Once, a freelance writer friend of mine asked me how I always seem to land long-term gigs, while she’s stuck trolling the job boards for one-time projects. This friend isn’t a bad writer. In fact, I would argue that she’s well above average when it comes to the pool of freelance writers on the Internet. In such a competitive field, though, that’s just not enough. You have to actually Overperform.
In other words, give the clients MORE than they expect. At the end of a project, you want your client to think, “I can’t possibly find a better freelance than this …read more

Want to know the easiest way to snag a freelance gig?
For starters, don’t look in the classified section or on the freelance job boards. If you answer an ad, you have to assume that you’re competing against hundreds of other eager freelancers for the same gig.
Now don’t get me wrong: I have had some success answering ads. But the bulk of my work is a direct result of my quest for those hidden opportunities that no one else knows about. Under normal circumstances, it really is possible to land some great gigs by visiting freelance job boards and answering ads.
But …read more

A couple months ago, one of my friends and former newspaper editors told me that she might be facing a buyout decision at the end of the year. At the time, I had no advice to offer—I left the newspaper industry in 1999, and I never had to face such a gut-wrenching decision.
But after our e-mail exchange, I couldn’t stop thinking about my former editor and all the other friends of mine who are still working as full-time staffers in the newspaper and publishing industries. Every day, Newspaper Deathwatch and other sources continue to report more troubling news about layoffs, …read more

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 …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.
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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,

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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.
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I just posted 62 Freelance Writing, Editing, Translating, Blogging, Etc. Jobs.
As usual, I haven’t a clue. When I started this list this morning it seemed like I might be lucky to surface half this number. Go figure.
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.
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I just posted some 63 freelance writing, editing and translation jobs. There are more, but one of the sites I count on was down. I’m sure it will be back up soon, but I’m going back to bed.
Apparently two or three hours at a time is all the last gasp of this flu will allow.
If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.
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Write well and often,

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Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
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Sorry everyone, I got a flu shot last week and it put me down low… am better, but no way am I going to get jobs up today.
See you all Wednesday.
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.

Ugh! Some days it takes me longer to post freelance writing jobs than others… no real clue why.
Today, we end the week with 53 Freelance Writing, Editing and Translating Jobs.
That’s a total of 172 jobs you can do from home for you this week – not bad.
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.
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