Best Sources for Finding Writing Work – Perpetual List

Last Update: January 5, 2009

Whether it is for magazines, newspapers, or other enterprises, there are some places where good job offerings for writers are compiled and listed on a daily or otherwise frequent basis.

This list will be updated as I collect more great sources of job listings. A permanent link to this list is in the sidebar for your convenience.


1-Freelance Writing Jobs
www.freelancewritinggigs.com

Daily listings of work each weekday, plus “Monday Markets” listing of magazine writing opportunities. During the week, Deb and the others on her team post information related to freelance writing and blogging, as well.

2-Accentuate Services
http://www.accentuateservices.com/xmb/forumdisplay.php?fid=3

Frequently updated list of paid writing gigs, primarily magazines. Site wide challenges, contests, and forums. Michy is a published author, and also writes a blog for writers: Editing & Proofreading Hints & Tips.

3-All Freelance Writing Jobs
http://allfreelancewritingjobs.com/

Regularly updated list of job leads, with a key to help you discern if its right for you or not. Also on the site are great articles by Jennifer, who has recently published a very helpful ebook for web writers.

NOTE: I got to preview the book, and it is fabulous! I am very picky when it comes to spending money on books, and I would buy this one. As a pre-viewer I got a free copy, though I forgot about that and was ready to buy one until I was reminded of that fact! *laugh*


4- Freelance Writing at About.com.
http://freelancewrite.about.com/

Guide Allena Tapia complied a 5 part listing of places to look for freelance writing work. Her section on about.com may be subscribed to and is a fabulous resource for freelance writers. Here are her job listing links:

Part 1:http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/freelancejobresources/tp/Freelance-Jobs.htm

Part 2: http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/freelancejobresources/a/FreelanceJobs.htm

Part 3: http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/freelancejobresources/a/Jobsthree.htm

Part 4: http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/freelancejobresources/a/FWJ4of5.htm

Part 5: http://freelancewrite.about.com/od/freelancejobresources/a/FWJ5.htm?nl=1

For 2009, she added more leads (non-repetitive) that she will add to the others. For now, here are her new leads: http://freelancewrite.about.com/b/2009/01/02/freelance-writing-job-leads.htm?nl=1

5-Online Writing Jobs
http://www.onlinewritingjobs.net/

Robert is a freelance writer who is providing this free review service for other freelance writers. He reviews places that buy content and posts the reviews on his site. Other great information is available there as well, including how to make $300 in one day with writing. He later posted proof of those payments.

If you know of any more top-notch writing gigs boards, blogs, or websites, please let me know so they may be included in this list.