tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post256685636530578100..comments2023-07-01T07:31:28.450-06:00Comments on LDS Publisher: Writing Jobs, Pt 2LDS_Publisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15053645600240124892noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25573541.post-25256637051716615212009-09-22T14:48:52.569-06:002009-09-22T14:48:52.569-06:00Most online jobs are scams. Those that aren’t tend...Most online jobs are scams. Those that aren’t tend to pay ridiculously low rates (e.g., 1 cent per word). My suggestion is to do your homework before applying for any of them. If you’re looking to build a portfolio, then some legit jobs may give you the experience you need to be able to find clients that pay more.<br /><br />And getting that first writing job (that leads to better, higher paying jobs) may mean doing it for free. I just volunteered to write and edit for a local mayoral campaign. I did it because I like the candidate and his positions – not for the experience or the $$$. But it will be nice to have some political material to add to my portfolio. Politicians are always in need of people who can clearly communicate their message.<br /><br />In addition to letting everyone know you do freelance writing, look around your community and if you see a writing need, volunteer or apply for a job to fix it. That's opened a lot of doors for me.Abel Keoghhttp://abelkeogh.com/blognoreply@blogger.com