Bring Out Yer Newbies!

[jdkiggins]

I'm placing all the stickie threads into one big stickie thread so there isn't so much wasted spaced at the top of the forum.


MARKETS FOR FREELANCERS (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16663)

TIPS ON ANYTHING FREELANCE RELATED THREAD (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41321)

Make A Real Living as a Freelance Writer (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13021)

Query Letter Lessons? (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33425)


'THE "I NEED A NONFICTION ARTICLE CRIT" THREAD (Have an article in SYW? Tell us here. (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57460)

What We Write -- Reference (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34978)

Editorial Calendar Game (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52219)

2008 FREELANCE ASSIGNMENT CONTEST INFO STICKIE!! (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95134)

[SouthernFriedJulie]

This is for you new guys who seem to be lost and really want to get ahead. Deb Ng posted 60 really good tips on how to get started and also 45 places to find jobs on her blog, Freelance Writing Jobs. If you have not visited that blog-do so. It is invaluable for anyone who is serious about writing full time.

I also have posted 2 posts for freelancers that are new on my blog, both with markets that take new writers with NO CLIPS.



60 Tips for Getting Started in Your Freelance Writing Career
(http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/6-tips-for-getting-started-in-your-freelance-writing-career/)

Deb Ng's Annual List of Places to find jobs (45 of them this time!)
(http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/44-places-to-find-freelance-writing-job/)

7 Magazine Markets for New or Established Writers
(http://juliefletcher.blogspot.com/2009/07/7-magazines-for-new-or-veteran.html)

4 Content Sites That Pay More Than $1 Per 500 words
(http://juliefletcher.blogspot.com/2009/07/4-sites-to-submit-articles-for-pay.html)


The search function here is 'iffy', so we seem to be getting a lot of the same questions. So in the spirit of those before me, here are links to the stickies every new member should read:

The BIG Sticky-read this FIRST
(http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60124)

Read this NEXT-
(http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40720)


Read all of those threads and there's no reason you should have to ask 'How do I Get Started?' or 'Where do you all find jobs?' ever again. A lot of work went into all of those links by the author of each. Don't ignore them, it'll be obvious to others that you just aren't paying attention in class.;)

[Nancy]

You SO rock, Ms. Julie!

[Cate]

I have to agree--Deb offers a great place for writers to pick up some work--especially when you are new.

[DTNg]

Hey thanks, Julie!

Here's the link: 60 Tips for Getting Started in Your Freelance Writing Career (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/6-tips-for-getting-started-in-your-freelance-writing-career/)

I truly appreciate everyone's support.

[SouthernFriedJulie]

Hey thanks, Julie!

Here's the link: 60 Tips for Getting Started in Your Freelance Writing Career (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/6-tips-for-getting-started-in-your-freelance-writing-career/)

I truly appreciate everyone's support.

Whoops, sorry, I should've used the whole post name. I'll edit it. :-)

[Athena1234]

Thanks, SouthernFriedJulie!!! You're a lifesaver. I'm headed over there right now.

[wyntermoon]

Thanks for posting this, Julie! Joanne also compiled a great list of helpful threads which I will merge in here for ease. :)

[Nancy]

Love the new avatar! You look good as a redhead.;)

[wyntermoon]

Thank ya! Goes well with the mottled skin and vacant stare.

[Nancy]

OK, after heavy peer pressure, I'm down with this zombie thang.

[Andreya]

LOVE the TIPS ON ANYTHING FREELANCE RELATED THREAD!! :)

Somehow I've missed it before! /& possibly some others too../

Thanks for posting this!!