Calling All Freelance Writers!!

I know  many of my invisible followers have expressed an interest in writing opportunities and the difficulty in finding them. Here are some great freelance opportunities for those who enjoy making a living writing on various topics for various publications.

I wanted to pass along the Freelance Writing Opportunities posted by Writer's Weekly. Please be sure to join them weekly newsletter if writing interests you:

PAYING MARKETS

These markets are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.

Arthritis Self Management, 150 West 22nd St, Suite 800, New York, NY 10011. Email: editor-at-arthritis-self-mgmt.com. Website: http://www.arthritisselfmanagement.com/. Katharine Davis, Editor. "Arthritis Self-Management is written for the growing number of people with arthritis who want to know more about managing their condition. Our readers need up-to-date and authoritative information on exercise, nutrition, medications, surgical options, medical advances, pain management, stress and emotions, and a host of other how-to subjects so they can make informed choices about managing their arthritis. The rule of thumb for any article we publish is that it must be clear, concise, interesting, useful, and instructive, and it must have immediate application to the day-to-day life of our readers." 90% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 185K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 4-6 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Sample copy available for email request. Subscription $18US, $36 Canada, $60 other. Guidelines online at http://www.arthritisselfmanagement.com/about/authors.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Feature articles addressing practical aspects of living with arthritis or an arthritis-related condition. Features with a focus on rheumatoid arthritis are especially helpful. We do not publish profiles, interviews, exposes, or product reviews." Pays $700 for 2000-2500 words. Submit query by email.
HINTS: "The most common mistake writers make is to approach our publication without
knowing much about arthritis. We need to see that writers are knowledgeable and familiar with what we do."

Recreation News, Editorial Office, 204 Greenwood Road, Linthicum, MD 21093. P(410)944-4852. Email: editor-at-recreationnews.com. Website: http://www.recreationnews.com/. Marvin Bond, Editor. 90% freelance. A monthly tabloid on recreation, travel and entertainment in the Mid Atlantic states, reaching 250K federal and corporate employees. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes manuscript 1-3 months after acceptance. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 30 to 90 days. Sample by email, mail or online. Subscription $15. Guidelines online at http://www.recreationnews.com/#guidlines
CURRENT NEEDS: "Do not submit anything until you review our Writer's Guidelines" on website. Pays flat fee of $100-$300 for 600-1,000 words. Only accepts stories about Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware,Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia.
PHOTOS/ART: "Prefer digital at 200 dpi. Quality photos are essential."
HINTS: "Strong regional focus. Common mistakes include submitting stories too long, inappropriate content, or too far out of our region. Looking for destination stories with specifics of where to go and what to do; leisure and recreation. No 'how-tos', no first person. Let us know your specific area of interest and experience. Don't say, 'I can write anything about anywhere.'"

Stone Soup, the magazine by young writers and artists, P.O. Box 83,
Santa Cruz, CA 95063. P(831)426-5557. F(831)426-1161. Email:
editor-at-stonesoup.com. Website: http://www.stonesoup.com/. Ms. Gerry Mandel, Editor (all sections). "Stories, poems, and artwork by children ages 8 to 13. We do not publish any writing or art by adults." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 15K. Bimonthly. Pays upon publication. Publishes ms 4 months after acceptance. Samples available at website. Subscription $37; $43 Canada, $49 Other. Guidelines online at http://www.stonesoup.com/stone-soup-contributor-guideline.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Send us stories and poems about the things you feel most strongly about! Whether your work is about imaginary situations or real ones, use your own experiences and observations to give your work depth and a sense of reality. Writing need not be typed, as long as it is legible. If you type your work, please type it double-spaced in a plain, medium-sized font. We can consider writing in languages other than English; include a translation if possible. The maximum length we can publish is about 2500 words; we have no minimum length. It's OK to send more than one piece of writing in the same envelope. Please don't send us work you are also sending to other magazines. Send your work to one magazine at a time." Pays $40. Send copy of complete ms by mail; no SASE.
HINTS: "Please read examples of writing we have published in the past before submitting your work. Examples may be found at the website."

Towing & Recovery Footnotes, 150 Grandby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. (P) 877-219-7734. Email: bcandler-at-dominionenterprises.com. Website: http://www.trfootnotes.com/. Bill Candler, Editor. "Industry trade journal (tabloid paper) for the towing & recovery Industry featuring automotive/trucking/towing/recovery/repo/highway fed and state law & regulatory issues, business and management info, towing business profiles, technical trucking and towing & recovery info, accident and incidents, highway recovery photos and stories. Also have a popular classified ad section for buying and selling tow trucks, parts, and services." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 18K. Monthly. Pays within six weeks of acceptance. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within one month. Subscription $30.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Ideas, resume, samples." Pays $150-$600 for 800-2000 words. Submit query by email, with resume, samples attached.
PHOTOS/ART: "Payment only if taken by author; acquiring photos is part of writer's assignment. If stymied, then we take over on photo gathering. This procedure works well for us."
HINTS: "Must show some confidence and interest in automotive/mechanical/technical issues and patience in seeking interviews with often difficult to reach subjects (towers are very busy people and often media-shy)"

Westchester Magazine, Westchester Home, Westchester Weddings and 914INC. 100 Clearbrook Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523. P(914)346-0601. Email: edit-at-westchestermagazine.com. Website: http://www.westchestermagazine.com/. Robert Schork, Executive Editor of Westchester Magazine & 914INC. rschork-at-westchestermagazine.com, Nancy Claus, Executive Editor of Westchester Home and Westchester Weddings. 40-50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Westchester Magazine - Monthly; Westchester Home - Quarterly; 914INC. - Quarterly; Westchester Weddings - Annual. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Response time varies. Sample stories available online. Subscription info. available online. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Writers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our magazines and their rubrics and departments so they can submit pitches tailored to fit our existing structures." Pays $50-$1200. Submit query by email, no phone calls.


FREELANCE JOBS
Freelance Editor
individual

Freelance Video Game Manual Writer
Cat Daddy Games

Freelance Blogger
Parents Club

Freelance Social Media Marketer/Tech Psycho Writer Extraordinaire - Pays $300/month.
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Freelance Education Programs Manager
Memoir Journal

Freelance Assessment Writers/Editors
editorial company that provides services to major educational publishers

Freelance Civil Litigation Paralegal
law firm

Freelance Political Sketch Comedy Writers
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Freelance Writers & Activists
social action website

Freelance Copywriter
TIG Global, a subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc.

Freelance Online Curriculum Developer
Tendril

Freelance Energy Efficiency Expert
Tendril

Freelance Art Writere
NYC Art Gallery

Freelance Technology & Education Writers
1105 Media Education Group

Freelance Bilingual News Reporters (4) - Hindi, Spanish, Filipino, African, Japanese, Russian and Korean as Bilingual are a plus
non-profit organization for serving seniors

Freelance Editorial Assistant - Pays $12-$15/hour
Eneref Institute

Freelance Transcriber - material is typically academic or corporate in nature
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Freelance Journalists - sustainable agriculture related topics
seedstock.com

Freelance Managing Editor
The International

Freelance Writer
small healthcare company

Freelance Sales and Marketing Copywriter
Internet Retailer

Freelance Database Research Manager
Research company

Freelance Correspondents
Union Leader Corporation

Freelance ELA and Science Editor
Adecco Creative

Freelance Temp Web Producer - Fine Cooking
The Taunton Press

Freelance Architecture and Design Writer
NYC Department of Design and Construct

6/22 Postings

Declined Service Advisor (Work From Home)
In this position you will work from home and be responsible for building on an existing relationship between specific automobile dealerships and their customers. Pays $10-$16.50/hr
ARIBA DEVELOPER/APPLICATION SUPPORT-Work from Home Opportunity
Our client is currently looking to add a member to their Ariba Development team for Application Support of Ariba Buyer 8.2 and Ariba Contracts.

Senior Localization Project Manager
We are looking for an experienced, client-focused and technology-savvy Senior Project Manager to join a growing virtual unit in the US, producing great work for clients in Europe and the US
DAT ONLINE INSTRUCTOR
We seek dynamic, engaging presenters with a proven ability to motivate others. Candidates MUST have prior experience taking the DAT and an official DAT score at or above the 90th percentile mark to qualify.
Language Commentary Writer
Looking for freelance writers for the Language section.We are looking for writers who are interested in becoming regular (1-2 articles/week) contributors to the site.
* VJ4M note: Not a job. Pay is $10/article so it is more for those who just want a little extra spending $ and more exposure for their writing.

VB/C# Developer
Experis has an opening for a Systems Engineer/Application Developer to telecommute.

Mott's for Tots

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www.vocalpoint.com/mottsfortots

6/20/11

Project Manager
The Project Manager will be responsible for the full life-cycle development of eLearning products and  provide effective leadership to a team of Instructional Designers and Media Developers.

You are comfortable working from home and interacting with a multinational team. You will be responsible for managing teams, clients, schedules, budgets, and deadlines. Demonstrated eLearning and/or training and development experience is a requirement.

This position requires an individual with excellent client-facing and communication abilities. PMI or Prince Certification with three to five years’ full life-cycle project experience.

Instructional Designer
The role of Senior Instructional Designer is an integral position within PulseLearning. This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and evaluating learning programs and curricula that provide our clients with the knowledge and skills required to achieve results. In this role, you have excellent client-facing abilities and are an agile, charismatic team member who will anticipate and leverage highly productive internal and external relationships. You will report to the Director of Content Development and work closely with the Client Services Group to develop new business. PulseLearning would prefer a permanent, full-time role; however, we are open to meeting with suitable candidates who wish to work only on a contract basis.

Account Manager- East Coast preferred
The role of Senior Instructional Designer is an integral position within PulseLearning. This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and evaluating learning programs and curricula that provide our clients with the knowledge and skills required to achieve results. In this role, you have excellent client-facing abilities and are an agile, charismatic team member who will anticipate and leverage highly productive internal and external relationships. You will report to the Director of Content Development and work closely with the Client Services Group to develop new business. PulseLearning would prefer a permanent, full-time role; however, we are open to meeting with suitable candidates who wish to work only on a contract basis.

LSAT ONLINE INSTRUCTORWe seek dynamic, engaging presenters with a proven ability to motivate others. Candidates MUST have prior experience taking the LSAT and an official LSAT score at or above the 90th percentile mark to qualify.
SAS Database Analyst
This position requires one to be highly motivated in working independently and with the ability to coordinate with others through technology, online meetings.

ABD/LTC Network Development Project Manager
Identify network needs using best practices & compliance protocols.
Celebrity Music Blogger
We are currently looking for writers with a focus in celebrity music and gossip.
 Remote WordPress Blogger
Work from home for a life hack blog targeted to career-driven 21-45 year olds. Produce “top” lists, health, finance, technology and productivity tips. Write 1 – 2 500 -1,000 word articles per week.

SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER(CDISC/STDM REQUIRED)
We are committed to our relationships with our clients, candidates, and consultants, as well as to one another and our communities
Online EditorWe are looking for an experienced digital editor and a creative thinker that will thrive in a fast-paced environment

Project Managers and Call Agents
If you're an experienced professional who is looking for a career that challenges your mind and respects your sense of independence, MarketMakers is looking for you.
Word Press Blogger for Interior Design
Interior Design Blog Writer for traditional - soft modern blog related to architecture and interior design