Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Freelance Writers (Work From Home)
Posted on 8:58 AM by Nathalie
Freelance Writers are needed to write articles for a network of websites.
We're looking for smart writers to grow our network of websites. This gig is a great, flexible way to supplement your income.
Topics
We are currently looking for writers that are comfortable writing articles in at least one of the following topics:
You'll be able to choose the topics you write on by selecting articles from an open pool that is kept at approximately 500 titles. If you are not comfortable writing in at least one of the topics listed above, then this is probably not the right gig for you.
- Business
- Computers
- Economy
- Engineering
- Finance
- Industry
- Investing
- Manufacturing
- Science
- Technology
Writing Style
Our articles are non-fiction, fact-based, and encyclopedic. They are not fictional, narrative, or blog-like. You'll need to be able to do your own research, get your mind around the topic, and then write a clear and authoritative article on it. If you are not comfortable with this type of research and writing, then this is probably not the right gig for you. We'll provide you with a basic and easy-to-apply writing style guide that we'll expect your writing to conform to.
Flexibility
This gig is flexible. You can work when and how much you want and from anywhere you have an internet connection. We do require, however, an absolute minimum of 10 articles per month.
Initiative and Discipline
While flexibility is a great benefit of this position, it also requires that you have the self-discipline to meet our minimum production requirements. You must be able to take initiative and work independently.
Quantity
We prefer at least five articles a week, but many of our writers produce 15-40+ articles a week. We will not be able to keep accepting articles from you if you submit less than ten articles per month.
One-on-one Editor Relationship
You'll work one-on-one with an editor, submitting your articles and receiving feedback through an online system.
Pay
Pay is $10-$14 per article. Minimum average article length is 400 words.
Payment Method
Payments are made by PayPal, usually within four days of article submission.
Byline
Articles include a byline, offering writers, especially those that are just starting out, the opportunity to build their portfolio.
Copyright
Your submissions will become our property. You are of course welcome to cite or link to the articles that you submitted.
Independent Contractor
This is an independent contractor position.
US Citizens & Non-US Citizens
This position is available to US citizens. It is also available to non-US citizens whose work is conducted outside of the US, though a strong knowledge of American English is a strict requirement.
Testing Process
Qualified candidates will be asked to proceed through a writing test before being formally accepted to write for us. The testing process will consist of three batches of three articles each. Editors will provide you with feedback between batches that you will need to apply in your subsequent test batch(es) in order to continue on in the testing process. You will be paid the normal rate for the test articles, assuming they represent a good faith effort and do not contain any plagiarism.
How to Apply
If you're interested, email jobs -at- conjecture -dot- com with the following information. Be sure to include the information inline or as links, as opposed to as attachments.
You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application.
- Two or three writing samples that illustrate your writing abilities. (We prefer samples to be in the writing style described above, but this is not required.)
- The topics that you most enjoy writing about.
- Your resume.
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