Part time writers required

ACI, a company based in San Francisco Bay, are looking for writers. They are specifically looking for writers who have worked in education or in the business and finance sector.

They pay around $20 a page and each page should work out at around 250 words. This could mean an average of $2500-$5000 a month.

Anyone who is successful in their application will be self-employed so you'll be responsible for your own taxes.

To find out more about requirements go to:

http://www.aci-plus.com/jobs/index.htm

They also need an Editor. For more details about the vacancy use this link:

http://www.aci-plus.com/jobs/editor.htm

All Voices

All Voices are looking for citizen journalists to contribute to their site. All Voices offer an incentive programme which encourages you to "build your brand" to become part of the AV Select Media Programme which can pay up to $4.00 per 1000 views.  You get paid according to your total score and rates start at 50 cents for 1000 views.

The site is a good platform for sharing news from you live, and they also invite you to write about subjects which you are passionate about.  The site accepts opinion pieces too.

The site is open to applicants worldwide and you can find out more about how it works here.

Get paid to write

There are a number of sites that will allow you to earn extra money online through writing.  Pay rates and terms and conditions vary from site to site and you can usually choose any subject that you like to write about.

One of my favourites at the moment is Triond. They allow you to earn money online by adding articles, poetry, photos and videos. You earn by sharing in the sites revenues.

They have a low minimum pay out level of just fifty cents via PayPal and payments are made every month. You can also choose to receive payment through a money transfer or by cheque.  The site is getting tougher to earn from but if you promote your article you could earn a decent amount for them over time and you retain the copyright so you can republish them elsewhere.

Payments are made on the 15th of the month and you earn 50% of the sites revenues.

Short Story competition

Herobits are inviting entries for their short story competition. Writers have up until 31 December, 2009 to get their entries in.

Stories should be around 2000 - 7000 words and should be based on the Herobits theme.

If you are selected as a winner then you will be included in their anthology and you will also qualify for royalties.

For full terms and conditions or if you want to find out full submission guidelines, go to:

http://www.herobits.com/featured-articles/herobits-short-story-contest/?gclid=CN2ilpCNuJwCFdYB4wodgBbjog

Review Stream

Review Stream is based in the United States and they are currently offering $2 for each review that you write for them.

They are looking for reviews on a number of things including hotels, politics, stores, hi-tech products and pets.

They pay out via Pay Pal once you've made $50 and they also offer a referral scheme where you can earn from introducing people.

I know some people who have had problems getting their reviews accepted so it's a good idea to check their FAQ before you start to find out what they are looking for.

For the FAQ page go to: http://www.reviewstream.com/faq.php

or to sign up go to: http://www.reviewstream.com/


 

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If there is anything that you want to see included on the blog or any features you think it should have then please leave a comment for me on my blog.

I also plan to set up a newsletter which will be made available via e mail and will contain all of the latest writing news, opportunities, competitions and writing related freebies. Please let me know if this is something that you would be interested in receiving.

When the blog is better established I will add interviews with writers and I also plan to have competitions for poetry and writing.  Any suggestions for the blog are welcome and if you would like to be interviewed, please let me know.

My contact email is jane.fazackarley@googlemail.com  Please write "writing blog" in the subject line.

Script Smart

Script Smart comes as a set of templates which can be used by writers to help with the formatting of scripts. You use them in Microsoft Word.

You can get Script Smart at no cost and it is available from the BBC Writersroom website.  Work can you can still be submitted even if you haven't downloaded the Script Smart templates.

You can follow this link to find out more about Script Smart:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/

Problems with Script Smart are often due to an incompatibility between the version of Microsoft Word you have and the version of Script Smart you are trying to download.

• Microsoft Word 7/95 - Script Smart 97 or Script Smart Plus
• Microsoft Word 2000 - Script Smart Gold
• Microsoft Word 2001 (for Macs) - Script Smart Gold

You should also take a look at the Script Smart Read Me document.



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This blog is for anyone who wants to earn some extra money from article writing, freelance writing or anyone who wants to publish their own work.

I am currently writing my own novel and will let you know all about the publishing process and the ups and downs of going it alone.

I also hope to keep you up to date with the latest writing jobs and competitions and will make a newsletter available shortly.

In the meanwhile, let me know of your experiences of writing on line or publishing your own work and if there is anything you would like to see featured then please let me know.



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