Comments on: Spreading the Wings

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:50:58 +0000

The other benefit of jobs posted on CareerBuilder/Monster/LinkedIn is that chances are good those companies might need a freelancer to fill in while they sort through full-time candidates. Can't hurt to send a resume and cover letter, especially if the job description includes "managing freelance writers," because that indicates the company is already accustomed to working with freelancers.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:22:41 +0000

I'm sitting on the brainstorming part of the list. I realized that, somehow, I've gotten out of my Inspirational field. Since that's the kind of stuff I want to write, I suppose it's high-time I got back to it. I have a couple of magazines I might try pitching to after I research them a little bit.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:59:41 +0000

That's a good focus, Paula. 🙂

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:03:58 +0000

I like to try breaking into new subjects. After all, the main reason I like freelancing is because I'd quickly get bored writing about the same topics over and over.

Last year I focused on finding markets for crafty type writing but discovered most don't pay well, and those that pay fairly well usually want original patterns more than they want articles. Sorry, but when I invent my own patterns I'm not giving away all right in exchange for a modest paycheck.

This year I'm focusing on food.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:29:35 +0000

Reading that makes me realize how much I'm sitting on, Devon. I need to get some stuff circulating, too.

Diane, I hope the post is helpful to you. BTW, LOVING your book!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:21:31 +0000

Right now I'm following the advice you give in the article linked to.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:10:27 +0000

I need to get the backlog of short stories out the door. I need to finish the book that has to get out the door next month. I need some short turn-around, quick-pay jobs for March (I started pitching). I may go after a couple more decently-paid magazine gigs that I've seen around, if they're short turn-around enough.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:42:04 +0000

And Twitter too, Cathy. I've had good luck with just asking on Twitter.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:38:41 +0000

Another source is LinkedIn. Similar to your recommendation of searching Career Builder/Monster sites, companies post jobs on LinkedIn and I have contacted them about doing work for them until they find their permanent candidate.