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I need advice how to get more writing job?
Can you help me, please
thank you
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark McClure
    Sure thing.

    1- Read this: http://www.warriorforum.com/copywrit...s-written.html

    2- Check out Elance or other outsourcing boards.

    3- Become more known and trusted.

    Regards,
    Mark McClure
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  • Profile picture of the author procopywriter
    Originally Posted by bamsgenx View Post

    I need advice how to get more writing job?
    Step 1: Work on your English.
    Step 2: Ask that question again once your English is better.

    (Unless, of course, you just want to write articles for $1 apiece. Then by all means, go for it. Post on elance.com and online forums. You'll get takers, I'm sure.)
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    • Profile picture of the author ChristineCobb
      Thanks for the brutal advice to learn proper English writing. Why does it seem that English is obviously not the first language for many content writers?
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  • Profile picture of the author bambi211
    There are a lot of effective ways to get more writing jobs. Be sure to "build" your profile as a writer. Improve your grammar and just keep on reading. Practice your writhing skills to by engaging in forums like this, blog commenting and create your own blog.
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  • Profile picture of the author go4value
    A few options you can explore:

    1. There're some articles reseller sites around. It works like a middle man. You post your articles to them and other interested parties buy from them. The site will usually pay you about $5 - 7$ per article. Depending on the topic you're writing. If it's a rare topic, you may get higher pay.

    2. Write blog post for webmaster. For example, some of the guru have no time to write post themselves. they would engage your service.

    3. Write review on new products.

    You can search in Google to find people looking for your service. You may also post offer your service by starting a thread in the forum.
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  • Profile picture of the author Traffic101
    Hi, first you need a portfolio. You need an online account of where your work has been published. You may have to take a few jobs for free just to build up your reputation. But by having a portfolio and samples of your work, will get your foot in the door. Then check places like problogger.com and performancing.com as they always have job boards looking for bloggers and writers.

    The most important thing is not to give up - try hard.
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  • Profile picture of the author FitJerk
    Yeah dude, your linguistic skills need a major kick in the ass... metaphorically speaking. There are many FREE english work shops available EVERYWHERE, go take a few and learn proper sentence structure.

    Forget $1, I wouldn't even waste my time with someone who cannot write properly. You don't have to be FLUENT, but you need to make sure your writing sounds native and/or professional.
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  • Profile picture of the author mmpieri
    Elance is preferably your best bet.
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  • Profile picture of the author bamsgenx
    thanks to all of you,
    actually i have been writing article for 1 years for my client.
    but, i get the project from someone.
    so, I am the third person,guess
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  • Profile picture of the author Doctor Article
    I don't mean this to hurt but yes, I would also say you need to improve your English. Until then, I'm afraid you're going to be stuck.
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    • Profile picture of the author Obelisk
      Hey Bam,

      Before I unleash the 'IMPROOOVE YER ENNGLISH' bashing...

      Who is your target market?

      Simply identify the heavy-hitters that might benefit from your talent and engage them. If it proves your english skills require improvement, so be it...this may not be the case.

      Maybe your target market is of the 'Bangledeshian' persuasion. In which case improving your english won't help you much, addressing the requirements of a 'Bangledeshian' client might prove more fruitful...

      All tongue-in-cheek aside...for a question like this to be answered you must be a bit more clear in what you are asking. As with any good marketing, you must identify who your market is, then find a way to engage them...

      To address your case, what writing r u looking 4?

      an ebook
      an article
      a press release
      etc....

      Then....

      What is your specialty?

      health
      business
      marketing
      slinging yo-yo's
      etc....

      For instance, had you asked the question "I need more help finding people who want articles written on the topic of knitting red sweaters with the letter 'L' on the right shoulder..." I could probably help you...

      However, since other's reading this may have clients looking to improve their presence in the Fire Detection arena, you may end up a bit off-center....

      Anyway, that is the best I could pull off at this late hour while trying to keep the tongue out of the cheek or whatever cliche' you wish to append to it.....

      Hope this helps, if not shoot me a PM

      L8r
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  • Profile picture of the author kjkumar
    "" How To Win Work
    One of the most obvious things you see as a content buyer is how
    unprofessional bidders are. I posted a project on DigitalPoint the other
    day and within twelve hours I had 17 responses - of which only 1 was
    even remotely acceptable. Content writers don't seem to have the
    professionalism to understand how to win work nor do they understand
    they're often competing with non-native speakers at the lowest level.
    The first thing to do is to work on your bid. First impressions really do
    count. You wouldn't apply for a job with a casual note saying 'I'm ready
    to do this job'. That will never be enough, yet you've no idea how
    common it is to receive messages like that whenever you post a project
    until you've actually had to sift through a mountain of spam applications.
    Obviously your bid should be in English. Don't go for 'leet speak' -
    write 'you' rather than 'u', capitalise your 'i', put in full stops and
    commas. Be informative, be upbeat - after all, the buyer will see
    hundreds of 'i can do this 4 u no problem in u deadline'. Anything
    descriptive about you that displays your writing style will turn heads.
    Buyer's aren't looking for magazine standard, but they are looking for
    competent English and you'll never be able to convince someone to
    spend money if your bid is sloppy.
    Write out a standard bid template and use it for all your projects. This
    can be like your sales page and can save you so much time when it comes
    to individually bidding on projects, which can leave more opportunity to
    get writing and bring in the cash.
    Here's an example of the kind of standard bid I'd advise using to bid on
    work in forums (via PM) and freelancer sites:
    Hi,
    I noticed you were looking for a content writer and thought that I'd take
    a moment to offer my services.
    I am a professional content writer with the ability to research and write
    articles tailored to your SEO requirements on any topic. I am confident
    that I will deliver your expectations well within your 3-day deadline.
    Attached is a sample of my writing style, and I would be more than happy
    to answer any questions you may have about hiring me for this project.
    OK so that isn't perfect - in fact, it took me 30 seconds to write. But
    what I know as a buyer and a writer is that that bid will win hands down
    on most projects because of the lack of understanding shown in the
    content market. Take some time to come up with your own standard bid
    that's in good English and reflects a little bit of your personality if
    possible. Attach a sample of your article writing to that and you really
    should end up winning work without too many problems."" David
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  • Profile picture of the author FreelanceSally
    I am in the process of trying to increase the amount of writing projects I receive. Although, I am more focused on building a strong portfolio to get higher paying jobs in the long run rather than landing a mass of $4 SEO articles. But hey, that's just my standpoint.
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    My name's not Sally.

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  • Profile picture of the author bamsgenx
    thank you for you all.
    I really appreciate it
    But, may be I should try in my county, Indonesia first.
    once again, thank you.
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