October 11 , 2005
A WOL Publication

Hello everybody,

I know you are all very busy these days, so I will be short in my introduction to the new Paying Markets Newsletter.
Just want to share a note I received from Darrell Laurant, a subscriber to Justmarkets Daily, with you:
"I just wanted to tell you how impressed I've been with your newsletter. Most of the updates of this type simply recycle markets that you can already find on writersmarket.com, but yours pushes the envelope a little. I run a 250-member international freelance writers' cooperative, The Writers' Bridge (www.thewritersbridge.com), and your service is proving itself invaluable.
Keep it up!
Best,
Darrell Laurant
The Writer's Bridge".
Join the list of our subscribers too and tell us what you think about JM Daily. I am sure you will get lots of use from these paying telecommute markets and freelance writing jobs delivered to your mailbox 6 mornings a week! The cost to you is less that 2 cents per market, so it certainly pays off! Now take a look at some of the markets previously posted in JM Daily newsletters; we have 12 of them today.

And also, don't forget to read our featured article "Free Love – Free Spirit – Free Lance" by Arlene Weiss. It is well worth your reading time.

Good luck!

Kevin Rux
Publisher/JustMarkets
http://www.JustMarkets.com

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GUEST ARTICLE

Free Love – Free Spirit – Free Lance

By Arlene Weiss

The first time I thought about becoming a free-lance writer, my best friend said, “Dummy, don’t you know that free lance jobs are always for free! Okay, I thought so if I don’t get paid, at least I’ll get another sample for my “book”. But, what really pushed me over the brink was an article about the “carefree life of a free-lancer” that I came across in a magazine in my local library. This young lady wrote, and I believe these were her very words, “Girls, you have no idea how many men would be simply delighted to make love in the afternoon.”

Free love – free lance. Sounded good to me.

I then moved out to Los Angeles with my parents. After a couple of months, I got a good job working for a small ad agency that specialized in real estate. Or, more specifically, “tract homes”. I was delighted, of course, when a print campaign I created for the Sunday LA Times won a First Prize in a state-wide advertising competition.

I carefully kept samples, and when I moved back to New York, I started calling on large advertising agencies. I began getting assignments almost right away, somehow convincing the “big shots” that I could come up with some snappy copy.

My biggest “catch” was to write some one-minute radio commercials for Manischewitz Wines. Gee, it was nice opening my apartment door and finding a case of oh-so-sweet Manischewitz Wine. And, baby, in case you don’t know the territory, a case of wine means twelve big, big bottles.

There was also an unexpected outcome to the sight of this short, skinny ‘free spirit’ hustling up and down MAD Avenue. In about two or three months, I would call back at J. Walter Thompson or BBD&O and ask for the “Creative Director”. “Oh, she doesn’t work here any more”, I was told. “I believe she’s gone out on her own!” Bet you she figured out something like this, “The next time I have to stay up all night shouting the benefits of packaged beef gravy, at least I’ll be doing it for myself.”

Eventually I got married. No, he did not drop over in the afternoon, I dropped over to his place. As a struggling artist, he had no money, so unfortunately, there I was, back hustling down midtown New York – and again, doing quite well, thank you. One really great account I had was to dream up a monthly press release for Alpha Keri Skin Cream. The press agent, whom I had never met, sent me material , I wrote it up, and received a hundred-dollar check a week or so later. A perfect gig for a (by now) pregnant lady.

Then my life changed again, I split up with my husband and I moved to Chicago with friends I had met in New York. This was going to be tough. Especially if you can’t stand rotten freezing weather. I immediately got a good steady 3-day a week temp job as a typist. However, when the boss found out I was really a copywriter, he had me write HIS copy, and told me to forget the typing stuff. I continued with the temp jobs and on my lunch hour grabbed my portfolio and went up and down Michigan Avenue finally landing a wonderful account (you know us writers can’t be fussy) writing ads for toilets, faucets, tubs, stall showers, etc. My favorite headline ? “Put more room in your bathroom.”

But then computers began to take over — and I was told that no one would use me if I didn’t submit the work on a disc. Not being brave enough to learn how to work the darn thing, I gave up and went to work as a receptionist. And now guess what? Thanks to the arrival of the Internet and a son who step-by-step taught me how to function on a p.c., here I am back at writing about bathtubs and toilets and faucets and loving it.

Requirements: you will need:

a) good walking shoes,

b) a tolerance for foods that fill you up fast and cheap

c) a strong bladder. (…Make that a very strong bladder.)

Exclusive!!!

WriterOnLine, one of Reader's Digest's top 101 web sites for writers, seeks quality poetry, essays, and short stories. Poetry can be of any type. Will consider stories up to 2500 words, but especially interested in short, short stories. Essays should be up to 1000 words.

Compensation: 1 month subscription to JustMarkets Daily (10$ worth)
Please send submissions to: submissions@writer-on-line.com

MARKETS

October 3
COURSE WRITER SOUGHT TELECOMMUTE

Major Publisher is seeking a C# course writer to revamp existing courseware in C# programming.

Course writers are provided with course descriptions, course objectives, document templates, existing courseware, textbook, any available ancillary materials, and assistance from the subject matter expert and project manager.

Preference will be given to those individuals who have taught the course, or similar courses, at the post-secondary level. Course writers and subject matter experts are expected to possess degrees above the bachelor’s level.

Please email resumes or CVs detailing education, teaching experience, and other related experiences.

Compensation: $1500.00
Reply to: linda.malcak@pearsoned.com

October 1
PROPOSAL WRITER SOUGHT TELECOMMUTE

I need somebody to help write a proposal for a medical services venture who is also capable of research. Project hopefully could lead to career in start-up venture.

Compensation: hourly or twice monthly
Reply to: jharada@akamaicapital.com

September 30
EDITOR/PROOFREADER TELECOMMUTE

We are on the verge of completing a 450 page WWIII epic ( this is the first of a 3-part series) that is part historical, part action adventure and part sci-fi. We are looking for a strong proofreader that can also help with flowering up a few sections along with spotting any slow parts or inconsistencies.

We need to start this project immediately. I will select an individual this week and have them start the beginning of next week.

We have a rare opportunity of having this story reviewed by several of the bigger names in Hollywood. If this person is successful, we will not only give them the assignment for the next 2 books, but they may have a chance at other opportunities.

Compensation: project based
Reply to: italiandoglover@yahoo.com

September 29
ARTICLES ABOUT DANCE EDUCATION WANTED

Magazine about dance education for dance educators. Articles cover subjects specific to the teaching of dance: the business of running a studio; nutrition, injuries and health; publicity; performance production; people in dance education, etc. Queries accepted for these sections: Business, Health, Higher Ed, K-12 and Teaching. Submissions: Send queries or submissions by mail or email. Prefers a query by email. Length: features: 1,500-2,000 words; columns: 600-1,200 words. All articles must have artwork accompanying them. Pay: $250-$300 for features; up to $200 for columns. Guidelines: http://www.dance-teacher.com/forms/writersguidelines.shtml

Compensation: $250-$300 for features; up to $200 for columns.
Reply to: jtu@lifestylemedia.com
Address: DANCE TEACHER,
Lifestyle Media, Inc.,
110 William Street,
23rd Floor, New York,
NY 10038, USA.
Web site: http://www.dance-teacher.com
Fax: 646-459-4900.

September 28
WRITERS WANTED FOR NEW MAGAZINE TELECOMMUTE

We are a new magazine looking for freelance writers to write articles focusing on decorating and home improvement ideas and projects. Send inquiries by e-mail.

Compensation: Compensation paid for published articles
Reply to: jobs@splendourmagazine.com

September 27
HORROR SCRIPTS WANTED TELECOMMUTE

We are looking for scripts that are budgetted at under $50,000.

This means very little special effects and few locations.

The shining is a perfect example. A haunted house is another good example. Kids in the woods or forest is good, too.

Zombie make up effects are fine.

Please forward this info to anyone that you know that may have a completed horror script that is ready for production.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: BKProduction@ActorsNY.com

September 26
WRITERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

8Ball Magazine is the premier ethnic adult magazine with article content consisting of issues in the urban community. we pay 75US dollars per 500words if your story is accepted. After first accepted story we will do advances. Check out website and see article section www.8ballmag.com ability to make deadlines a must and ability to push the envelope in reporting a must. Please email Anthony with your contact info.

Compensation: 75US dollars per 500words if your story is accepted
Reply to: anthony@8ballmag.com

September 24
NEW DOG MAGAZINE LOOKING FOR WRITERS

Talking Dog is a quarterly magazine for dog owners who want to learn more about their animals so they may have a more mutually rewarding relationship (inaugural issue planned for Summer 2005).

We chiefly buy nonfiction pieces on all things dog -- dog training, sports and activities, veterinary medicine, dog biology, etc., including high quality essays and creative nonfiction, particularly those that break out of the usual dogma and standard way of thinking about/looking at things; we also print one dog-related fiction story per issue.

Articles must be fact-based, well-researched, results-oriented and must not talk down to the reader. Pay rate is 8 to 10 cents per word (hey, we're a start-up. we'll try to do better as we grow) for first North American serial and nonexclusive reprint rights, pay on publication; usual story assignments range from 500-word short pieces to 5,000-word features. If you wish to send a complete article or story, send an e-mail to the same address and we'll contact you.

Compensation: rate is 8 to 10 cents per word
Reply to: Editors@talkingdog.net

September 23
LEGAL WRITER WANTED TELECOMMUTE

Plaintiff's personal injury law firm is seeking a lawyer to write legal briefs for the court pertaining to defendant's motions for summary judgment and/or appellate issues. You can work from home and live anywhere in the country. Since our system is paperless, you can review everything over the internet. You must love to write and be detail oriented in terms of reading depositions and preparing a statement of facts. Experience is desirable. You will be dealing with Illinois construction negligence law, evidenciary law, trial law, products liability law and other areas.

Compensation: 15.00 - 25.00 USD /hour
Reply to: cliff@horwitzlaw.com

September 22
SCIENCE FICTION STORIES WANTED

Often considered the magazine where science fiction grew up. Publishes science fiction stories, with some aspect of future science or technology. Submissions: send manuscripts by mail. Please query first on serials only. Manuscripts must be computer-printed or typed, double-spaced, on white paper, one side of the sheet only. No fax or email submissions. Pay: $0.06 to $0.08 per word for short stories up to 7,500 words, slightly less per word for longer material.

Guidelines: http://www.analogsf.com/information/submissions.shtml

Compensation: $0.06 to $0.08 per word for short stories up to
7,500 words, slightly less per word for longer material.
Reply to: analog@dellmagazines.com
Website: http://www.analogsf.com
Address: ANALOG,
475 Park Ave. South, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA.

September 21
ACADEMIC FREELANCE PROJECTS

Freelance writers with a Bachelors Degree needed immediately for academic research projects, research papers, proposals and thesis work. Our company produces top quality academic research projects to be used as models for further research. Applicants must have Microsoft Word, a valid e-mail address, working telephone number, access to a major university library and willing to start immediately. Must be familiar with MLA and APA writing standards and have the ability to write research and term papers at the collegiate level. All projects submitted must be of the quality and integrity of collegiate academic work and be capable of submission to anti-plagiarism screening.

Rate of pay is between $8 and $15 per page (Approximately 235 words per page). Steady, lucrative work is available for those willing to start immediately and produce quality, well-written research papers.

Please send resume pasted in the body of an e-mail (NOT as an attachment) by e-mail address.

Compensation: Rate of pay is between $8 and $15 per page
Reply to: info@eworldpublishing.com

September 20
BUSINESS WRITERS WANTED

Our websites serve 3.2 million president/owners of small to medium size businesses. We are seeking three writers to contribute monthly stories focused on activities aimed at improving functional areas. Articles are about 400 words in length and need to include at least one interview. No web surfing of quotes. Payment is immediate upon publication (with author credit) and based on experience. We welcome less experienced writers (subject to fact checking). For an idea of what we want (but better) visit one of our websites www.2sbdigest.com.

Compensation: Based on experience and research required
Reply to: editor@2sbdigest.com