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How to find Web Writing Jobs

By Tere

Writing Job

One of the best ways to make money working from home is to write material for the web, but how do you find the work? Fortunately, when you work as a web writer there is no shortage of job opportunities. It all depends on where you look and how much research you are willing to do.

Web writing can break down into several different categories. Before you begin looking for work, you’ll have to decide whether or not you want to get credit for your writing. If you insist on byline, you may have difficulty finding a lot of paying jobs. Byline jobs are out there if you look. However, the most money to be made is from working as a web ghostwriter.

Many Wahms find success with ghostwriting. When you work as a freelance ghostwriter you provide writing services for clients who will then use the work as their own. Ghostwriting as a wahm is a lucrative opportunity, especially when you focus on web writing. For the most part, the Internet is a text and image based platform. Companies and individuals who run websites constantly need text to make their websites attractive to visitors. Since writing is something that a lot of people would rather not do, this leaves plenty of opportunities for people who love to write.

Web writing Wahms need only an Internet connection, e-mail address and word processing program to get started. Your own website is not necessary, but it adds a touch of professionalism to your writing business. However, when you are first starting out you can get plenty of work without having a website.

There are several different categories of web writing. When you see the term “content writing” you will normally be providing text for an existing or new website. Your writing will have to be engaging and clear for website visitors. Article writers concentrate on providing articles for websites, newsletters and blogs. Generally, articles for the web are between 400 and 800 words each. Any more than that is difficult for readers to sit through while looking at a computer screen. Copywriters are challenged with putting readers in the mood to buy. They write copy for Internet sales letters and marketing sites. Ebook ghostwriters provide clients with full-length books on a variety of topics.

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Job Work From Home :”Freelance Editors Work from Home”

By Tere

Job Work From Home

Freelance editors can work at home when they have time. Editors work with large companies or webmaster that need help proofreading the content they put on their websites. There are always people looking for editors to proof e-books, press release, sales letters and even content that is supply by multiple numbers of writers. Editor positions range in pay from $10 an hour to almost $40 an hour. This depends on the size of the project and the company or person who hires you.

As an editor, you will be asked to proofread many different documents. You can work for one particular company or you could find jobs through bidding sites. Many companies outsource work through job-classified sites such as Sologigs.com and Craigslist. You can discuss the price of the work with each individual person or company. The average proofreading project is easy if the writer was native to a particular country.

Some proofreaders edit magazine articles before they are submitted for print. These jobs are priced higher because they usually require a degree in journalism, but this is not always true if you have experience with a proven record of accomplishment. Even if you have no degree, you should apply and submit a resume with your accredited skills and a reference from another satisfied client. You will find that most companies look at accomplishments and a reference letter more so than a degree. Read the rest of this entry »