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Markets – Jobs Fiction
Writing markets and jobs are diverse, with opportunities ranging from freelance writing and content creation to technical writing and authoring books. Popular job boards for freelance work include FlexJobs, ProBlogger, and Upwork, while major publications like the New York Times and CNN are markets for op-eds. In-demand writing niches include digital marketing content, technical writing, and finance articles.
Types of Writing Jobs
- Freelance Writer: Offers flexibility and a wide range of opportunities across various industries.
- Copywriter: Creates marketing and advertising content for products and brands.
- Technical Writer: Develops documentation for products and processes.
- Author: Writes books, novels, and essays, with strong commercial genres like mystery and sci-fi often seeing greater success.
- Journalist/Columnist: Reports on current events or provides opinions for newspapers and magazines.
- Content Writer: Creates website content, blog posts, and other digital materials.
- Ghostwriter: Writes content (books, articles, speeches) for someone else to publish under their name.
Where to Find Writing Jobs & Markets
Job Boards:
- FlexJobs: A popular site for remote and flexible job opportunities.
- ProBlogger Job Board: Focuses on blogging and content-related positions.
- Upwork: A platform for connecting with clients for various freelance projects, including digital marketing content.
- MediaBistro: A job board for media and content professionals.
- JournalismJobs.com: Specializes in journalism and media roles.
Direct Pitching:
Op-Ed Markets: Consider major publications like The New York Times, The Financial Times, and The Washington Post for opinion pieces.
Company Websites:
Check company careers pages for in-house writing positions.
In-Demand Niches:
- Digital Marketing: Content writing for blogs, websites, and social media.
- Technical Writing: Documentation for software, hardware, and other products.
- Finance: Articles and content on finance, investing, and other financial topics.
- Healthcare: Writing for the medical and healthcare industries.
- E-commerce: Content and copywriting for online stores.
Path to Self-Publishing Success
Bob Baker
When the subject of e-publishing and self-publishing on the Internet comes up, the conversation usually turns to talk of .pdf and .exe files, not to mention the pros and cons of various personal ebook readers. What you don’t hear much about is the workhorse of Internet communication: basic e-mail.
How To Be a (Shiver) Reporter
Linda Sherwood
Looking for a career as a newspaper reporter? Or just looking for some extra money while you wait for the first royalty checks from your promising book to start coming in? Try taking a walk to your local newspaper office. It is unlikely you will be able to snag a job at a large, daily paper without a college degree or years of experience, but you can snag a permanent or semi-permanent job at a smaller newspaper without formal training. Requirements for reporters at these smaller papers are less stringent. While you won’t get rich working at these smaller papers, it is a great educational experience and it can be a steady paycheck.
EBooks-Fears to Possibilities
Jewel Stone (awa Dominique Sinclair)
Epublishing. The word evokes an emotional response in all who hear the word. Fear, doubt, question, possibilities are some of the words that flutter through the mind when epublishing is brought up. Many fear epublishing will someday take over print books. Some doubt epublishing will evolve. Others question the technology. And yet, the possibilities . . . they are endless.
Getting Offers from Multiple Literary Agents
Mary Kole
Every writer dreams of getting offers from multiple literary agents, right? Maybe. A reader asked about what a writer should do if they happen to get offers of representation from multiple agents. First of all, congratulations are in order. An offer of representation is professional validation to a writer who has, most likely, not really gotten such praise and confidence from an expert source.
Beyond the Basics
Linda S. Dupie
The tools of a writer go beyond pen and paper or your word processor. Writers also use non-tangible tools like observation and ideas. You need to be aware of your surroundings, recognize and capitalize on ideas, and have the ability to conduct research.
Need a Clip? Open a Newspaper
Shirley Jump
As any fledgling writer knows, there’s a giant Catch-22 in the publishing world – can’t get published without clips and can’t get clips without getting published.
Freelance Writing 101
Angela Adair
Anyone can be a writer, anywhere! Freelance writing was one of the premiere home-based businesses of all time. From the vintage typewriter to the high-tech home computers of today, freelance writing has remained a reliable source of income for wordsmiths worldwide. Their clients include magazines, newsletters, newspapers, book publishers, greeting card firms, gaming companies, and corporate clientele.
Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
Shirley Jump
One of the fastest-growing and most-lucrative areas for writing is corporate writing. If you have some understanding of marketing, a flair for words and an ability to meet short deadlines, this is a great area to consider.
the Power of the Press
Linda Sherwood
This article is a follow-up to “How to be a (shiver) reporter.” The dead air greeted me across the phone lines. The person on the other end had hung up seconds after I’d uttered the words, “This is Linda Sherwood, I’m a reporter.” I hadn’t even had time to finish my sentence.
An Interview with Holly Ambrose
Holly Ambrose has a degree in journalism from Florida International University in North Miami. Her publishing career began with freelance articles, which she continues to write today. Holly worked previously as an editor for a children’s educational CD-ROM and had a stint as editor/writer of a quarterly magazine for a non-profit organization.
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