Life of A Writer

I've been so busy lately that I've not been able to blog as much, so this post is a little overdue, but as the saying goes, "better late then never." With that said, I'd like to welcome everyone visiting from Freelance Writing Jobs (FWJ).

A while back I entered the FWJ Idol Contest with the hopes that I might land a new writing gig. Unfortunately, I didn't get the gig, but I did make it to the top 7, and in the process, I gained some new readers. Once the FWJ Idol Contest ended, our identities were revealed so that those who enjoyed our writing could follow us to our blogs. So once again, a big welcome to all my new readers who read my writing during the FWJ Idol Contest and supported me each week. Even though I didn't land the writing gig at FWJ, I plan to share the writing advice I promised the FWJ community here at Life of a Writer.

If you enjoyed my writing at FWJ, then stick around here at Life of a Writer for more writing advice, weekly listings of telecommute freelance writing jobs and more. Just subscribe to my RSS feed or via e-mail for updates on new posts. And by all means, leave a comment to introduce yourself. My blog's comment section is DOFOLLOW, and I may even visit your blog and leave a comment for you as well.

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Best Poker Site Reviews needs freelance article writers. (According to the statement on their website, they offer an excellent hourly rate. If you respond and discover differently, please contact me.)

Bright Hub is seeking writers for a variety of topics related to technology ($10 per article, plus revenue sharing).

Content needed for video game websites (requests that you send your bid).

College Living is seeking experienced writers for their magazine. (Pays anywhere from $15 to $80 per article, and if you've had work published in national and/or well known magazines, they'll pay you even more.)

Eco Fashion World needs freelance writers to compose articles with a minimum of 300 words for their new eco website (state your desired rate upon contact).

Nerdgrind.com needs a blog writer to write and post 20 or more articles per day for their Tech and Gadget News section (pays $1,500 per month via Paypal).

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Blownmortgage.com needs a blogger to write posts related to mortgage and finance ($300 monthly or $10-$20 per post).

Experienced financial writers are needed to write content for custom magazines ($.40 to $.50 per word).

Local St. Louis company needs a freelance writer to create blog posts, articles and other content. (Pays $840 with 50% of payment made 7 days in advance. If the client is satisfied with your work and the way you handle deadlines, more work will be offered at a great rates.)

New England Mamma is seeking mom writers/bloggers with a passion for New England and/or being a New England mother (Specify your rate in the cover letter).

Writer with experience writing description tags needed ($.10 per word)

Writers are needed to create content on health and wellness topics for custom magazines ($.40 to $.50 per word).

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I've been so busy with my full writing schedule that I've not been able to blog much here at Life of a Writer. I do try to keep my weekly telecommute writing jobs going on Wednesdays, but all the rest of the blogging I use to do here has gone down hill. I love having a full writing schedule, and the income comes in handy with Christmas fast approaching, but sometimes I wonder if I've taken on too much work. I meet my deadlines and the clients are always telling me how much they love the writing I did for them, but my personal projects are suffering. What's a writer to do?

Although my writing schedule is full, I still follow the advice that I've blogged about here in the past. So why have I neglected my personal projects? Well, I've reached the point where once I've completed my work for paying clients I have no inspiration to move on to the personal projects I scheduled for that day. In order to try to recapture my inspiration to continue, I take a break or enjoy a shower with the hopes that afterwards my inspiration will be restored. By the time the break or shower is over, though, I feel refreshed but not re-inspired.

What about you, do you have a full writing schedule? And if so, once you finish the work for your paying clients, what do you do to inspire yourself to move on to your personal projects that you've worked into your writing schedule for that day? I'd love to read any tips or advice you may have.

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A new regional wedding/marriage magazine needs articles related to weddings and/or marriage (pays $.15 per word upon publication).

Female writers wanted to write romance and dating articles for women ($30 per article).

SmartBrief needs a freelance writer who can create daily online business and finance news e-mail publications. Pay is competitive and includes stock options, 401(k) and 100% company-paid health care. Yes, this is a telecommute writing position.

The McLean Group is looking to hire a team of B2B freelance writers who can write articles covering business issues, industries and market segments (pays anywhere from $25 to $50 per hour).

The Personal News Network is looking for a gossip blogger. You must already have an existing gossip blog that is more than 60 days old and generates at least 10,000 visits a month (pays $500 a month minimum).

TSB Magazine is hiring men's interest writers ($10 and $30 per article via Paypal).

Writer to write audio content (home audio trends, home theater products, car audio trends, etc) (pays roughly $900 monthly).

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Creative Weblogging needs experienced car bloggers to write about 15 car articles per day. Before you apply, know that Creative Weblogging requires authors that have intricate knowledge of the UK car market (may be paid up to $11 per post, depending on qualifications).

iPhone/iPod Touch blogger needed for 20 to 30 postings a month ($400 per month).

East New York Preparatory Charter School is hiring a competent, talented writer to write their monthly newsletter ($200 to $250 per edition).

Freelance web writers wanted to write articles (300 to 500 words) on a variety of different topics ($10 per article).

How Stuff Works needs freelance writers with substantial knowledge and experience in the home and garden/do-it-yourself topics. (Pay rate is not stated, but I've heard that How Stuff Works pays fair rates and not slave rates. If you apply and find out they do pay slave wages, please leave a comment or contact me with their rates, because I don't list telecommute freelance writing jobs that pay slave wages.)

A marketing company needs an amazing sponorship writer to write business sponsorship proposals or marketing pieces ($350-$750).

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