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On Facebook, I asked whether I should create a blog listing all the places I look for freelance writing jobs. At first, I was just curious to know where other writers go. But then, I realized I had a long list of resources and asked whether anyone would be interested in reading that post. Here’s one response I got from a sweet new Facebook friend:
@ Jill Winburn “A post about it would be great! You have been answering my prayers on where to look for work. I am new at this, so this is very helpful. Thanks again for your generosity.”
Didn’t I say she was sweet?!
Well here it is!
Freelance Writing Job Resource List:
Blogs/Websites
- Freelance Writing Gigs – Includes a daily job list. I like this one because it provides a location and organizes freelance writing jobs by category. Makes searching easier.
- About Freelance Writing – Anne provides a good list, though it is not posted as often as Freelance Writing Gigs.
- Mediabistro – Some listings on sites are kind of sketchy. Almost all the job leads on here are legit. When people I know get jobs from Mediabistro, I’m in awe. They are really good jobs from reputable companies.
- JournalismJobs – Another great site! A feature they just added, which I love is the Freelance Jobs tab and telecommuting as a drop down option. These are all highly “journalistic” jobs so you won’t find blogging jobs (at least I haven’t found any).
- Problogger – Speaking of which, this is the site to go if you’re looking for professional blogging jobs. I’ve gotten several leads and at least a few blogging jobs.
- WriteJobs – There’s not much on this list. But every once in awhile you may find a jewel.
- Craigslist – I know Craigslist can be sketchy, but I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I’ve gotten a lot of jobs from there. And some really good ones at that!
- Careerbuilder – You might think Careerbuilder is too big of a job search company to help you find freelance writing jobs. But actually you can filter your search and Careerbuilder has a system that sends you job recommendations based on the gigs you’ve searched for before.
- Gorkana – Sign up with this website to get daily newsletters with jobs and recommended Twitterati. A cool and free service!
- @writersjobs – One of my favorite Twitter resources for jobs in my area.
- @socialmediagigs – They tend to list their job resources in bunches, which I sort of don’t like. But they have a lot of choices.
- @sfbayjobs – Love this one too! Basically, it’s jobs on Craigslist, but they always find ones that I didn’t see on my own CL search.
These are just really places to start. I think networking and referrals are best. And second to that is doing a Google Reader search or a Google Alert, which saves and sends you articles and blogs by keywords like “freelance writing jobs”. That’s my secret, anyway.
What’s yours?
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Thanks for the lovely compliment. And thanks for the blog. Keep inspiring!
Your welcome! Thanks for your comment too. =)
I use many of the resources on your list, but learned a few new ones too–thanks!
I also use http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs. Most of their listings are not freelance, but they mix in some good ones occasionally.
Hi Jessica! Glad they were of help. And thanks for the link. It’s one I missed, but check every once in awhile as well. Let me know if you find any good ones from one of the resources on the list. =)