to be a good idea.
While I am still very new to PayPerPost, I've been happy to find that their staff has been very responsive and helpful with issues I've encountered during the signup process. My messages, written to them via their internal message system, have been handled competently and answered quickly and courteously, which has created in me nothing but good will toward the company.
Though no doubt many of you have read my earlier informational piece about PayPerPost, this is actually my first sponsored post for PPP. (If you are considering joining PayPerPost, and you haven't read my other post about them, you may want to check it out. You'll learn many great details about them from that post.)
Just thought I'd share with all of you how and why I came to join PayPerPost, and a little bit of what I've experienced there.
Till next time,
Jeanne
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Want to add value to your blog? Why not join PayPerPost and write about products and services that can benefit your readers. It will give them one more reason to visit your blog.
Advertisers:
Participating in PayPerPost will drive traffic to your website, in addition to providing exposure for your company by featuring your products and services on a variety of quality blogs.
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Aurealis: The Aussie Center for Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror
While hunting down links for my 100-List post, I stumbled upon--and I use the term in its old-fashioned sense--Aurealis, a fascinating site for Australian writers of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror. I was enthralled--not only by the fact that I'd found an Australian website to share with the Orble locals--but because it contained a very promising page of links to other notable Australian Fantasy and Sci-Fi-related sites, in effect, spreading the Aussie magic!
In fact, I wanted so much to include this site's link page in my 100-List post, because I knew it would add an intriguing new dimension to an already-great collection of literary links. Yet, I couldn't--because it wasn't a 100-List! (And, after all, in celebration of Writer's Notes' 100th post, I couldn't very well stray from my theme, could I?) So, instead, I copied and kept the link for later sharing with my loyal (Oh, OK, even my occasional) Australian readers.
A Website, A Magazine, and Some Great Links
Well, it's later now, and I've decided to share it! As I looked this site over, going beyond its link page, I discovered that it contains a great deal of other rather interesting information. In addition to book news, reviews, and awards, it features Aurealis Magazine, including subscription and back-issue options.
A Multi-Faceted Market for Your Creative Works
And, for those who are looking to find a market for their own Fantasy, Science Fiction, and/or Horror writing--whether it be genre fiction stories or non-fiction articles/reviews written about Australian Fantasy, Sci-Fi, or Horror--it will undoubtedly be good news to you to hear that Aurealis not only welcomes submissions, but also pays for them.
(They also publish a limited amount of work by "overseas" writers, who are asked to query first.) Please see the Aurealis Writer's Guidelines to learn more about the details of submitting work to this great site/magazine.
In addition to fiction and non-fiction, Aurealis also purchases full-color art work, which is used on the cover of their magazine. Guidelines for each type of submission are clearly spelled out in the site's Writer's Guidelines, as are the various payment amounts for each type of material.
Don't Forget to Follow the Links!
Be sure to check out the Links page, before leaving the site, so you won't miss out on any of the other great sites it points out, sites such as the following: Fiction Factor, The Telltale Art, HorrorScope, The Zone, and Australian Writers Web, to name but a few.
So, dust off those Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror manuscripts, and prepare to enter another realm...
Happy haunting,
Jeanne
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If you're looking for a site with tons of valuable information for freelance writers, you'll want to check out Writers-Editors Network. This site is also the home of Cassell Network of Writers (CNW) and Florida Freelance Writers Association (FFWA).
While both of the aforementioned writers associations charge varying fees for membership, the Writers-Editors Network website contains a great deal of free information, in the form of articles filled with advice on writing, getting writing assignments, negotiating fees for your work, and many other aspects of freelancing.
In addition, the site offers a Contest Tip Sheet, with great advice that can help you become "a contender" in any writing contest you may decide to enter. They also offer a list of current writing contests, as well as info on their own contest, and an FAQ page which answers many questions that writers may have about the writing/marketing process. They also list a few job opportunities, as well as "Talks, Seminars, and Conferences of Interest" to writers and/or editors.
If you are serious about writing--and about selling your writing--there's a lot of great information here that would undoubtedly be worthy of your time. So, check it out, and see if you don't find something here that will help you along the road to writing success.
Here's to your success!
Jeanne
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Freelancing Journey, a blog which refers to itself as "The Road to Business Success for Writers & Bloggers," is literally loaded with info, tips, links, leads, techniques, advice, and other resources that can help you, the freelance writer, make the most of your own website or blog. Covering many different aspects of the freelance writer's creative, professional, practical, and even personal development, this site has something for everyone interested in any type of freelance writing.
One post, "Page Rank, Back Links and Blogging," posted June 22nd, 2007, explains why page rank is important and provides tips on how to obtain quality backlinks to your blog. Another, more recent post, titled "Definitive List of Paid to Blog Services," dated June 28th, 2007, links to a very comprehensive discussion of the subject found in a post on another helpful blog. In addition, Freelancing Journey's "Roll of Honour" includes a long list of links to other blogs about writing--and blogging--as well as numerous other writing resources, markets, and marketing blogs.
Freelance writers are busy people, whose time is often severely limited. But taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule today to pick up some timely tips and advantageous advice could just save you a great deal of time and trouble over the long term.
So, check out Freelancing Journey, and see if you don't agree that this blog contains some helpful literary and marketing signposts to guide you along your freelance writing travels.
Bon Voyage!
Jeanne
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Back in March, I penned a post called, A Salute to My Fellow Writers--With Links! One of the links I included in that post pointed to the Funds For Writers website, which I felt at the time--and still feel today--to be a very valuable resource for writers.
One of my blogging buddies has confirmed my belief in the significance of Funds for Writers in the freelance writing marketplace by including an article containing some info about the site in a recent post. So I felt this would be the perfect time to write a post centered solely around the site and what it has to offer the aspiring, developing, or practicing writer.
(For more info about Yvonne Russell's Freelance Writing Rates post, mentioned in the previous paragraph, see my June 14th post, entitled, Buzz from the BlogVine: WritersWeekly Raising Rates--or go directly to her post by using the recent post link, above.)
Funds for Writers, generously presented to you by Hope Clark, offers multiple resources that can help writers in a number of different ways. Some of the site's highlights:
-A list of grants for writers
-A list of writing contests (containing competitions both with and without entry fees)
-A (limited) list of writing markets, with more offered in the site's free newsletters
-Several free newsletters
-An annual writing contest
-A list of other beneficial links (including organizations that can help writers in various ways)
-Lists of books and e-books for reference and/or study
-Publication of--and payment for--your articles about the craft or business of writing
Check out the Funds for Writers site! You'll find a great deal there that can help you reach your writing goals!
Happy Reading!
Jeanne
PS. For your convenience, should you later return to my blog and desire to access the site, a link to Funds for Writers can always be found in my Helpful Sites for Writers list, located in the sidebar on the left side of this web page.
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I learned, a few days ago, from reading my friend Yvonne Russell's Grow Your Writing Business blog, that WritersWeekly.Com is raising the rates it pays writers for their work. According to an article, written by Angela Hoy and reproduced in its entirety (with permission) by Yvonne, WritersWeekly is raising its rates 20% for features and 33% for success stories. This is great news for freelancers!
According to Ms. Hoy's article, the 20% increase for feature articles figures to "$60 for around 600 words for non-exclusive electronic rights only," and she adds, "For freelance success stories, we now pay $40 for around 300 words."
Her article is exceptionally interesting reading for freelancers, as it also contains an explanation of the payment history of several other major online publishers of freelance material, as well as several print publishers, giving us a glimpse into their going rates, and letting us know just how long it's been since each has raised its own rates.
Check out this great article on Yvonne's site! You'll find it in her post, entitled, Freelance Writing Rates. The article, entitled, We're Raising Our Freelance Rates, by Angela Hoy, is also posted on the WritersW
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