Entries Tagged 'Writing' ↓

Jump on these leads…

• Blogger About Our Blog Translation Service @ OnTheGoSystems Inc.
• Freelance Writer @ The CQ Researcher
• Freelance Financial Writers/Stock Geeks @ Investopedia - Telecommute
• Fall Internship @ ESPN - Bristol, CT
• Technical Writer @ Grey House Publishing - Contract - Telecommute
• Freelance Web Editor for InStyleWeddings.com - Temporary - New York
• Proofreader/Copyeditor @ Canyouproofthis.com - Telecommute
• Editor, Custom Publishing @ Reader’s Digest - Pleasantville, NY
• Editorial Interns @ Mediabistro.com - New York
• Technical Writer - Contract - Austin ($20-$29 per hour)
• Copywriter for Criminal Defense Law Firm - Contract - Austin
• Writing. Gaming Internship Program - Austin
• John Wiley & Sons Seek Experienced Writers for New Business Titles - Telecommute
• Editorial Intern @ The Jewish Advocate - Boston - Unpaid
• Math Subject Matter Experts - On Site - Southern NH
• Spanish Copywriter Translator - Contract - Chicago
• Freelance Managing Editor - Work From Home ($2,000-$2,500 per month)
• Freelance Writers - Dining, Arts & Culture - Chicago
• Report Editor for Private Investigtation Firm - Part Time - Dallas ($3,000-$6,000 per month)
• Copywriter - Dallas
• Technical Writer - Business Process Writer - 6 Month Contract - Longmont, CO
• Art Magazine Seeks Journalist for Daily Feeds - Colorado
• Technical Writer for Mortgage Company - Westlake Village/Los Angeles
• Writing Teacher @ Hollywood Arts - Contract - Los Angeles ($50 per class, 2 classes per week)
• Bible Study Guide Writer - Contract - West Los Angeles
• Blog Content Manager - Part Time - Telecommute ($12.50 per hour)
• Editor Needed for Book on Legal Topic - Contract - New York
• Interns Wanted @ Edward Bass Films - New York
• Editorial Internship @ MediaBistro.com - New York
• Technical Writer - Work from Home
• Teachers/Writers for MSA Reading Items - Telecommute
• Internships @ MemeBox, LLC - Telecommute - Unpaid

Ok, ok, I know that just because I happen to be a writer I tend to take offense to criticism, but this is a bit different.

What do you do when someone wants your job?

Worse, they aren’t even qualified to do what you do. They don’t know what makes people read because they don’t read and who cares about grammar and spelling when you’re ESL, right?

So lets just say you work for a company and in this company you’re in charge of making decisions regarding the type of content needed at any given moment to attract more readership… You, being the crazy dreamer you are, come up with some fantastic ideas, so fantastic that the competition hadn’t (keyword) even thought about it. You joyfully present your ideas, expecting a pat on the back at least and BAM! Shot down.

Why?

No reason really. So being this dumb little puppy aiming to please you increase the intensity and greatness of your ideas and this is when they start ignoring you.

Huh?

You have a talent that in reality very few people can even grasp a corner of. Writing is NOT something everyone can do. Well, let me rephrase that, they can, but not well and sometimes it’s just downright illegible. Let’s face it, you deserve a pat on the back and you deserve some respect. So next time that whoever-they-wannabe tries to throw you under the bus in front of your colleagues. Just remember who you are and move on.

Ah, I feel much better now (deep breath).

Here’s some leads…

• Passionate Photographic/Imaging News Blogger @ Blorge
• Personal Finance Blogger @ Money Smart Life *Signing Bonuses* ($20 per article + traffic bonus)
• Blog Community Manager @ Vanksen Group - 3 Month Freelance Position - NYC Area
• Blogger/Online Community Manager @ Mervis Diamond Importers - Part Time - On Site - Tysons Corner, VA ($20-$35)
• Freelance Editor for Monthly Newsletter @ Thompson Publishing Group - Washington, D.C. ($20,000-$25,000)
• Freelance Media Writer Wanted @ Baltimore City Paper
  
• Writers Needed @ The Progress and Index - Aransas Pass, TX - High School Students Welcome
• Editorial Assistant @ Quizfest - Part Time - August-December - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• Executive Staff Writer @ SOBeFit Magazine - Miami
• U of T, Queens, SFU, U Manitoba, U Calgary Students Wanted to Write Wiki About Their School ($150)
• Writer/Journalist - Contact - Ottawa ($45K - base + bonus)
• Ottawa Junior Progressive Writers for National Newspaper ($10 per article, plus expenses)
• Newsletter Writer Needed for Fun Web Site - Contract - Telecommute
• Technical Writer - 3 Month Contract - Could Lead to Permanent - Vancouver
• PR and Creative Writers Wanted - Canadian Agency Looking to Add to Its Database
• Content Writer @ RAN Research - Malviya Nagar
• Content Writer for New Web Site - Delhi
• Article Writer Needed - Telecommute
• Marketing and Technical Writers in India and Philippines Wanted
• Wanted: Writer with Experience Writing About Radio Cars/Boats/Planes
• Writer Needed for Ezine Articles - Contract
• PR WRiter Needed - Atlanta Area Candidates Preferred
• Help With Web Site - Telecommute - Students Welcome ($10-$12 per hour)
• Spanish Speaking Teacher for Editing Project - Southern NH
• Youth Advocacy Project @ Americorps VISTA - Boston ($11,388 + Choice between End-of-service Educational Award or Stipend + Health Coverage)
• Life Insurance Copywriter - Boston Area Applicant Required
• Writer for Short Business Videos - Dallas
• Certified Professional Resume Writers - Contract
• GetLegal.com Seeks Articles Written by Freelance Writers/Attorneys ($100-$200 per article)
• Freelance Reporters for Houston Area Publication for People of Indian Origin
• Professional PR Writer - Contract - Telecommute
• Scriptwriters for Independent Films - Contract - Los Angeles
• Restaurant Reviewer for Los Angeles Restaurant Directory
• Medical/Technical Writer Needed for Growing Healthcare Company - Contract - San Fernando Valley
• Writing/Editing Legal Issues - Contract - Boca Raton ($15 per hour)
• Writers Wanted for Online Magazine - Motorcyles/Tattoos
• Part Time Copy Editor Wanted for Online Motorcyle Magazine
• Freelance Comedic Writer @ ImaginAsian Entertainment - New York
• Web Writer for College Web Site Redesign - New York
• Blog Marketer Wanted - Temp to End of August - On Site - New York ($15 per hour)
• Editorial Interns @ Show Business Weekly - New York - Unpaid
• Writers/Editors/Ghost Writers - Telecommute ($200-$600 per project)
• Technical Writer @ Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Information Technology, Transportation Applications Group - Short Term Assignment - Raleigh, NC
• iPhone Game and App Reviewers - Contract - Telecommute
• Technical Writing Intern @ CyberSource Corp. - San Francisco ($15 per hour)
• Writer Needed for OUR TOWN Newspaper - Washington, D.C.

Just kidding

I’ve finally arrived and I think it’s time to get this baby going. I’ve had this domain, oh, for about, well, ten months. Ouch. I guess I should have got on this a little earlier, but hey I’m busy right?

What’s this all about?

Well if you couldn’t get an idea from the blog title, it’s about bitching. Yep, you heard me. I plan to bitch all the time on this blog so if bitching isn’t your thing, get outta here.

As a freelance copywriter, well as a writer period, we tend to deal with people who well, suck. For some reason people don’t tend to take writers serious. I guess it goes that way for artists too, but at least if you’re good you get recognition, even if it is after you die… ok that’s a downer.

Nevertheless, I plan to share my experiences with you (hoping not to piss anyone off too bad). Maybe you’ll get a writing tip in here once in a while and maybe some job listings, but mostly you get to see that you are not alone.

All writers struggle alike.

The reality is people don’t like to think that someone can do something so elementary as writing better than them. The fact of the matter is, we (writers that is) do!

Pat yourself on the back and…

join in the fun of exhaling. It’s healthy to bitch. Get it off your chest, clear the air, and remember life is far bigger than this.