Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: July 15, 2019
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Happy Prime Day. Are you planning on grabbing some deals over at Amazon? I found a couple deals that would interest writers. This HP printer, for example, is only $19 and this Chromebook laptop is 50% off.
While you’re looking for deals, don’t forget to go gig searching, too. Here’s this week’s work-from-home freelance writing jobs. These gigs pay at least $50 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $25 an hour. Each one is labeled as a remote job, virtual job or work-from-home job, which means you can do the work from anywhere.
Also, here are 30+ sites that pay writers for articles, so be sure to check that out.
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 peice or over $25 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Investing.com
Pays: $150
More information: Investing.com Writer’s Guidelines
Instructional Writer
Pay: $25/hour
More information: Craigslist
Eating Well
Pay: up to $1 per word
More information: Eating Well Writer Guidelines
Short Story Writing for Children
Pay: $60 per 800 words
More information: Craigslist
Family Magazine
Pay: $1 to $2 per word
More information: Guidelines
Writer for Matriarchal Culture Magazine
Pay: $100 - 250
More information: Craigslist
Freelance Consumer Technology Writers
Pay: $40,000–49,999 a year
More information: Freelance Technology Writer [Multiple Positions] Lifewire, one of the largest tech sites on the web, is looking for a number of experienced freelance technology writers who share our passion for creating content that leaves readers feeling educated, empowered, and understood. We’re looking for writers who think of themselves more as technology educators than journalists. Our goal is to demystify consumer technology for folks who may not be enthusiasts, but use technology every day. Here's the kind of person we're looking for to write for the Lifewire audience: • You read about technology for fun • You enjoy experimenting and trying new technology for fun • You regularly toss aside your working setup to try something completely new • Your friends and family tend to contact you before they buy any tech product About You • 5+ years demonstrable experience writing about consumer-facing technology • Experience writing for a web-based publication • Ability to write on a breadth of technology topics, across popular platforms and devices • Strong research skills • Very high comfort level and demonstrable experience writing straightforward, practical, and instructional-style advice on technology • Terrific skills in screenshot-taking and finding great images for your content • Experience with a WordPress-style CMS • A working Google Account and familiarity with Google Sheets • Experience working with an Assignment Editor and Copy Editor • Demonstrable experience documenting processes • Demonstrable experience creating curriculum or other educational content • Experience creating animated GIFs or custom imagery • Active social media following IMPORTANT We are not currently accepting applications via resume/CV. To be considered, you must fill out this form to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfstXlZ5GVpNYSbL9L8X5WKAKDJO97JYIyqcmH7HsdSKW3gNg/viewform. Our freelancer contracts last for up to one year and may be renewed. We require a minimum number of pieces to be submitted per month, a number we individualize with each of our writers based on their abilities and our needs. Most pieces are between 500 and 1500 words. We offer competitive per-article rates.
What Our Articles Look Like • Best Apps for Apple Pencil https://www.lifewire.com/best-apps-for-apple-pencil-4173790 • 20 Free Data Recovery Software Tools https://www.lifewire.com/free-data-recovery-software-tools-2622893 • What is Twitch? https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-twitch-4143337 • How to Fix Hal.dll Errors in Windows 7, 8, 10, & Vista https://www.lifewire.com/fix-hal-dll-errors-in-newer-versions-of-windows-2619245 • How to Disable the Touchscreen in Windows 10 https://www.lifewire.com/disable-windows-10-touch-screen-4579853 • How to Force-Quit a Program in Windows https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-force-quit-a-program-in-windows-2625781
Freelance Fiction Writer
Pay: $50 per 1,500 words
More information: Mediabistro
Tech geek content writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: TalentTrust
Fast Company
Pay: $1 per word
More information: Guidelines
Resume Writer
Pay: Earn up to $3,500 a month
More information: Glassdoor
Junior Content Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Barefoot Student
Technical Content Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Real Estate Social Media Curator/Content Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
UX Writer
Pay: $90K–115K a year
More information: Future Fuel
Direct Response Copywriter
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Remote Freelance Writer for Review Geek
Pay: $100
More information: ZipRecruiter
Remote Writing Tutor/Editor
Pay: $50–70 an hour
More information: ZipRecruiter
Technical Writer
Pay: $40,000 per year
More information: LinkedIn
National Grant Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Friends of the Children
Marketing Copywriter / Graphical Producer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Prism is looking for pitches
Pay: 40 cent per word
More information:
We’re eager to read essays, articles, and op-eds featuring voices not currently centered in traditional media. We have two verticals on voting rights and criminal justice; while we seek stories that fit into those verticals, we also seek pitches more generally related to Prism’s focus on reflective democracy and spotlighting marginalized voices.
We are eager to read inspiring stories about movement leaders and activists; the intersection of climate justice, gender justice, and social justice; the unique impact current policies have on marginalized people; and other stories from perspectives not typically spotlighted in traditional media. Everything from powerful first-person essays to investigative pieces to analysis is welcome. We are also looking for multiple-story arcs—deep dives that hit and follow a story from multiple angles. No poetry or fiction, please. To get an idea of what kinds of stories we’re looking for, please read some published Prism pieces here: https://www.dailykos.com/blog/OurPrism and get a feel for articles that move us by checking out what we share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourprisms
To submit a pitch, please email: pitch@ourprism.org and attach two writing samples. Pay is 40 cents per word. We also consider high-quality comics, graphic stories, or other illustrated works and pay a range of $150-$500.
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10 Easy Ways Writers Can Get a Dose of Vitamin N(ature) in Just 10 Minutes
Here’s how to get outside and get health benefits, even on the busiest of days.
As writers, most of us don’t get outside enough, and that could be a bad thing. A growing body of scientific evidence proves getting outside (i.e. being an “outsider”) is good for our health and well-being. Exploring and appreciating nature – in our own backyards, community parks and school yards – reduces stress, improves memory, boosts heart health, and offers a host of other benefits for our minds and bodies.
“Having a living landscape of grass, trees, shrubs and flowering plants is good. Using this outdoor space to reap the health benefits it offers is even better,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), whose Foundation created TurfMutt an environmental education and stewardship program that teaches the value and benefits of the outdoors. “Getting outside, even for just 10 minutes, can do much to boost your mood, productivity, and quality of life.”
On its 10th Anniversary, TurfMutt shares 10 easy ways you can enjoy nature in under 10 minutes.
Take a walk. Lace up your athletic shoes and head out for a walk around the block or to your neighborhood park. While you’re out, commit to turning off your cell phone and enjoying the natural setting around you (it’s just 10 minutes, after all!).
Get your kids moving. A rousing game of tag or hide and seek in the family yard is a great way to counter computer and screen time.
Play with your dog. A dog’s favorite “room” of the house is your family yard. Take inspiration from your pooch and spend a few minutes outside playing Frisbee or fetch.
Clean up your outdoor living room. Make simple work of yard chores by breaking them up into smaller chunks. Ten minutes is enough time to put a serious dent in weeding a flower bed, sweeping off the back patio, or picking up debris from your lawn.
Plant something. It is spring planting season, so take 10 minutes to dig a hole and introduce a new plant or get started on your vegetable garden or flower beds.
Dine al fresco. Taking a meal outside is one of the easiest – and most nourishing – ways to enjoy the outdoor space around you. Have breakfast with the backyard birds. Lunch at a park near your office. Enjoy your coffee break under a shade tree.
Study or read a book. Take the “work” out of homework by moving study or reading sessions to your backyard or community green space.
Swap a (short) commute for walking or biking. Do you typically use your car to run down to the mailbox, to a nearby convenience store, or to run other nearby daily errands? If it’s not too far, take a short walk or ride your bike instead.
Meet outside. Fresh air can be a catalyst for fresh ideas, so take your next brainstorming session for work outdoors. Need to have a heart-to-heart with your child? Scientists have discovered that communication between parents and children is more connected when conducted outside.
Sit back and relax. Sometimes the best thing to do is absolutely nothing at all. Spend some time in a hammock, spread a blanket out on the grass, or take a meditation break outside to soak up the nature around you.
Learn More. For more information on the benefits of our living landscapes and how to be an outsider, visit www.SaveLivingLandscapes.com. For more about the TurfMutt program, go to www.TurfMutt.com.
FlexJobs Identifies 15 Common Flexible Side Jobs for Professionals to Boost Income
Here are some side gigs you might want to consider.
Despite a healthy economy and strong labor market, many U.S. workers still rely on side jobs for additional income outside of their primary career. In fact, one-third of Americans say they need supplemental income to pay for their regular living expenses and nearly half of millennials currently participate in the gig economy. To highlight the variety of side jobs available to professionals, FlexJobs has identified 15 of the most common flexible side jobs that can be used to supplement income in addition to one’s full-time job.
“Whether it’s to boost their income, increase savings, pay off debt, pursue passion projects, or gain experience in a new industry, there are many interesting opportunities for professionals interested in pursuing part-time gigs,” said Sara Sutton, CEO & Founder of FlexJobs. “Taking a second job obviously means spending more time and energy on work, but many side jobs can now also be done from home, making it a much more manageable arrangement for workers,” Sutton concluded.
A side gig or side hustle is defined as a job that allows workers to earn extra cash while working flexible hours that accommodates a full-time job or daily responsibilities. Below are 15 common side gigs, many of which also offer remote work options.
Millennials, mid-career professionals, and older workers can all benefit from incorporating a “side hustle” into their work life. Tips on how to land a side gig include understanding one’s transferable professional skills, honing in one’s skills and passions, and networking.
Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: July 8, 2019
Here’s this week’s new, awesome work-from-home freelance writing jobs.
Did you enjoy that long Independance Day weekend? I sure did. I bet you’re raring to get to work, though. Here’s this week’s new, awesome work-from-home freelance writing jobs. These gigs pay at least $50 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $25 an hour. Each one is labeled as a remote job, virtual job or work-from-home job, which means you can do the work from anywhere.
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 peice or over $25 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Copywriters/Researchers For Magazine Database
Pay: $100+ DOE
More Information: Mediabistro
Virtual Freelance Resume Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Delta Sky Magazine
Pays: $1 per word
More Information: Submission Guidelines
Legal Writer
Pay: $50-90 / hr
More Information: Craigslist
K-5 Math Curriculum Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Book reviews by diverse authors, music reviews focusing on diverse artists, and coverage of movies/television, video games, plays, magazines, graphic novels, etc.
Pay: .10 per word
More Information: Bronzeville Bee
Higher Ed Student Affairs Industry Writing
Pay: $60 per article to start (plus traffic bonuses)
More Information: LinkedIn
Remote educational test item writer with VirtualVocations
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Conversion & Content Copywriter
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Technical Writer
Pay: $40K–53K a year
More Information: Dice
Hiring a Writer for a Leading Photography Website
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: Mediabistro
Ethical, Sustainable and Value-driven Business Articles
Pay: $200
More Information:
Ethos magazine is a quarterly print magazine which tells the stories of ethical, sustainable and value-driven businesses from around the world.
If you'd like to appear in Ethos issue 11, which goes to print in August 2019, please email Ethos editor, Lucy at lucy@ethospaper.com with your story pitch. Your pitch should include a short synopsis (maximum 200 words).
So, if you know of a business that's doing things differently, then we look forward to hearing from you. Our new writer's competition is open to writers from around the world, for fledgling writers looking to get their work published in print. The deadline for entries is the 12 July at 17:00 GMT.
Creative Educational Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Freelance Writer for Video Essay Production Channel
Pay: Full-Time
More Information:
We are now accepting applications for talented Freelance Writers to write video essay scripts on the following subjects: The Matrix, Quentin Tarantino, The Big Bang Theory, Stranger Things, Buffy, Ozark, and How I Met Your Mother. We're looking for surprising, unexpected takes that can be backed up with solid evidence. You should be able to come up with a strong, original argument that takes a stance, and then to translate that argument into an accessible, entertaining style. It's key to be able to write for a speaker, to make thoughts flow naturally in a conversational voice, while also understanding how to pack a lot of substance in and create a tight structure for a video essay. You will work collaboratively with our senior editorial team to turn scripts around quickly. **PLEASE READ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EMAIL APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO US.**
To apply:
To be considered, please submit one or more pitches for a video essay script on one of the subjects listed above, as well as a resume, brief cover letter and a writing sample that shows your ability to write analytically on film and TV (this can be a sample elaborating on one of your pitches, or an existing sample of past writing). We encourage you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel to get a sense of our voice before you submit your sample and pitch. **Please email applications to: insights@the-take.com rather than submitting them through MediaBistro. WE WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICANTS WHO EMAIL US DIRECTLY WITH THE REQUIRED MATERIALS.**
I agree that: (1) my submission may include ideas, stories, or concepts which may be similar or identical to content created by The Take or in other user submissions; (2) my submission and its contents along with related intellectual property rights will become The Take's property, without compensation to me; (3) The Take will review submissions in its own discretion, and will contact me if it wishes to work with me to develop my submission; and (4) my submission is submitted without the expectation of confidentiality.
UK Esports Writer
Pay: £18K–£20K a year
More Information: Hitmaker
Offsite Copywriter
Pay: $38/hr
More Information: Glassdoor
Content Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information:
Headquarters: 100% Remote
URL: https://www.onthegosystems.com/
OnTheGoSystems needs a Content Writer for the Marketing Team
Our company develops and sells premium WordPress plugins. We need an experienced content writer familiar with the WordPress ecosystem whose native language is English and who can work efficiently as part of a remote Team.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Contacting the owners of other sites to work on contributed content
• Writing creative blog posts and articles to be promoted to our audience and partner websites, generating quality traffic & leads to our landing pages.
• Creating high-converting copy for our newsletters and different landing pages.
• Crafting promotional content to post on social sites
• Writing compelling meta descriptions
• Engage with team members to source information for experience-based strategy blog posts & Newsletters
• Write content for ad-hoc projects as needed
• Contribute to content strategy and traffic-driving initiatives Skills/Attributes Required
• At least 3 years of content writing experience for B2C and B2B companies targeting marketing, growth and business strategy
• Experienced using WordPress for content creation
• Experience writing for different sites and working with different editors
• Deep understanding of digital content best practices
• Copywriting chops and knowledge on how to craft content to get a reader to take action; experience with creating super compelling headlines while avoiding click baits
• Proven experience growing blogs with your content
• Knowledge of SEO best practices, content marketing experience is a plus
• You work well independently and you meet deadlines
• Technical background with emphasis on online tools
• Familiarity with remote workplace tools You will be part of a wonderful multi-cultural team of people spread all over the World.
This position is open ONLY for candidates located in European time zone, or similar.
Apply now and tell us why you are the ideal person. We will get lots of applications, so make sure to stand out from the rest.
To apply: https://www.onthegosystems.com/jobs/#content-writer
Remote Tech News Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Telecommute Kansas City Chiefs Writer
Pay: Full-Time
More Information: LinkedIn
Discover Magazine
Pay: $2 per word
More Information: Submission Form
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3 Tips for Helping You Protect the Privacy of Your Home-Based Business
Many people make mistakes when setting up their home office. Of course, it is important that you take privacy concerns into account whenever you work from your own house.
Running a business from home can be a great way to make money and stay relatively close to your kids. It can also be an effective way to save time and money on your commute and other incidental costs that you may face as a worker. Unfortunately though, many people make mistakes when setting up their home office. Of course, it is important that you take privacy concerns into account whenever you work from your own house.
A Virtual Office
Perhaps the best way to preserve the privacy of your company and those associated with it is to obtain a virtual office. A virtual office is great for having in-person meetings. Alternatively, you can hold those meetings via video chat or from some other remote location if that is more convenient for those involved. Virtual offices provide you with an address and phone number, which means that clients will not know where you live. It also helps your company to appear larger and more established than it may actually be at the moment.
Source: Alliance Virtual Offices
Secure Your Network
The use of a secured network can help keep unauthorized people or entities from accessing trade secrets or other sensitive information. In some cases, it can be best to use a virtual private network (VPN), which will come with its own IP address. Ultimately, it will help to create a remote location and make it harder for people to determine where you live.
Source: NordVPN
Create a Corporate Entity
Creating a corporate entity can help to blur the lines between you and your business. You can choose to designate anyone you want as the manager of the company, and it may be possible to designate a P.O. Box as the address where the company is located. You can also choose to create a name to do business as, which may further help to protect your privacy.
If you want to be especially secretive about who you actually are, consider creating a holding company. If anyone wants to learn more about your business, he or she will first find information about the holding company, which can be relatively vague. Of course, you will need to be sure that your clients know who you are and how to get in touch with you.
Source: BlueShore Financial
Protecting your privacy should be among your top priorities as a business owner regardless of where your company is located. However, if you are going to run a business from your home, it is critical that hackers and other nefarious individuals cannot gain access to your private life.
7 Ways for Online Students to Improve Their Writing Skills
If you’re considering taking online classes, here are some top tips you can use to improve your writing skills and your grades.
Online degree programs are becoming more popular than ever before, with more and more students ditching campus-based lectures in favor of the more flexible and self-led options that come with studying online. When it comes to succeeding with an online degree program, the importance of excellent writing skills cannot be emphasized enough. This is because unlike campus-based classes that offer credit for oral participation, online programs tend to rely more heavily on written work when it comes to assessment and grading purposes.
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A study conducted in 2014 found that college students spend a huge eight to ten hours per day using smartphones, with the majority of usage including texting, social media and email. As a result, students’ academic writing skills are suffering with them being so used to ‘text speak’ and other abbreviations. If you’re considering taking online classes, here are some top tips you can use to improve your writing skills and your grades.
#1. Understand Writing Style Expectations:
It’s crucial that you understand the writing style expectations for each type of assignment that you are going to be completing. For example, an essay will require a more formal, academic tone, while if you’ve been tasked with discussion forum posts, these will usually encourage a more informal and conversational writing style. Journal and reflective assignments may often allow for sentence fragments.
As a student, your ability to write appropriately for the context of each assignment will have a positive impact on your overall class performance. If you’re in doubt about the writing style needed, formal writing is the best choice.
#2. Use Tools and Apps to Help:
It can be easy to make grammar mistakes if you aren’t studying for an English-heavy degree; for example, if you’re taking an MS in Operations Management then chances are, getting your grammar and sentence structure perfect probably hasn’t been a huge priority so far.
Today, technology has made it easier than ever for students to improve their writing skills. Whether it’s grammar, spelling, or sentence structure, using tools such as Grammarly can make a massive difference to the final finish of your paper or project, helping you polish your writing and learn from small mistakes that you may have not noticed previously.
#3. Give Yourself Time:
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When you’re studying for an online class, it can be all too easy to procrastinate and put off your work, especially when you’re dealing with the distractions of being at home on a day to day basis. One of the biggest contributors to simple mistakes in students’ writing is rushing. If you leave yourself too little time to spare before your assignment is due, then you’re more likely to make spelling and grammar mistakes that you may have noticed and corrected if you had given yourself enough time to do so. Making a point of starting as early as possible and giving yourself a lot of time to spare can make a huge difference to your overall performance.
#4. Have Someone Proofread:
No matter how much you study and learn to improve your spelling, grammar and writing skills, it’s always harder to spot mistakes in your own work. When you’ve spent hours writing something, it can be easy to overlook mistakes when you re-read it – simply because your brain is so used to it how it is.
Because of this, it is a wise idea to consider having a trusted friend, relative or another student proofread your work before you submit it. If you can, have somebody proofread who is skilled at writing so that they can also give you valuable feedback on your work that you can put to use in the future.
#5. Take Additional Classes:
If you’re seriously interested in improving your writing skills, then you may want to consider the idea of taking some additional classes. For online students, the good news is that there are plenty of online options to choose from which can easily be fitted in alongside your online bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Many online schools will offer additional online classes that you can take to improve your skills in various areas including writing, or you could look for a separate institution offering online programs that you can choose from. Or, if you’d rather learn in a physical setting when it comes to writing, see if there is anything available at your local library, community college, or the college that you are attending online if it is in a commutable distance.
I recommend Skillshare. You get a ton of different classes for one low price.
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#6. Dedicate One Device to Academic Writing:
With so many different smartphone and tablet options available today, there’s no denying that technology has made it easier than ever for students to learn, research, and write assignments for their degree. When you’re studying online, you may be accessing your learning materials on a wide range of different devices, and as a result, completing your assignments on different devices too.
Cloud applications such as Google Drive have made it easy for students to start an assignment on their laptop, for example, while being able to pick it back up later on using their tablet or smartphone if needed. However, doing this can risk you losing your focus on academic writing. It’s a good idea to commit yourself to using one device. For example, you could limit your smartphone to social media use and use a laptop for any learning and academic writing.
#7. Ask Questions:
Don’t forget that as an online student, your tutors are there to offer help and guidance for anything that you might need. If you have any questions about your writing performance or would like your tutor to leave you writing-specific feedback that you will be able to apply to your work in the future, then feel free to ask.
As an online student, taking steps to improve your academic writing performance will have a positive effect on your entire degree.
I Made it to 10,000 Followers on Instagram!
I want to do a little dance, yall, and toot my own horn for a minute. Plus, you get a gift!
I want to do a little dance, yall, and toot my own horn for a minute. I made it to more than 10,000 followers on Instagram today. I went from around 2,000 to over 10,000 in just six months and I’m super pumped. As you may know, when you reach 10,000 followers you can add links to your posts, which is exciting. It also mean that I can share my writing tips with a huge audience.
An even bigger deal for me is that I grew my following without buying followers, unlike some of influencers and companies. Yup, they’re all targeted, curated followers. Yay, me!
If you’re dying to know how I did it, I’m working up a little ebook to explain my methods with a step-by-step plan so you can do it, too. So keep an eye out for that.
Also, in celebration of my achievement, and in celebration of Independence Day here in the US, I’m having a sale. The No-Fluff Freelance Writing Starter Pack is now just $15 ($10 off)! That's the price of just one of my books.
The pack teaches you how I make $100 to $200 an hour at home as a freelance writer. It includes my two books, a social media marketing guide for writers, invoice template, contract template and more.
This sale is over July 5th, so if you haven’t already gotten your hands on it, grab yours now.
Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: July 1, 2019
New month, new awesome work-from-home freelance writing jobs! These gigs pay at least $100 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $50 an hour. Each one is labeled as a remote job, virtual job or work-from-home job, which means you can do the work from home.
New month, new awesome work-from-home freelance writing jobs! These gigs pay at least $50 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $25 an hour. Each one is labeled as a remote job, virtual job or work-from-home job, which means you can do the work from anywhere.
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 peice or over $25 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Writer for NYC/Queens Food Blog
Pay $50-75
More information: Craigslist
Atlanta Conversational Writer
Pay: $50, $1,000 for total project
More information: Craigslist
Freelance Writers Covering Black Entrepreneurship & Business News
Pay: $25-$75
More information: Indeed
Content Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Global Issues Writer
Pay: $350
More information: Sourced from Pitchwiz— ZEKE: The Magazine for Global Documentary is seeking writers for its upcoming fall issue. Each issue of ZEKE presents three photo-driven stories on global issues that are accompanied by 1,000-word essays exploring each issue in greater depth.
ZEKE is published twice a year in print and digital by the Social Documentary Network. Past issues have explored global warming, refugees and migration, sexual violence, life and war in Ukraine, maternal health in Africa, the wars in Iraq and Syria, and other issues of global concern.
Writers must have journalism experience or experience interviewing experts and incorporating testimony in final piece. The essays are not opinion pieces but rather are information-driven and drawn from reliable sources.
We will be ready to assign actual articles by June 27 and would need three week turn around for first draft. Compensation is $350 per 1,000 word article.
To view past issues of ZEKE magazine, click here: https://www.zekemagazine.com/read
Interested candidates should send letter, resume, and writing samples to:
glenn@socialdocumentary.net
New York Times Updates Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Market Access Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Science Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Selfdecode
Senior Tech Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Deltek
Canadian Writers
Pay: $250 CDN
More information: FRIENDS' editorial platform provides a space for writers to examine and comment on Canadian media, culture, and democracy.
What We Publish
We publish original essays, op eds, and feature articles up to 1,000 words in length, in both English and French, that offer a distinctly Canadian take on media-related issues and help readers understand the state of journalism and storytelling in our country and how the changing landscape affects our democracy, culture, and daily life. We look for fresh, sharp, original thinking. Topics that interest us include, but are not limited to:
The link between democracy and the media (for examples, view our Dalton Camp Award–winning articles↗︎).
The value of public broadcasting, the role of public broadcasting in a healthy democratic society, and the future of public broadcasting.
The impact of the media crisis on a cause you know well.
How other countries are managing the media crisis.
The impact of local journalism on individual communities, especially Indigenous and minority communities.
Fake news and corruption in the media.
How digital media is shifting the cultural landscape.
Cultural policy in the internet age.
What Canadian content means and what importance it has on our national identity.
How foreign media giants (including Google and Facebook) behave, the role they play in creating Canadian content, and how (much) they should be regulated.
Esports Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Hitmarker
Tech Writer I
Pay: Full-time
More information: MAXIMUS
Technical Writer - Communications/Marketing and Graphics Support SME
Pay: Full-time
More information: Glassdoor
Buzzfeed Longform Articles
Pay: $1,500
More information: Buzzfeed (Editor contacts are on the right side of the page.)
Rainbow 6 Content Writer / Journalist
Pay: Full-time
More information: Hitmarker
Flaunt Culture, Art, Music Fashion, Films and Entertainment Articles
Pays: $500
More information: Flaunt
Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Stryker
US Esports Writer
Pay: $24K–28K a year
More information: Hitmaker
Content Editor
Pay: start at $31 per hour, equivalent to $65,000 per year for full-time work
More information: Glassdoor
B2B and B2C Writer
Pay: $50 an hour
More information: Glassdoor
Sales Email Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: The Sales Developers We're looking for an ambitious writer who can turn a phrase, stay concise, and compel readers to action. Here's how it works: • Our account manager (AM) meets with a client to understand their campaign goals. • The AM passes all the info + any marketing materials to you. • You use our messaging framework combined with your mad writing skills to create compelling sales copy. Our framework includes email templates, cold call scripts, voicemail scripts, and social media message templates. But all you have to do is nail the value proposition and offer. The framework does the rest. If you think you've got what it takes, send an introductory email like you're pitching us on why you're a great fit. Be sure to use the best techniques you've got to grab attention and leave us wanting more! To apply: careers@thesalesdevelopers.com
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How to Write When Kids are Home for the Summer
There’s no greater fear for a work-at-home parent than when the school year comes to a close. Kids spend the days fighting, asking for popsicles and moaning about how bored they are, which makes for a miserable writing environment. Here’s some tips on how to write while the kids are home.
There’s no greater fear for a work-at-home parent than when the school year comes to a close. Kids spend the days fighting, asking for popsicles and moaning about how bored they are, which makes for a miserable writing environment.
I’ve been there! Here's some tips for writing during the summer break:
Take your kids to an indoor playground, like the ones at McDonald's, and let them play while you work using a laptop, your phone or a notebook.
Write during naps.
Set the kids loose in the backyard while you work at a picnic table or in a lawn chair.
Write after the kids go to bed.
Grab a waterproof notebook and jot down ideas while everyone plays at the local splash pad.
Hire a babysitter to take the kids to the park for a few hours each day.
Make your child a mini office (a little table and chair) and give them paperwork to fill out (coloring pages) while you work.
Get older kids to help you with your research. One summer I “hired” my teen to help me research interesting animal facts for an article I was writing. She loved it and she made some spending money.
Set up a reading time every afternoon where all the little bits have to read a book while mom or dad writes.
Take advantage of library story times and activities. While the kids are entertained you can sit back in a chair and type away on your phone or laptop.
Potential Writing Gig Site: What is Presto Media?
Presto Media is a site that brings in freelance writers to write articles and blogs for their clients. This potential gig site can be compared to Scripted, Verblio and Textbroker in how it works overall, but there are some differences.
Presto Media is a site that brings in freelance writers to write articles and blogs for their clients. This potential gig site can be compared to Scripted, Verblio and Textbroker in how it works overall, but there are some differences. Here’s what Presto Media says in their ads:
Presto Media is a digital agency that provides content to digital publications. We manage the client relationship and provide editorial support to writers.
All you have to do is write good articles based on the topics we give you!
Assignments include a ton of editorial direction and help from our staff. Most require at least one photo. Some opportunities offer a byline, others are ghostwriting. Pay per article is between $15 and $100, depending on the length and requirements.
Applicants will be required to pass an English competency test. You will have two attempts. If you fail both, you will have an opportunity to complete the application anyway, though the odds of being hired will be lower.
At the end of the test, please provide us with portfolio links or clips if you have them, and a paragraph cover letter wherein you describe your experience and tell us the TOP 3 categories you write in (e.g., celebrity, DIY, law, technology, etc.). APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THIS STEP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If selected, you will receive an onboarding link with training materials, paperwork, and a quiz. Once everything is complete, you will be granted access to our platform where you will be able to claim assignments.
To apply, visit this link: https://apply.presto.media/
Whatever your background, if your writing is good and you can adapt to our style, we’ll be happy to have you.
We’ll try to respond to every applicant as soon as we’re able. Make sure you whitelist @presto.media in your email client, or check your spam folder for onboarding emails if accepted. You can also email hiring@presto.media to check in on the status of your application.
Art by Carlotta Notaro
Okay, sounds pretty decent. They pay between $15 to $100 an article. I imagine the $15 articles are around 300 words while the $100 articles are more in the thousands. It’s not great pay but if you’re just starting out or you’re really fast, you may find the site worth your while since the website says you can write as much as you like. So there isn’t a cap on what you can make. Also, assignment earnings are paid out every 1st and 15th of the month.
From the reviews online, like on Glassdoor, some people love the site and some hate it. There’s no harm in giving it a try if you’re curious. Here’s the signup form for Presto Media.
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Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: June 24, 2019
I’ve rounded up the best high-paying freelance gigs of the week. These gigs pay at least $100 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $50 an hour. They are classified as remote jobs, virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs, which means you can do them from home.
Hey No-Fluffers! I’ve rounded up the best high-paying freelance gigs of the week. These gigs pay at least $100 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $50 an hour. They are classified as remote jobs, virtual jobs or work-from-home jobs, which means you can do them from home.
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 $100 a peice or over $50 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Writers for People 50 and Over
Pay: $1 per word
More information: AARP
Marketing Copywriter / Graphical Producer
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Global Issues Writer
Pay: $350 per 1,000 word article
More information: (sourced from Pitchwiz) ZEKE: The Magazine for Global Documentary is seeking writers for its upcoming fall issue. Each issue of ZEKE presents three photo-driven stories on global issues that are accompanied by 1,000-word essays exploring each issue in greater depth.
ZEKE is published twice a year in print and digital by the Social Documentary Network. Past issues have explored global warming, refugees and migration, sexual violence, life and war in Ukraine, maternal health in Africa, the wars in Iraq and Syria, and other issues of global concern.
Writers must have journalism experience or experience interviewing experts and incorporating testimony in final piece. The essays are not opinion pieces but rather are information-driven and drawn from reliable sources.
We will be ready to assign actual articles by June 27 and would need three week turn around for first draft. Compensation is $350 per 1,000 word article.
To view past issues of ZEKE magazine, click here: https://www.zekemagazine.com/read
Interested candidates should send letter, resume, and writing samples to:
glenn@socialdocumentary.net
Scribe/Ghostwriter
Pay: $60-$70 an hour
More information: Book in a Box
American Forests Writer
Pays: Up to $2000 for features
More information: American Forest
Freelance Writer to Simplify Legalese
Pay: Full-time
More information: We’re looking for reliable, talented freelance writers who love writing about a wide range of topics, including legal topics. Most of our work is on legal topics. All topics related to legal are entry-level and not at an academic level. You’ll be writing about everything from why a certain legal contract is required for a business to writing a checklist article of best tools to use for an e-commerce store to increase sales. About The Work We understand the value of quality content. We’re not looking for plain text articles, but well-researched articles to educate our readers: articles with images, links, quotes from research papers, expert’s quotes etc. Our articles are often 1000+ words, generally around 2,000 words. Some articles are beyond 10,000 words.
We’re not looking to game search engines, but rather educate our customers about the legal contracts they’re searching for. We aim to be a teacher to our customers. We are looking for writers available for a minimum of one day/week. We have as much work as you can handle. We don’t micromanage. We are very clear on what we want for every article. We provide topics with a proposed structure including due dates and the minimum required length. There is sometimes communication back and forth during the revision session. But for the most part: you write the article, turn it in, we review and ask for edits if necessary and then publish it. Writers get paid every other week, in US dollars by PayPal. Depending on where we’ll publish your work, and for as much as we can, we’ll show your bio byline to give you author credits.
Job Requirements
• Native English speaker with strong writing skills. We can make an exception on this if you have English Proficiency qualification.
• Exceptional online research skills
• Well organized and reliable
• Some degree of technical proficiency (using Google Docs, taking screenshots) It’s a major plus if you have any of the following:
• Legal degree or paralegal experience
How Do We Work?
We work remotely. We don’t need to sync time zones. We work over Google Docs and email.
How To Apply?
Send an email to office@legalcom.group with:
• A 4-5 sentence introduction explaining why you think you would be a good fit
• 3 URLs showcasing your work related to internet laws or technology
• Your freelance writing rates (per word, please!) Please format your subject line as follows: “Your Name | Freelance Writer | WeWorkRemotely” (example: John Doe | Freelance Writer | WeWorkRemotely). The subject line format is important, otherwise our editor won’t get your email.
Legal Writer (Telecommute/Work From Home) - Washington
Pay: Full-time
More information: LinkedIn
Looking for Canadian Writers
Pay: $250 CDN
More information: FRIENDS' editorial platform provides a space for writers to examine and comment on Canadian media, culture, and democracy. Submission Guidelines.
What We Publish
We publish original essays, op eds, and feature articles up to 1,000 words in length, in both English and French, that offer a distinctly Canadian take on media-related issues and help readers understand the state of journalism and storytelling in our country and how the changing landscape affects our democracy, culture, and daily life. We look for fresh, sharp, original thinking. Topics that interest us include, but are not limited to:
The link between democracy and the media (for examples, view our Dalton Camp Award–winning articles↗︎).
The value of public broadcasting, the role of public broadcasting in a healthy democratic society, and the future of public broadcasting.
The impact of the media crisis on a cause you know well.
How other countries are managing the media crisis.
The impact of local journalism on individual communities, especially Indigenous and minority communities.
Fake news and corruption in the media.
How digital media is shifting the cultural landscape.
Cultural policy in the internet age.
What Canadian content means and what importance it has on our national identity.
How foreign media giants (including Google and Facebook) behave, the role they play in creating Canadian content, and how (much) they should be regulated.
Submissions
We welcome pitches from all writers, no matter your background or level of experience, and particularly encourage submissions from traditionally underrepresented communities and voices. All articles are subject to an editorial review process. We pay $250 CDN upon publication.
Please do not submit completed articles, or previously published work. Instead, send a succinct description of your intended topic, approach, and format, note why you’re the right person to write the piece, and include writing samples or links to recent work, if applicable.
We welcome pitches in English or French. Finished articles will be translated and published in both English and French.
All pitches should be sent to editor Mary Dickie at mary@friends.ca
Freelance Writer for Articles & Short Booklets
Pay: $.10 per word, with typical articles ranging from 1200-2000 words (or $120-200 per article)
More information: Craigslist
Military Family Writers
Pay: $70-200
More information: (Source) AmeriForce Media, publisher of Military Families and The Reserve & National Guard, strives to build relationships with writers and photographers, while elevating the stories of today’s military community.
Please read all of the information below before submitting your pitch to ensure your idea is a good fit for our editorial needs. We also recommend that writers take the time to learn our voice by subscribing for free to the following:
Subscribe: Military Families
Let’s get social: Facebook
The DOs of pitching AmeriForce Media
▪ DO specify what platform of ours that you are pitching, and whether you think it’s a better fit for print or digital.
▪ DO briefly summarize your story idea in no more than two paragraphs.
▪ DO tell us who (if applicable) you would interview for the story. We prefer stories to have at least two credible sources.
▪ DO include 1-2 links of your previously published work.
▪ DO pitch us stories that connect to larger themes and issues that think outside the box.
▪ DO pitch us ideas that we have not already published.
▪ DO grammar and spell check before hitting submit.
Pay rates
Payment for stories varies with estimated ranges of $75 USD to $200 USD.
Download our PITCH GUIDE for expanded details.
Ready to connect? How to pitch AmeriForce Media
Submit your pitch by clicking here: PITCH US. We try to respond to every submission, but please allow 2 to 4 weeks for a response.
Call for Pitches: Reporting the Caribbean and the Environment
Pay: $500 and $2,000
More information: NACLA
Freelance Content Writer
Pay: $200-300
More information: Thomasnet
Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Red Hat
Jr- Mid Level Writer & Communications Contractor
Pay: Full-time
More information: As a Writer and Communications Contractor for the Global Field Enablement Team, this role will support the Engagement and Communications Sr. Manager with developing internal field communications and field enablement campaigns targeted to a technical sales audience. This position will help create emails, announcements, write-ups, presentation designs, email formatting, asset creation, and system updates. The person will research, write, prepare copy and visuals, gain the appropriate reviews, organize distribution lists, design layout, send, publish online content, and reinforce through different internal social media channels.
Please email your Resume in Word format, Visa status, Availability to start and Hourly Rate expectations at anuradha@openmindtechno.com
Position Title: Jr- Mid Level Writer and Communications Contractor
100% Remote ( Anywhere in US) - FT 40 hours a week required
Duration: 6 months ( extendable)
Ideal Candidate:
• The candidate s actual resume should be a great example of their writing/design
• Looking for someone with about 5-8 years professional experience.
• The goal is to find a someone who can grow and evolve with the role and the organization.
• Junior- to mid-level candidates with high quality writing samples.
Responsibilities:
• Support Engagement and Communications Sr. Manager with duties as needed and assigned
• Work with various constituencies to prepare copy for internal field communications
• Research content, ask questions about the content, present options for visualizations of content, and develop first and final drafts
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders
• Write audience-targeted communications (technical sales audience)
• Validate audience distribution lists as needed
• Perform administrative tasks to promote and execute communications in the systems (Newsletter software, Internal Social Media, Portal)
Requirements :
• Advanced writer (can write copy, synthesize ideas, write in various styles and voices)
• Advanced editor (can edit copy and images for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, formatting)
• Experience in corporate graphic design and following style guidelines
• Experience working with employee or enablement communications
• Experience working in software industry
• Has a portfolio of writing samples
• Knowledge of writing and visual best practices (such as designing using the right canvas size and generating images for the appropriate resolution for communications)
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Open to feedback
• High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the business
• Proven ability to effectively coordinate and work across functional teams internally and externally, in-person and virtually
• Ability to develop and work on multiple deliverables at one time for fast turnaround and rapid development
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible through growth and change
• Adaptable to new ideas and able to find creative solutions to communication questions
Education:
• Bachelors or foreign equivalent, focus in writing or communications, or has equivalent work experience
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Please send Resume to anuradha@openmindtechno.com for immediate response
Marketing Content Writer
Pay: Full-time
More information: Be Found Online
Social media spicy meme master / Content writer / Junior Marketing all-rounder
Pay: $40k per year plu profit share program, paid time off and more
More information: Sked Social
Boy Scouts of America Topics
Pay: $500-$1500
More information: Boy’s Life
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Enter to Win this Huge Writing Prize Pack
This contest takes no skill to win, but the prizes are big! All you have to do is follow the No-Fluff Instagram account (@nofluffwriter) between now and July 30, 2019 to be entered to win this great prize pack.
This contest takes no skill to win, but the prizes are big! All you have to do is follow the No-Fluff Instagram account (@nofluffwriter) between now and July 30, 2019 to be entered to win this great prize pack:
A I-year membership to New York Times bestselling author, Jerry B. Jenkins’ private coaching community, the Writers Guild
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Writing motivation pens
Cord wraps for keeping your electronics tidy
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A winner will be picked randomly on July 30th and will be contacted through direct message on their Instagram account. They will have one week to respond. If one week goes by without a response and new winner will be chosen. Prize items will be mailed to the winning individual.
Potential Writing Gig Site: What is Verblio?
Verblio hire’s freelance writers to write content for their clients. Here’s how much they pay.
I ran across a content producing site the other day that I hadn’t heard of: Verblio. It seems that they hire freelance writers to write content for their clients. I was surprised to find out this site used to be called BlogMutt. I wrote for them a few times a long time ago. Small world.
What are they up to now? Here’s their job posting:
…in the mysterious land that we call the internet! Wouldn’t you like to make money writing fun and interesting blog posts? Talking about Italian coffee, finance, kayaking, and receive payments every Monday? Working with Verblio in Los Angeles The idea behind Verblio is very simple: write blog posts and get paid. You don’t have to spend hours looking for clients anymore! You can also work for Verblio if you are tired of writing the same old topics! The great thing about Verblio is that you can get a different subject every day thanks to their wide network of bloggers! There is more: Don’t you hate being on deadline? Writing under pressure kills creativity, not to mention that it feels more like a chore. That’s why there are no deadlines on Verblio! You write when you want and where you want! How much Verblio pays in Los Angeles Verblio will pay you when someone purchases your blog post. If you are a beginner, you might make around $18 per blog post. However keep in mind that the amount will increase as you get more points and take on longer posts! (Note from Alina: Points? What? The site says, “New writers complete short-form jobs to get started. By selling content and earning 5-star reviews, you'll earn access to longer and higher-paying jobs.”)You will get paid every Monday through PayPal. How do I apply for Verblio in Los Angeles? Follow this link to register. You can get to writing as soon as your profile is approved
Okay, that doesn’t sound too bad for beginning writers. Their pricing page says that they charge their clients:
$29.95 300 words
$59.95 for 600 words
$99.95 for 1,000 words
$209.95 for 1,500 words
$345.95 for 2,000 words
How big of a slice are the writers getting out of this setup? I went over to the site and asked their live chat about the pay situation.
Here’s what they had to say:
“We pay invoices of any amount via PayPal every Monday. You are paid per post that is purchased by the customer. As you write more at Verblio, you will gain points in our system and get access to higher-paying opportunities at higher word counts. Pay starts at $10.50 for a 300-400 word post and beyond that, varies based on word length. We offer jobs from 300 to 3,000 words.
We'll be able to provide additional details on pay once you sign up.
If you have questions about writing with Verblio, you can visit our prospective writer FAQ.”
$10.50? Ugg. You should probably pass on this one friends unless you think you can churn out a post in 15 to 30 minutes. BTW, you probably can’t and will face burnout very quickly. Go for gigs that pay you more so you can write less and avoid your brain drying up like a grape in the sun. Need help finding those gigs? My No-Fluff Freelance Writing Starter Pack teaches you how I make $100 to $200 an hour at home as a freelance writer. Get it now for just $25.
Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: June 17, 2019
Here’s this week’s remote jobs, virtual jobs, work-from-home jobs, or whatever you want to call them.
Hey No-Fluffers! Are you ready for the best high-paying freelance gigs of the week? I’m serving them up all hot and tasty. These succulent gigs pay at least $100 a piece, offer a full-time salary, or pay more than $50 an hour. Every single one of them are gigs where you can work from home. No travel or office clothes needed!
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 $100 a peice or over $50 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Here’s this week’s remote jobs, virtual jobs, work-from-home jobs, or whatever you want to call them:
BBC CAPITAL
Pays: $600 text/$1,800 video
More information: “BBC Capital, a global features site examining the changing landscape of work and life, is gearing up for a new installment of the Generation Project. This series that looks at particular trends, case studies, and moments that are shaping work and life different generations across the globe. We’re currently looking for globally-minded text and video pitches for the first segment of the project.
There's a lot more to know about what we're looking for. Please view the full brief here, and fill out the form to submit a pitch. (Don't worry, we will review all of them—just please, please use the form.)”
Environmental Writing
Pays: $1/word and rising to $1.50 word
More information: Sierra Club
Communications Writer
Pays: work 32 hrs/wk fore up to $50 per hour
More information: Flex Jobs
Freelance Writer for Articles & Short Booklets
Pays: $120-200 per article
More information: Craigslist
Buying Guides Freelance Writer
Pays: $250-$350 per guide
More information: Insider Inc.
Freelance Content Writer - Technical Content
Pays: $200-300 per article
More information: Thomasnet
Medical Writer
Pay: Full-time salary
More information: Regulatory and Quality Solutions LLC
Resume Writer
Pays: Earn up to $3,500 a month
More information: Talent Inc.
Technical Writer
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Sprezzatura Management Consulting
Technical Writer
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Talentrust
SEO content writers wanted
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: iBus Media
Staff Writer
Pays: An annual salary between $33,500 and $44,000, depending upon qualifications. In addition to salary, Ballotpedia offers bonuses based on performance and a $6,500 annual benefits stipend, which may be used to pay for a full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement accounts; and more. If benefits are not elected, the $6,500 stipend is taxed as regular income and added to salary.
More information: Ballotpedia
Contributing Writer, Fitt Insider
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Fitt
Digital & Print Copywriter
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Happy Tax
Technical Writer
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Xapo
Content Evangelist and Writer
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Blue Prism Group
Family/Kid Writer needed
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Some Spider Studios
Managing Medical Writer
Pays: Full-time salary
More information: Merck
Writing for Teaching Tolerance
Pays: $1 per word
More information: Teaching Tolerance
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5 Things You Need to Invest in for Writing on the Go
Perhaps you travel around the world to take pictures and get ideas for content, or maybe you work a regular day job that involves long and unproductive commutes. Whatever your ideas are, here are a few ways to help you keep writing on the go no matter where you are.
If you’ve turned writing into a career, then something you’ve probably thought about is how to keep writing while you’re on the go. Perhaps you travel around the world to take pictures and get ideas for content, or maybe you work a regular day job that involves long and unproductive commutes. Whatever your ideas are, here are a few ways to help you keep writing on the go no matter where you are.
Invest in a Laptop
If you don’t already have a laptop, then you’re missing out on a wealth of opportunities. Since writing isn’t very demanding for computers, you could essentially do it from a smartphone or even a tablet with an external keyboard. However, there’s nothing as simple and productive as a basic Windows laptop with a comfortable keyboard.
Instead of focusing on specs such as hard drive space and processing power, get a laptop with fantastic battery life so you can continue working no matter where you are, and you won’t have to charge it very often which is perfect if you’re a travel blogger.
I personally love the Lenovo IdeaPad laptop powered by AMD. It has laptop or tablet functionality and Active Pen support on select models. With up to 8 hours and Rapid Charge technology with IdeaPad, I can take it anywhere and be sure that I’ll have enough battery life to carry me through. Plus, it’s small and light (only 4.63 pounds!), but has a full-size keyboard. I can slip it in my beach bag or carry on and go.
I’ve got my IdeaPad in my purse and I’m ready to go.
A Place to Save it All
Then, once you have the laptop taken care of, invest in a portable hard drive to hold all of your photos and such. I use the pocket-sized My Passport with 2 terabytes of memory. Having an external hard drive is important because it can back up all of your work and will still be okay if your laptop breaks down. Backing your work up to cloud storage is another option.
Carry Some Equipment
You’ll find that you don’t need to carry much in order to continue blogging on the move. Get a stylish business backpack to store your laptop, camera and charger and you’ll find it’s much easier to stay productive on the go. They don’t cost much, they’re extremely durable.
A Place to Work
If possible, also get something like a portable table to have a place to put your devices when there’s no desk nearby. This Tabletote Plus Portable Compact Computer Stand folds up and can be strapped to your backpack. Plus, it has enough room for your phone and your drink.
Peace and Quiet
You can’t blog while you have people shouting around you, and it’s hard to focus on your writing when all you can hear are cars and trains rushing past. Find a quiet place to type if you want to blog on the go, such as a hotel room or an empty library.
If you want to commute on the train or someplace bustling, such as a coffee shop, then consider getting a pair of headphones (wireless if possible) and play some soothing music that doesn’t have lyrics. Better yet, invest in some noise canceling headphones to get complete silence.
Here are some more ideas on writing tool must-haves from a travel writer:
5 Examples of Awful and Awesome Email Subject Lines...and Maybe a Few Shades of Grey
Let's look at some email subject line examples and I'll tell you why they miss the mark. Take note, and you’ll be able to write effective emails for clients and you’ll be able to write pitch letters that editors will actually open.
Yes, my inbox is overflowing. I my defense, most of those 23,000 have been read and replied to.
I get a lot of email newsletters, PR emails, special offers, blog alerts...you name it, my email is full of it. I like to keep up-to-date on what others are doing in my industry. To be able write for my clients, I need to stay in-the-know about what's happening in other industries, too. So, when it comes to email subject lines I've seen them all. (Plus, in my almost two decades of freelance writing, I've written my fair share.)
Let me tell you something: a bunch of you guys are doing it all wrong. Let's look at some examples and I'll tell you why they miss the mark. Take note, and you’ll be able to write effective emails for clients and you’ll be able to write pitch letters that editors will actually open.
The Hand Slap
Email Subject Tips
This subject line made me curious, so I clicked. I have to give them credit for that. I also have to admit that I love crazy people. Come on, I am one.
It would have been a great subject line if it wasn't paired with a horrible intro:
Hi Alina (Yes, this marketer didn't put a comma after my name. Sigh.) Call me crazy, but I am a little surprised you still haven’t taken me up on this...
Instantly, I felt like I got an email hand slap from the online nunnery. It's like when your mom would pull you aside, call you by your full name and say, "I'm surprised at your behavior!"
Okay, so maybe it's not that bad, on reflection. Those were my first impressions, though, and that's all you've got, my friend.
The Clingy Boyfriend
I have to admit, when I saw this subject line, I panicked, thinking that I had forgotten to email someone back or said something wrong. Of course, I clicked.
This one hits in the feels.
Then, I read the email. Here's a little:
Don't be that email marketing guy. Just don't.
It went on and on. Boy, it felt like I needed to pry this email out of my inbox with a spatula!
My first thought was: Come on, people! Really? You're trying to guilt trip people into buying your products? You're better than that.
My second thought was: Clingy, needy and suffocating.
I know, I know. That sounds really harsh and awful, but I'm being honest. No person ever wants to feel like a company is coming on to them like a clingy ex, so it is no surprise that I didn't by this person's product.
A Few Good Men...and Women
Okay, I don't like a pile-on of negativity, so let's look at some people who hit the mark. I clicked. I laughed. I loved.
fifty shades of grey subject line email
Now, to understand why this is a fantastic subject line, you need a little context. This is a PR pitch about a study on how Fifty Shades of Grey is just about as well written as the majority of other books in its genre. That subject line shocked me. (I tried giving the book a try to see what people were fussing about and couldn't stand how poorly written it was. I put it down after a chapter.) This email subject certainly made me curious. The inro and the rest of the email didn't disappoint. It was email marketing perfection. (If you want to see the study, I've added the infographic to the bottom of this post.)
Al's a funny guy.
Now, I've already featured Al Ruggie in a previous article, but I just can't help but list him here, too. Here is the full email:
A great marketing email example
Okay, the subject line did scare me for a split second, but then I realized my dog was sitting right beside me. Then, I read on. The email was funny and upbeat. Everything and marketing email should be. Damn skippy I used him in that article.
great email subject for a newsletter
The Freelancer by Contently Newsletter continually has great subject lines for their newsletter emails. How do they do it? Pretty simple. Their subject asks a great question about their featured article. This week's featured article was As a Journalist, Should Writing Listicles Bother Me? The subject line tied in well with the content of the email and it asked an intriguing question that made me open the email. Bravo!
The Lesson?
People want positive messages in their inbox. No downers, no guilt. Most of all, make sure that your subject lines and your email text are cohesive. Just getting someone to click isn't going to get you a sell or a reply. What's in the email is just as important. If your emails aren't converting, take a look at your email subject line AND the copy.
Forget Multitasking! Increase Productivity with These 5 Tips
Multitasking fails us, big time. It decreases our productivity, lowers our IQs, and shrinks our brains, according to acclaimed researchers and neuroscientists around the world. The solution? A simple yet revolutionary concept: singletasking.
Multitasking fails us, big time. It decreases our productivity, lowers our IQs, and shrinks our brains, according to acclaimed researchers and neuroscientists around the world. The solution? A simple yet revolutionary concept: singletasking.
Multitasking at work ruins productivity.
Multitasking is Out
We are a stressed-out culture of multitaskers. With too much to do in too little time, we fruitlessly attempt to accomplish more by doing several things at once. Here's a good NPR story about how multitasking is doing us wrong.
What would happen if we tried something different?
The Alternative to Multitasking
Devora Zack has some tips for increasing your productivity.
Devora Zack, CEO of Only Connect Consulting, Inc., has a book called, "Singletasking: Get More Done -- One Thing at a Time" (Berrett-Koehler). In it, Zack stresses that to be more productive and present... and to reclaim your life, regain control and remember what really matters, you need to cut out the multitasking. Here are practical, actionable tips, you can
Zack was kind enough to share five of her tips with me. Here are some practical, actionable tips, you can use to singletask your way to success and sanity:
1. Realize that multitasking is impossible -- Your brain is not hardwired to multitask. What you're really doing is rapidly and ineffectively switching between tasks, or what neuroscientists call task-switching.
Here are some facts about the worst multitaskers.
2. Commit to your choices -- Singletasking obliges you to do one thing at a time. This means you must stand firm and genuinely commit to your current choice.
3. Park extraneous thoughts -- By singletasking, you're equipped to set distracting thoughts aside until you can redirect your mind. One technique is to "park" other ideas in a designated place, such as a notes page on your smartphone, and then quickly return to the current endeavor.
4. Practice clustertasking -- Bunch similar tasks into segments, such as clustering your reading and replying to emails into arrival, lunch, and departure times.
5. Grow your attention span -- The average human attention span is eight seconds, one second less than a goldfish. Singletasking provides simple tools and techniques to measurably improve your focus.
Using these five tips, you can become more productive while saving your sanity at work. Try them out and tell us how they worked for you in the comments, Facebook or Twitter.
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Best High-Paying Freelance Gigs of the Week: June 10, 2019
Hey No-Fluffers! I’m back again with the best high-paying freelance gigs of the week. I’ve churned the waters of the internet to find gigs that pay at least $100 a peice or more than $50 an hour. All of these postings are looking for remote writers, too. That means you can work from home. Yay, right?!
Hey No-Fluffers! I’m back again with the best high-paying freelance gigs of the week. I’ve churned the waters of the internet to find gigs that pay at least $100 a peice, a full-time salary, or more than $50 an hour. All of these postings are looking for remote writers, too. That means you can work from home. Yay, right?!
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 $100 a peice or over $50 an hour, please contact me and I will include your gig in next week’s post.
Democracy Pieces
Pay: 100 euros (comment pieces) - 5,000 euros (story grants)
More information (found on Pitchwiz):
Our journalism is grounded in the essentials of impartial, independent, fact-based enquiry. Please read a range of articles published on the site to get a sense of our approach before proposing a story idea. Please also study our editorial guidelines.
We’re looking for compelling and unreported stories on issues affecting democracy in Visegrad Group states and the Balkans. Our main focus countries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Romania and Slovakia.
Story proposals should be original, evidence-based and rich in context, showing new or broader insights into specific countries or the region.
Most of our analyses, features and interviews are between 800 and 1,200 words (the length is outlined when commissioned). Contributors work one-on-one with an editor, often via email or Skype.
Deadlines will be set upon commissioning.
If you have an idea for an in-depth, cross-border story you might consider applying for a special story grant. We have a limited number of grants of up to 5,000 euros, available for teams or individuals.
How to pitch
To submit a pitch for a story, email us at ReportingDemocracy@birn.eu.com. Include the word “pitch” in the subject line. To propose a more ambitious idea for a cross-border project, fill out the form on our Story Grants page.
When pitching via email, you should be able to summarise your story idea in three or four paragraphs. You should also clearly explain why your proposed piece is important. We want to know “so what”?
You’re also welcome to submit previously unpublished articles but please include a 2-4 paragraph summary of the story in the body of the email.
If you’ve never written for us, include three links to previously published work.
We try to respond to pitches within two weeks, but due to volume, we may be unable to get back to everyone. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, we have unfortunately decided not to move ahead with your story.
Please note that our audience is international. We welcome pitches from writers around the globe. We don’t typically publish hyperlocal news. Stories should resonate with an international audience.
Portland in Color Neighborhood Writer
Pays: $500
More information (found on Pitchwiz):
We’re publishing a series of neighborhood guides by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) writers and photographers to debut on travelportland.com in Fall 2019. We’re eager to collaborate with community members to produce thoughtful and engaging work. We seek refreshing perspectives that shift travel writing away from the white gaze and re-center the stories of people who make Portland what it is today.
For some examples of travel writing and photography we admire, please check out the works of: Bani Amor, Muchacha Fanzine issue 12: Decolonize Travel, Oriana Koren, and Jared Soares. The call for pitches will be open until June 17.
We will commission writers and photographers to produce neighborhood guides. Each neighborhood guide will be comprised of 800-1200 words covering a minimum of 4 businesses. Photographers will deliver 15-20 final images to accompany the guide. Preference given to writers and/or photographers reporting on neighborhoods they live or have lived in. We will not be accepting pitches on the following neighborhoods as Travel Portland has recently covered them: Downtown, Old Town/Chinatown, Pearl, NW Portland, Central Eastside, Division/Clinton, Lloyd, Hawthorne, Belmont.
Writers and photographers will be paid $500 each. The Portland in Color team will review, select, and notify applicants (a total of 3 writers and 3 photographers) by Friday, June 21. Before sending us your ideas, please read through the pitch guidelines below.
WRITERS
To submit your neighborhood guide pitch, please send an email to portlandincolor@gmail.com with the subject line “PITCH - Neighborhood Writer”
Please include:
At least two businesses you’re interested in covering and why
Why you’re interested in covering this neighborhood
Why you’re the right person to write about this neighborhood
Up to 3 links and/or past examples of your work
Freelance Grant Writer
Pays: $38K + bonus
More information: Writers Weekly
Real Estate Investment Writer
Pays: $150 - $750 per piece
More information: Genuinejobs.com
Credit Cards Writer
Pays: Full-time salary, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. 401k 3% match after 1 yr. Flexible PTO. Competitive $$
More information: Mediabistro
Freelance Content Writer - Technical Content
Pays: $200-300 per article
More information: Thomasnet
Freelance Content Creator
Pay: Good pay for good writing. We’re not looking for someone to bang out dozens of $50 articles.
More information: Growth Machine
Remote QA/Technical Writer
Pays: Full-Time income
More information: LinkedIn
Technical Documentation Writer
Pay: Action Verb offers industry-leading salaries based on experience combined with unparalleled flexibility and other benefits to secure top talent. You’ll take off 11 company-wide holidays per year as well as 20 days of PTO for vacations. Go have fun. Don’t work all the time. We will provide you a $2,500 signing bonus to purchase a new computer, desk, or anything else that would help build or refresh your home office. We’ll update your salary annually based on your performance, as reviewed by your peers. We fully pay base plan health insurance premiums (exact plan details depend on your state of residence), and we’ll pick up the tab for 75% of your spouse or dependents if they wish to join your chosen plan. We want your family to be healthy.
More information: Files.com
Editor/Writer
Pay: Our employees are rewarded in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of work/life programs based on employment classification. Benefit offerings may include:
• Health Benefits – Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life, long-term disability, and other insurance products
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement 401K program
• Profit sharing and bonus program
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Professional development
• Flexible schedules and work location
More information: LinkedIn
Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time competitive compensation, benefits & PTO
More information: LinkedIn
Content Evangelist and Writer
Pay: $80K per year
More information: Ladders
Content Editor
Pay: • Competitive full-time salary based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Benefits from Dexerto partners
• Future opportunities within a fast growing business
• Work remotely
More information: Hitmarker
Smartphone & App Obsessed Writer
Pay: Full-time salary
More information: LinkedIn
Medical Device Technical Writer
Pay: Full-time salary
More information: LinkedIn
Tech Writer
Pay: Full-time salary
More information: GDH
Environmental Writers
Pay: $1 word for print, $300 per story for web
More information: Sierra Club
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Running a Side Business? Here's How to Make it More Legit
Having a side business is great for bringing in extra money, especially in times where the traditional day job may not be working out as you plan.
Having a side business is great for bringing in extra money, especially in times where the traditional day job may not be working out as you plan.
Being prepared with a side business is a great way to add to the consistent income you get from your regular job, but it also comes with challenges of how to ensure that your customers or clients will see you as a legitimate business. Here are four things that you can do to make your side business more legit.
Forward Mail from a Virtual Office Address
Ensuring that you receive all of your correspondence sent to you for your business is not to be overlooked or underrated. Post mail will never be outdated because there’s still things like contracts and packages and physical goods that you can get delivered to your specific location. There are also exclusive coupons that come in the mail to you as a business owner.
Be sure to utilize a forwarder from a virtual address in order to get your mail. This is especially great if your business runs out of your home or a location that you'd like to keep private. By using a virtual office address, you can ensure that you'll receive all the mail that comes to you.
Hire a Virtual Receptionist
Not only will a virtual receptionist convey the legitimacy of your business, but they can also help take a lot of mundane tasks off your plate. A virtual receptionist can screen your calls and sometimes help you with other administrative tasks like email management and client management, depending on the type of receptionist you hire.
Have a Professionally Designed Website
Having your website done at a professional level will increase the legitimacy of your business. Since your website is your digital home, it's important that you put your best foot forward with it because you never know who may be looking at it.
While you don't have to go out and hire a designer, make sure to find a website option that works for your business and ensure that it has a good design and strong copy.
Create Solid Social Media Profiles
Having a strong social media plan is just as important as your website, a virtual receptionist, and a mail forwarding service for your side business. Ensure that your social media profiles are set up in a way that engages your clients and makes them want to follow you and interact with the content that you post.
Part of this process will be creating consistency with your posts and scheduling them so that you can automate the process and not have to worry about forgetting to post daily.
All of these tips are excellent places to start when you're establishing your side business and ensuring the people see it as a valuable and viable entity.
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Writers: What Does Google Know About You?
As an online writer, you need to know how your information is presented on the web. Here’s some things to think about, presented by NordVPN.
As an online writer, you need to know how your information is presented on the web. Here’s some things to think about, presented by NordVPN.
You might be able to keep secrets from your closest friends and family, but not from Google. If you’re thinking, for example, of secretly relocating or buying an engagement ring, Google will know. A digital privacy expert Daniel Markuson concluded a list of all the things does Google know about you.
“This tech giant gathers more information about you than you would ever share with anyone, and that can put you at risk,” says Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN.
Who you are
According to Daniel Markuson, Google collects so much data that it can even draw a pretty clear picture of your physical appearance. It knows:
Your full name, gender, age and your phone number. You provided them voluntarily when you created your Google account.
The way you look. By uploading pictures on Google Photos, you give Google an opportunity to use its facial recognition algorithm and find out how you look.
The way your voice sounds. Google Assistant might be convenient, but it also records your voice and your conversations.
Your interests and preferences
“Google’s business model is based on data mining and user behavior predictions. Therefore, it uses almost every platform it has to collect information on your likes and dislikes,” explains NordVPN’s digital privacy expert. “This data creates an accurate user profile that Google can then monetize by serving you targeted ads.”
So what information does Google have?
TV shows you like and dislike, your favorite food & drinks, your favorite music, your religion and political views, etc – all gathered through the Chrome browser, Google search engine, Youtube, and other platforms.
Your favorite places, which are recorded by Google Maps and Waze.
Books you read and searched on Google Books or other platforms.
Your shopping habits. These include past and future purchases you made using Chrome or things you looked up on Google search. Google Photos can also scan brand logos and text to identify that you, for example, prefer Nike over Adidas.
Your activity level as well as your favorite sports, thanks to Google Fit and Google Search.
According to Daniel Markuson, targeted ads and your user profile can be used to influence your decisions – not just what you buy, but which party or candidate you vote for and even what you believe to be true. It also puts you in a so-called ‘filter bubble’, which means that Google will only show you information that fits your profile. However, you can change your ad preferences by going to your settings.
Your location history
“Google is notorious for tracking your location and it does it through widely used apps such as Google Maps and Waze. However, disabling location tracking on these apps doesn’t mean that Google will stop tracking your location completely,” comments Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN. “It also uses a feature hidden deep in your settings called Web & App activity. It sends Google timestamps indicating your location whenever you use any Google-owned services or apps on any of your devices.”
Google Photos also play a big role in location tracking. The company uses AI to group your photos into albums by analyzing your photos’ metadata and geolocation. This creates an even more accurate timeline of where you’ve been.
All of this together means that Google already knows:
Your location history since the moment you created your Google account or enabled location tracking. You can see your daily, monthly and yearly timelines by going to your account.
Your home and work addresses. You might have voluntarily provided this information through Google Maps or Waze. Even if you didn’t, Google can identify them as your home and work based on how much time you spend there.
Your holiday destinations based on your Google Maps location tracking and Google Photos. They can even predict your travel plans using your Google searches and the flight confirmations saved in your Gmail.
Who your friends and family are
Google doesn’t only want to know who you are, they also want to know who you interact with and who your friends and family are. Its facial recognition not only identifies your face but also the faces of your loved ones and even your pets. Google uses Gmail, your calendar and Google hangouts to identify who you talk to, how often, and when and where you meet.
Your Youtube search history
“It might seem that watching funny videos on Youtube is harmless. However, every video you’ve ever watched (or even searched for) has been noted if you did it while signed in to your Google account,” says NordVPN’s digital privacy expert. “Your video history can say as much about you as your Google search – your interests, your future plans, holiday destinations, etc.”
Google keeps the record of your Youtube watch history and your Youtube search history, which you can view by logging into your Youtube account.
All your online activity
The list above isn’t all. Google collects even more data:
Your Google search history;
Ads you engaged with or even just viewed;
Your Gmail history;
Websites you visited while using Chrome;
Your engagement on third-party websites, which are tracked by Google Analytics. (You can opt out here.)
This information also syncs between all of your devices as long as you are signed into your Google account. You can see all your searches and app activity by going to your Web & App activity page.
What data does Google have about me?
Google collects a lot of personal data. To see how much exactly, you can head to your account and download an archive. This might take a while, since they may have as much as 20GB of data on you.
How to stop Google from collecting your data
“It’s scary to know how much Google knows about you. No company should ever hold that much information about anyone. Not only is it intrusive and violates your privacy, it also creates many cybersecurity risks,” says Daniel Markuson. “This information can be used to influence elections or end up in the hands of a hacker or a third party, which Google has been caught doing.”
However, according to NordVPN’s digital privacy expert, your online privacy and security is in your hands and you can limit or completely eliminate Google’s surveillance if you:
Use private browsing modes such as incognito mode or private browsers;
Adjust your Google account’s privacy settings. You can check how private your account is on Google’s Privacy Checkup or you can go to your Activity page and turn the tracking off;
Delete your previous activity or change the settings so it would be deleted automatically after a certain period of time;
Make sure that only trustworthy apps have access to your Google account;
Delete your account and use privacy-oriented Google alternatives.
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