I can’t believe that last week I was asking you about blizzards, and now this week I’m running around outside with a t-shirt on! Why do I keep talking about the weather like an old man?  Maybe I ought to stick to posting freelance writing jobs instead of trying to make conversation…

The Freelance Writing Jobs

1. Academic Writer – if you’re currently enrolled in college, then this would be a great job for you. It’s a lot of odd jobs–expanding content, creating new content, editing, and researching. To apply, send in your resume as well as a phone number where you can be contacted. This freelance writing job pays $100 – $500 depending on the assignment. Be sure to ask about wordcount to ensure that your compensation is fair.
2. Real Estate Writer – a real estate website needs someone to produce content for the site as well as work on an ongoing basis for their blog. For the project, however, you will be compensated for the content alone. To apply, send in a resume and writing sample. This freelance writing job pays $500 – $1,000.
3. Software Tips Writer – love Lifehacker? If you want to work for a blog that does something similar but focusing on software, then this would be great for you! This is an Elance job with long-term potential and the buyer looks to be setting their budget high, so I would recommend submitting a strong sample and then asking a per article rate. This freelance writing job pays a minimum of $1,000.
4. Ecommerce Blogger – if you’ve got a strong background in PR and you have a history of turning blog traffic up from a 4 to a 10, then you should apply for this job. It’s on Elance, so like the last gig, be sure that you set a per article rate that is fair for you. This freelance writing job pays a minimum of $1,000.
5. Computer Accessories Blogger – do you have a flair for fashion as well as gadgets? A site that creates reviews of computer bags and Blackberry accessories needs a blogger. Like the other Elance projects, be sure to set a per article rate that’s fair. The AFW standard is a minimum of $.10 per word, so be sure to bid accordingly. This freelance writing job pays a minimum of $1,000.

Freelance Writing Job Tip of the Week

Are you still struggling with setting a fair rate of compensation? Money isn’t always easy for people to envision. Instead of using naked dollar amounts, try attaching the dollar amount to something you like to buy. I like to use cups of coffee or a week’s worth of groceries, but you use what you feel like. When I take a job, I ask myself if what I’m working for is going to be worth it. An article, for me, is a week of groceries. Or maybe it’s 10 Starbucks lattes. When you think of stuff that’s somewhat abstract (like dollar amounts) and figure it in terms of something concrete (like your electric bill) all of a sudden, it makes sense. And all of a sudden, those crappy $.01 per word rates seem awful.

Worst Freelance Writing Job of the Week

I screencapped this one after Brian Orelli sent it to me. I don’t know if it’s still up for bid on Elance, but, well, take a look.

I’m assuming that you already know what’s wrong with this posting (just about everything) but just in case you received a concussion and are currently running around in a state of amnesia, let me break it down. You are meant to write articles under what I would term to be Orwellian conditions for $5. If you do not meet this person’s draconian standards, you will not be given enough compensation for a cup of coffee. This person doesn’t want to correct your grammar, but clearly doesn’t have a firm grasp on it. This is a nightmare boss and you’d be working for a pittance.

If you’d like to look through longer aggregated lists of freelance writing jobs to help you save time in your job search, All Freelance Writing recommends Anne Wayman’s freelance writing jobs at AboutFreelanceWriting.com.

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1. Star says:

   March 9, 2010 at 11:25 am

   I saw one today for 2500 words a 4-hour day, 5 days a week, for $55 a week. And this may not be the worst I have seen.

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