December 20, 2005
A WOL Publication

Dear Friends,

This is the last issue of Paying Markets Newsletter this year, so I would like to take a brief inventory of the year 2005 that now comes to its end. How quickly the year went by!

It was a good year for me as a writer, as a publisher of this newsletter, and as the person who searches and compiles the daily of the best paying telecommute markets and jobs, Justmarkets. We had over 5000 great paying markets in our JM Daily this year, and some of them were available to the readers of Paying Markets Newsletter as well. We received several great testimonials from our subscribers of JM Daily, and some of them could even earn over 10,000 dollars throughout this year from the markets we have brought to them. I am really happy for their success. Hope the next year will be as lucrative for all of you!

During the past year I received some emails asking me if it is worth it to start freelancing. Well, I do not have a unique recipe for the freelancer's success but I do know that  the majority of our freelance writers who use JM Daily as their markets source are successful. So since this is the best alternative around, it is certainly worth a try. For those who haven't started their freelance career yet and are in a quandary about what to do, I would like to present an article, "Beginner’s Emotional Toolkit" by Denise Kincy in this newsletter. This will give you a general view of freelance writing specialties. If you decide to start, let JustMarkets be your freelance writing career guide throughout 2006. Until Christmas, we are offering a huge discount on both six-month and annual JM subscriptions, so don't miss these savings. I am sure that out of more than 5000 new markets next year lots of new work can be yours.

So for the next year I would like to wish all of our current and future readers a great writing year, inspiration that never expires, and a Muse that is always with you.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Kevin Rux
Publisher of JustMarkets
http://www.justmarkets.com
http://www.writer-on-line.com/markets

P.S. Benefit from the fastest markets online, saving countless hours of searching and scrounging all over the internet for paying freelance markets for writers. Subscribe to JM Daily!

GUEST ARTICLE

Beginner’s Emotional Toolkit

by Denise Kincy

So you’ve decided to become a freelance writer. Congratulations. Exciting, isn’t it, and more than a little daunting? But I’m assuming you’ve done your homework; maybe you’ve taken a journalism or creative writing class, or read books you’ve either bought or checked out from the library about what it takes to be successful. You’ve probably been all over the internet, reading articles, collecting links to helpful websites, information on rights and contracts, tips on writing query letters. You probably belong to an online forum or a local writer’s group where you share ideas and hobnob with fellow writers. I bet you even have a file of market databases that are updated constantly. If you’re like me, you have an idea file of things you either have experience in or subjects that interest you, ones you’d like to research and write about. You’ve found a niche.

Good deal. You are on your way. But what I want to talk to you about is the emotional minefield the job of freelancing can be. I am not trying to discourage you, far from it. If anything I am offering you encouragement with a big dose of reality. Besides knowledge--which is critical and I don’t believe you can succeed without it—you will need in your arsenal the following things that can’t be bought, borrowed or stolen. You already possess them; you just have to bring them to the forefront and make sure they don’t get lost.

1. A THICK SKIN--You WILL receive rejections. Don’t let them get to you. They are part and parcel of the writing life. I don’t save mine--except the one I got last week from The Atlantic Monthly--I might want to frame that one someday.

2. PERSERVANCE--Don’t give up; every time you receive a rejection, send that article or story right back out. You should already have another market in mind.

3. A POSITIVE ATTITUDE--Your biggest enemy will be your own self-doubt. At first, you will be on fire, filled with hope and big plans. Don’t let fear rob you of that. Remind yourself everyday that you will succeed.

4. PATIENCE—I probably should have put this one first. The waiting is the worst part, for especially when you submit to the big boys, the response time seems like an eternity. I like to say, “Write, submit, forget,” just send that article or story off and write something else.

5. CONFIDENCE--You probably didn’t decide to be a writer without someone, somewhere, telling you that your writing was good. You know it, or you wouldn’t be taking on this job.

6. PROFESSIONALISM—I can’t say enough about how important this is. Your first step to being taken seriously is to make sure even your cover letters are professional, error free, business-like, that your work follows the guidelines of the publication you are submitting to, and to the letter. Pretend you are already a pro.

I honestly believe you can be anything you want if you want it bad enough and you set your mind to it. Still, this is not an easy profession. It’s not for the faint of heart. But one thing it won’t be is boring. There will always be something new to learn. Freelancing will be a constant experience of growth and improvement.

I would wish you luck, but you’ll notice I didn’t include luck in your emotional toolkit. I believe you make your own luck. So instead, let me wish you a long and successful career!

MARKETS

December 11
FREELANCE WRITERS

The Winston-Salem Journal’s Niche Publications Department is looking for freelance writers to cover home decor and furniture, active seniors, North Carolina travel, restaurants, art, and other features as needed. Newspaper or magazine writing experience is required. Qualified candidates should send a resume and at least three writing samples.

Compensation: TBD
Address: Tammy Holoman
Winston-Salem Journal
P.O. Box 3159
Winston-Salem, NC 27102

December 10
FUNNY ARTICLES SOUGHT

Liberal monthly humor review. Cover almost anything that can be funny including politics, news, relationships, food, technology, pets, work, death, environmental issues, business, religion, seasonal events and everything else relating to the general human condition. There is a lead time of several months. Length: 500-700 words. Submissions: By mail only. Include SASE. Don't send anything that isn't funny. Pay: $60 per story plus a subscription and web link. Response: several months. Guidelines: http://www.funnytimes.com/submissions.html

Compensation: $60 per story plus a subscription and web link
Address: The Funny Times, c/o The Editors, P.O. Box 18530,
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA.
Web site: http://www.funnytimes.com

December 9
LOOKING FOR FREELANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITER

Real Estate firm from Spain are seeking a Writing professional who has superior writing skills. The ideal independent contractor must be able to read and understand German and be familiar with various types of newsletters, PR Campaigns and proposals.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: Petra.lavin@mallorcaluxuryestate.com

December 8
FEATURES, COLUMNS, DEPARTMENTS AND SHORT FEATURES WANTED

Aimed at a resident audience i.e. NOT a travel magazine about Hawai‘i. Most of the magazine is staff-written but they do use selected freelance material. Subjects include personality profiles, historical events, sports, politics and lifestyle trends. Must be related to Hawai‘i. fiction is only accepted during their annual fiction contest. Submissions: query first with qualifications and clips. Pay: Features: $800 to $1200. Columns, departments and short features: $100-$800. Guidelines: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/freelance.html

Compensation: Features: $800 to $1200. Columns, departments and short features: $100-$800
Reply to: kathrynw@pacificbasin.net or kam@pacificbasin.net
Web site: http://www.honolulumagazine.com
Address: HONOLULU MAGAZINE,
Pacific Basin Communications, 1000 Bishop St.
Suite 405, Honolulu
HI 96813, USA.
Tel: 808.537.9500.
Fax: 808.537.6455

December 7
FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED

The Association of Alternative News Weeklies is hiring freelance writers for its website, aan.org. If interested, please send a cover letter, work experience, and writing sample.

Compensation: TBD
Reply to: amyg@aan.org

December 6
LOOKING FOR FREELANCE WRITERS

Small magazine dedicated to covering issues of interest to the Native American community is seeking freelance writers to cover a wide variety of topics, including tribal government, education, business development, health and federal issues that impact Indian tribes. Background covering Native American issues and policy helpful. Proximity to Indian tribes also helpful. For more information and writer's guide please contact us.

Compensation: TBD
Reply to: editor@americanindianreport.com

December 5
FREELANCE BOOK EDITOR/REVISOR

Light copy edit manuscript before pagination and check pages after layout

Duties and Responsibilities:
Book packager looking for freelance copyeditor/revisor/indexer for 2006 titles. Must be comfortable using MSWord, Adobe Acrobat, and have high speed internet access. Tight schedules are the norm.

Email response with "Bookbuilder Job Posting" in subject line.

Compensation: $2 per page (manuscript or printed page)
Reply to: ghowe@mcintirepublishing.com

December 3
WRITER WANTED

Looking for "outofthebox" class of writers for an Indian Lifestyle magazine based in New Delhi. The mag is all about the verve infused youth of India. Articles cutting across boundaries are invited, especially those dealing in Fashion (not the rag-tag normal ones), Music,and Teenage traumas. Applicants must sens in a sample article with a short INFORMAL covering letter and pay expectations.

Compensation: TBD
Reply to: rdeous@yahoo.com

December 2
EDUCATIONAL WRITER WANTED

Education Direct, a distance education corporation (Website), is looking for authors to write (not teach) college-level online courses in the area of Internet Technology. Specific courses include Internet Security, Website Project Management, Internet Server Environments, XML, Java, Network Protocols, Database Technology, and HTML Coding.

Applicants must have college-level teaching experience and be Internet savvy. Qualified individuals must have at least a master's degree and teaching experience in the field of Internet technology. Please submit resume as a Word document to Sheila Baress, Project Manager.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: sheila.baress@thomson.com

December 1
ARTICLES OR STORIES WANTED

A monthly magazine primarily aimed at teenagers, encouraging development of good habits and high ideals of physical, social, and mental health. Editorial philosophy of primary drug prevention is based on total abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Does not accept articles and stories with overt religious emphasis. Length: 800 to 1,000 words. Submissions: send queries or completed articles. Pay: approx. $0.12 - $0.15 per word upon acceptance. Guidelines: http://www.listenmagazine.org/listwinner/var_pages/guidelines.asp

Compensation: $0.12 - $0.15 per word upon acceptance
Reply to: editor@listenmagazine.org
Web site: http://www.listenmagazine.org
Address: LISTEN,55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown,
Maryland 21740, USA.

November 30
REAL ESTATE NEWS REWRITE EDITOR

REALTOR® Magazine Online, the online publication of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, seeks a freelance News Rewrite Editor for its Daily and Weekly Industry News program. Candidates must have knowledge of the real estate industry and excellent news judgment. The ability to work under a very tight deadline also is required. Please send a cover letter, resume, and three to five writing samples.

Compensation: TBD
Reply to: hhwang@realtors.org

November 29
SHORT STORY AND POEM WRITERS WANTED

Writers, where are you? We at All People's Favourite Magazine are hungry and thirsty for your articles. We pay loads of cash for all articles we use. $200 for each short story, $20 for each poem, $10 for each joke, tip or reader's letter. More details about submission rules, etc, can be found in the magazine available on http://www.lulu.com/tmapendembe. Write and make money now!

Coompensation: $200 for each short story, $20 for each poem, $10 for each joke, tip or reader's letter
Reply to: tmapendembe@yahoo.co.uk