July 5, 2005
A WOL Publication

Hello, writers,

Another Tuesday, another biweekly paying markets newsletter. During the last two weeks I got several great notes from the subscribers to JustMarkets Daily.

Diana (one of our loyal subscribers) inspired us: "Thanks for everything. You guys are great!". Great to hear, Diana, that our daily markets service is useful to you.

Karen, our new subscriber wrote: "I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the Daily Market Listings. It is so convenient having such a large selection of opportunities emailed right to my inbox. It gives me more time to write and that is a valuable thing. <...> I have seen some of those same listings, but they are scattered everywhere. It would take me a couple of hours to find them all. The list is fabulous. I look forward to it every morning." Thanks again, Karen, for your kind words, we'll do our best to get you even more markets each day!

If you want to get over 500 great paying markets for writers and freelance writing jobs each month delivered to your inbox every morning, join us and subscribe to Justmarkets Daily.

And of course don't forget to read a great article "Queries on the Quick" written by Carolyn Campbell. I am sure it will be useful for your freelance career.

See you in 2 weeks (or maybe tomorrow?) :-)

Regards,

Kevin Rux
Publisher/JustMarkets

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GUEST ARTICLE

QUERIES ON THE QUICK

by Carolyn Campbell

Here’s a formula that helps make the words "query" and "quick" go together. This method has sold 600 nationally-published articles and cuts your query letter writing time to half an hour per letter.

FIRST PARAGRAPH: THE ACTUAL LEAD

Write the actual first paragraph of your article. Make it a traditional lead paragraph that will draw the editor in and make him want to read the entire article. Help the editor envision your work as a finished article by crafting this paragraph as professionally as possible. Make it colorful, engaging and interesting. If you need to interview an expert or person who is the subject of your article for factual information, call and ask for a ten-minute interview,saying that you will call again if the article is accepted. You do not need to write any more of the actual article unless you receive the assignment.

SECOND PARAGRAPH: THE WHY YOU SHOULD CARE PARAGRAPH

This paragraph tells why the article should be written, and which readers will be interested in reading it. For a medical article, it might say, "50 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year." or "Increasing numbers of people suffer from latex allergy." Besides telling how many readers might be interested, it could also relate why a particular topic is timely, possibly because it relates to a news event or current trend. Alternately, this section could describe why the article topic is unique and deserves publicity. If it is a profile of an individual, it could include one or more sentences relating why this person is noteworthy and famous–or unique and undiscovered.

This section can also include reasons why an article fits a particular publication. Use a sentence such as, "I believe this article will be right on target for Redbook’s 38 million women readers who are under 40." If you know a specific section of the magazine that your article will fit, mention it here. Include a possible title to further help the editor envision your idea as a finished article. "I feel this article, possibly titled, "River Rescue" would be an excellent story for the "Real Life Drama" section of Woman’s World.

When creating this paragraph, think of the query letter as a mini-article, including as many elements of the complete article as possible, such as a possible title, to help the editor visualize it as an article in his magazine.

THIRD PARAGRAPH: WHY YOU SHOULD BE THE WRITER

This paragraph gives reasons why the magazine should choose you to write the story. You can mention your experience, such as, "As the author of 300 nationally- published articles, I feel that..." Or your connections, "I have personally interviewed Michael Jordan and feel that.... Or your qualifications, "As the author of a finance column for twenty years..." Or include any proximity to the subject or specialized materials that you have. "As a master gardener for twenty years, I have a collection of photographs." If you have published clips to submit, mention that at the end of this paragraph--- "I appreciate your consideration, and would be happy to submit nationally-published clips."

ALL PURPOSE ENDING SENTENCES:

If you will send me a possible word length, (or deadline) I will be happy to begin writing this feature immediately. I appreciate your consideration and have enclosed an s.a.s.e.

QUERY HINTS:

For maximum sales potential try to keep queries to one page. Two page queries sell sometimes, three-page queries almost never sell.

Remember to include as many elements of the finished article or book as possible.

After you write a query, send batches of it out to as many potential markets as possible.

Carolyn Campbell is the author of three books, most recently, "Reunited: True Stories of Long Lost Siblings Who Find Each Other Again" (Penguin-Putnam

 

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

June 14
WRITERS NEEDED

Seeking 2 great writers for a short term project who can comprehend and articulate English grammar. Writers must have a personal computer and be skilled in retrieving and sending email. Positions available immediately.

Please send your resume.

Reply to: employment@aavian.com
Compensation: $10 /hr

June 15
WRITERS WANTED

Can you contribute articles like those contributing to http://www.howstuffworks.com/? Please let us know so we can let you know how much we can pay.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: ramanpremani@hotmail.com

June 16
FEATURE SCREENWRITER WHO WRITES WITH STYLE NEEDED TELECOMMUTE

I want an experienced professional feature screenwriter who is very creative and has a deep passion for the movies and imagination, Someone highly educated with style and knowledgeable capable of explaining a story that would be interesting to the kids and their families ear to listen and not falling sleep. The feature film is based on a true story about a small Pomeranian dog complete life story and all the obstacles he goes through on his life. This is a Drama, Action Comedy, Educational. Please do-not send your resume, All I need is a one page sample of your writing that include: action, comedy, dram, educational story that kids under 7 can enjoy reading, upon receiving your very short story I will make my decision. Also tell me why you deserve to get this job.

Compensation: $1500
Reply to: malibutv@aol.com

June 17
CONTENT WRITERS FOR NEWSLETTER
TELECOMMUTE

We are a healthcare services firm located in Atlanta. We are in the process of creating a fortnightly newsletter. We need content writers who have in-depth knowledge in healthcare. Please visit our website for http://www.AvantiHealthcare.com about our products / services.

If you are interested, please send your resume, sample articles published, and rates.

Compensation: DOE
Reply to: job-79142739@craigslist.org

June 18
FREELANCE ABSTRACTOR NEEDED

Part-time freelance writer will produce abstracts (100-200-word summaries) of scholarly journal articles in sociology, political science, and social work for CSA, an academic database publisher. Absolute fluency in Hungarian, Finnish, and/or Turkish a must. Fluency in writing English is necessary, including a strong grasp of grammar and the capacity to deliver concise summations of sometimes dense scholarly essays. Social science background a plus. Requires email access, MS Word, and the ability to send/receive packages of journals for assignments. Must reside in the continental US. Work is completed outside the office on your own time within a tight deadline.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: jkendall@csa.com

June 20
CINEMA ROYALE SEEKING FOR SCRIPTS

We are looking for the diamond in the rough, KIDS MARTIAL ARTS ACTION COMEDY script in the vein of"3 Ninjas" or similar types. Scripts that can be produced under $5 million is preferred. Please send one page synopsis and we'll contact you if interested. Producers' credits and other info will be provided only to interested parties.
Payment involved: WGA Include with submission: One page synopsis.

Compensation: competitive
Reply to: CinemaRoyale@aol.com

June 21
FREELANCE WRITER NEEDED

Washington, DC area marketing business needs a freelance writer to write articles for newsletters and content for websites. You do not need to live in the area as all transactions can be done electronically. Earn $50 per article (negotiable).

Contact Patrick Rittenhouse for more information, pdawg420@tmail.com or 301-905-7897. If selected a contract will be drawn up and information for articles will be sent.

Compensation: $50 per article
Reply to: pdawg420@tmail.com

June 22
WRITER/REPORTER/COLUMNIST
TELECOMMUTE

Writers - L.A. FAMILY LIVING, a new family monthly newspaper that explores home and family-related matters and promotes things to do for families around L.A., seeks talented writers. We are also seeking a photographer if you know any or are one, also.

If you are interested in having your own column or writing on assignment, and contributing meaningful, insightful, and fun articles to a newspaper that is going to be impacting and influential in L.A., call Bill at 818-984-7906.

Compensation: Monetary compensation will be provided for each article published.
Phone: 818-984-7906

June 23
FREELANCE WRITERS
TELECOMMUTE

944 -- the hottest, fastest-growing magazine in the West is currently seeking freelance writers to regularly contribute to our Las Vegas edition. Writers cover a variety of topics including: local events, politics, personalities, home design, nightlife, restaurant & bar reviews, social stories, entertainment preview/reviews and more. To apply: send resume and 5 topic ideas.

Compensation: Based on experience
Reply to: editorial@944.com

June 24
WRITERS NEEDED
FOR NEW EPISODIC TV LAW DRAMA
TELECOMMUTE

Production and development company based in NY seeks unsigned talented writers to possibly join the writing team for a new legal drama set to go into production at the end of this year. If interested email us and we will supply you with a topic upon which you can write a short (very short) essay.

We are looking for style and creativity, not technical ability. If selected you will be compensated and credit as a writer for the series. This is a work for hire and a great opportunity to enter the world of episodic TV.

Compensation: To be determined
Reply to: writtensamples@yahoo.com

June 25
RITERS SOUGHT FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE MAGAZINE

Non-profit arts and culture magazine, Portland Profile, is accepting queries for profiles, interviews, reviews and listings for our August edition. Queries should concern local artists in one of the following categories:
Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Film, Theater/Performance and Music. Please send all queries with two accompanying clips of previously published work. No submissions at this time. They will not be read. We buy first time rights only.

Compensation: 10 cents per word
Reply to: portland_profile@yahoo.com

June 27
NEEDED MANUSCRIPTS ON TOPICS MIND, BODY, SPIRIT, YOGA, MEDITATION ETC.

We are a group of charity spreading the message of love and peace and need writers to write material on abovementioned topics. The authors will be paid a nominal amount and a full credit would be given for the writing. Feel free to know further by contacting on email. We are working in developing nations and down trodden sections of the society thus we need material which is in simple English and spread the message of love and spirituality all over. We are not looking for religious books which are oriented towards a particular belief system but are in need of general manuscripts which could be used to print books or posted on internet.

Compensation: a nominal amount of money and a full credit
Reply to: pankaj_s_75@rediffmail.com