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Gumtree is the UK's equivalent of craigslist. I check the site for writing gigs regularly and sometimes I find things that I like enough to share them with my readers.

Contributors to new magazines seem to be in high demand in London right now. I've seen a few ads in the Gumtree section Creative Writing looking for writers, editors and other creatives recently.

Currently, there is one ad for an alternative women's magazine. It aims to target women who want something other than the women's mags that are currently out there.

The Tenerife-based writing job I posted in March seems to be open again. It's unpaid but comes with certain benefits like accommodation, breakfast and it's on Tenerife. Here's the link to the Gumtree ad.

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Writing Gig for a Non-Profit Book Project

July 5th 2010 20:07

This is from a job posting on craigslist San Francisco:
"I am writing a section in a book about how to make a difference in the world. My section tells the story of the founding of a nonprofit organization ...
I am looking for an excellent writer/editor to work with me to complete the project for publication. Experience in/with nonprofits a plus.
This will be about 8 hours of work for someone with excellent and proven writing and editing skills."

For a writer in the San Francisco area, this looks like a great opportunity to get some more writing/editing experience under your belt and support a good cause at the same time.

If you want to go for this writing gig, good luck.

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Another opportunity for new travel writers

March 29th 2010 19:48

It seems to be a good month for budding travel writers. I got another (unpaid) travel writing opportunity for you: diy travel guides is looking for contributors who want to share genuine travel experiences. There is no payment but you can receive feedback on your submission from the diy travel editorial team. If you're new to travel writing, this might be a good opportunity to improve your skills while getting your name on the web.

When you submit a travel guide, it will be reviewed by an editor. Once it's approved, you'll receive an email to let you know your guide has gone live. Reply to this email for feedback on your submission.

My recommendation: Don't use insider tips for gigs like this, keep them for the paid jobs. Try to find a new angle on a well-known feature of the destination you write about.

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Job opportunity in Tenerife for new travel writers

March 25th 2010 19:04

I just found a job ad that would be perfect for students or recent graduates who want to start their travel writing career.

It is an unpaid gig, but there are certain benefits that may make it worthwhile for young writers: For starters, it's an on-location job in Tenerife. The successful candidate will receive free accommodation and breakfast and will travel around the island to write first-hand about her or his experiences. There's an option of free Spanish lessons, too.

Check out the full job description here: http://www.gumtree.com/london/43/56063043.html.

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Finding Writing Jobs: Be Proactive

February 6th 2010 12:57

You don't have to prowl the job boards to land a new writing job. There are many job opportunities for good content writers and they aren't advertised anywhere. It may take you longer to find these opportunities, but when you spot one, chances are you don't have any competition.

So how do you spot these potential writing gigs? Easy: You keep your eyes and ears open.

Read fliers and adverts of local small businesses, identify the ones that might improve their marketing efforts by using a skilled copywriter and contact them with a proposal. You'll have to be diplomatic in your proposal: Don't tell them that their current copy is bad - show them how you can improve it.

As part of your online job hunt, read forums for small businesses. Many small business owners don't know anything about writing web content. Get active your favourite forum and offer basic writing advice. Questions about search engine optimisation are frequently discussed and many budding entrepreneurs ask for help with SEO. Contact them and explain how you can help with relevant, keyword-rich copy.

Do you live in an area with independent shops? Then talk to the owners when you shop there, find out if they might be interested in your services. Leaving your business card can't hurt.

As a freelance writer, you need to be resourceful and proactive. If you notice what's happening around you, you will identify many potential writing jobs nobody ever puts on the job sites.

Have you ever landed a writing gig by using a any of these methods? Do you have other tactics for sourcing writing gigs? Let the Freelance Tips readers know in the comments.

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Book Drum Tournament - A Job Opportunity for Book Lovers

February 2nd 2010 19:05

The Book Drum Tournament is a contest for avid readers that could turn into a full-time or a freelance job.

Book Drum is a new online community geared at book lovers. The community members create profiles for their favourite books. Profiles include a summary and review of the book, information on the author and page-by-page bookmarks. The bookmarks are the feature that set Book Drum apart - you are encouraged to use photos, videos and background info to point out specific passages in the text (note: material must be in the public domain

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Writing for Dollars

January 31st 2010 00:48

Writing for Dollars! is a useful website for freelance writers. They offer a weekly email newsletter with the latest paying markets. On the website, there is a huge database of paying markets with information on what each market is looking for and a link to the guidelines.

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