tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post621911758869318218..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: The World of Freelance Writing...Creepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-57025126483945279162010-12-08T09:44:01.748-08:002010-12-08T09:44:01.748-08:00Ooooooh, please blog about what you find out! I...Ooooooh, please blog about what you find out! I'm in the same boat you are - wow, this is so cool, but how on EARTH does it work?!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-54225571795759510422010-12-07T18:48:01.089-08:002010-12-07T18:48:01.089-08:00I'm so glad you posted this! I've been won...I'm so glad you posted this! I've been wondering the same things!Nataschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971236835645904189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-51557765176051149832010-12-07T18:28:05.267-08:002010-12-07T18:28:05.267-08:00I, too am interested in this, too!
I have pondered...I, too am interested in this, too!<br />I have pondered, but I also need to do my homework, work on my grammar, and punctuation.Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-65009190112922915992010-12-07T17:11:18.111-08:002010-12-07T17:11:18.111-08:00Good luck on your new adventure! I'm afraid I&...Good luck on your new adventure! I'm afraid I'm no help because I stay as far away from non-fiction as I can. Research - ugh!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-42335507929080160622010-12-07T07:20:46.250-08:002010-12-07T07:20:46.250-08:00I've always wanted to freelance on a full time...I've always wanted to freelance on a full time basis with the idea that it would lend me some free time to write...but I found that I live in a tough freelance market and I always stop short of making the giant leap into freelance out of fear of the stack of bills by my microwave. :-( Good luck!Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-28469574685710058012010-12-07T05:07:54.859-08:002010-12-07T05:07:54.859-08:00Honey do you want me to give you ELT publisher con...Honey do you want me to give you ELT publisher contacts? I'm sure you can do it since you've been teaching English for so long. Email me and we'll talk.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-44565539552882642622010-12-06T22:02:15.681-08:002010-12-06T22:02:15.681-08:00My mom bought me a book on freelance writing. I am...My mom bought me a book on freelance writing. I am ashamed to say I still haven't read it. <br /><br />Let us know what you found out?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-61837629841301497272010-12-06T20:45:04.955-08:002010-12-06T20:45:04.955-08:00Sounds like your commenters are full of wisdom and...Sounds like your commenters are full of wisdom and suggestions on this one.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-80906598473980997922010-12-06T16:58:21.144-08:002010-12-06T16:58:21.144-08:00"Freelance" seems like one of those loos..."Freelance" seems like one of those loose, ambigious terms that people use and no one really knows what it means but no one really wants to ask because we're afraid the answer might be too complicated and our brains might explode, so you just nod along like you understand. Like on that episode of Seinfeld, with "tax write off."<br /><br />I've thought of writing freelance, too, but whatever it is- it sounds like it might be more trouble than it's worth.randinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155819253156693572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-23234727100001596662010-12-06T11:43:35.089-08:002010-12-06T11:43:35.089-08:00I hope you do a follow-up post to enlighten all of...I hope you do a follow-up post to enlighten all of us. It seems from the comments that a lot of people are in the dark about that whole "freelance" world.<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-55567264324728261282010-12-06T11:33:28.566-08:002010-12-06T11:33:28.566-08:00TOTALLY think you should go for this. I don't ...TOTALLY think you should go for this. I don't know much about it, but yes, I think you typically write articles first and submit them to magazines looking for that kind of thing, but they ALSO put up lists of the kinds of things they look for.<br /><br />Like all writing, I think it is up-front heavy, but once you get a stream going, can be good money (typically paid per word). If you are knowledgeable about any particular topic, I think it isn't even all that hard to do, though I think businessy topics pay better. But as an ex-pat, I suspect you could have some luck with travel mags or mainstream stuff from the perspective of an American abroad.<br /><br />I wish you luck with it!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-6038035754218840092010-12-06T10:44:41.744-08:002010-12-06T10:44:41.744-08:00I'm in your position - I've no idea!I'm in your position - I've no idea!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-47106933651636260352010-12-06T10:27:01.065-08:002010-12-06T10:27:01.065-08:00I was wondering the exact same thing not long ago!...I was wondering the exact same thing not long ago! Hope you find your info! I'd be interested in reading what you find out!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-57231773452207036642010-12-06T10:02:33.283-08:002010-12-06T10:02:33.283-08:00Good luck! You'll figure it out. :-)Good luck! You'll figure it out. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-32274865720703954342010-12-06T09:34:43.637-08:002010-12-06T09:34:43.637-08:00Oh wow!! Good luck with finding out info on freela...Oh wow!! Good luck with finding out info on freelancing!!! I always think it's a business you have to start up yourself and find clients - like a freelance editor etc. So I guess it's writing the stuff first then finding who will publish? I may be wrong!!<br /><br />But what an adventure for you!! Wow!! GOOD LUCK with this - I think if it helps with your writer's profile, why not?!?! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-43767098210894574242010-12-06T08:53:45.656-08:002010-12-06T08:53:45.656-08:00this is how I make my dollas--for local pubs, they...this is how I make my dollas--for local pubs, they email stories to me, and I take it from there. When I was editor of the local magazine, I knew what I wanted in each issue, I just needed writers. So I would assign.<br /><br />It helps if you have clips to show you know what you're doing, but many times you can get your foot in the door w/something small. My first ever freelance article was on pagers.<br /><br />snooze! but it was a start! best of luck~ :DLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-86606789085916863842010-12-06T08:27:22.818-08:002010-12-06T08:27:22.818-08:00Ooh, I'd love to learn what you find out about...Ooh, I'd love to learn what you find out about freelancing. That's something I need to research, too!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-23649932526224573152010-12-06T07:37:20.249-08:002010-12-06T07:37:20.249-08:00I have no idea, but Candace does ... ooh good, she...I have no idea, but Candace does ... ooh good, she already commented.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-57469428448289317372010-12-06T07:36:18.711-08:002010-12-06T07:36:18.711-08:00I'm sure Google will provide you with lots of ...I'm sure Google will provide you with lots of answer. I've never searched for online opportunities but if you're looking for magazine or such, read the magazines and then write something that seems to fit. Some kids magazines post their wishlist for the coming season. Good luck researching it - and then share it! :)Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-64183916878689623362010-12-06T07:16:26.253-08:002010-12-06T07:16:26.253-08:00I wrote freelance articles for years for a few reg...I wrote freelance articles for years for a few regional magazines/newspapers, but one magazine in particular. I had an editor at the magazine who gave me assignments, including deadlines, word counts, contacts. I was paid a set amount of money per article, no matter how long it was. (Which was nice the one time I was assigned a 300-word article instead of the usual 800- to 1,000-word articles.) If you're not in that kind of arrangement where you're getting assignments, then you need to come up with ideas on your own and pitch them to editors -- usually you don't write it beforehand.<br /><br />Pay and all that varies widely. You might be paid a flat fee per article or per word. Don't do it for free, unless you have some quick easy ideas you want to write just to get your first credit down.<br /><br />Just a warning that a lot of publications seem to be cutting their freelance budgets...but you can also look for paying online gigs. Good luck.Laura Maylenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058744860709615256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-147771855083387882010-12-06T06:22:56.301-08:002010-12-06T06:22:56.301-08:00Oh, I don't know how this works. All I can pic...Oh, I don't know how this works. All I can picture is Toby Miguire as Spiderman, taking all those pictures and then getting yelled all the time by the editor. <br /><br />Toby/aka Spidyboy was a freelance photographer...<br /><br />best of luck. <br /><br />JJodi Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216373059861459896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-77585996406686966622010-12-06T05:45:15.549-08:002010-12-06T05:45:15.549-08:00I've often wondered how all of that works too....I've often wondered how all of that works too...Elena Solodowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037029195682225565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-35090105324140130062010-12-06T05:31:15.205-08:002010-12-06T05:31:15.205-08:00I think freelance writing is basically the literar...I think freelance writing is basically the literary equivalent of an assassin. People pay you to anonymously kill others with words ... you may even have to change your identity. I once heard of a freelance writer who spent 6 years undercover in Peru disguised as a goat herder just to do a hit (article?) on some local spice merchant. It can be pretty intense. <br /><br />Actually, I've no idea what freelancers do, or how they get paid, but I can't wait to see what you come up with! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-81988922132596243882010-12-06T04:56:00.403-08:002010-12-06T04:56:00.403-08:00I landed my job with Physorg.com through freelance...I landed my job with Physorg.com through freelance. The link Joanna gave you is where I found them, and have had many great per project jobs from there.In some cases, you'll need a CV, but others just want you to write something specific for them. I've never done the magazine thing though. I think you have to query them like you do with a book.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-74689957118287431052010-12-06T04:49:37.106-08:002010-12-06T04:49:37.106-08:00Hey girl, I should be blogging about this in a few...Hey girl, I should be blogging about this in a few weeks. Hopefully, I can answer some of your questions. For now, Joanna is correct. You can Google anything and find work. Really. I was surprised. You might not make a million bucks but it's a publishing credit--just as precious right now.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com