FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #372 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Contribute Articles to Freelance Work Exchange
2…..Hot Job: Transcribe English Speech Files
3…..What was Your Worst Freelance Experience?
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Maintaining Good Client Relationships
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..A Useful Freelance Market
8..…Cool Project: Design an Adware Program
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1. Contribute Articles to Freelance Work Exchange
If you would like to showcase your skills as a writer to an audience of
millions, now is your chance. Freelance Work Exchange is looking for
experienced writers who can contribute articles on all aspects of
freelancing.
All accepted articles will be featured prominently on Freelance Work
Exchange, and will include a bio/resource box with your contact details.
And as a way of saying 'thank you,' every contributor will receive a free
copy of our popular eBook, 'Get Paid to Write.'
If you have any suggestions for articles, please send your ideas to
support@freelanceworkexchange.com
Remember, this high-profile exposure on a very busy web site could prove
invaluable, with your work being seen by thousands of potential buyers of
writing services.
We're looking for articles on all aspects of freelancing - from marketing
and dealing with clients, to meeting deadlines and creative block. It's up
to you - we're open to ideas.
So get in touch today and ramp up your freelance writing career.
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2. Hot Job:
Transcribe English Speech Files
A transcriptionist is needed to transcribe digital files. These are stored
as wav files you will need to download. There is 6.8 hours of speech.
The speech consists of one person talking at a time and is easy to
understand. The transcription should be word-for-word as much as
possible. There may be another 17 hours of speech to transcribe if the
company is satisfied with the quality and price.
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3. What was Your Worst Freelance Experience?
We've all come across them...clients who expect a year's work for a day's
pay, agencies that collapse without paying you, editors who are just plain
rude...
What was your worst experience in the freelance sector? Tell us in the
new-look freelance forums.
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Complete Two Web Design Projects
A client needs a web developer to finish two projects. These involve web
design and web programming. The first job has been partially designed in
Dreamweaver with 60% of the pages completed. It needs finishing, links
and databases etc need programming in, and some de-bugging. The
second job is a microsite 3-6 pages, that has been designed but not
sliced or programmed. Design Hotel Brochures
A publisher of hotel guides and brochures is in need of a graphic designer.
You will develop ads from submitted information and and provide high
resolution proofs in PDF form by email. Some of the ads you receive will
already be complete and will only need a proof which you will layout on the
supplied proof sheet. Guides are 8 1/2 x 11 - opens to 11 x 17 - 8, 12 or
16 pages. Design a Company Logo
A graphic artist is needed to work on company designs. You will collaborate
with your client closely. You will combine ideas to come up with a cutting
edge, classy logo. Please include two samples of your creative work, or a
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5. Maintaining Good Client Relationships
If you want repeat business, it is important to build strong relationships
with editors and clients. Here is some advice:
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Be a Resume Writer
Financial and IT resume writers are needed. You should have a background
in either of those fields. Resume writing experience is not essential, but ability
to proofread, do research and write is. Work is sporadic, but you work from
home and determine how much you want to charge. Apply with a short note
and resume.
Be a Financial Copywriter
A retirement firm is a seeking talented copy writer. You should have written
financial retail marketing websites and collateral. This is for a fee based
Guidance and Advice and Money Management firm. You should posses
great brand and marketing skills. Assist Writing a Screen Play
A screenwriting partner is needed to help with the final phases of a
screenplay. This is on the life and musical odyssey of Tim Buckley. It is
entitled "Blue Melody", taken from the book of the same title by Lee
Underwood, Buckley's lead guitar player. You will be an equal partner and
benefit in the monetary and artistic rewards of this endeavor should it
proceed to its final goal as a Hollywood movie. You should posses the
writing talents and knowledge of screenplay writing.
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7. A Useful Freelance Market
If you're looking for an alternative place to search for freelance work,
you may like to try 7freelancer.com. This site features a number of
projects that you may find of interest:
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8. Cool Project:
Design an Adware Program
An Adware program that I forces browsers to open new windows,
pop-unders and pop-ups is needed. The ads will need to be controlled
in realtime via the Web. The adware program will need to be able to
attachable to other files, such as a game so that it can be distributed
it easily.
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Remember
"If you don't work hard on your game, you're the one who loses."
Steve Gladfelter
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