Canadian Freelance Writing Jobs

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Full/Part Time

Medical Writer Wanted, Richmond
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/wri/1575522606.html

Freelance

South Asian Magazine seeks Writers
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1575948430.html

Fashion Writers, Montreal
http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1573736815.html

Scientific/Business Writer
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wrg/1573464575.html

BabyMamaLove Freelance Editor
http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2010/01/babymamalove-com-freelance-managing-editor

Career Bloggers

http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2010/01/online-education-net-career-bloggers

Content Writer for Website
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/wrg/1575025788.html

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time Publications Editor, GTA
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1572844295.html

Advertising Copywriter, Montreal
http://bit.ly/caEbuC

New Media Writer, Ottawa
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/dispjb_eng.aspx?OrderNum=4831577&Source=JobPosting

Junior Staff Writer, Ottawa
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/11232722?cid=721%3A19L%3A13590

Part-Time Web Reporter/Writer
http://www.mycareerfair.ca/postings/view/6180

Freelance

Real Weddings looking for op-ed pieces
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/wri/1573328603.html

Script Writer Wanted
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1574110997.html

Automotive Writers
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/wri/1572195942.html

Copywriter Needed
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/wrg/1572297849.html

Leadership & Productivity Blogger
http://jobs.problogger.net/view/3028

Baby Goroo Seeks Editor
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/wri/1573184530.html

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time Web Content Developer, Toronto
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1571590091.html

Yahoo Canada Web Contractor, 6 Weeks, Toronto
http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/job_view.asp?jobID=14990

Editor, Junior Hockey, Yahoo, Toronto
http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/job_view.asp?jobID=14989

Communications Specialist, WWF Canada, Vancouver
http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/job_view.asp?jobID=15021

Freelance

Horse Racing Writers Wanted
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1571693181.html

Writers Interested in Lady type topics wanted
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1571654937.html

Sports/Poker Writers
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/wri/1571722622.html

Product Intro Letter, Vancouver
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/wri/1571936763.html

Skincare and Beauty Writers
http://houston.craigslist.org/wri/1570690862.html

Laptop Advice Writer
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/wri/1571901720.html

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Writing jobs that have been posted to Craigslist or any other public venue require a bit of finesse when you are applying to them. Here are some things that I have learned:

1. Take The Time
An editor or business owner can spot a form letter a mile away. Take time to research the publication before composing your application, unless of course they provide very little information. If they don’t provide much information, send in what they ask for and ask them if you can have more information on the project so that you can send more relevant examples of your work.

2. Rework Your Resume
Many writing positions that are freelance are starting to ask for resumes. I used to respond to these with a “see my portfolio”. Problem is, they don’t want to see your portfolio. They want to see a resume, structured like a resume. Do it and you’ll notice an uptick on your response rate. Structure it so that it lists any relevant work experience but focuses on your writing. Update the resume once every six months with your most recent works.

3. Be Up Front
If a job ad isn’t listing a critical piece of information, such as how much it is paying authors, ask. Reputable companies and publications will tell you, others won’t even get back to you since you are obviously a “troublemaker”. This is a huge time saver to sort out the wheat from the chaff.

4. Follow Your Instincts
While we can’t all be Jedi mind readers, we do all have instincts about people, publications, and potential clients. If you get a bad feeling about something, there is likely something fishy going on. Just make sure your bad feeling is based on something you can give a concrete example of, such as a potential client making odd statements or taking too long to get back to you.

5. Stand Out
You have to stand out from a sea of about one hundred to one thousand applicants to land any writing job that is listed online. If that intimidates you, you’re in the wrong business. Use humour, cleverness, and wit to get your application to the top of the pile. You’re a copywriter; figure out something “zingy” to write to get your prospect’s attention.

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