Women's Blogger

Sorry, I don't have time to look into this further, but I'm rushed today. This looks like a legit blogger position. Here's a link: http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/wri/1449144382.html

Craigslist

Most people have heard of Craigslist, but may not think to search for writing jobs posted there. Here's one which may be of interest to you:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/wri/1436955091.html

Carolyn A. Clark flash fiction prize

Some writers are opposed to paying a fee for contests. But, for those who aren't, read on. I like this one because you can submit previously published work (except in novels). See below:

"Three flash fiction (short-short) stories per entry, under 500 words. Previously published material is accepted. Indicate category on each story. Identify only with 3X5 card. Open annually to any writer."

$5 entry fee for this contest. Deadline Novemeber 30, 2009. Email here if you have questions: pennobhill@aol.com

Six-word contest

Simply enter your six words to describe the digital life. That's it!

Freelance writers needed

Company: APC
Position: Freelance Writers Needed
Location: Ocala, Florida
Job Status: Freelance
Salary: Commission/Contract
Ad Expires: November 5, 2009
Job ID: 998335
Website: http://www.atlantic-pub.com/ Description:
Atlantic Publishing is looking for writers in various fields to write books on subjects such as: Building, Cooking, Gardening, Arts/Crafts, Internet/Technology , Business/Investing, Real Estate, Finance, Pets, Publishing, Education, and Self-Help. This position is a freelance opportunity. The payment varies from project to project. Writers are
not required to reside in Ocala, FL, work may be done anywhere in the
United States. If you are interested please contact Amanda Miller at
amiller@atlantic- pub.com with your resume and writing sample. 

NOTE: Found this posted on Paying Writer Jobs.

New women's mag seeks business writers

Womenetics, a new website and magazine for professional women, is looking for you if you are a great business writer! Find more information here on Journalismjobs.com.

Cruise contest: Reporter at sea

This is an exciting one, PNN writer friends. Wow! There's too much information to share here. You'll need to go to the site on USA Today Travel to read more about it. Any takers?

Bloggers

I don't know if this is a great site to find gigs or not. Check it out and let me know what you think.

www.bloggerhookup.com

Need a paying blogging gig?

AOL Travel, http://travel. aol.com, is currently recruiting for Freelance
Travel Expert Bloggers in 25 major markets. If you meet the requirements
listed below and would like to be considered to become part of a world class
travel blogging team, please send your submission requirements to:
TravelSubmit@aol.com for consideration.

Blogger Requirements for the position:

a) # of posts per week: 1-2 posts per day (half free-form on what's new and
hot in city, half guided by assigned theme)

b) Integrating links to guides in posts: yes

c) Post length: between 150-300 words

d) Must be familiar with HTML and capable of publishing own posts

e) Must live in (or be extremely familiar with) the destination you will be
blogging about

f) Must be able to turn around write witty, engaging posts quickly

Cost per post: $15-30 depending on experience.

Submission requirements:

Samples of published writing clips (preferably including blog posts)
Resume and a list of qualifications and past writing/travel experience
Contact info, including permanent address
Length of time it takes you to turn around a blog post of 250 words on a current event
List of beats/destinations you have experience covering
References
Markets AOL Travel is currently recruiting bloggers/material for: Amsterdam, Atlantic City, Austin, Boston, Bahamas, Cancun, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Honolulu, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Paris, Rome, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, DC.

Want to write ficton articles?

This lead sounds like a great fit for a number of our PNN ladies who are fabulous fiction writers:


Is this a cattle call? Yes, it is. Don't let that scare you away from attempting to secure a position on our writing staff. We are a small company that specializes in re-writes, editing, polishing, and fiction compilations. We are in need of two (2) temp staff writers for our creative fiction department. It is impossible to outline our ideal applicant, because in the end we are looking for a voice that matches our needs, and the best way to hear that voice is to have interested parties submit writing examples.

So if you are interested, this is what we need to gauge your fit with us.

Write a fiction scene with the following information:

POV is a female, middle aged, successful business woman in the NYC area that is a witch to work with. She has plans today, but she is going to be interrupted with some bad news. No first person narrative.


That is it. You decide the rest. There are no requirements or limits on word count or genre. It must be original work, by you. Please include contact information at the beginning of the scene. Remember, this is not to be published, this is a job interview. You retain all copyright. Please place work in body of email, we are not going to be opening strange attachments from people we have yet to meet.


Email: gigs-vudbt-1386783852@craigslist.org

Subject line: Small media company needs creative fiction writers. 

Do I hear any "wee-haws" in the house?

Poetry Contest

This one's a little gem, PNN writer friends. No fee! To learn more about submitting your ms to the Franklin-Christoph 2009 Poetry Contest, please read the guidelines.

Good luck!

Contest for caregivers

Caregivers are a devoted bunch yet they are often overlooked by family and friends. Theirs is a difficult and often lonely job. I'm delighed to post a contest sponsored by Shield Healthcare for caregivers. If you know anyone who is a caregiver, please pass this on to them.

Website for freelancers

I've been receiving a daily email from this site for several months and have found a few leads. Many of the gigs listed come from Craigslist, however. Use caution because scammers love to post on Craigslist. Also, if you haven't already, you might consider an additional email account specifically for inquiring about gigs which could be scams. This way scammers cannot clog your regular email with spam.

Happy writing!

My Twitter Mantra

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http://twitter.com/inkhounds

Writing Contest

FundsforWriters is a wonderful website. I would highly recommend it to any writer. This is a great contest! - Kimberly

FundsforWriters Annual Essay Contest

FundsforWriters. com and VIPAuthors.com present an annual essay contest.

Submit 750 words or less on the theme: Invisible Writing. Interpret it as you like. Enter the $5 entry fee category and vie for $200 or the NO entry fee category and compete for $50.  http://www.fundsforwriters.com/annualcontest.htm

Deadline October 31, 2009. Winners announced December 1, 2009.

C. Hope Clark
Editor, FundsforWriters, www.fundsforwriters.com
Writer's Digest 101 Best Web Sites for Writers - 2001 through 2009
Blog www.hopeclark.blogspot.com
Twitter www.twitter.com/hopeclark

CONTEST Reminder

The Funds For Writers contest deadline is approaching. This is one of the best contests on the internet for writers. I cannot over emphasize the importance of taking advantage of these kinds of writing opportunities because they not only help you develop your craft, but when you win, they make great clips for your resume. Read below.


FundsforWriters. com and VIPAuthors.com present an annual essay contest.

Submit 750 words or less on the theme: Invisible Writing. Interpret it as you like. Enter the $5 entry fee category and vie for $200 or the NO entry fee category and compete for $50.  http://www.fundsforwriters.com/annualcontest.htm

Deadline October 31, 2009. Winners announced December 1, 2009.

C. Hope Clark
Editor, FundsforWriters, www.fundsforwriters.com
Writer's Digest 101 Best Web Sites for Writers - 2001 through 2009
Blog www.hopeclark.blogspot.com
Twitter www.twitter.com/hopeclark

Writing gig

The following is an ad I received in an email. Proceed with caution as you would with any possible writing gig - Kimberly:

I am starting a magazine and coinciding website. The magazine will be offered free to the public and available in hundreds of store fronts and doctor's offices. The website will be advertised online and on billboards and bus stops. It will be geared at stay at home parents, 1 parents household and nannies. I am looking for freelance writers to keep on hand when an article is needed. I am also looking for a single parent, a nanny and a stay at home parent to write a monthly blog. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kids Connection at kids-connection@att.net

* Location: saint louis
* Compensation: will discusss
* This is a part-time job.

Children's writing contest

What a great way to encourage children to write: Mrs. P's "Be-A Famous-Writer" Conetest! - Kimberly

"Mrs P invites children to write a story on any topic, no less than 250 words and not to exceed 1,000 words. It may be fiction or non-fiction. All participants must be between the ages of 4 and 13 years old. There are two age competition categories: 4 to 8 years of age, and 9 to 13 years of age." Read more about it here.

Remember contests have deadlines!

Big Day

Today my honking huge new PC system arrives, and I'll be officially "moved" into my new office. This also means I'll be able to bring you more of the images you love. My faithful laptop has served me well, but in recent weeks he has begun to lolly gag because I have over loaded him - making it very difficult for me to quickly move files. I'll be glad to take a load off his shoulders (C drive), though I shouldn't have dropped the stuff there in the first place. (My laptop has remote access, which takes longer for me to drop files in the external hard drives.) Anyway, I look forward to posting some new images from weeks ago and getting back on track.

Thursday Market

Got an extra unpublished manuscript lying around that would fit nicely into a "women's" mag? Here's a paying market to consider. The payment varies. But, they accept email submissions - always a BIG plus for me. Happy writing!

Great Website

If you write for a living, then you understand the importance of researching for markets and helpful information. Writing gigs just don't fall into our laps.

I know. We all lament that editors aren't pounding at our doors, calling or emailing us with requests, right? Sad reality is that finding a market for our manuscripts and articles is harder than writing them. Wouldn't we all hire a secretary to research the markets and find perfect matches for our work and then query and submit for us, too? Ahh, the dream life. Back to reality. Finding a market for mss is a lot harder in today's economy. I read a discouraging article on the Writer's Market this morning reporting that "Macmillan Children's Books is dropping from 245 titles in 2009 to 155 titles in 2010". Sigh. And this is just one of many other markets making simiar cuts.

So should we all stop writing and look for other part-time or full-time jobs? Maybe. Or maybe we could change the way we think and write. I once believed I couldn't be successful until one of my books published. I even felt intimidated about calling myself a writer because none of my books had been picked up (yet). Then I realized how silly I had been to gauge my success on criteria that couldn't accurately measure my value as a writer. I changed my attitude about my work and broadened the scope of my "job".

I stay busy working on various writing projects to generate income while I continue to query and submit my book manuscripts. I also continue learning, attend conferences and participate in writing forums. Which brings me to the main purpose for this post. Being a successful writer involves staying abreast on what's happening in the market, what's new, who's new, who's looking for/accepting unagented submissions, which is a monumental task! But, it's critical to locate some sites and join forums to feed me the information I need. Today, I'm suggesting an informative website, Absolute Write, which offers articles, tips, classes and a forum. Take a look-see and if it works for you, great. If not, I'm certain eventually I'll post a site you'll find helpful!

Happy writing!