Archive for 'On Writing'
Finding Paid Writing Gigs: Paying Online Writing Jobs for Beginner Writers
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
Are you an aspiring writer looking for experience and sick of writing for free? The following publications are great for beginning freelancers looking to gain skills and earn a little bit of cash. The pubs can also be great for experienced writers looking to hone their online skills and network with other writers and publishers.
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Freelancing for Adventure Magazines: 5 Adventure Travel Publications Looking for Contributors
Posted on 25. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
Freelance writers spend a considerable amount of time scouring the internet for places to publish their work. I have decided to share my research and post links to contributor’s guidelines for a variety of markets. Here are 5 adventure magazines currently looking for freelance contributors:
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It Appears I Just May Be Kreativ
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
I am not sure pink goes with my blog, but I’ll take it! Fellow Matador U student Abbie presented me with this lovely Kreativ Blogger Award, because she apparently finds me Kreativ. Abbie’s a climbing, running, yoga girl after my own heart. Check out her blog at Miles and Miles of Abbie and also make [...]
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Freelance Writing Leads: NileGuide Hiring Local Experts
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Online travel planning site, NileGuide.com is hiring web-savvy, social-media skilled travel writers for their Local Expert positions.
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Day 1 as a Full-Time Freelancer
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
I like beginnings and today is a very special one. Not only is today the first day of September but it is my first day off of someone else’s payroll and my first day as a full-time writer. Surprisingly I woke at 7 am eager to get to work. For the last year I would [...]
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5 Utah Print Publications Seeking New Freelance Writers
Posted on 31. Aug, 2009 by Writer.
Although the online industry is continuing to change the way we view print publications, there are still many offline markets that are seeking new freelance talent. What follows is a list of local Utah publications that are seeking story ideas from new freelance writers.
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New Beginnings: The First 3-Months
Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by Writer.
Welcome to Dirtbag Writer. For those of you who are new here, I am yet another cubicle fleeing freelance travel writing yearner. I hope to document my journey, gory and unattractive details and all, from comfortably employed to wandering, self-employed, semi-successful nomad. With just days left of employment I am finally starting to feel the [...]
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Best Travel Writing How To Articles
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by Writer.
In searching the web for advice on how to shed the cubicle and head off into self-employed, digital nomadic bliss – the following are articles I found most helpful:
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The 2009 Confluence Literary Festival and Writing Contest
Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Writer.
The second annual Confluence Literary Festival is happening October 20-25 in Moab, Utah. The festival is a celebration of writing and reading in the West and this year’s theme is Eating the West. October is a beautiful time to visit Moab and get awed and inspired by attending author readings, presentations, and discussions during the [...]
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