We’ve got 49 Freelance Writing, Editing, Blogging, Translation and etc. jobs to day. The link is to my old site which is becoming my new blog. Yes, today is my last day with The Golden Pencil, but it’s easy enough to find me at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com Some of you will recognize that address as my old writing site – I’m converting it to a blog, and the transition has already gotten messy. But all the articles you’re relied on, everything, is backed up and over the next few weeks I’ll be getting it together there. I look forward to seeing you at the new site. [Read more]

We’ve got 64 Writing, Editing, Blogging, etc. Jobs – not at all bad for a mid-week post. I don’t seem to have much to say, and I’m running out of time… Wednesdays are my busy day. If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help. Image from http://www.sxc.hu [Read more]

Just posted 54 Freelance Writing, Editing, Blogging & Translation Jobs for you today. That’s a good start for a week. If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help. Write well and often, Two newsletters: Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings. Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written. Image licensed by http://www.sxc.hu [Read more]

Not exactly my kind of stuff, but I suspect some of fiction writers will love this. Enjoy! Write well and often, Two newsletters: Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings. Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written. [Read more]

Dear Anne, How can a person without professional writing experience or degree but with a serious love of writing break into freelancing? Thank you, jk Dear JK, As you already recognize a freelance writing career isn’t like some. If you want to be a banker, you usually start by working as a teller in a bank. The secret to a freelance writing career is first of all to write, write, write and write some more. You’ve also got to submit your writing. With persistence and some luck, you’ll gradually get better and start selling what you write. Another approach would be to get a writing job. Community newspapers don’t pay well, so there’s usually a lot of turnover and the qualifications can be pretty minimal. The work... [Read more]