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The good thing is that as long as we are open to correction and learning, we can only become better. Today’s grammar post is all about words that are often used interchangeably, often incorrectly. We already took a look at some word pairs that give people problems some time last year. Remember ingenuous and ingenious?

This time around, let us take a look at other word pairs. You might discover a thing or two!

Disinterested and Uninterested

These two words are often considered to be synonyms, but they are not. Here are their definitions, courtesy of Merriam-Webster.

DISINTERESTED: free from selfish motive or interest : unbiased (a disinterested decision)
UNINTERESTED: not interested : not having the mind or feelings engaged (the teacher decided to make a career change after having to teach yet another class of uninterested teens)

See the difference? The first one is all about being impartial, while the second refers to not caring about something.

It is good to delve a little deeper, however, and look at popular usage paired with the history of the words. Merriam-Webster gives a clear idea of how these two words may be interchanged, especially if you know what you are doing. I think that is the license that the great writers have!

In any case, if you are simply referring to an unbiased state, go for “disinterested”.

Farther and Further

I cannot count the number of times I have heard or seen these two words used interchangeably. My more outspoken friends have even called out people for doing so. Not that I am saying it’s correct to use one in lieu of the other, but calling out people on Facebook (or some other public venue) can result in a complicated mess. I agree with pointing out mistakes constructively, but I think it should be done tastefully. In any case, I digress.

“Farther” and “further” are very similar. However, the former refers to physical or measurable distance. The latter refers to metaphorical or abstract concepts. Take a look at the two examples below.

My feet are killing me. I cannot walk any farther.
I don’t want to argue. Let’s not discuss this any further.

Simple, isn’t it?

Envy and Jealousy

It’s the month of love, so I suppose that a short discussion of these two words is appropriate. The difference is slight. We use “envy” to refer to the feeling we experience when we long for what others possess or experience. You may have envy of someone else’s success. “Jealousy”, on the other hand, has a little more negative connotation, and is often used in relationships (though not exclusively). It is also used for situations wherein a person fears competition strongly, as in “jealous rivalries in the corporate scene”.

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Good luck with the freelance writing jobs.

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As a writer, you can collect positive reviews from your satisfied clients. However, many potential clients today, go beyond profile reviews. They have now started to dig for more information about you. Below are the tools you can use to monitor your online reputation as a writer.

Google Search

Take time to search your name or business name frequently on Google. In this way, you will have an idea if there is new mention about your product or service. In addition, you will get to know if someone is using your articles without your permission. You may find it useless but by searching your name online, you will know if your reputation is in jeopardy.

Google Alerts

Google Alerts let you subscribe to every update for your chosen keyword or category. You can sign up for Google Alerts, and you will be immediately notified when your name is used or posted somewhere.

Google Alerts is free to sign up, so you have no excuse of not doing it for the sake of your online reputation as a freelance writer. In this way, you will not have a hard time searching for your name anymore because the alert will be delivered directly to your inbox.

Online Reputation Monitoring Services

If you are too busy to monitor your online reputation, you can try the service of those companies offering online reputation monitoring and management services.

They have the tool that provides companies the brand protection they need and defense strategies, and they always make sure that your reputation online is well managed and monitored at all times. In this way, you can focus on your service or business and leave the reputation monitoring to the experts. It can mean more time for writing and more income.

Yahoo! Site Explorer (Bing Webmaster Tools)

Use Yahoo Site Explorer if you want to monitor the external links to your site or blogs. If someone writes something about you — a negative or positive write-up — he or she will provide a link back for your site, profile or blog for her or his readers to follow and read.

Technorati

If you are into blogging, you might be familiar with Technorati or even a subscriber. Technorati is a popular search engine of blogs. It has millions of blogs indexed on a real-time manner. With the help of Technorati, you can monitor conversations or bloggers. Subscribe to Technorati’s RSS feed and you will be able to monitor if it has comments about your blog.

Delicious

Delicious is one of the popular social-bookmarking sites that many bloggers, marketers, and more are into these days. Like Google Search, you can also do a search of your name on the Delicious search box, and you will find results both positive and negative about you and your service.

Twitter

This popular social-bookmarking site will let you monitor your online reputation, because members of this site are free to express what is inside them. Subscribe to an RSS feed and be alerted when something is tweeted about you or your company.

SocialMention

This tool is perfect if you want a real-time update about what people are discussing in social media or if they are talking about you or your company. SocialMention will immediately alert you through email.

Conclusion

Building a reputation is hard. If you are an avid user of social network sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more, make sure you only posts updates that will not send any negative message about you. Once you have built a profile, make sure to guard the gained positive reputation using the above-mentioned tools.

Olivia blogs for PsPrint, an online printing company specializing in brochure and poster printing among other popular services. Follow PsPrint on Twitter and Facebook

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Feeling Bad

So which is the correct word to use?

Let’s take a look at “badly” first. This word is an adverb, and by definition, an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb – among many other things. An adverbs modifies other words in various ways, expressing a relationship in terms of manner, time, place, degree, and more.

How about “bad”? It is an adjective, which modifies a noun.

I can stop here, and simply state that having laid out the nature of the two words, there is no argument anymore. “Badly” is the correct word to use. It is an adverb and “feel” is a verb, yes?

We have to look at the nature of the verb “feel”. This verb functions in more than one way. One can argue that it is an action verb, that is, it is used when someone or something is carrying out an action. Look at these examples.

Feel how soft the leather is.
She had to feel the metal case to realize how hot the laptop was.

Another way the verb “feel” functions is as a linking verb. This kind of verb is used when someone or something seems to be doing something. The person or thing is NOT carrying out an action actively. This is where the answer lies.

When you are sick, and you want to make a statement expressing that, you say “I feel bad” because the verb “feel” acts as a linking verb. You are not carrying out an action.

Simple, isn’t it? So, the next time you are tempted to say you are feeling badly to express that something is wrong with you emotionally or physically, I hope you remember this post.

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In the meantime, good luck with the jobs today!

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7. Article Writer – Business/SEO (Toronto/Telecommute)
8. Contract Creative Content Developer (DC/Telecommute)
9. Wikipedia Page Writer (West LA)

Blogging Jobs

1. Daily Podiatry Blogger (Telecommute)
2. Blogger – Gold Investments (Downtown NY)
3. Blogger – Visually Impaired Audience
4. Creative Blogger – Consumer Electronics (Anywhere)
5. Blogger for Yarn and Store Website (West LA/Remote)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Direct Response Copywriter (Offsite)
2. Part-time Product Copywriter (Fremont)
3. Part-time Copywriter (Decatur, GA/Remote)
4. Senior Copywriter (San Francisco/Offsite)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Freelance Copy Editor (DC)
2. Copy Editor for Motorcycle Magazine (Telecommute)
3. Proofreader for Novel (Half Moon Bay)

Journalism Jobs

1. Associate Editor – Canadian Hockey (Telecommute)
2. Newspaper Writers (Boston)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Grant Writer – Education (Pelham, NY)

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Certified Professional Resume Writers (Remote)
2. Resume Writer – International CV Style (Portland – Gresham)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Writer – Non-profit (Telecommute)
2. Freelance Writer for GoGirl Finance (NY/Telecommute)
3. Hindi Translator (Manhattan)
4. Professional Writer (Downtown NY)
5. Korean to English Translators (NYC/Remote)
6. German Translator (LA/Telecommute)
7. Freelance Sponsorship Writers (National Beat)
8. Experienced Reality Show Writer (LA)
9. Writer for Treasure Hunt Clues (Boston)
10. Press Release Writer (Northside, Chicago)
11. Memoir Writer (Vancouver)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Financial Writer – Protect Your Wallet During a Divorce (Anywhere)

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” ~ Albert Einstein

Here are your freelance writing jobs for today.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Article Writer – Teen Girl Audience (NY)
2. Website Content Writer (San Jose West)

Blogging Jobs

1. Freelance Beauty & Style Blogger (Various Cities Worldwide)
2. Ghost Blogger (Anywhere)
3. Fashion Blogger (NYC)
4. Entertainment Blogger (Work from Home)
5. Blogger (Portland)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Copywriter for Press Releases (San Carlos)
2. Freelance Copywriter (Arlington, TX/Offsite)
3. Topnotch Copywriter (London, UK)
4. Superstar Technical Copywriters (Vancouver/Telecommute)
5. Copywriter – Immediate Need (Toronto)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Freelance Book Editors (Austin/USA)
2. Book Editor for Weekend Project (Remote)
3. Korean Reviewer/Editor (Vancouver/Telecommute)
4. Copy Editor – ASAP (San Francisco)
5. Script Editor (Anywhere)
6. Part-time Editor – Oncology Competitive Intelligence Reports (Telecommute)
7. Proofreader (Detroit Metro)

Journalism Jobs

1. Investigative Journalist for Creative Research (Toronto)
2. Contributing DIY Editor (NYC)
3. Contributing Food Editor (NYC)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer (NYC/Some Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Business Plan Writer (Southern California)
2. Proposal Writer (Van Nuys)
3. Freelance Government Contract Proposal Writer (Roswell, GA)
4. Business Plan Writer/Researcher (Portland)

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Resume Writer for Groupon (South Florida)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Writers for HellaWella.com (Online)
2. English to German Translator (Seattle)
3. Freelance Writers (Manhattan/Remote)
4. Screenwriter for Exorcism Project (USA)
5. Thriller/Mystery Ghostwriter (Anywhere)
6. Freelance AP Microeconomics Item Writers (Telecommute)
7. Portuguese and Spanish Translator (NYC)
8. Freelance Writer (Vancouver)
9. German to French Translator (Vancouver)
10. Writers for Episodic/Series TV (Telecommute)
11. Italian to English Translator (Toronto)
12. Assistant Screenwriter (San Francisco)
13. Expert Press Release Writer – Construction Company (LA)
14. Freelance Writer/Editor (Austin/Telecommute)
15. German Translator (Boston)
16. CCA Practice Question Writer (Telecommute)
17. Creative, Strategic Writer (Minneapolis)
18. Spanish Translator – CPR Class (Phoenix)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Freelance Editorial Writers for Women’s Magazine (Remote)
2. Fashion Editor/Stylist (NY/Telecommute)

All this talk about mistakes stems from the topic of today’s grammar post. I think it’s about time we have a little fun, and take a look at some funny English signs again. While I am a stickler for grammar, especially when it comes to specific situations, I also like looking at humorous signs that may not live up to my standards. This is a good way to spend a 5- or 10-minute break from work. Try it!

Our first sign highlights the difficulty that prepositions pose for a lot of people.

No Parking Above Sign

Native English speakers may not think about it much, but the issue of prepositions is something that many learners of the language face. I actually wouldn’t be surprised if even native English speakers make preposition slips now and then. I hope that it is not this kind of mistake, though. It is kind of hard to park above a sign – unless you are a bird who “parks” on a wire!

You’re no stranger to Engrish.com, are you? They have some of the funniest signs I have seen, and since I have a sweet tooth, this just cracked me up.

We Free Dessert

Now this is the kind of mistake that I find more irritating than funny. Some people are just too caught up in themselves thinking that they are superior to others. I believe those people are bound to mess up at one point, and sure enough, whoever made this sign made a fool of himself.¹

English Is Our Language

We all have our unforgettable experiences, but this sign confuses me.

An Forgettable Experience

I saved the most hilarious one in my book for last.

Eat Here and Get Gas

Do you have other funny English signs to share?

1. Via Real Life Moron
2. Vappingo

Here are your freelance writing jobs for today.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Writer for Automotive Review Website (Chicago)
2. Web Content Writers (Dallas/Telecommute)
3. Professional Content Writer (Greater Toronto Area)
4. Web Writer (Torrance/Work from Home)
5. Freelance Content Writers (Telecommute)
6. Content Writers for Vodka Website (Anywhere)
7. Article Writers (Phoenix)

Blogging Jobs

1. Blogger/Copywriter (Orange County/Telecommute)
2. Social Media/Blogger (Remote)
3. Expert Ghost Bloggers (Austin/Telecommute)
4. Irish Bloggers (NYC)
5. Sports Blogger (Toronto)
6. Real Estate and Finance Bloggers (LA)
7. Freelance Blogger (NE Portland/Telecommute)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Direct Mail Copywriter – Natural Products (Santa Rosa)
2. Product Description Writer for Treat Company (Anywhere)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Proofreader for Manuscript (Anywhere)
2. Editor for Book on Ancient India History (Toronto)

Journalism Jobs

1. Frugal Fitness Columnist (Greater Minneapolis)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Part-time Technical Writer (Telecommute)
2. Technical Website Writer (Anywhere)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer (San Francisco)

Travel Writing Jobs

1. Travel Writers (Anywhere)

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Resume/Cover Letter Writer (Burnaby, Vancouver)
2. Resume Writer (Anywhere)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Contributing Writer (LA)
2. Freelance Writers (Work from Home)
3. Environmental Ghost Writer (Atlanta/Telecommute)
4. Curriculum Writer for Technology Camp (San Francisco)
5. Vietnamese Translator (NYC)
6. Writer to Help with Personal Statement (Manhattan)
7. Children’s Book Author (Toronto/Telecommute)
8. Screenplay to Novel Writer (LA)
9. Business Writer for Executive Summary (LA)
10. Tech Writer (Online)
11. Media Kit Creator (Remote)
12. eBook Writer (Virtual)
13. Screenplay Ghostwriter (Orange County)
14. Green Tech Gadget Writers (Portland/Telecommute)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Tech/Gadget Writer (Telecommute)

37 Things to Know About Grammar

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Here is the first batch of freelance writing jobs for this week. Good luck!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Web Financial Writer (Anywhere)
2. Website Content Writer (USA)
3. Cardiovascular Content Writer (North Chicago)
4. Article Writer – Bookkeeping/Business (Toronto)
5. Content/Guide Writer
6. Article Writer – Business Travel (Phoenix)
7. Wiki Writer (LA)
8. Content Writer/Re-writer – Sports (Torrance/Telecommute)
9. Content Writer – Home Decor (Telecommute)
10. Article Writers – Video Games (Oakland County)
11. Beer Writers

Blogging Jobs

1. Freelance Bloggers – Women’s Network (Online)
2. Mobile Home Blogger
3. Thrifty, Money-saving Blogger (Telecommute)
4. Freelance Political Blogger (Canada)
5. Bloggers (NYC)
6. Tech Blogger (UK)
7. Blogger – Deals (Telecommute)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Experienced Copywriter (San Marino/Pasadena)
2. Top-notch Freelance Copywriter (Minneapolis)
3. Copywriter for Attorney’s Website (Florida)
4. Website Copywriter (Dallas)
5. Copywriter – Roofing (Philadelphia)
6. Interactive Copywriter (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editor for Children’s Book
2. Editor/Fact Checker (Telecommute)
3. Editor/Fact Checker for Weekly Project (Palo Alto)
4. Online Dating Profile Editors (San Diego/LA)
5. Editor for Book (Denver)

Journalism Jobs

1. MMA Journalists (LA/OC)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer (SOMA/South Beach)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Grant Writer (DC/Telecommute)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Screenwriters (Chicago)
2. Freelance Medical Writer (North Suburbs Chicago)
3. Ghostwriter – Book on Public Relations for Small Business (Anywhere)
4. Portuguese Translator (NYC)
5. English to Dutch Translator (NYC)
6. Real Estate Writer (Kew Gardens, Queens)
7. Professional Bio Writer (Anywhere)
8. English to Korean Translator (San Francisco)
9. Coastal California Guidebook Writer (California)
10. High-quality Freelance Writer (Telecommute)
11. Review Writer (LA)
12. Children’s Comedy Writer (LA)
13. Ghost Comedy Writer (Houston)
14. AP Physics, Calculus, and Latin Writers (Telecommute)

Here is the last batch of freelance writing jobs for this week. Enjoy the break!

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Bio/Content Writer (SFV)
2. Natural/Alternative Health Writer (Online)
3. Social Media/SEO-friendly Content Writer (North Chicago Area)
4. Content Writer for Website (Van Nuys)
5. Art/Politics/Culture Writers for Website (San Francisco)
6. Automotive Content Writer (Phoenix)

Blogging Jobs

1. Programming Blogger
2. Teen Blogger
3. Travel Blogger (British Columbia)
4. Part-time Blogger – Mining and Investment News (Vancouver/Remote)
5. Professional Blogger (Vancouver)
6. Prankster Blogger/Community Leader (Work from Home)
7. Humorous Photography Blogger/Community Leader (Work from Home)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Email Campaign Content Copywriter (Toronto/Telecommute)
2. Technical Copywriter (Denver Metro Area/Telecommute)
3. Copywriters – Hosting and Colocation (London/Work from Home)
4. Proficient Web Copywriter – ASAP (Anywhere)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Editor for Hunting Book (South Jersey)

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Reporter/Interviewer (NYC/Telecommute)
2. Freelance Journalist (Vancouver/Telecommute)
3. Music Journalist (Dallas)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer (DC Area)
2. Training Manual Writer (Georgia)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Medical Grant Writer (USA)
2. Marketing Plan/Elevator Pitch Writer (Toronto)
3. Experienced Grant Writer (Telecommute)
4. Business Plan Writer (San Francisco)
5. Business Plan Writer (Denver)

Travel Writing Jobs

1. Travel Writer (Online)

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Resume Writer (NYC)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Writer/Editor/Researcher in Geography (Remote)
2. Yelp Review Writer (NYC)
3. Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers (Greater Vancouver/Telecommute)
4. Freelance Writers for Ongoing Projects (Telecommute)
5. Band Bio Writer (Austin)
6. Common Core Math Practice Question Writer (Telecommute)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Writers for New Online Magazine

However, as a writer becomes more and more established online it’s simply impossible to type out and send every single link to every single editor. For this reason, many writers are constantly updating a spreadsheet and hoping editors take the time to open the spreadsheet, click on the links, and read the article. This led me to wonder: Is there an easier way to get your writing in one place?

Using Google+ Contributor List Option

Freelance writers should use social sharing whenever possible, and Google+ is no different. In fact, Google+ could very well soon become the most important social media website for freelance writers because part of the “about” section of the network is set aside for “contributor to.” In other words, anyone who visits your Google+ profile has the option to see all of the websites you have contributed to; organized into a neat little column. Consider the following example from my Google+ “about” section:

As you can see above, Google+ has a section for occupation, employment, and education much like other networks such as Facebook, but it also offers a side bar showing which websites your work has been featured.

As if this wasn’t good enough, you can setup this section of your Google+ profile to link right back to articles you’ve written (as opposed to just the homepage of the site). This way, editors can find you on Google+, see where you’ve contributed, and click on whichever link they desire to see exactly what article you contributed to that site.

How to Get Started with Google+ Contributor List

It is extremely easy to add this list to your Google+ profile, but many writers don’t even know this exists because Google+ is so new. The first step is to, of course, sign up for a Google+ account. If you need more information, visit the Social Media Examiner Complete Guide.

Once you have an account, you’re ready to get started. Whether you’re a Google+ pro who missed this gem of information or new to the social site, consider the 6 easy steps to setting up the contributor list:

1. Go to your profile page. You can do this by clicking your name, your picture, or the icon up-top that looks like a person inside a circle.
2. Click “edit profile” located on the top right hand side of your screen.
3. Click “about” located right under your pictures
4. Click “contributor to” on the right hand side and click “add custom link”
5. Create a label for your link for people to see (generally the name of the site where you contributed) and then copy and paste the URL where your article appears.
6. Click “save” and then “done editing” and you’re all set!

It is also worth noting that your articles will be displayed in the order in which you input them onto the site. In other words, if you want your best articles up top, begin inputting those first!

You can continue typing in all of the sites where you have contributed and click “save” all at once to help the process go a little bit faster. It may take a while at first, but in the long run having your articles connected with you via social media is a great way to stay organized and keep the freelance gigs coming.

Why Google+ > Your Old Spreadsheet

Sometimes it can be hard for a writer to break an old habit. After all, sending spreadsheets to editors has probably worked great for a long time. However, the introduction of Google+ and the idea of sending just one link to your Google+ page has some advantages that creating a spreadsheet simply does not:

• Convenience – Many editors feel very comfortable using social networking sites. Although opening a spreadsheet is not difficult, it can sometimes be confusing in the way it’s setup for someone who didn’t set it up themselves.
• More Information – Editors will be able to see more information about you. Sometimes putting a face and a little bit of personality helps an editor find you and your writing appealing. This could also spark a conversation about something other than writing, which is always helpful when trying to find writing gigs. After all, it is almost like you’re on a job interview.
• Connection – Sending an editor to your Google+ profile could very well results in a follow. This will help you stay connected in the future and be impressive to other editors checking out your page. If you’re connected with a lot of great editors, your chances of getting hired will be greater.
• Logo Displayed – Google+ will display the logo of the website where you contributed (if that website has a Google+ profile page). If an editor recognizes a site or a logo, they may be more apt to give your pitch a listen.

The only problem that arises with the Google+ contributor list comes when you have written for a site more than once. You can put every article you’ve written for that site on your list, but then you will have that same logo and same label three times in a row. Consider the example to the right. Although each Business.com label links to a different article, your list will look a bit repetitive.

However, chances are an editor will not need to see more than one article per website that you write for.  You should have more than enough if you are writing for sites several times, so throw away that spreadsheet and start getting social with your pitches.

Amanda DiSilvestro is a writer on topics ranging from social media to ip phone systems. She writes for an online resource that gives advice on topics including telemarketing services to small businesses and entrepreneurs for Resource Nation.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Social Media Content Writer (Anywhere)
2. Freelance Writer (Remote)
3. Freelance Finance Writer (Telecommute)
4. Freelance Website Writer – Marketing (Vancouver/Telecommute)
5. Personal Finance Writer (Telecommute)
6. Part-time Content Writers (Carlsbad)
7. Content Writer – Photo/Video Site
8. Financial Writer (Vancouver/Telecommute)
9. Professional Content Writer (Toronto/Remote)
10. Parenting and Lifestyle Writers (Work from Home)
11. Web Content Writer – Real Estate (Arlington/DC)

Blogging Jobs

1. Educational Blogger (Remote)
2. Art Blogger (NYC)
3. Blogger – Music Composers Site (Anywhere)
4. Snarky News Bloggers (Anywhere)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Freelance Art Copywriter (NYC)
2. Freelance Copywriter – Herbal Supplements (Minneapolis)
3. Freelance Copywriter – Marketing (Atlanta)
4. Freelance Copywriter for Tech Startup (Telecommute)
5. Sales/Marketing Copywriter (Santa Rosa)
6. Freelance Copywriter (Remote)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Freelance Editors (Telecommute)
2. Editor for Book (NYC)

Journalism Jobs

1. Freelance Journalist (Seattle)
2. Nightlife Journalist (Dallas)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. White Paper Writer (Toronto/Remote)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Part-time Grant Writer (NY)
2. Corporate Sponsorship Proposal Writer (NYC)
3. Business Plan/Executive Summary Writer (Hermosa Beach)
4. Part-time Government Contract Proposal Writer (Roswell, GA)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Writers and Editors for Hyperink (San Francisco)
2. Part-time Translators – Various Languages (Randolph, MA)
3. Writer for Movie (NY and LA)
4. Video Script Editor – HR (California)
5. Press Release Writers (Phoenix)
6. Script Writer (Anywhere)
7. English/Spanish Translator (Las Vegas)
8. After School Program Curriculum Writer (Telecommute)
9. Experienced Online/Print Writers (Telecommute)

Here are your freelance writing jobs for today.

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing

1. Veteran Content Contributor
2. Ghost Writer for Stock Exchange Articles (Telecommute)

Blogging Jobs

1. Bloggers with Blogs Hosted in the UK
2. Freelance Zumba Blogger
3. Business of Gadgets Blogger (Anywhere)
4. Web/Social Marketing Blogger (West Palm Beach, FL)
5. Video Game Bloggers (USA)

Copywriting Jobs

1. Copywriter for Sales Newsletter
2. Web Copywriter (Grand Prairie)
3. Copywriter for Deals Site (London)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

1. Children’s Book Editor
2. Editor (South Seattle)
3. Editor for Novel (Remote)
4. Ebook Editor (Houston)

Journalism Jobs

1. Writer for Christian Newspaper (Telecommute)
2. Health IT Freelance Journalist (USA)
3. Freelance Writers for Online Newspaper (DC)
4. Fashion Journalist (Dallas)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer/Consultant (NYC Metro)
2. Technical Writer (San Diego)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Retail Business Plan Writer (Palo Alto)
2. Business Plan Writer (N. Scottsdale)

Sports Writing Jobs

1. Sports Journalist (Dallas)

Resume Writing Jobs

1. Resume Writer (Richmond)
2. Resume Writer (LA)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Fun Writer for Training Series (Telecommute)
2. Freelance Music Writer (Canada)
3. Script Writer – Middle East Peace
4. Flexible Part-time Writer (DC/Work from Home)
5. Witty/Funny Writer (San Francisco)
6. Spanish to English Translator (Saratoga)
7. Writer for Teaching Guide
8. Ghost Writer to Review Music/Art Events (Philadelphia Metro)
9. Sporting Goods Writers/Reviewers (USA)
10. Dating Profile Writer (LA)
11. AD/CV Contract Writer (Anywhere)
12. PR Writer (Chicago Area)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Freelance Health Writers (Bergen County, NJ)
2. Automotive/Technology Writer (Telecommute)

Word of the Year

Halfway into the first month of 2012, we have several words to consider as Word of the Year for 2011. A simple search on Google using that phrase yielded several results, three of which we will take a look at in this week’s grammar post.

Merriam-Webster: PRAGMATIC

“Pragmatic” is a commonly used word, isn’t it? Merriam-Webster’s official definition¹:

Relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic [pragmatic men of power have had no time or inclination to deal with … social morality — K. B. Clark]

So why is this Merriam-Webster’s choice? According to the panel, “pragmatic” was looked up so often via the online portal. Hence, it was the pragmatic choice for 2011 Word of the Year. I guess we cannot contest that!

I do find myself thinking about the underlying reasons people looked up “pragmatic” so much in 2011. Obviously, those people were not sure about the meaning of the word, but I can only guess what prompted those searches. Did news anchors and other similar personalities use pragmatic a lot? What do you think?

Oxford Dictionaries: SQUEEZED MIDDLE

If Merriam-Webster chose a common word, Oxford Dictionaries chose something that is relatively uncommon. To be honest, I think that I had never encountered this term prior to doing the research for this post. Have you? Then again, I am more exposed to American English (no judgement here), so my ignorance of this term is understandable.

Funnily enough, Oxford Dictionaries (Online) does not yield results when I search for the term.

Based on the OD blog post about their chosen Word of the Year, “squeezed middle” refers to “those seen as bearing the brunt of government tax burdens whilst having the least with which to relieve it”. The reason for the choice? The use of the term spread very quickly. Also, with the economic situation presumably not improving drastically in the near future, the use of the term is likely to continue.

Dictionary.com: TERGIVERSATE

Last, but definitely not the least, we have the 2011 Word of the Year as chosen by Dictionary.com. Now I know some people who would rather die than admit that they refer to this site, but I shall not be as picky as they are. Sure, I have Merriam-Webster as my default, but I do visit Dictionary.com now and then.

So who has heard/read/used the word “tergiversate”? Not me. Here’s the definition of the word²:

To change repeatedly one’s attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.; equivocate.

I laughed when I read the definition, because it is so simple, as opposed to actually pronouncing “tergiversate”! I will tell you now, though, that I am making it a point to use this word before the month ends – both in writing and (God help me) in speaking.

What do you think of the choices for 2011 Word of the Year? Are they appropriate to what happened in the past year? What would you have voted for if you were asked to nominate a word?

Image via jennibu1
Sources:
Chicago Sun Times
Oxford Dictionaries Blog
Dictionary.com

1. Pragmatic
2. Tergiversate

By the way, how did you commemorate MLK?

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1. Article Writer – Career/Job Search (Anywhere)
2. Ski/Snowboard Content Editor (Telecommute)
3. Writer for Nursing Topics (Virtual)
4. Web Hosting Review Writer
5. Website Content Writer/Editor (Atlanta)
6. Wikipedia Writer/Editor (Online)
7. Web Content Writer (Remote)
8. Wikipedia Writer for Musician (LA)
9. Online Content Writer (Remote)
10. Writer for Men’s Online Site
11. Website Content Writer with SEO Experience (NYC)

Blogging Jobs

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4. Boston Bloggers
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Copywriting Jobs

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2. Part-time SEO Copywriter (Montreal)
3. Sales Copywriter (LA)

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

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3. Editor/Proofreader for Statement or Purpose (Atlanta)
4. Experienced Copy Editor (Anywhere)

Journalism Jobs

1. Part-time Web Editor (NYC)

Technical Writing Jobs

1. Technical Writer (Seattle/Home Office)

Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

1. Business Plan Writer (Central Texas)
2. Grant Writer (Raleigh)

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Freelance Fact Checker (NYC)
2. SAE/Tech Public Relations (NYC Area/Telecommute)
3. French to English Translator (Vancouver)
4. Creative Writers for Pilot Project (Toronto)
5. Fantastic PR Writer (Chicago)
6. Writers for Health/Homeopathic Newsletter (Anywhere)
7. Freelance Finnish Translator – URGENT (Worldwide)
8. Press Release Writer – Clothing Line (NYC)

Magazine Writing Gigs

1. Retail/Trends Writer for Magazine (Las Vegas/Telecommute)