How Not to Get Freelance Blogging Jobs
I recently had the displeasure of recruiting new writers for one of my blogs. For the measly few bucks a post I was willing to shell out, I was hardly expecting David Foster Wallace. However, I did expect eighth-grade level writing. And people who understood what they were applying for. And people, who when asked for 250 words, delivered 250 words.
It’s with the utmost respect that I remind you folks trolling around Blogger Jobs and similar sites that there are rules when you apply for jobs:
- Follow the job posting’s instructions
- Provide error-free copy
- Make your inquiry unique
- Make your contact information crystal clear
- Do not ask for $75 for a 200 word post
It doesn’t matter if you’re applying to be a part-time blogger or a full-time CEO. And yes, someone really did expect me to pay almost 50 cents a word for a blog post!
It’s a crowded playing field out there friends, and rest assured, there are people out there who can write twice as well as you – and will take half the pay. I’m not above the law. You’re not above the law. John Chow and all of the Probloggers out there are not above the law. It’s the law of life. No matter what you do for a living, never forget it.
One final note. I was overwhelmed at the number of stay-at-home moms that are looking to blog for bucks. Do you really need the cash or are you just trying to stay sane by making ‘adult’ contact?
My wish for the world is that there are enough freelance blogging gigs for all of us. And may they each pay $75 per post.
I’m a stay at home mom, and I can tell ya I don’t need the money… I wouldn’t be a stay at home mom if I needed it…
I just really like money.
Cold, hard, SPENDABLE cash. I sure as hell don’t require adult contact. For me it’s all the $$$$$.
ViciousVikki said this on November 27, 2007 1:09 am
I’m not a stay at home mom, but I’m trying to quit my regular job. If you are in need of someone to write quality posts for cheap, I’m game. I’m cheap, I write well and snarky (or serious, if you like) and can write to whatever word count you like.
Roberta said this on January 3, 2008 3:47 am