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Freelance writing jobs of the week mega list: September 9, 2020

Here’s this week’s mega freelance writing jobs list.

Hi No-Fluffers! Here’s this week’s mega freelance writing jobs list. There is so much variety this week. There’s jobs for science writers, script writers, social media writers, comic book writers, and many more.

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Are you a local writer who wants to help promote Prince William and Greater Manassas?

More information: Prince William Living

Experienced Romance Writers Wanted ASAP

More information: HotGhostWriter Ltd.

Copywriter

More information: CIENCE

Health Care Resume Writer

More information: MyHireRoad.com

Alexander Technology Group is looking for a skilled, client-focused Technical Writer

More information: Alexander Technology Group

Social Media Specialist / Copywriter

More information: Alpha Media 1

MARKETING/ WRITER/ PROJECT MANAGER /PUBLIC AFFAIRS

More information: Brigid Ward & Co.

Technical Writer – IT Life Sciences

More information: The American College of Radiology

Travel Content Writer – Flexible Work

More information: The World Was Here First

Enthusiastic Writer Wanted for Lifestyle Blog

More information: Career50

Content Writer

More information: ExeedFit Inc

Wide Open Eats Content Writer

More information: Wide Open Media Group

Celebrity Writer, Elite Daily

More information: Bustle

SEO-enhanced product listings, branding, product manuals, website copy, and everything in between

More information: Webstore Group

FanBuzz Sports Lifestyle Content Writer

More information: Wide Open Media Group

Looking for a content writer to help us share our value with the affiliate marketing world

More information: FMTC

Looking for a Lead Content Writer/Editor/Strategist and Creator of Story

More information: Happen To Your Career

Security Journalist

More information: Prowess Consulting

Do you have work experience in the cannabis space?

More information: Menu Monster

Blog Writer & Ad Writer

More information: Online Learning Center

Freelance Script Writer

More information: Filmless

Expert content writer in all the major domains & industries like Business, Health, Food, Psychology, Travel, Technology, Lifestyle, Beauty, Social, Movies & Photography

More information: Lens Feedy Photography

Copywriter for a Digital Marketing Agency

More information: AutoGrow

Freelance News Writer

More information: Techtonic Consulting, LLC

Scientific Writer

More information: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.

Scientific Technical Writer

More information: Wyatt Technology

B2B Blog/Content Writer

More information: Route4Me, Inc

iPhone Experts Needed for Writing How-to Guides

More information: FoneHow

Seeking a Martial Arts Strength and Conditioning Writer with 5 years Experience

More information: Fighting Arts Health Lab LLC

Fun, Enthusiastic Writers Wanted for Outdoor Lifestyle, Farming, and Homesteading Blog

More information: Outdoor Happens

Comic Book Writer

More information: Crealon Media

Can I Play That — A Call For Pitches From Disabled BIPOC Writers

More information: Can I Play That

The Polymorphous per Verse Call for Submissions

More information: Arc


























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Freelance writing jobs of the week: September 2, 2020

This week’s freelance writing jobs list.

We didn’t have a list on Monday, so this freelance writing job list will be extra long. Enjoy!

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Magazine Writer

More info: AMC Publishing, LLC

Trending News Writer

More info: Equities.com, Inc.

SEO Food Content Writer

More info: Food & Craft Website

Technical Writer

More info: Innovien Solutions

Copywriter & Content Specialist

More info: Stanley Black & Decker

Content Writers

More info: Sacha Agency

Creative Content Writer

More info: Formosi

Copywriter 

More info: Icon Fitness 

Contract SEO Writer

More info: Academic Partnerships

Enterprise Technology Writers Needed

More info: SiliconANGLE Media, Inc.


Part Time Telehealth Writer

More info: Bluestream Health

Head Writer and Content Developer

More info: Happen To Your Career

6 Month Writer/Editor Position (Fully Remote Position)

More info: Strategic Innovative Solutions (SIS)

Beauty Writer / Editor

More info: Formulyst

Freelance Content Writer/ Outdoor Lifestyle Blogger

More info: Cedarcide

Freelance List Article Writer - HotCars

More info: Valnet Freelance

Part-Time Freelance Blog Writer

More info: 3STEPS4WARD LLC

Handicapping writer

More info: Horse Racing Nation is looking for a talented individual to add to our writing team, with a focus on handicapping. Horse racing experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of wagering success and be able to write about a variety of topics. If you think this description fits you, send us some topics that you would like to write about. Send us your resume to mail@horseracingnation.com. From Indeed

Travel writers for California and New York

More info: The Millennial Source

Fashion Blogger/Journalist

More info: Sincerely, Ritchurd LLC

Business Finance Freelance Writer

More info: Tempesta Media, LLC

Freelance Writers

More info: Burness

Freelance Writer - Financial News Website

More info: JPM Media Corp

Freelance Writer (3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing experience a MUST)

More info: Shapeways

Sports Blogger

More info: Scout My Game

Content Writer (California employment law)

More info: Drew Lewis, PC

Freelance Entertainment News & Celebrity News Writers Wanted

More info: The Inquisitr





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Freelance writing jobs of the week: August 24, 2020

Jobs, jobs, jobs!

Check out these freelance writing gigs and don’t forget to check out the gigs listed last Monday.

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Writer and Blogger

More info: UpChat

Fashion & Beauty Writer, NYLON

More info: Nylon

Creative Content Writer

More info: Formosi

Sports Writing Intern Covering Cleveland

More info: RD Media

Freelance TV and Movie News Writer

More info: Valnet Freelance

Freelance Reality TV Features Writer

More info: Valnet Freelance

Freelance Gaming News Writer

More info: Valnet Freelance

Freelance Gaming Features Writer

More info: Valnet Freelance

Telecommute Technology and Legal Writer

More info: Impactian - Top 2% Extraordinary Talent on Demand

Freelance Writer Required for Cycling Website

More info: Cycling Website

Looking for fast, energetic writer to work on fun content

More info: SteadyContent.com

WordAgents Needs Freelance Writers for Ongoing Blog Posts, Website Content, Product Descriptions, and Product Reviews

More info: WordAgents.com

[Pest Control] Hiring Full Time Writers For Authoritative Resource

More info: Three Ships


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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: August 24, 2020

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Hey, No-fluffers! It’s the last week of the month of August. Let’s finish strong with some high-paying freelance writing gigs. These opportunities pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

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Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Part-Time Creative Writer

Pay: $14 - $43 an hour

More info: Maxwell Biosciences

WEEKEND Staff Writer

Pay: $280 - $480 a week

More info: Outsider

Junior Web Content Writer

Pay: $30,000 - $35,000 a year

More info: AutoLoanDaily

Technical Writer

Pay: $32 - $36 an hour

More info: Digital Matrix Systems

Sport Writer

Pay: $21.00 / hour

More info: Salute Hockey Academy

Instructional Tutorial Copywriter

Pay: $20 - $25 an hour

More info: Patrick Wallis & Co

Real Estate Writer

Pay: $175.00 - $350.00 per month

More info: Crittenden Research, Inc

Grant Writer

Pay: $21 - $28 an hour

More info: semscio

Debt Collection Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: TrueAccord

Creative Copywriter

Pay: From $70 an hour

More info: Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency

Copywriting (Financial)

Pay: $20 - $25 an hour

More info: Issuance, Inc

Brand Copywriter

Pay: Full-time

More info: Calm.com

Freelance Entertainment Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Refinery29

Master Of Viral Content And PR Superstar To Join Our Writing Team And Help The Underdog Find Its Voice

Pay: Full-time

More info: AmpiFire

milk + honey is searching for freelance writers who want to shape and define the growth of our brand’s content marketing

Pay: $50-75 for standard posts (500 - 2000 words) and $150-175 for longer-form writing (2000+ words)

More info: milk + honey spa

Content Writer

Pay: $275 per completed workshop

More info: Clerisy

Women's Lifestyle News writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: The List

Celebrity Magazine Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Celeb Magazine

WordPress Content Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Awesome Motive

Freelance Content Writer / Blogger

Pay: $50 per article

More info: Atlantic Health Solutions

Freelance Content Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Gemini Trust Company













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Freelance writing jobs of the week: August 17, 2020

Gigs from around the world!

Here’s this week’s second freelance writing job list. Check out Monday’s writing gig list here.

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LoveToKnow.com Staff Writer- Antiques

More info: LoveToKnow.com

LoveToKnow.com Staff Writer- Family

More info: LoveToKnow.com

Content Writers Needed for Digital Marketing Agency

More info: RPM Web Media

CBR is looking for a writer to contribute dynamic list-based articles

More info: Valnet Freelance

Freelance Writer

More info: BlackDoctor.org

Freelance Writer, Parenting website

More info: Affinity Sites

Blavity News Writer

More info: Blavity

Freelance Journalist

More info: The Millennial Source

Seeking Passionate & Experienced WordPress Writers

More info: WPLoaded

LGBTQ Addiction Treatment and Wellness

More info: La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center

Dialogue writers for interactive novels (romance)

More info: SWAG MASHA

Content Marketing Specialist for Software as a Service Company

More info: Billsby

Join our content team! Content writer needed for pet website

More info: Data Spark Studio




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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: August 17, 2020

These opportunities pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs).

Hey, No-fluffers! Let’s get to the freelance writing gigs. These opportunities pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

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Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Successful Freelance Mom needs article pitches

Pay: $75 to $100 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Social Media Wizard/Designer/Writer/Creative

Pay: $45 - $50 an hour

More info: Organicare

PTO Today needs pitches

Pay: $125 to $500 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

iD Tech is looking for a talented and self-driven Content Writer to join the Growth Marketing team

Pay: Full-time

More info: iD Tech

Contract Writer

Pay: $35 - $50 per article

More info: Top Class Actions

Writer researcher with plant/botanical/herbal/science background

Pay: $18 - $24 an hour

More info: Herbal Academy / Perch on Bedford Common, LLC

Brand Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: ChowNow

Zift is looking for articles

Pay: $100 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

MoneyPantry wants articles

Pay: $30 to $150 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

DivvyHQ needs pitches

Pay: $250 to $400 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Staff Writer

Pay: $35,000 - $60,000 a year

More info: Outsider

Lisa Tanner Writing needs articles

Pay: $50 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

CopyHackers is looking for article pitches

Pay: $300 to $1000

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Asia-Pacific Story Grants 2020-21

Pay: $1,500

More info: Earth Journalism Network

Outside needs stories about adventure sports, gear, travel, fitness, health, culture, and the environment

Pay: $0.50/word and up

More info: Guidelines

Writers Weekly is looking for pieces

Pay: $60 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Landing Page Copywriter - Health/Apparel/Beauty

Pay: $45 per hour

More info: Thesis

Freelance Content Writer - cryptocurrency ecosystem

Pay: Full-time

More info: Gemini

Remote Content Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: TMG / Quad W

Funds for Writers wants pitches

Pay: $50 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Freelance Remote Tech Features Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Valnet

Freelance Smart Home Guides Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Digital Trends

Technology and Venture Capital Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Animalz





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Here's a New Type of Time Management Solution for Working at Home

This fascinating way of managing your time may just be the answer to your slump.

Guest post by Dr. Caro Williams-Pierce and University of Maryland College of Information Studies

I have always struggled to be on time. Somehow, my natural tempo sends me to places either 10 minutes early or 5 minutes late, leaving me bored out of my skull (what can you actually do in 10 minutes?) or harried and flush with embarrassment. I have always assumed that this was my superpower (hey, superpowers can be bad — just because they’re not good doesn’t mean they’re not superpowers), and all I could do was fight to be the person that shows up annoyingly early every time. It was exhausting, and I never understood why others found it so effortless.

Then, the pandemic taught me that my bad superpower has a flip side, and in a situation like the one we are currently in, it’s a good superpower. And, like many superpowers, I got this one from my parents.

What unschooling taught me

I grew up unschooled in an off-the-grid home in rural Maine, with a feminist mother who took flack for deciding to be a full-time mom and a self-employed dad who kept us safe and fed. Unschooling varies by household, but in ours it meant that we spent most of our time doing whatever we wanted. We read books, built unstable treehouses, roasted apples over an open fire, played in the swamp, went over rickety bicycle jumps we constructed out of half-rotten boards and a couple large rocks, etc. So our sense of time was thoroughly disconnected from what the rest of society called ‘time’ — because it was based upon the emergent rhythms of our activity.



The Williams kids, corralled momentarily for this photo in the late 1980s.

The Williams kids, corralled momentarily for this photo in the late 1980s.

At the same time that we were throwing rotten apples at each other until we got bored and decided to go pick blueberries on the barrens because we wanted a snack, children our age were having their activities dictated by an external clock (we are doing Science now, but in a couple minutes a bell will ring and we’ll have three minutes to fully switch from doing Science to learning how to type, and no snacks because it’s not 11:32 a.m. yet, which is the Time For Food). In other words, we obeyed our interests and bodily desires — and, sometimes, our parents — while other children were being taught to obey the bell.

As we grew up, those children transitioned to obeying other proxies for society’s time: their watch, the machine for punching into work, the exact moment that the bus will pass your stop if you’re not there to catch it, the time their kids have to be at school or risk a tardy slip. I, on the other hand, grew up to be finally introduced to the fact that an invisible and intractable force was now running my life — and I always struggled to be on time.

The time management breakthrough

Then, many years later, in graduate school, my friend and colleague, Crystle Martin, introduced me to Gell (1992). Gell “divided time up into what he termed A-series time, or standardized time as measured by a clock, and B-series time, or time that is run by the punctuation of activity” (Martin et al., 2012, p. 229). I remember thinking, “Hah — I grew up in B-series time!” Now, the pandemic has upended the structures I had developed in the A-series time of universities, and I’ve realized just how much I relied upon various proxies for time to stay productive.

At first, I couldn’t focus on anything, and all the little rituals and plans and ways of keeping myself working (most of which focused on where I was when) were useless. After all, while society as a broad structure is still running on A-series time, our individual lives are running on B-series time — with all the familiar A-series structures fallen by the wayside. No longer is there a place that indicates work (driving to the office signifies that it is Time to Work) — there is only this one place (home) that signifies everything, and thus nothing. And the nearest proxy for time — my computer clock — does not anchor me into the familiar pattern of a day. It’s 9:50 am eastern, and who cares?

The way it works

So, I have let myself fall back into the soft fluffy B-series time of my childhood. Rituals and plans have drifted away. I haven’t worn my watch in weeks, and I ignore the little proxies for time sprinkled around my home. Instead, I have reverted to obeying my interests and bodily desires, just as I did as a barefoot, curious, creative kid. For those of us academics learning to work away from the Ivory Clocktower (brilliant phrase coined by the brilliant Ana Ndumu) and needing to learn (or re-learn) how to strive in unstructured, organic rhythms, I’ve outlined how I manage in this new B-series world.


First, I am fortunate enough that I have a job that I generally enjoy — so I have projects that are interesting and make me want to get right into B-series time and a sense of flow (e.g., Nakamura & Csikszentmihalyi, 2005). But even interesting projects have to be organized, so I have a Magic Method from the brilliant Susan Winter — but you have to promise to continue reading past the first sentence of the next paragraph, because it will make you snort in disbelief. (I know this to be true because the first time Susan Winter explained it to me, I snorted in disbelief. Then came back to her two months later and said, “I can’t stay organized — what should I do?!” And she explained it again, and I didn’t snort, and now I’m a firm believer.) So just give me a little time to properly explain before you dismiss the Method. Promise? Okay, here we go!

I use a Google spreadsheet. (Yep, let that snort out — get it over with!) Each column represents a week of time (proxies for time are useful, sometimes), and each row represents a different type of obligation, grouped within a meta-goal (e.g., Goal 6: teaching INST 728F). So today (a Tuesday), I had this week’s column to guide me, and then I had the beautiful luxury of choosing which project or obligation I want to work on right now — which activity should I punctuate my life with? Which makes me feel excited about jumping in and getting busy? Below are two of my meta-goals for this week and next — and you can see that there are obscure notes to myself alongside hyperlinks to make sure I have quick access to the most relevant digital information about that cell or row.

My spreadsheet: metagoals to the far left, subdivided into smaller obligations one column to the right of that, then weekly tasks for those obligations.

My spreadsheet: metagoals to the far left, subdivided into smaller obligations one column to the right of that, then weekly tasks for those obligations.

So within today (a Tuesday), I had the current week’s column to guide me: this is what I want to accomplish this week. And then I allowed myself the beautiful luxury of choosing which project or obligation I want to work on right now — which activity should I punctuate my life with? Which makes me feel excited about jumping in and getting busy? When I do some work on a cell (say, Project mmPlay for this week — memoing video data), I highlight the cell yellow to indicate I’ve done some of it. When I complete the task (memo the entire second video, and export memos to share with the research team), I highlight it green — and then I ignore it for the rest of the week!

I also have a couple of odd rows, like “One-Off Service” — if an editor asks me to review a journal article, I can go directly to that row and see if I have a spare cell to tuck it in. All the cells are full for the next two months? Welp, too bad, can’t review. There’s also a row called “Annoying Bits” where I put the administrative paperwork (like filling out the travel reimbursement paperwork that has stopped piling up but is still piled up). Committees sometimes share a row, but my doctoral students get their own– sometimes it just says “weekly meeting,” but other times it says “Don’t forget to read that draft BEFORE the meeting!”


Then, at the end of the week, I move over any task I’ve left incomplete to the next week’s column (or ignore it as ultimately unnecessary), and “hide” the column so that my new week is the most prominent column. And, just to add a dash of gamification, before I hide the old column, I count up the green cells — total number of tasks I completed that week, which tends to be between 12 and 20—and transfer that number of dollars into my bank account that is for FUN STUFF ONLY. If the slow accumulation of guilt-free money into a fun-only stash doesn’t motivate you, find something that does. Maybe 5 minutes of pleasure reading for each completed task, so you can store them up and finally dig into those cozy mysteries you’ve been putting off. Or 5 minutes of Netflix—I recommend Keeping Up Appearances for an oldie-but-goodie (completing six tasks gets you an episode!). Or 5 minutes of the peculiarly peaceful Animal Crossing. Whatever you choose, take pleasure in adding up your completed tasks each week, and using your thoroughly deserved awards regularly.

So each individual day of my week is guided by my spreadsheet, but driven by my immediate interest (and see the Footnote and image below) — and I can work on what I’m most interested in until B-series time bops me on the head and says, “Your stomach is growling! Punctuate this activity with the activity of eating!” Often, after such a call by my bodily functions, I realize that I’m tired of working on that project — so I scribble a few notes to remember where to pick up next time, color the cell in appropriately, and move on to something else I feel like doing. Or I bite the bullet and do one of those Annoying Bits, just to give my brain something different-feeling to focus on.

My Complice list for a single day — meetings and goals from my spreadsheet.

My Complice list for a single day — meetings and goals from my spreadsheet.

Now, here are is the single concession I make to A-series time: every single A-series time commitment I make (whether the weekly family zoom session, teaching my online class, a research meeting, a planned grocery trip, etc.) goes directly on my calendar, and I get alerts on my phone 10 minutes beforehand. (The school bell that kept kids on track in school, and reminded them that A-series time runs their lives, has now transitioned to a phone ding!) This way, I can otherwise ignore proxies for time, and I have 10 minutes to help myself transition from the interrupted B-series activity to the upcoming A-series one. That’s it — that’s all the A-series concessions I make. The rest of my life is B-series.

The world is a complicated mess right now — but accepting that my life is now B-series time has helped me ebb and flow with the new normal. Embrace motivation, interest, enjoyment, and necessities, and try a life that isn’t wrapped around your familiar proxy for A-series time. Give into the urge to do what you feel like doing, in the moment that you feel like doing it, and see what happens. It might just turn out that B-series time is your new favorite tempo.

Footnote

As I’m looking over my spreadsheet each morning, and letting my interests guide me (or any hard deadlines for the day, like reading that integrated paper), I put the things that seem most interesting into my daily task list in https://complice.co. Complice was designed specifically to avoid stale task lists — that is, the constant accumulation of additional un-done tasks from day to day until your list is 3,007 individual tasks long and you decide to never look at it again. If you tend towards guilt-inducing stale tasks lists, try Complice — it complements the spreadsheet perfectly, because the spreadsheet gives you the long-term view and the weekly view, and Complice gives you the daily view (and some lovely co-working rooms!).

References
Gell, A. (1992). A-series:B-series::Gemeinschaft:Gesellschaft::Them:Us. The anthropology of time: Culture construction of temporal maps and images (pp. 286–293). Oxford: Berg.

Martin, C., Williams, C., Ochsner, A., Harris, S. King, E., Anton, G., Elmergreen, J. & Steinkuehler, C. (2012). Playing together separately: Mapping out literacy and social synchronicity. In G. Merchant, J. Gillen, J. Marsh & J. Davies (Eds.), Virtual literacies: Interactive spaces for children and young people (pp. 226–243). London: Routledge.

Nakamura, J., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2002). Concept of Flow. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of Positive Psychology (pp. 89–105). New York: Oxford University Press, Inc.

Acknowledgements: Thanks to: Joan B. for helping me realize that my bad superpower had turned good; the fall semester’s students in my Games & Learning class for our discussion about A-series and B-series time; and my old research lab’s chapter Playing Together Separately (Martin et al., 2012) for getting my brain to mesh the two together. Additional thanks to Ana Ndumu and Jordan T. Thevenow-Harrison for their brilliant feedback on the original version, and to Mia Hinkle for her encouragement to dust this off and get it out there. #BlackTransLivesMatter

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5 Ways to Manage and Cope with Anxiety and Stress During COVID-19

Ways to manage and cope with the anxiety and stress that you might be experiencing from the pandemic.

 During these challenging times, we all have a rollercoaster of emotions during the day. Sometimes we wake up feeling hopeful and by lunchtime, that notion is down the drain. That’s completely normal. We are worried about so many things including getting sick, losing our jobs, not being able to pay bills or put food on the table. Our stress is real and if you feel out of sorts, you aren’t alone.

While we can’t control many things right now, we can control how we handle our stress. Dr. Divya Kannan, Cure.fit’s lead psychologist offers tips on how to cope with anxiety and stress during the pandemic.

1.  Being in the present and anchoring the mind

The frequent what-if thoughts that keep plaguing us, and distracting us from our daily tasks. Can we learn how to anchor these thoughts so that our attention isn't constantly being compromised? It’s not easy, because on average our minds are lost in thought close to 50% of the time. 

Meditation helps our mind to allow thoughts and feelings to come and go, and for us to observe these from a distance, and in a way accept the natural rhythm of our thoughts. It is not about stopping our thoughts or avoiding our emotions, but about experiencing them present, with a calmness or focus. Our breath or breathing helps us achieve this calm and focus. Think of the role of meditation as a way to achieve intimacy and connection with your mind, in the present. 

With anxiety, we are more focused on connecting with what might happen, that we lose sight of what is happening right now and we miss out on many possibly great moments. This tips the balance between the positive and the negative and makes us feel as though most of our moments are lived within a negative space.

But, if you spend just 10 minutes a day cultivating the practice of living in the present moment, then you can deal with difficult thoughts in a calmer and grounded manner, and feel a greater sense of mental fitness as you continue this practice. 

2.  Experiencing vs. Avoiding 

The key to navigating difficult feelings is being open to experiencing feelings rather than avoiding your feelings or fighting them. And most importantly, not judging them as good or bad, but paying attention to them and finding a way to express those feelings.

So, I have to say to myself on a daily basis now, that, yes I guess the pandemic is still here, and in this moment I also have to accept that I don’t have control over the situation or over what happens tomorrow, which makes me feel scared, but also makes me turn to things that I CAN control, such as taking care of my emotions and being able to reassure the scared part of myself - this, in turn, frees me up to focus on other activities.

Your feelings always need an outlet, whether it’s through writing, meditation, or through talking with a friend or therapist. Your feelings need somewhere to land. Knowing how you feel, and why you’re feeling it, sets the tone for making effective decisions and choices. You can figure out which method works best for you, and start to practice good emotional hygiene in this way.

3.  Finding your balance

The third aspect of coping is finding balance in a situation that feels extreme. A sense of disequilibrium happens when you begin to see things in the world that don’t make sense to you. It leaves you feeling uncertain, confused, because the things you thought you knew about the world, about yourself, may now feel like they’re in question. 

So, this shift in balance can be a struggle. Why? Because we all crave a state of equilibrium, of balance, of certainty, of having some level of predictability about how the world works. 

That said, it is an important struggle, to move from this uncomfortable state of disequilibrium to a more balanced state - How do we do this? 

Ask yourself: 

What you are learning from the situation at hand, at present. How has it changed your understanding of yourself? How has it reshaped your sense of purpose? Has it brought you closer to others? What has it taught you about life as you know it?

This process is called making meaning, where we are constructing a new understanding of something previously unfamiliar. This is how we learn.  We come to a new state of equilibrium when we self-reflect in this way.

4.  Embracing Change

Right now, and at many moments in our lives, the only constant is change. It's tough to wrap our minds around this, but letting go of the things you can't control will help you focus on the things you can. It’s important to try to balance what you envision and imagine about this change—is the association of change is all negative for you, think about some of the positives that have come with it perhaps in past experiences where you have had to deal with some kind of uncertainty or change.

How we deal with change can ultimately help us be more flexible, adaptable, and can help to create a path for yourself in being resilient to tough situations. I think sometimes we also expect that we should handle change in a certain way, meaning we expect ourselves not to have anxiety about it and in some ways feel we should deal with change expertly or in a perfect way. It’s also important to have compassion towards yourself and allow yourself some leeway in terms of the time you take to adjust to an ongoing stressful situation. 

5.  The Practice of Gratitude

Gratitude is a feeling, which is often simply the acknowledgment of what is good in one’s life. It is also the idea that, what we do have, can be enough. It’s shifting focus to the things that are, rather than only on the things that aren’t.  This is an important positive emotion to cultivate, which has positive effects on our brain and this can go a long way in enhancing our well-being. 

 More info:   Cure.fit is an integrative health app that includes all facets of a healthy lifestyle on one platform. It has holistic health offerings across physical fitness and workouts, healthy food, and mental well-being.  Under its Mind.fit vertical, the app offers training modules in mental well-being which aims at helping people to deal with issues like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, etc. through a combination of yoga and meditation.

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Freelance writing jobs of the week: August 10, 2020

Check out these great jobs!

It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, more job leads. Also, don’t forget to check out Monday’s list of high-paying freelance writing jobs if you missed it.

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Recipe Writer / Recipe Editor / Recipe Contributor

More info: Cozymeal

News Desk Reporters, Editorial

More info: Financial Writers Society

Script Writer

More info: Starry Eyed Education Inc

SEO Content Writer

More info: Photography to Profits

Sports Blogger

More info: Scout My Game

Freelance Content Writer (blogs, landing pages, etc)

More info: Web Tech

Experienced writers for a reading app

More info: SWAG MASHA

Experienced Content Writers for Free Stock Photo Website

More info: Wunderstock

Need Experienced Digital Marketing/Online Business Expert

More info: Confidential

Contract B2B Writer

More info: Stone Press

Technology and Legal Writer

More info: Impactian

Website Content Writer

More info: Vision

Independent Contract Editor--Earth Sciences

More info: American Journal Experts (AJE)

Fashion Consultant & Writer

More info: DressEdit

Kick Butt Copywriter for Membership Site

More info: IdealMe Inc

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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: August 10, 2020

A lot of great, high-paying opportunists this week!

Hey, No-fluffers! There are a lot of great, high-paying freelance writing opportunists this week! These gigs pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Social Media Copywriter for a web development company

Pay: $30 an hour

More info: Direct Line Development

Copywriter for a web development company

Pay: $50 per hour

More info: Direct Line Development

Bilingual MOMMY Copywriter, Brand Ambassador (Korean)

Pay: $43,000 - $73,000 a year

More info: Bebememo

Full Time Content Writer/Editor

Pay: $10 - $25 an hour

More info: The MarketBurst Group

Content Strategist and Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Brex

Freelance Content Writer

Pay: $1,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month

More info: Louis Lehot | L2counsel

Technical Content Marketer (Copywriter)

Pay: $35 - $45 an hour

More info: UpChannels Inc.

Copywriter

Pay: $50 an hour

More info: Scribe Media

Technical Writer (REMOTE)

Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 a year

More info: Piper Companies

Vibrant Life needs pitches

Pay: $100 to $300

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Call for pitches on prisoners during COVID-19

Pay: $500-1,000 per article

More info: Guidelines

How do prisoners and their loved ones cope during COVID-19?

People in prisons, jails, and immigrant detention centers are at an exceptionally high risk for coronavirus. Meantime, family members of those locked up are worried sick.

Relatives along with advocates and prisoners themselves organize to limit the spread of the virus. They demand prisoner releases and reimagine a world without humans in cages.

But releases are slow. By some estimates, over half the prison population is non-violent drug offenders. How do advocates challenge the trope of “good prisoners vs. bad prisoners” to call for a fundamental change?

What is happening in prisons and outside of them?

We want to know how prisoners as well as family members organize. How are concepts of restorative justice or “Health Instead of Punishment” being applied? What is happening at the grassroots level?

Additionally, what issues do prisoners released and re-entering face? What resources and solution systems are available to help them, especially during this pandemic?

Lastly, what are the links between released prisoners and unhoused people?

Making Contact seeks unique feature pieces that center the voices of people in prison, their families and advocates. Race, class, gender, language, and power are the guiding lens to use.

Submission details

Submit your pitch for an 8-minute feature segment on prisoners during COVID-19. 

High-quality remote interviews and the creative use of archival ambience or other audio may be acceptable.

We will commission 2 or 3 pieces. The work does not have to be exclusive to Making Contact. It can be a new audio piece or material previously aired non-exclusively from features, documentaries and/or sound-rich podcasts.

Take your local story national with us. We encourage stories from anywhere in the U.S. We are especially interested in CA and Louisiana, a COVID-19 hotspot with the highest pretrial incarceration rates in the world. 

Please see our submission guidelines for more info on our style guidelines and pay rates. Your work will air on our 151 affiliate stations and on our podcast.

Please submit pitches to pitches@radioproject.org by September 5, 2020.

Call for Pitches — How Disinformation Impacts Ordinary Lives

Pay: $1,000 per article

More info: On Spec Podcast

Radish Magazine needs pitches

Pay: $50 to $150; $25 for their “Rooting Around” department

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Upworthy health magazine needs pitches

Pay: $200 per article

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

Family Fun Magazine needs pitches

Pay: $1.25 per word

More info: Writer’s Guidelines

HoneyColony needs writers

Pay: $75 for listicles (700-1000 words) $75 for curated stories (1000-1800 words)

More info: HoneyColony General Writing Guidelines



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Freelance writing jobs of the week: August 3, 2020

Here’s some more freelance writing jobs that are 100% remote.

Hey No-Fluffers! Here’s some more freelance writing jobs that are 100% remote. Also, don’t forget to check out Monday’s list of gigs.

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Indonesian Content Writer

More info: CULTURE FLIPPER

Technical Content Writer | Introductory Role

More info: Pint. Inc

Freelance Legal Marketing Writer

More info: BluShark Digital

Copywriter, Direct Response

More info: AlgaeCal

Commerce Cluster Writers

More info: DotDash

Journalist/Contributing Writer

More info: The Buttonwood Tree

Product Description Writer

More info: SEFA | Supply and Equipment Foodservice Alliance

Native English Writers

More info: Facilius Inc

Freelance writer for Psychics Website

More info: eFolio

[Pest Control] Hiring Full Time Writers For Authoritative Resource

More info: Three Ships

Native Writers for PC Builds, Hardware Reviews

More info: 7iy

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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: August 3, 2020

New month, new freelance writing gigs.

Hey, No-fluffers! New month, new clients! Let’s get started. These gigs pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

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Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Fashion Consultant & Writer

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

More info: DressEdit

Captivating, Research-Savvy Content Writer Needed for Natural Health Company’s Growth - is that you?

Pay: Full-time

More info: AlgaeCal

Freelance Copywriter

Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour

More info: Flocksy

Technical Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Educated Solutions Corp

Content Writers Needed for Digital Marketing Agency

Pay: $500 - $1,000 a week

More info: RPM Web Media

100% Remote Job for Amazon Listing Copywriter

Pay: $110 - $200 a day

More info: Ignite Brands

Wealth Management Writing

Pay: $600.00 - $2,400.00 per month

More info: NE Day Inc.

Researcher and Writer for Government RFP

Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 a year

More info: SimplerJobs

PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION WRITER

Pay: $40,000 - $45,000 a year

More info: RedTeam Software

Healthcare Industry Writer- Insurance Knowledge a plus

Pay: $100 per hour

More info: NE Day Inc.

Insurance and Healthcare Admin Writer

Pay: $100 per hour

More info: NE Day Inc.

Technical & Content Writer

Pay: $25 an hour

More info: Relevant Law

Cimmaron Software is looking for a content marketing writer

Pay: $40,000 - $60,000 a year

More info: Cimmaron Software, Inc.

Content Writer and Blog Writer

Pay: $32 - $45 an hour

More info: SW & Associates

Digital Business Content Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: IIBA

Hysterical Women looking for writers

Pay: GBP £100

More info: Guidelines What they need right now

World Politics Review is looking for a freelance writer to contribute the lead story to our weekly China newsletter

More info: Contributor guidelines

Outside/In is looking for writers

Pay: $800 to $2,000 per article

More info: Guidelines


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Freelance writing jobs of the week: July 29, 2020

Here’s the second freelance writing job list of the week.

Hey No-Fluffers! Here’s this week’s second job post. Be sure to check out Monday’s post.

Content Writer - Google Web Stories

More info: A Better Today Recovery Services LLC

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Freelance Gaming Copywriter

More info: MBO Partners

Freelance Content Writer - Gaming

More info: Column Five

Contributing Writer - Transportation & Mobility

More info: CoMotion

Freelance Magazine Writer

More info: LasVegas.Net

Journalist - Michigan/Midwest

More info: Gambling.com Group

Freelance DIY Writer

More info: Collective Press

News Writer, Input

More info: Bustle

Cybersecurity Product Writer & Editor

More info: New Context Services

Freelance Writers for Men’s Lifestyle Website | Multiple Roles | Style / Grooming / Dating / Fitness / Self-Development

More info: The Adult Man

College / Education Content Writer

More info: Northwest Ventures

Experienced Home Improvement Writers (Project-Based & Consistent Work)

More info: Pangolia Ltd.

Native English Writer For PC Website

More info: PC Builderz

Freelance Writer For Parenting Website

More info: RMCM Holdings

Freelance Writer for Renewable Energy And Sustainability Website (Long Term Regular Work)

More info: Green Coast



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How to Deal with Distractions When Working from Home

If you’re among those who telework, you’re probably familiar with these struggles. Let’s dive into more details about each issue and show you how to deal with them.

Guest post by Marija Kojic

Working from home has many benefits, such as the fact that there’s no commuting, so you can sleep longer, and you can wear cozy clothes all day long. And, almost everything you need for work is within a hand’s reach. But, your personal belongings are also nearby, which means that your attention can easily be disrupted. 


Working from home involves many distractions, which are quite different from those in a traditional office setting. There was a recent survey by the research firm Valoir, which interviewed 327 participants who telecommute. According to their answers, the major distractions when working from home are:

  1. Social media - 32%,

  2. children - 24%,

  3. other adults - 18%,

  4. other distractions - 16%, and

  5. traditional media - 10%

If you’re among those who telework, you’re probably familiar with these struggles. Let’s dive into more details about each issue and show you how to deal with them.

Social media

Knowing that your boss or manager is not around gives you the freedom to check your phone whenever you hear a notification from social media channels. But, the famous “just checking” behavior can quickly evolve into spending 15 minutes or more browsing your Instagram or Twitter account. Next thing you know, you still haven’t finished an important task that needs to be done by noon.  

To avoid stressful situations like this, you can do the following:

Turn off notifications for social media apps. 

By doing so, you’ll save your valuable time and leave social media explorations for later. In addition, you can mute your phone calls and text messages.

Schedule your social-media-dedicated time

For instance, set a reminder and have a 5-minute break every hour. These can be the moments when you catch up on the latest social media posts. 

Try website blockers.

If you prefer visiting social media sites on your laptop, this is an ideal option for you. Website blockers can keep you away from entering predefined sites. All you need to do is add the sites that you want to block and choose for how long these sites should be banned. We suggest apps and extensions such as StayFocusd, WasteNoTime, and Freedom. 

Children

We bet you remember that viral video of children interrupting a BBC news interview. We all laughed while watching this scene that’s quite common when working from home. Now, you might not be a journalist broadcasting from your home office, but if you have kids, you’re aware they can sometimes disrupt your work. 

Here are some steps you can take to overcome this problem:

Create a dedicated workspace. 

If you have a spare room that you can turn into your home office, that would be the best solution. Let your children know that, when you’re in that room, you’re working and shouldn’t be interrupted. Also, prepare some fun activities, or even chores for kids to keep them occupied during your work hours.

However, if you live in a small apartment, you may not have a separate room for work. Instead of modifying an entire room, choose a quiet corner where you can put your laptop, your notebooks, headphones, and everything else you need for work. 

This setting is also useful if you need to constantly keep an eye on your baby. In case your children are older, hopefully they’ll understand that you have job duties, and they’ll behave properly. 

Learn how to manage your tasks.

Organize your tasks in accordance with your children and their daily routine. So, whenever they’re sleeping or napping, that’s when you should focus on deep work, or try to finish more complex assignments. 

On the other hand, leave all your tedious tasks for the times when your kids are having lunch or spending time with you in the same room. For example, you can check your email at that time. 

If you have a lot of meetings on your plate, try scheduling them during the times when your children are sleeping. Besides, you can create a spreadsheet for all your colleagues who are also parents, so that you can manage your meetings time together. You can try Doodle, an app for coordinating meetings or check out other work from home apps that can help you automate work. 

Other adults

Besides children, you might be distracted by adults living with you - your roommates, your partner, parents, or other family members. Now, they won’t disturb you on purpose, but maybe they don’t realize that even a quick chat can affect your productivity. 

Here’s what we suggest you do:

Set clear boundaries.

We mentioned before and we’ll emphasize again - having a separate room for work, or at least some quiet place in your home is crucial for your productivity. The people you live with need to know that your working area is only yours. 

The rules are simple - if they see that your office doors are closed, you’re working. Also, if you put on noise-canceling headphones, that’s the sign that you want to focus and you won’t tolerate any interruptions.

Let them know when you are and are not available.

Keep your working hours transparent. That way, your family members will know when you’re busy and when you’ll be available again. Ask them to respect your working schedule and not to bother you during busy hours. 

Whenever you need a quick break from work, you can have coffee or lunch with your loved ones. Besides, this is one of the main perks of working from home. 

Other distractions

When it comes to the “other distractions” choice in the Valoir study, there was no precise data about this box and what distractions it includes. 

So, we’ll cover some additional diversions that can decrease your productivity. These can be outside noises, visual distractions, and internal distractions. 

Outside noises

Dogs barking, neighbors yelling or singing, construction works outside your building, or simply the sound of a traffic jam. These are all outside noises that are usually out of your control. Except when it comes to your neighbors, you can try talking to them about the noise they’re making. 

Speaking of the other outside noises, here’s what you can do:

Use noise-canceling headphones.

The most effective way to deal with this issue is to use noise-canceling headphones. This is an investment that will make you less nervous and more productive. 

Enjoy some music.  

Also, you can find some soothing music that will keep you away from noises. We suggest some classical music playlists, movie soundtracks, or instrumentals. If you don’t mind listening to the music that has lyrics, go for it. Plus, you can also listen to some interesting podcasts when dealing with some less-demanding tasks. 

Aside from music, you can try noise generator apps, such as Noisli, MyNoise, or Coffitivity. These tools offer diverse sounds, like rain sounds, or waterfalls, or even sounds from a busy coffee shop. 

Visual distractions

If you tend to keep a lot of things on your desk, especially those that are not work-related, you might get distracted by them. But, visual distractions include all other items across the room, the ones you use in your free time. So, whenever you don’t feel like working, these items can draw your attention away.

How to avoid these diversions?

Organize your workspace and working area.

Try keeping your desk as clear as possible. If there are a few things you need during your daily job activities, leave only them on your desk. Everything else can be stored in a drawer or in any other room.  

When it comes to other items in the room, hide them from your sight if possible. If you don’t see them, these items won’t interrupt you.

Internal distractions

If you don’t feel well or you’re experiencing a personal problem, you likely won’t be able to focus. Thus, your productivity levels will drop, and your mind will start wandering around.

So, whenever you’re feeling down, here’s how you can deal with this issue. 

Take frequent breaks.

By having quick breaks every hour or so, you’ll feel a bit more focused and more productive. If you don’t have time to take a walk around the block, at least you can take a few minutes to close your eyes and relax. 

You can also try meditation, yoga, or pilates in the evening, after you’re done with work. 

Try the Pomodoro technique.

This method will help you stay productive and less distracted by your problems. To get started with the Pomodoro technique, you need to use a timer and work in 25-minute intervals, along with a 5-minute break after each interval. Then, after four cycles, you can have a longer, 20-minute break. This way, you’ll be able to finish your tasks with ease. 

Traditional media

Traditional media are all those media channels that were here before the Internet - radio, print, and broadcast television. Some sources even add billboards, film, and music to this list.

Now, listening to the radio probably won’t bother you during your work hours. After all, you can find a radio station that won’t affect your productivity.

When it comes to print media, newspapers and magazines can rather be a visual distraction. So, just like we mentioned, be sure to store them somewhere out of your sight. 

That brings us to the third element of traditional media - broadcast television. When you or a family member leaves a TV on, this will surely distract you from work. 

How to prevent interruptions caused by traditional media?

  1. Keep them away from you and your workspace

If you can, work in a room without the TV and be sure to keep newspapers and magazines out of that room, too. Let your family members, your partner, or roommates know that television affects your productivity. 

This way, you won’t be tempted to turn on the TV during your work hours. Therefore, your productivity levels will remain high. 

One bonus tip

Aside from your children and adults living with you, your pets can sometimes distract you from work, too. But, there are ways you can prevent this.

If you have a dog, try taking him/her for a walk before you start working. This way, you’ll get some fresh air, too. Then, you can play with them during your quick breaks.

We recommend that you keep your pets outside of your workspace area. This is especially important if you have calls with your colleagues and clients often.

It’s also vital to keep your pets occupied while you’re working. Give them something they can play with so that they won’t bother you. 

Wrapping up

When working from home, you’ll sometimes have to deal with your children running around, or other family members who always feel like chatting with you. In addition, you might be tempted to check your social media accounts or turn on the TV to get some inspiration for lunch from your favorite cooking show. In some cases, the construction work in front of your building might be the reason why you can’t finish an important project. 

One thing’s for sure - telecommuting doesn’t have to be hectic. By changing your workspace and your work habits, you’ll be able to maintain your productivity. Hopefully, the tips we’ve covered in this article will be your first steps to accomplishing this goal.

About the author:

Marija Kojic is a productivity expert specialized in time management techniques. She works at Clockify, where she enjoys helping people discover meaningful and effective ways to work smarter.

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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: July 27, 2020

Get paid more with these gigs-of-the-week.

Hey, No-fluffers! Looking for some great freelance writing jobs? Here’s some places you can pitch. These gigs pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

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Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Contract Copywriter or Blog Writer, Dental Background Preferred

Pay: $15 - $25 an hour

More info: Identiwrite Creative

Copywriter - Social Media

Pay: $1,000 - $5,000 a month

More info: SPRAD

Freelance Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Star Local Media

Technical Writer

Pay: $32 - $36 an hour

More info: Digital Matrix Systems 

Elementary Math Content Writer

Pay: $20 an hour

More info: Exceptional Educational Services

Content Specialist / Copywriter

Pay: $38,000 - $50,000 a year

More info: Merch Monster

Content Writer

Pay: Full-time

More info: Southern Careers Institute

Freelance writer to assist in developing resumes

Pay: $50 - $100 a day

More info: Occupation Optimist

The Take is looking for writers to script smart, entertaining video essays

Pay: $15 - $47 an hour

More info: The Take

Technology Writer

Pay: $40,000 - $50,000 a year

More info: Solutions Review

Grants Writer

Pay: $25 - $26 an hour

More info: Charitable Ventures

Memoir Book Writer and Editor

Pay: $25 per hour

More info: Flow



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How to Get Admin Access Back to Your Facebook Business Page

Here’s the process for getting your admin controls back on your Facebook business page.

Recently, I accidentally removed myself as administrator on my own Facebook page. I didn’t even know you could do that! Why does Facebook even have that option?! I searched everywhere trying to figure out how to get my page back. Turns out this information isn’t readily available for some reason.

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Eventually, I was able to figure everything out with some help from my FB friend, Angélica Moss (she’s a fantastic brand designer, btw), who figured out how to get a page back from her own struggle with de-admining herself.

Turns out the process is really simple and easy. Here’s the process for getting your admin controls back on your Facebook business page.

Step one: Ask for help

The first step is to ask for help in a way that Facebook will actually reply to. Here’s the steps:

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  • Click on Fix a Problem, then I think my Facebook Page was hacked or taken over by someone else.

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  • On the new page that pops up there will be a long bunch of text. Click on the link that says file a report.

  • This will take you to a page called I Have an Issue Accessing My Page. Click on the Send button.

Step two: Send in proof

After around 24 hours you will get an email from Facebook. Here’s what mine said:

Hi Your Name,

Thanks for contacting us. We've received your request to gain access to the Page Alina Bradford, The No-Fluff Writer at /196019060445190/. We’d be happy to look into this, but please keep in mind that we are not in a position to resolve disputes between third parties.

If you’d like us to help, please provide all of the following:

1. A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a current driver's license or a passport, of the individual signing the statement. You can find the different kinds of IDs we accept in the Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/help/159096464162185?ref=cr

2. A signed statement from a person with sufficient knowledge and authority over this matter that includes all of the following:

a) A description of your relationship to the Page (including your authority to request a change in the person(s) who manage the Page, as applicable);

b) The name of the current person(s) who manage the Page, as applicable;

c) The relationship of the above person(s) to the Page;

d) An explanation of your request, and whether there has been a termination of the employment and/or business relationship with the named person(s), as applicable;

e) All documentation supporting your request;

f) The Facebook account or email address associated with the Facebook account that you wish to have added as the new admin of the Page; and

g) A declaration that the information you have provided is true and accurate (e.g. "I certify that the information provided is true and accurate") - your statement must include similar language.

Please understand that if we do not receive a signed statement with all of the requested information, we won't follow up. If the statement is not signed or doesn't contain a declaration attesting to its truth and accuracy, we won't be able to help. Once you have provided all of this information, we may follow up with additional requests for information or documentation. Please keep in mind that providing us with this information doesn't guarantee that we'll be able to fulfill your request. If we are able to process your request, only one admin will be added to the Page, and it will be the admin's responsibility to manage the Page roles.

That sounds complicated, but it’s really not. I sent them a statement explaining what happened from both me and my husband and a copy of our drivers licences.

Step three: Finishing up

After I submitted proof, they sent me this message around 10 minutes later:

Hi Alina,

Thanks for providing the requested information. We reviewed your request, and based on the information you provided, we added Alina Bradford as an admin for the Page Alina Bradford, The No-Fluff Writer at www.facebook.com/196019060445190/. If you have any questions about the different Page roles and what each can do, you can learn more in the Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/help/323502271070625

Thanks,

I went to my page and sure enough, I had access to it again. Super simple process once you know what you’re doing! Did this post help you? Please let me know in the comments!

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Personal Finance Tips Every Business Owner Should Know

Financial management is one of the top skills every business owner should develop before starting their business. If you’re unsure how to do it, these personal finance tips for every business owner should help.

Guest post by Michael Deane

You may excel at managing your business and knowing where every dollar goes but you might not think much about your personal finances. Maybe it’s simply not something you enjoy doing, unlike running your business, which is your true passion.

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We understand. In fact, many home business owners are in the same position. This is because the line between your business and your personal life is easily blurred when you work from home. But keeping your personal finances in good shape is a priority if you want to avoid trouble later. Financial management is one of the top skills every business owner should develop before starting their business. 

If you’re unsure how to do it, these personal finance tips for every business owner should help.

Never Mix Personal Finance With Your Business Finance

We start with the most obvious tip precisely because business owners make this mistake all too often. Mixing personal and business finance almost never ends well. 

Separating your personal and business finances requires setting up separate bank accounts, keeping business expenses separate from your own, giving yourself a fixed salary every month, etc. 

This may sound difficult when you run a home-based business and you basically live and work in the same place. But even so, you should try to separate the two. 

The benefits of keeping your finances separate go far beyond tax purposes, although this is reason enough to stick to this rule. You can take advantage of various tax deductions to reduce the tax bill for your business. Additionally, you can write off most of your spending as business expenses. 

Now imagine the added stress of having to go through all the expenses, personal and business, trying to calculate your taxes? This would take significantly more time. Keeping your business expenses separate makes everything much easier. Also, if you happen to be audited, the authorities will audit both your records: personal and business. Naturally, you want to avoid this.

Give yourself a fixed salary every month, even if you are running an online business, and don’t use your business credit card for small personal purchases now and then. You’ll be thankful later. 

Manage Your Spending 

Unless your business is bringing in millions every year and finances are the least of your worries, you need to be careful with your spending. Even though you run a business and may want to keep certain appearances, you should really try to keep track of how much you spend and where your money goes. 

Creating a personal budget helps. It enables you to live within your means and gives you structure. You know how much you make every month, you know how much your mortgage and bills are, and how much you can splurge on luxuries. Clear and simple, no philosophy about it.

You’re already managing a remote team so you’re saving money on rent and office supplies. Think about how else you may cut your spending. Perhaps quit that gym you paid for in advance if you don’t really use it. The idea is to see whether you’re spending more than you earn every month and how to remedy that. Putting everything on paper gives you perspective. 

There are countless practical ways to manage your spending, such as budgeting apps. You can download one to help you track your expenses. Many of them are completely free so take your pick. 

Create a Strategy for Your Debt

If you’re in debt, you should tackle that as soon as possible. Debt can prevent you from meeting your financial goals and can really hinder both your personal and business efforts. As long as you’re in debt, you can’t focus on your retirement plans, purchasing a bigger home for your family, etc. 

Choosing a debt strategy is extremely helpful in this situation. For example, you should strive to make at least minimum payments towards your debts every month, regardless of how small a payment we’re talking about. As you pay off a debt, you can use that money and put it towards your next bigger debt. This method is called a debt snowball strategy. 

This is another reason why budgeting is such a smart choice. Include your debt payments into your personal monthly budget to ensure that you make payments toward the debt every month. 

Seek a Financial Professional

You may think that hiring financial professionals is reserved for big companies and not small home-based businesses. But if you’re really not eager to delve deeper into money management or you’re simply overwhelmed, you can skip our tips and talk to a professional. They’re likely to give you some guidance when it comes to managing your finances and you’ll be able to get confirmation that you’re doing everything right. 

One purposeful talk with a financial advisor can make a huge difference in your life. It’s a small investment compared to the benefits you will get. 

Start an Emergency Savings

We all might be one emergency savings away from a disaster. There have been too many examples of failed businesses and bankruptcies all because these business owners and individuals didn’t bother to set up an emergency fund. Or they believed they couldn’t afford it. 

But given the importance of having emergency savings, you can’t afford to not have it. 

You might be a huge medical bill away from bankruptcy. We need not look further for examples than what’s going on right now in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world leaving countless small businesses with their doors shut and even managing to jeopardize some of the big names. 

If your business happens to fail and you don’t have any savings, you’re in trouble. However, if you manage to save at least three months’ worth of expenses, you’ll have the time to think about your next move without pressure. 


About the Author

Michael has been working in marketing for almost a decade and has worked with a huge range of clients, which has made him knowledgeable on many different subjects. He has recently rediscovered a passion for writing and hopes to make it a daily habit. You can read more of Michael's work at Qeedle.

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Freelance writing jobs of the week: July 20, 2020

Wednesday freelance remote writing jobs list.

Hey No-Fluffers! Here’s this week’s second job post. Be sure to check out Monday’s post.

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Freelance Writer - Drone Industry

More information: XDynamics LLC

Columnist, At Work

More information: Dow Jones

Freelance Medical Writer

More information: Custom Learning Designs

Initial Design Group is looking for a freelance contributor to our blog covering business and growth strategy, branding, marketing, and social media topics.

From Indeed:

Success in this role may lead to additional, client-facing copywriting and copyediting opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include:

– Pitch, research, and write original blog posts that engage an audience of entrepreneurs, executives, and managers of startups and growing small- and mid-sized businesses
– Articles should cover business current events, trends, and topics of interest that offer real value to readers
– Write 500-700 word blog posts two to four times per months
– All written pieces must consist of 100% original work

Required Skills and Characteristics

– Demonstrated ability to capture the audience’s attention and convey clear, engaging concepts in short format pieces
– Experience writing about business, marketing, and branding topics or other related subjects
– Comfort working with a team, collective brainstorming, and incorporating feedback and creative direction into a final product
– Ability to work remotely using your own computer

Experience and Educational Background

– Bachelor’s degree required, graduate school experience beneficial
– Prior work experience with marketing, advertising, or public relations agencies a plus
– Current graduate students in business or business administration are encouraged to apply

Compensation

Compensation for this part-time position is competitive and commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and samples of relevant writing samples to careers@initialdesigng.wpengine.com. Samples of desired products can be found at http://initialdesigngroup.com/insights/.

Freelance Banking/Finance Writer

More information: Wpromote

Sports Blogger

More information: Scout My Game

Copywriter / SEO

More information: NM Digital Marketer

B2B Blog and Social Media Writer

More information: Civilis Consulting

Looking for writer for E-Books

More information: Net Solutions

Looking for Photography product review and comparison writers to join our team

More information: Sky Pix

Outdoor Content Writer

More information: Moore Enterprises

Native English Writer For PC Website

More information: PC Builderz

Seeking a Strength and Conditioning Writer with a focus on MMA/Combat Arts

More information: Fighting Arts Health Lab LLC

Experienced Romance Writers Wanted ASAP – Remote Opportunity

More information: HotGhostWriter


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The best high-paying freelance writing gigs of the week: July 20, 2020

Monday’s list of high-paying freelance writing jobs.

Hey, No-fluffers! Looking for some great freelance writing jobs? Here’s some places you can pitch. These gigs pay at least $50 an article, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $20 an hour. They are also all remote (also known as virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs). Be sure to check back each week for a new list of remote writing jobs.

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Note: I don’t know anything about these positions other than what I post. I weed out the seedy looking ones, but it is your job to be diligent when applying. Also, please don’t message me with questions about the postings. If a link doesn’t work the posting has probably been taken down because the gig has been filled. If you have a gig for freelance writers that pays at least $50 a piece or over $20 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.

Resume Writer

Pay: Up to $3,500 a month

More info: Simpler Jobs

Project Specialist- Writing about deaf-blindness or human services

Pay: Full-time

More info: Helen Keller National Center

Content Writer

Pay: $45,000 - $50,000 a year

More info: Catsy

Blog Manager/Content Writer

Pay: $10 - $30 an hour

More info: My Trainer LLC

SCIP Imaging Tech Writer

Pay: $19 - $25 an hour

More info: Persistent Technology, Inc.

Internet Researcher / Writer for a Career Blog

Pay: $20 an hour

More info: Career Blog

Staff Writer: B2B Partnerships

Pay: Full-time

More info: Crossbeams

Apple & iPhone SEO Topic Writer and Product Reviewer (Work from Home)

Pay: $30,000 - $36,000 a year

More info: AppleInsider

Entertainment News Magazine Hiring Experienced Music Critic / Journalist

Pay: $15 - $20 an hour

More info: Entertainment Voice

Content Writer, Remote

Pay: Full-time

More info: Achieve3000

Freelance Writer

Pay: $17 - $24 an hour

More info: Holy Trinity Home Health Care

Social Studies Content Writer, Remote

Pay: Full-time

More info: Achieve3000

Freelance Multimedia Journalists Dallas, TX

Pay: $20 - $25 an hour

More info: Diamond Diaspora Media

SEO Content Copywriter

Pay: $15 - $20 an hour

More info: SAINT CHIC INC

Experienced Senior Living Writer For Long Term Position

Pay: 12 cents per word

More information: Purecontent Limited

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS - GENDER JUSTICE & WORKERS’ RIGHTS

From their site:

Prism is a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Through our original reporting, analysis, and commentary, we challenge dominant, toxic narratives perpetuated by the mainstream press and work to build a full and accurate record of what’s happening in our democracy.

Prism is hiring contributing writers, on a contract basis, to regularly contribute to our coverage of gender justice and workers’ rights in the United States. Gender Justice contributing writers will cover issues like reproductive justice, trans and queer liberation, women’s rights, intersex rights, and sex work. Workers’ Rights contributing writers will cover issues like economic justice, workplace discrimination and inequity, and the fight for fair and living wages and paid leave. In both verticals, contributing writers will write about their subject areas with an eye toward the intersections of gender justice and workers’ rights with Prism’s other major areas of coverage: racial justice, immigration, criminal justice, and electoral justice. Contributing writers’ work will center the voices and perspectives of BIPOC people most impacted by the issues Prism covers, producing stories that focus not only on the many pressing challenges in gender justice and workers’ rights, but also stories of leadership and resilience.

Contributing writers will publish 1 to 2 pieces per month at approximately 1200 words per piece, capped at 9 pieces per six-month contract, with a mix of articles assigned by Prism editors and those proactively pitched by the writer. We are seeking reporters who are fluent in a number of different modes of reporting and writing, including feature-style stories, Q&As, profiles, shorter news briefs, explainers, and news analysis. Contributing writers should possess a deep well of story ideas, and must excel at working independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Applicants should have at least three years of experience covering gender justice, workers’ rights, and/or related issues. If you don't fit perfectly into this criteria but have a strong writing background and want to tell us about the interest and unique skills and experience you would bring to this coverage area, we encourage you to apply. Your application should reflect what you’ve done, what you can do, and what you would — or would want to — do as a contributing writer at Prism, and your vision for how you would shape your reporting beat.

COMPENSATION

Our contributing writers are freelance, contract, and remote positions paying $1000/month. Writers selected for the position will be offered a six-month contract with an option to renew for an additional six months.

Contributing writers will also receive first notice of staff positions opening at Prism.

TO APPLY

To apply, please create a single-document file that includes the following, in this order:

  • a cover letter that indicates whether you are seeking a contributing writer role in Gender Justice or Workers’ Rights, and outlines how you would approach the position and why your lived experiences, identities, and skills make you best suited for the role;

  • your resume—one to two pages—including a link to your LinkedIn profile and personal website, if you have one;

  • links to no fewer than three published pieces you’re proud of; and

  • two references.

Email join@ourprism.org with your single-document file containing what’s outlined above, along with the subject line: Contributing Writer - Gender Justice OR Contributing Writer - Workers’ Rights, by the conclusion of July 27. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

CALL FOR PITCHES

From their site:

Prism is looking for freelance pitches. We cover range of subjects, including voting rights and electoral justice, criminal justice, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, racial justice, workers’ rights, and the environment. Currently, Prism is covering these topics as they relate to the U.S. and U.S. territories. We accept reported news stories, features, and profile (up to 1200 words), along with op-eds, commentaries, and short personal essays (700 to 900 words) on those topics and others that relate more broadly to our focus on reflective democracy.

Consistent with our mission, Prism aims to feature perspectives and stories not currently centered in traditional media, so we especially encourage pitches from people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and others from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Whether from emerging voices or experienced writers, we’re interested in well-researched, topical pieces with a compelling voice and strong narrative.

To learn more about the kinds of stories we’re looking for, check out our website and also check out the things we share on our Twitter and Facebook feeds to get a feel for the kind of work that moves us. Stories written for Prism also appear in Daily Kos, leveraging its multi-million reader reach to educate a growing progressive readership.

Email pitches to pitch@ourprism.org with the word “Pitch” in the subject line. Include links to your previously published works if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t - if you don’t have published clips to share, send writing samples that you feel best represent your voice and writing style. Please do not send full or finished articles for consideration. Pay for accepted pieces is $.40/word.

Supermajority Education Fund is seeking experienced freelance writers to contribute to our content platform

Pay: Prices range from $175 (for social-first content) to $400 (for longer features).

More information: Indeed


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Freelance writing jobs of the week: July 13, 2020

I’m back with this week’s second freelance writing gig list of the week.

Hey No-Fluffers! I’m back with this week’s second freelance writing gig list of the week. There’s a lot of great options, no matter what your niche.

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NFL Writer

More information: Rams Headquarters

Social Media / SEO writer

More information: WDAM

CBD Blogger

More information: Flavors CBD

Grant Writer

More information: Leswee

Sports Writer

More information: Daily Best Odds

Remote Gaming Features Writer

More information: Valnet Inc.

Sports Blogger

More information: Scout My Game

Remote Comics Feature Writer

More information: Valnet Inc.

Remote TV/Movie Feature Writer

More information: Valnet Inc.

Strategic Content Writer

More information: Medline Industries Inc

Verywell Needs Writers

From MediaBistro:

Verywell Health, one of the largest health information sites on the internet, is looking for new writers!

About the Role:

Most of our users find us after Googling a health condition. Therefore, we are very SEO-driven and have quite a few templates to help writers structure their articles.

There is sometimes confusion about people hoping to contribute fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and parenting content, but those live over on our other verticals (Verywell Fit, Verywell Mind, Verywell Family). Verywell Health is a disease, condition, and treatment-specific site.

About You:

With that in mind, we’re looking specifically for writers who:

  • Have a health or medical background, proven by credentials (e.g. LPN, RN, MPH)

  • Are medical journalists with proven experience writing for a consumer audience

  • Have experience and/or are comfortable covering public health issues

We require research and primary sources, like journals, but interviews are not required.

Owned by Dotdash, Verywell has a traditional freelance model that pays writers to create content on their own schedule without limiting their ability to work on other projects.

As a writer for Verywell, you should be able to navigate complicated topics and present them in a way that is understandable for a lay audience while providing actionable next steps for all levels. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, tell us about yourself at writeforus@verywell.com. Please include your relevant credentials as well as links to previous content you’ve written related to your particular topics of interest.

About Us: Dotdash brands help people find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. We reach over 100 million people each month, more than 35% of the U.S. online population, according to comScore, and are one of the largest content publishers on the Internet. Dotdash brands collectively have won more than 50 industry awards in the last year alone, and are among the fastest-growing in their categories. Our brands include Verywell, Investopedia, The Spruce, The Balance, Byrdie, MyDomaine, Brides, Lifewire, TripSavvy, Liquor.com, Treehugger and ThoughtCo.

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash. Note that any correspondence with a member of the Dotdash recruiting team will come from a @dotdash.com or a notification@jobvite.com account belonging to a Dotdash Recruiter. If you are in conversations for a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to security@dotdash.com.

Dotdash embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Personal Finance Writer

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Top Notch Content Writer/Marketer for SaaS Service

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Technology / Office Products Content Writer

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