Freelance Writing Opportunity Related to Weddings

A freelance writing opportunity is available for writers that have a wedding-related story to tell. Real Weddings Magazine is looking for first-person stories that can be written and shared about your wedding that will make readers laugh, cry or identify with.

The stories should focus on a tangent related to the wedding, something that made you pause and reflect, or brought home some significant meaning, but not be a recounting of your actual wedding day.

Before submitting your idea for a freelance writing article, you should check out the type of articles used in the magazine (here is an example: http://www.realweddings.ca/article.cfm?contenttypeid=2&articleid=46#top)

If you think you have a story idea you would like to submit, you can email it to Lauren Kramer, Editor at laurenkramer@shaw.ca with the words RW Op Ed in the header.

All story ideas should be submitted by Feb. 22, 2010.

Payment is stated at $250 for a 750-900 word article.

Good Luck!

Internet Brands : Freelance Writing Jobs

Internet Brands is looking for a freelance writer to work from home (or the beach...hmm..) for CVTips.com, an online job search information center specializing in providing information and tips on writing CVs, resumes, and cover letters.

Pay is a flat rate with a word range, starting from $4 and up based on article type, length and subject matter, and can differ with each content order. Usually it is 400-600 words (long article) for $10. Short (150-250 words) for $4 and medium length is in between.

Read more about Internet Brands and apply online for this work at home job (or beach....!) if ineterested.

Good Luck!

Freelance Content Writer --Work From Home

An online site is looking for freelance writers that can write keyword focused articles on topics related to divorce, separation, breakups, life after divorce, and children and divorce.

The pay is $12 per 400 word article.

Writers should have a good understanding of SEO and how to write optimized copy
Be motivated, goal oriented and passionate about writing
And have a solid knowledge of Microsoft Word

You can check out the website here, and if interested, email your resume and sample of optimized writing and/or links to some of your previous works to mbueno@optiem.com

Good Luck!

Freelance Copywriters and Content Writers

William Victor is a global translation and content writing service based in Madrid.

They are looking for freelance writers and editors. Typical writing assignments would be website copy, newsletter articles on various topics, blog posts, presentations, etc. All work can be completed remotely. If you pass the screening process, they will contact you as needed with relevant projects to ask about your availability and agree on specific payment rates and terms on a per project basis.

Requirements are:

Applicants should have strong writing skills in one or more of the following areas: a) journalism, b) sales copy, c) general business writing.

Applicants must be extremely reliable and deadline-oriented. It is absolutely vital to respect project deadlines.

Applicants must be competent in Microsoft Word, and must have a reliable e-mail connection at home since most communication will take place by e-mail.

If interested in applying, email the following to hr@williamvictor.net . Please put "Writer U.S." in the subject line.

Your resume

Any previous professional experience with business writing, copywriting, or journalism.

Provide two academic or professional references (Name, position, e-mail or phone).

Please attach a 1-2 page example of your non-fiction writing.

If you pass the initial screening, you will also be asked to complete a short writing test.

Good Luck!

Freelance Writers Wanted For New Magazine

Commuters' Digest is a new magazine that will be launching in May. And they need Freelance Writers!

The magazine's goal is to provide provocative, thoughtful content for the diverse commuter community. The magazine will be distributed at first on commuter buses in Northern New Jersey, and will eventually expand to include buses and trains throughout the Tri-State Area.

Commuters' Digest will be publishing articles on many different topics that will grab people's attention, such as pieces on health, fitness, travel, politics, relationships, profiles, music, subcultures, the bizarre, celebrities, and home and garden. General story length will be between 500 and 600 words.

Commuters' Digest will feature pieces in Spanish and English, so bilingual writers are welcome and encouraged. They do ask, however, that all submitted proposals and story pitches be in English. They will respond to all pitches within three to six weeks.

Pay will be $50 for features, sliding scale for recipes, interviews work-out tips, sidebars or lists.

For more information or to submit your ideas, please e-mail:

commutersdigest@hotmail.com

Good Luck!

Educational Writers Wanted For ESL Website

The World & I Online is a cross-curriculum educational resource and monthly magazine. They are looking for freelance writers to submit article submissions of 1,000-1,500 words about inspirational and outstanding ESL Americans. Particularly, they would like to see stories about Americans who overcame adversity (language barriers, discrimination, poverty, etc) and became successful contributors to their community and country.

"We are most interested in reading stories about prominent social and political figures, such as Cesar Chavez, Jaime Escalante, Joseph Pulitzer, Frances X. Cabrini, Dalip Singh Saund, Felix Frankfurter, Frank Capra, etc. Or you may have an equally inspiring story about your neighbor, or a local activist or businessperson. Either way, we value themes of hard work, perseverance, a love for learning, and above all, hope."

"Please keep in mind that your audience will be ESL students. We will favor quality submissions with a less-complex writing style."


They will be paying $100 per accepted submission.

You can send article submissions and query letters to editors@worldandi.com.

Get Paid To Blog About HealthCare

A health care blog is looking for a blogger to write about heath topics such as healthcare news, health insurance, treatments, disease, etc.

They are especially interested in hearing from health care professionals or anyone having extensive experience with any particular diseases or conditions.

Healthcare Hacks is owned by Killer Aces Media, a blog network dedicated and seasoned at building and growing community blogs, like Wise Bread (www.wisebread.com) and Parenting Squad (www.parentingsquad.com). They are looking to grow their health care blog, Healthhacks.

The rate of pay is $15 per post (400 words min), plus page view rate bonus when site passes minimum traffic threshold.

To apply, you will need:

3-4 writing samples of more than 400 words. Include at least 5 specific article ideas that you could write on.

Also a cover letter that includes relevant background experience.

Send to recruiting@healthcarehacks.com

Good Luck!

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