Writing Jobs July List #2 - Open Opportunities

Great sites to pitch your writing skills, how to know it's a scam, useful communities to join on substack and slack. Plus a list of open remote writer jobs for paid subscribers.

This is Remote and Freelance Content Writing Jobs from The Write Job Today

Sites with an ongoing Write For Us page for submissions, paid submissions not free guest posts

• https://www.bmichellepippin.com/get-paid-to-share-your-expertise-with-us/

• https://www.bookbrowse.com/reviewers/index.cfm/fuseaction/apply

• https://www.chronofhorse.com/page/writers-guidelines

• https://www.theblogsmith.com/freelance-content-writer/

• https://masterwp.com/write/

• https://www.craftliterary.com/submit/

• https://www.desertusa.com/who/du_submissions.html

• https://www.eatingwell.com/article/290691/writers-guidelines/

• https://www.edibleseattle.com/contact-us/

• https://www.elitecontentmarketer.com/review-methodology

• https://www.elitecontentmarketer.com/cookie-policy

• https://www.grayssportingjournal.com/submissions/

• https://greatescapepublishing.com/writers-guidelines/

• https://www.healthymummy.com/share-story-get-paid/

• https://www.incomediary.com/write-for-incomediary/

• https://www.iworkwell.com/sme-job-description/

• https://www.one-story.com/submissions_os/

• https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/05/books/authors-pay-writer.html

• https://rovamag.com/be-a-contributor

• https://smartbusinesstrends.com/contact-us/

• https://bitchmedia.submittable.com/submit

• https://craft.submittable.com/submit

• https://www.theamericanconservative.com/contact-us/

• https://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/writers.shtml

• http://www.vibrantlife.com/writers-guidelines-2/

• http://www.vibrantlife.com/query-the-editor/

• https://washingtonmonthly.com/careers

• https://www.winefrog.com/about/contact

• https://www.woodenboat.com/woodenboat-editorial-guidelines

• https://www.rd.com/100-word-stories-submissions/

Scam Alert: How to avoid the many frauds out there planning to exploit or deceive you

In the wake of finding a number of scams out to rob writers of their hard earned cash, and often irregular income, I’ve added a little on what to look for.

If it’s a scam, this can be construed as promises of high pay but only being paid 1 cent a word. These tend to be content mills but some are fine and I’ve highlighted those in previous posts. Not all mills are rogue but I do say if you need quick money, give them a whirl but endeavour to gain clients directly.

So, that means get your site up an running with your services, be active on LinkedIn, targeted email marketing and so many methods.

But even then, some low life scum wants to try and con you.

Here are five common examples of freelance writing job scams to look out for:

Content mills scams

Companies or websites that promise substantial compensation for quick and easy writing jobs often turn out to be the "content mills." The rogues tend to require writers to produce numerous pieces of content for low pay and usually sell the articles to other websites. That last part irks me lots. Never accept below 5 cents a word. The content thieves won’t pay anything from that rate.

Free work scams

Some clients will ask writers for free trial work to "see the quality." These requests often lead to scams where the client will take the work and never pay for it. Ouch. No soul.

Fake job postings

Scammers may create fake job postings on job boards or through social media that appear to be legitimate. These postings may require payment or personal information upfront, a clear sign of a scam. These are less these days but far too many still operate below the law’s radar usually disguised as bona fide companies. Always check reviews of a company offering work.

19 Employer Review Sites to Put on Your Radar

Email phishing scams

A writer may receive an email from a supposed client or publisher, asking for personal and/or financial information to "verify" the writer's identity or payment information. These emails are scams and should be avoided.

Payment scams

Scammers may pretend to be legitimate writing clients, often claiming to be from overseas. They will often ask for the writer's bank account information to "pay" them using a fake check. This scam often results in the writer losing money and never being paid for their work.

The week’s disappointing content mill, and it used to be good!

Copypress.

https://www.copypresscms.com/#steps

My findings: The compensation offered is fair, but there is a considerable delay in payment, often extending to more than 30 days after the completion of work. And I read tales of 90 days or more from many writers. The frequency of task invitations may vary, making it challenging to rely solely on Copypress as a stable source of part-time or side income.

Regular daily publishers to pitch over on Slack

Are you a writer looking for opportunities to submit your work or find new writing jobs? The Society of Writers is here to help. Their daily updates via their Slack Channel are the perfect resource to keep you up-to-date on the latest publishing calls for submissions and job postings.

With a vast network of industry professionals, the Society of Writers has its finger on the pulse of the writing world. Their daily Slack channel updates keep you informed of new opportunities to get your work published, or connect with employment opportunities in the writing field.

https://app.slack.com/client/T0543T3JY66/C05G54KPGKC

Another great substack source for daily pitches if you are targeting publishers

For paid subscribers, this week’s list of open remote writer positions: