Did you write a cover letter that worked? Do your successful queries land high paying gigs with businesses and magazines? If so, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for:

• Brief tips for successful queries and cover letters.
• Sample cover letters and queries
• Sample “writer’s” resumes

The queries, resumes and sample letters are for a series we’re doing here at FWJ and to include in our new, upcoming premium site. Send your pitch to: wegetletters@gmail.com.

Pays $15 – $25.

Ah. Friday. Some weeks it seems like it’ll never get here. It’s going to be an interesting weekend and week because of the impending holiday. I like to reflect during this time about the things I’m thankful for, but also for the things I’d like to be thankful for. For example, if I had my druthers, this blog network would be my 24/7 sole source of income. We’re close but not quite there yet. What are some of the things you hope you’re thankful for next year?

Some members of this community mentioned the front page doesn’t always update and they miss the leads. That’s my fault, actually. There’s a glitch so I have to update the homepage manually. However, I forget a lot. At the top of each page there are colored tabs leading to all the different blogs in this network. Click on them to be taken to each individual blogs homepage for updates. Thanks for your understanding while I work it all out.

New around the network:

• The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Blogs and Blogging
• 3 Tips for Being a Truly Objective Freelance Writer
• Disaster Recovery for Freelance Writers: Getting Prepared

Slim leads today.

Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. Writer to Help Overhaul Website – Las Vegas
2. Online Health Writer for Depression Articles

Blogger Jobs

1. Blogger/Social Media Person for Law Firm
2. Film Company in Need of Bloggers
3. Social Media Blogger – $25
4. Pop Culture Blogger for Nerve.com
5. Blogger for Legal Website – $20/hour
6. Parent Blogger
7. Freelance Blogger

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editors Wanted for Edisense
2. Experienced Development Editor – Publishing
3. Temporary Proofreaders – Dover NH
4. Freelance Proofreader - NYC

Copywriting Jobs

1. Website Copywriters
2. Freelance Retail Copywriter – Boston
3. Digital/Interactive Copywriter – NYC
4. Senior Copywriter – Seattle
5. Freelance Copywriters – SLC
6. Sr. Copywriter - Seattle
7. Contract Copywriting

Journalism Jobs

1. Investigative Reporter for Non Profit

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Proposal Writer Wanted
2. Political Writers Needed

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Writing - $10/page – Vague ad
2. PR Writer to Help with Bio ASAP
3. Writers Wanted
4. Business Plan Writers – Ft Lauderdale
5. Professional Article Wrtiers
6. Writers Needed – Possible low payer
7. Parenting Writers with Attitude
8. Freelance Media Pitching
9. Business Writing Assignment
10. Business Writer Needed – San Francisco
11. Freelance Writer for Green Building News – San Rafael

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Business Executive Summary Writer – Vancouver

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Writer for Adult Magazine

Today’s leads are sponsored by…

We are almost done with developing an e-commerce website dedicated to selling T-shirts, other clothing, and accessories. You are an individual knows, follows, and wants to execute the copy writing rules laid out on www.copyblogger.com. I was hooked on reading that site last night for hours, they’re amazing!! Anyway…

Please check out www.galatomi.com to see how terrible my copy writing skills are and email me at Dan@Galatomi.com with some samples, your price (if you don’t have one..thats cool too), and the best way to get in contact with you. Serious inquires only, I am willing to pull the trigger and have someone get going right away so please don’t hesitate if you feel like your the guy/girl for the job. Thanks a lot. Look forward to working with a “professional” and diligent person who likes to have fun. Peace!!

If you’re not reading this through a feed reader, it’s safe to assume this person is a content thief and he’s stealing this content because he has no originality and has to stoop to stealing from someone else to make any kind of money. Feel free to report him at freelancewritinggigs(at)gmail(dot)com

The New Professional, a contemporary, Washington, D.C.-based literary magazine, is seeking submissions for its inaugural issue, launching Spring 2010.

The magazine will include essays on a variety of topics, from art to music to politics to pop-culture. There will also be a short story section, for which we are seeking submissions.

The New Professional is a print magazine, with an online component. Therefore, if your story is chosen, it might be accessible online as well as in print.

All topics are fair game, but priority will be given to those who think outside the box.

There is no specific word count, but please try to limit submissions to eight single-spaced pages.

If your story is chosen, you will be compensated. The specific amount will vary depending on how much additional funding is received in the next few months, but expect to receive no less than $50.00.

For the literary-minded folk, this first issue will include an exclusive interview with David Leavitt, one of the best and most well respected short story writers of our generation.

Submissions can be emailed to:

TNPMag@gmail.com

Or to:

MBiedlingmaier@gmail.com

We hope to hear from you!

I spent a lot of time last night reflecting about past freelance clients and how they treated me and their other writers, some treated us well, and others…not so much. Are there any client that stand out in your mind as going the extra mile for their freelancers? What did they do to make you feel this way?

New around the network:

• On Finding Time for Freelance Work or Why I Don’t Wake at 4:00 AM Anymore
• Demand Studios Offers Health Care Options for its Freelancers
• Behind the Scenes of the Demand Studios Health Care Announcement
• Downsizing for the Holidays: 5 Tips for Getting Back in the Groove January 2nd
• A Few More Words About this Whole Demand Studios Insurance Thing
• Cheesy Query Pickup Lines

Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. Celebrity Encounter Stories – $15
2. Google Optimized Pages for Personal Training Business – Atlanta
3. Website Writer - Las Vegas

Blogger Jobs

1. Reporters & Bloggers - Subsea Industry
2. Blog & SEO Content Writers

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Freelance Editor for Global Spec
2. Freelance Editor Wanted
3. Copyeditor/Proofreader for Technology Marketing Reports
4. Medical Records Editor - NJ
5. Editor for Ten Page Document

Copywriting Jobs

1. Sr. Copywriter – Los Angeles
2. Jr. Bilingual Content Copywriter – Los Angeles
3. Freelance Copywriter – Boston – $25- $30/hour
4. Experienced Copywrite r- NYC

Journalism Jobs

1. Looking for Reporters with Insight and a Sense of Humor – AOL Men’s Site
2. Freelance Technology News Reporter – Austin
3. AllVoices.com will be paying journalists up to $250 per story – the gig isn’t listed yet, but I wanted to make you aware in case you wanted to pitch.

Technical Writing Jobs

1. RFP Writer – DuPont WA

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Book Publisher Requires Two Ghostwriters -$4,000+

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer/Researcher for the BayView Opera House – San Francisco
2. Grant Writing - Hartwick
3. Business Plan – Atlanta
4. Business Plan Writer for Online Media Startup

Travel Writing Jobs

1. Travel Writers Wanted

Sports Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Sports Writer – Torrance – Telecommute OK

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Resume Writers

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Investment Writer for the Motley Fool
2. Writer/Research Assistant – Irving TX
3. Chicago Writers for Small Projects
4. Freelance Writer/Researcher - Irving/Dallas
5. Local Writers Needed – Dallas
6. Freelance Work Manual - Southwest
7. Freelancer for Marketing Campaign
8. Writer for Healthcare Marketing Campaign
9. Writer/Editor for Children’s Story – NYC

International Freelance Writing Jobs

Blogger for JustMeans – UK

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Apex Magazine - .05/word
2. Descant Magazine – $100
3. Electric Spec - $20/story
4. Ephemera - $50/slogan

Today’s Leads are Sponsored by:

Have you ever been surprised by your own productivity and output. Today (I’m writing this on Tuesday evening) I got more done in a single day than I have in some time. Not sure why it was so different from other days, but I’m  not complaining. Let’s hope this is a trend that will last.

I’m starting to notice a slowdown in jobs. It’s going to be up and down (mostly down) until January.

Here’s what’s new around the network:

• A Few Black Friday Deals for Freelance Writers
• How (and Why) I’ve Changed My Thinking Over a Decade of Freelance Writing
• FWJ Interview: Jenna Glatzer
• Grant Writing Part 4: How Hard is it to Write a Grant?
• Would You Share Information About a Client on a Billboard?
• Sing It, Sister!
• NaNoWriMo Distractions

Leads…

Content Writing Jobs

1. Freelance “Work for Hire” Writer
2. Writers Wanted for Internet/Web Based Content - Los Angeles
3. Seeking Reliable Freelance Writers for Web Articles
4. Automotive Articles Wanted – Internet Brands – $10/article

Blogger Jobs

1. Miley Cyrus Blogger
2. Avril Lavigne Blogger
3. Blogger for Livonia Dentist
4. NYC Bloggers

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Copyeditor for Academic Journal
2. Freelance Proofreader – $12/hour
3. Editor for Vedic Theology Book
4. Freelance Book Editor – Redondo Beach
5. Editor for Spanish Book - Raleigh

Copywriting Jobs

1. Freelance Copywriter – Pennington NJ
2. Interactive Copywriter – Charlestown MA
3. Marcomm/Copywriter - Boston
4. Freelance Copywriter – $35/hour
5. Decorative Arts Copywriter - NYC – $3000
6. Freelance copywriter
7. Copywriting Specialist Needed

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Restaurant Critic - Los Angeles

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Tech Writer for User Manual – $1500

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Ghost Writer – $10/article
2. Ghost Writer for Technical Proposal
3. Ghost Writer Wanted

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Art Center Seeks Grant Writer- Stowe

Travel Writing Jobs

1. Travel Bloggers Needed – .04/word

Food Writing Jobs

1. Online Recipe Editor – SE Asian Foods
2. Online Recipe Editor – Russian Federation

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Resume Writer

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Oyster Hotel Reviews
2. Tech Savvy Creative Writer - Western MA
3. Marketing Writer Wanted
4. Bedwetting Articles Needed - $20
5. Writer for Bicycle Touring Guide- San Francisco
6. Article Writers for Our Town - DC

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Experienced Copywriters Needed

Today’s leads are sponsored by…

How is everyone doing as we get closer to the holidays? I realized today Thanksgiving is next week! I haven’t done anything to prepare. After that, it’s just another month until Christmas, and I have done a single thing for that, either. I think I’m in denial. For me, the hardest part will be cutting back on the amount of work I do each day so I can shop and bake. I have so many projects happening now that I’m sure I’ll be working late in to the night between now and January 1st.

Things are going to start to slow down for the holidays. Will you be slowing down as well, or will you be taking advantage of the opportunities left behind by freelancers who are preparing for the holidays?

Demand Studios is launching a community Twitter story today. Watch it unfold using the hashtag #dscs.

Here’s what’s new around the network:

• Getting Past the Pajama Mentality
• 5 Reasons Why Freelance Writing Job Ads are Flagged on Craigslist
• Disaster Recovery for Freelance Writers: Production
• Writers are Wierd: Part 2: Writer’s Routines

Leads:

Content Writing Jobs

1. Adobe Photoshop Tutorial Writers – $150 – $300
2. Writer/Appliance Expert - LoveToKnow – $20
3. Writer – Mixed Drinks/Cocktails – LoveToKnow

Blogger Jobs

1. iPhone and Android Bloggers
2. Internet Marketing Industry Focused Bloggers
3. Looking for Technology Bloggers
4. Paid Opportunity for Bloggers and Social Networkers
5. Bloggers and Social Media Users

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Copyeditor Wanted – Atlanta
2. Contributing Writer – Atlanta
3. Freelance Editor - Washington DC
4. Freelance Editor - Arlington VA
5. Freelance Proofreader
6. Freelance Research Editor – NYC
7. Proofreader – Seattle

Copywriting Jobs

1. Pharmaceutical Copywriter – NYC
2. Copywriter – Charlotte NC
3. SEO Copywriter - Paterson
4. Web Copywriter – Baltimore

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Financial Journalist Wanted
2. News and Feature Stories - $50 – $100

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Copywriter with Data Storage Experience – Clarity Consultants
2. Technical Writer – All Disciplines – $20 – $24/hour
3. Technical Writer – Atlanta

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Writer for Faith Based Jobs Ebook
2. Writer for Hair Stylist and Cosmetology Jobs Ebook
3. Writer for Staffer & Recruiting Jobs Ebook
4. Greeting Card Writer – Blue Mountain Arts
5. Call for Submissions - Timelines
6. Freelance Writer Wanted
7. Freelance Writer/Editor – Alexandria VA
8. Writers Needed for Short Stories
9. Finance Writer Wanted
10. Quality Writers Wanted - NYC
11. Writer Needed for Expanding Hardware Business
12. Writer/Editor -Education - Baltimore
13. Social Media Writers
14. Stock Trading Writer

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Proofreader for IT-Related Document – New Zealand
2. Web Content Writer - Toronto

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

Credit where it’s due: Hat tip for a couple of these leads to Hope. C. Clark at Funds for Writers

1. Fire Rescue Magazine – Guidelines
2. Just Labs Magazine – Guidelines
3. Writer for Urban Magazine
4. Writer/Reporter for Magazine – Atlanta

Today’s leads are sponsored by:

EQUUS Magazine

From the Web Site:

A horse health publication for laymen, EQUUS features articles on health care, behavior, training techniques, veterinary breakthroughs and exercise physiology.

EQUUS welcomes freelance submissions for practically any section of the magazine. The best preparation for the prospective EQUUS contributor is familiarity with the magazine. Indeed, for writers interested in learning EQUUS style and standards, there’s no substitute for regularly reading the magazine.

That said, the editors will consider publishing any worthwhile submission on horse-related topics so writers need not limit themselves to conventional topics or approaches. If a piece is accurate, well organized, relevant and interesting, we will work with a writer to find a place for it within our format.

There are, however, a few guidelines that prospective contributors should keep in mind.

We ask that unsolicited hard-copy manuscripts be typed, and please note: If you would like your materials returned, a self-addressed, stamped envelope needs to be included with your submission. If you prefer, you may submit your manuscript via email to EQletters@equinetwork.com.

Features generally run from 1,600 to 3,000 words, and the amount of payment depends on quality, length and complexity of the story. In short, we do not pay by the word.

We do not review or accept simultaneous submissions.

Adventure Rider Magazine

From the Web Site:

Since Adventure Rider Magazine is produced by adventure riders for adventure riders, we encourage submissions by people who are out on their bikes exploring the world. We love ride reports, how-to’s, things that work and don’t work, how to plan for an extended trip, and profiles on places to visit. Of course, every good story needs good pictures to help tell it, so you have a much better chance of getting published if you have great pictures.

Stories

We use a variety of stories of different lengths. Typical feature articles can be anywhere between 2,000 to 4,000 words and should be accompanied by 10-40 good pictures (with captions) that help tell the story. We also publish shorter stories of 800-1,500 words. These are typically location reviews, cool places to visit, things to do.

It is important to note that writing for a magazine is different than writing a ride report on advrider.com or similar web site. We love those ride reports, but the format is much different than for a magazine. When writing for Adventure Rider Magazine, the story needs to be strong enough to stand by itself without pictures. It should be entertaining, descriptive, funny and create an urge in the readers to want to take the same trip.

African Vibes Magazine

From the Web Site:

We welcome queries from inexperienced writers, but particular care should be taken with these proposals: much of what is rejected is a result of poor execution and/or inappropriate story ideas.

African Vibes Magazine is not interested in stories that have been widely covered in the mainstream media unless the writer has developed a genuinely original angle—a challenge to the mainstream’s coverage. This Magazine publishes only six issues per year; stories must not be so time-sensitive that they will seem dated six months in the future. Our schedule means that we are best able to provide in-depth analysis of issues and strong people-oriented reportage—as opposed to responses to fast-moving news stories.

Promising queries are discussed by the editorial board. If a proposal is accepted, the writer will be contacted by the editor. Please allow six to eight weeks for a response. Unsolicited manuscripts (completed articles) must be accompanied by a query letter. African Vibes Magazine is not responsible for loss or damage to unsolicited submissions. Please do not send originals.

To submit your ideas, please write a query letter that includes the following:

• Send a well fleshed out proposal with an outline. Be sure to tell us what is new or fresh about your idea
• Send writing samples, if you have them
• Specify the section of the magazine for which the piece is intended
• Convey your specific qualifications to write on this topic
• Specify the proposed story length
• Include possible experts (if it is a reported piece) and what access you have to them
• Provide an explanation of why this idea would appeal to the African Vibes reader.

Query letters for specific features and departments should be no more than one page in length and accompanied by recent writing samples ( Your samples should not include the actual story that you are proposing).

Features and departments cover the following categories:

• Arts and Entertainment: Music, Movies, Books, Theater and the web
• Fashion and Beauty: tips, trends and news pieces
• Finance: investments, legal matters, and work issues
• Health and Fitness: tips, trends, studies and guides
• Travel: travel to Africa
• Home: tips and guides
• Relationship: practical information and advice
• General interest: new thinking, research, information on timely topics, trends
• Profiles or first-person accounts of people who have made a dramatic change in their lives or the lives of others
• Culture: culture essay, trends, studies and guides
• Reflection: first person essay on a personal experience

I vowed to get caught up with all my email this past weekend. I really had the best of intentions but it wasn’t meant to be. I did get a good chunk knocked out though, so I feel good about that. Still, next time I hope to reach my goal.

It’s clean slate Monday, what will you do to make a positive start?

Here’s what’s happening around the network:

• Are There No GOOD Freelance Writing Jobs Anymore?
• The Freelance Writers Guide to Facebook
• On Making an Honest Living
• Disaster Recovery for Freelance Writers: Production
• Forget Clean Your Fridge Day, Clean Your Articles File Day Rocks
• The Grammar Devotional: A Review
• Maybe Math Really Can Be Fun

Today’s Leads…

Web and Content Writing Jobs

Important: Please read all the instructions. Some of these aren’t regular jobs as much as they’re online magazines – and you’ll need to create a pitch.

1. SoftwareJudge.com – Pays up to $50 for honest reviews
2. SitePoint – $100 plus bonuses
3. WorldStart.com – Pays $35 – $55
4. Biblio Buffet - $10 – $20/review
5. The Conference Board Review - $50 – $2500/accepted article
6. Power Supply Industry News – $100/article
7. Go Media Zine - Pays up to $300/accepted tutorial
8. Craftbits.com – Up to $45/submission
9. Neutral Existence – Pays $20 – $30 per “exclusive: submission
10. SanDiegoRestaurants.com – Pays up to $40/submission
11. Web Content Writer – San Diego
12. Technology Content Writers Needed - Chicago
13. About.com Entrepreneur Guide

Blogger Jobs

1. Internet Marketing Industry Focused Bloggers
2. Telecommute Topics Blogger - Virtual Vocations – $15
3. Blogger for Green Website - Los Angeles

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Copy & Substansive Editors
2. Copyediting/Proofreading

Copywriting Jobs

1. Marketing Copywriter – Las Vegas – $20 – $30/hour
2. Copywriter/Copyeditor – San Francisco
3. Freelance Senior Pharmaceutical Copywriter
4. Freelance Copywriter

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Reporter/Photographer – Bethlehem/Salisbury PA
2. Freelance Journalists Wanted
3. Freelance Jounalist – Long Island

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Technical Writer Jobs
2. Contract Technical Writer - San Francisco

Ghost Writing Jobs

1. Need Urban Ghostwriters - Atlanta
2. Ghost Writer for Book on Sales
3. Ghost Writer -Los Angeles

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer with Experience - Albuquerque
2. Medical Summary Narrative Writer – $60 per
3. Grant Writer – Miami

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Education Freelance Writer
2. Freelance Writers Needed
3. Financial, Political & Small Business Stories
4. Quality Writers Wanted
5. Freelance Wedding Writers
6. How To Manual Writers
7. Freelance Education Writers- Princeton
8. Music/Game Reviewers – Los Angeles
9. Forensics Speech Debate Writer
10. Writer Wanted - Relationship Topics – Alhambra
11. Freelance Finance Writer
12. Freelance Writing with Pro Audio Experience – San Diego
13. Education Writer for On-Going Projects – $15

International Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Bilingual Freelance Writers – Toronto
2. Australia Freelance Writers
3. Fashion & Lifestyle - India

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

1. Funny Times – $60/accepted submission
2. Family Business Magazine
3. The American Scholar – Up to $500/accepted submission
4. Freelance Writer for Atlanta Entertainment Magazine
5. Freelance Writer for Internet Startup Magazine - Tempe

Today’s Leads are Sponsored By:

Articles are needed for a new faith-based magazine. The list of categories is below:

o Food

o Lifestyle

o Business

o Inspiring stories

o How-To articles

o Biblo-stories (articles written with biblical scriptures embedded in them, in order to cause readers to re-examine their lifestyle and/or accept the Good News and enter into a relationship with God)

o Light-hearted funny stories

o Journalistic article (an exploration of a topic/story from anywhere in the world that has captured the hearts of news readers)

o Ethical articles

o Love/Relationship/Marriage

The topic for your article does not have to be limited to those listed above nor does it have to have biblical scriptures. Above all, we are looking for articles that will capture the interest of our readers regardless of their faith. If there is an article that you would like to submit that does not fall into any of the above categories and you are unsure of our interest in the topic of your article, then we encourage you to send a query which states the specific description and outline of your article.

The word count is 350 – 800 and the minimum pay is $10 for the articles.

Contact: dream.michael@ymail.com