FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #374 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Telecommuting Growth Surges in 2044
2…..Hot Job: Be a Game Reviewer
3…..Do You Make $100+ an Hour?
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..The Dangers of Writing on Spec
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Start Your Freelance Photography Career
8..…Cool Project: Write for a New Music Magazine
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1. Telecommuting Growth Surges in 2044
The latest statistics show that the number of people working
from home surged to over 44 million in the US last year, an
increase of 7.5% on 2003.
With telecommuting becoming better accepted, this is a great
time to launch a freelance career, or to plan a boost to your
existing freelance business. Running a business from your
home office is now an accepted way to work, and many more
will join the lifestyle this year.
If you're ready to take the plunge, or you need to find a way of
getting more work, you can sign up with Freelance Work
Exchange to find thousands of freelance jobs:
www.freelanceworkexchange.com
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2. Hot Job:
Be a Game Reviewer
This freelance writing project requires weekly submission of
video game descriptions. They will be in a pre-defined format.
Articles will need to follow this format: Description, Expanded
Description, An explanation of the of the object of the game,
Details about the character the user is playing, Why this product
is unique and why the user wants/needs this game. You will be
doing 20 games per week.
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3. Do You Make $100+ an Hour?
How many of you make over $100 an hour? Freelancing promises
high rates, but people often settle for less. How do your rates compare?
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Create a Macromedia Flash Clock
A Flash developer is needed for a one time project. Project is to create
a virtual clock which syncs with the user's computer clock. It must be
skinnable with various bitmap images, as well as chime once per hour.
Must be able to swap the images and sounds fairly easily. Complete a Programming Module
A company with a half completed site is in need of a programmer. You
will need to be a PHP and MYSQL expert. More details available to
members. Please include your timeframe, costs and hourly rates? Proofread E-Books
Several experienced proofreaders are required for projects. This
position is for an ebook based publisher with some very popular titles.
All candidates will be required to take an editing test. The company
prefers Mac users because of all the Windows viruses, however
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5. The Dangers of Writing on Spec
Writing on spec can open up new markets, but it can also waste a
great deal of time. Here are some tips on getting the balance right:
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Edit a Novel
A writer who has a 338 page book needs an editor. The book is about
a high school athlete. It's written in MS Word and a fast turn around
editing job is to be done. The novel is 120,000 words in length.
Work as an Editor
A sharp eyed editor is required for computer publications. You will be
sent a chapter and have 48hrs to edit and return. Applicants must have
experience is editing computer specific documents. You will be asked
to edit a two page document prior to taking on an assignment. We work
on a freelance basis but this position has full time potential. Write Educational Documents
A talented writer is needed to write educational documentation. These
will be need to be 600 words in length. Client needs around 30-50 of
these articles. The project may require researching into different academic
subjects. A knowledge of university submission would be advantageous
or academic subjects. Help will be provided If you are interested please
email for details with an example piece of work and your rates.
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7. Start Your Freelance Photography Career
If you're handy with a camera, you can make a very good living as a
freelance photographer. Here's how:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1581152809/
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8. Cool Project:
Write for a New Music Magazine
A Music and Entertainment Magazine seeks new and established writers.
You should be able to produce articles and essays on all aspects music
industry and entertainment. Articles can be on early music, new music,
jazz, electronic and experimental music, R&B, world music, personality
profiles, interviews.
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Success is doing the right things right, right now."
Nisandeh Neta
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