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The Golden Pencil: The Freelance Writer’s Resource

Archive for September 2005

September 30th, 2005

42 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs

Hah! The number of jobs is increasing again - a total of 42 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs posted today.
Forty-two is a special number as any of you who know Douglas Adams’ work will quickly recognize.
Write well and often,

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September 29th, 2005

Nothing is Wasted on a Writer

I’ve been doing some content writing for real estate websites. The goal is to write copy that attracts clients while doing search engine optimization. The people I’m writing for suggest use of the search term three or four times in the first paragraph and two, three or four uses in subsequent paragraphs. It can be […]

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September 28th, 2005

This Week’s Q&A: What counts as being published?

Question: I would guess that a clip is only as valuable as the publication it was printed in. For example: Is an article published on the web with no pay a valuable clip? What about a newsletter?
When can a beginner writer be considered as having been published? Leo
Answer: Hi Leo, great question! […]

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September 27th, 2005

28 New Freelance Writing & Editing Jobs

Yep, another 28 New Freelance Writing & Editing jobs posted today.
At the moment I’m feeling uninspired… which isn’t too suprising and happens to us all from time-to-time. Lunch with a friend will help clear the cobwebs.
Write well and often,

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September 25th, 2005

Self-publishing, the Web and Self-assigned Writing

Several years ago I wrote a book, Powerfully Recovered! In spite of an agent, and who knows how many positive rejections, it didn’t find a publisher. So I published it myself. And I’ve marketed it through a website. It hasn’t become a best seller, but it has sold steadily.
For years I wrote an article a […]

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September 24th, 2005

Freelance Writers and Digital Cameras

I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed my digital camera. Mostly I use it for fun and family, although I have sold a few pictures over time. Fiddling with pictures is a great break from putting words on paper.
Here’s a picture of my grandson, Ben, at the piano:
I had to take the red-eye out - I […]

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September 23rd, 2005

30 New Jobs for Writers and Editors Posted Today

30 New Jobs for Writers and Editors Posted Today. I’m wondering if the reduction in jobs available has anything to do with the hurricanes… after all, a major portion of our country is under water, evacuating or otherwise involved.
Write well and often,

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September 21st, 2005

This Week’s Q&A: Should I Pay for Writing Assignments?

Question: I’ve seen several websites that offer to help me find writing assignments, but they want me to pay a monthly fee. Are these worth the cost?
Answer: On the whole, probably not… (read the complete answer)
Write well and often,

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September 21st, 2005

Ye Gods! I Can’t Get Email This Morning

For as yet unknown reasons, I can’t get or send email this morning and it’s driving me crazy. Yes, I’ve talked with various support people… and the one I trust the most is actually trying to work out what the problem is… and they are the people I pay the least!
It’s amazing how much of […]

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September 20th, 2005

28 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs

“Only” 28 New Freelance Writing and Editing Jobs today… I say only, because I remember when I struggled for four! Times change and work is out there.
The increase is, I think, due to the almost universal recognition of the ‘net as a valuable resource, etc. Of course, people searching for writing jobs on the net […]

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