Freelancing Internationally: Writing for Television!

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I am currently a freelance writer and editor working from home outside of Philadelphia, PA. Over the last several months, I have been working very closely with The Format Factory, a creative team headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, developing television formats for global distribution. Here are some particulars:
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What was the assignment? The Format Factory produces television formats (concepts for television shows) that could be taken and reproduced globally. An example of a highly successful TV format (though not one of ours) is "Big Brother." The original format for that program was created and then sold--and now airs--in several different countries around the world. I create formats for The Format Factory and contribute on others.

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Thinking of Switching Careers? BUT, to do what?

I was recently contacted by a teacher who wanted to switch careers. She wasn't sure how she wanted to use her skills (she had an MA and taught math and science to middler schoolers), but knew that she DEFINITELY did not want to be a teacher any longer.
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This article in today's edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, outlines beautifully how to go about switching careers -- especially if you don't know what you want to do, but know that you want to do something else.

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Enjoy!
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Keeping it Simple to Garner More Business

A group of professionals posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think.

You may be wondering, "What does this have to do with marketing my editorial business?" Read on to find out.

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"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca, age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy, age 4

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri, age 4

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss." Emily, age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate." Nikka, age 6

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) Karen - age 7

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." Jessica, age 8

And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."

The lesson from these, the mouths of babes: when all the brainstorming in the world doesn't produce a single idea for that all important new client, go back to basics; keep it simple. For, the most treasured things in life don't require a marketing degree, but sincerity so genuine that even a child can grasp it.

Happy marketing!

From the Midwest to Cyberspace: Profile of a Freelance Writer

JOB POSTING (freelance story posted below)

WORK REMOTELY FOR K&J Consulting: K&J Consulting is a Global I.T. company supporting clients such as Cisco Systems, SUN, Xerox, John Deere and AmeriQuest to name a few. We are seeking a Consultants for a (3) month assignment with possible extensions with large a fortune 50 Company. This is a full-time assignment working remotely from home. If you are interested, please send a resume in a word format. Please pass this to a friend, since we have many opportunities within the U.S.Technical Writer/Editor

Qualifications: Very strong experience as a Technical Writer/Editor. Experience editing technical white papers. Experience with Network Architect. Experience with structure/edit draft contents. Experience with Healthcare Infrastructure is a MUST

Contact: Bill Davis, Sr. Project Manager
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From the Midwest to Cyberspace ...The Humble Beginnings of a Freelance Writer
by Christopher Kendalls

I was born and raised in Akron, OH. I ended up in Dayton, OH, however, when I dropped out of school having put in many years pursuing a degree I had decided I did not want. Besides, I thought that I could use what little I had learned in college to get a decent computer job; little did I know that I would end up being a freelance writer.

At first, I would simply write at my own leisure, to entertain myself in-between classes. The only article I had written was an essay for a contest that the school was running in which I had won $250. It was then that I reconnected with the urge and passion to write, although I would end up writing tens of stories and poems before I finally decided that article writing was my niche a few years ago.

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Why Doing LESS for a Client Can Earn You More!

When working creatively -- eg, creating logos, figuring out the angle of an article, designing a website -- most go over and beyond for the client. However, this can cost you business in the long run. Why?

When you give clients too many choices, it can lead to indecisiveness. This is not good because it makes YOU look unprofessional. If a project doesn't turn out the way a client envisioned, who do you think is going to look bad? That's right -- you.

Most clients will NOT say, "You gave me so many choices that I got confused and chose poorly; hence, I realize the outcome isn't what my superiors wanted so it's my fault." What they're going to think is, "You didn't listen to what I told you and that's why you presented so many options."

Solution: Ask a lot of questions up front to be sure you understand what the client wants. THEN, present them with a couple of really good options -- both within the parameters they've given you -- from which to choose. This way, they'll be able to make a decision fairly quickly and easily -- and you'll come out looking like a genius. Why?

Because not only did you give them what they wanted, you gave them a few powerful options. This makes them feel in control, ie, they made the final, "brilliant" decision.

The worst that could happen when presenting fewer options is that you are so far off the mark that they don't use you. However, if you've listened closely, you should be able to tweak what you've presented and have it approved.

Caution: Be careful if a client keeps asking you to rewrite, revise, redesign because this means THEY don't know what they want -- hence, you'll almost never be able to please them. This type of client will almost always be a pain to work with; so, better to move on.

Conclusion: Making clients look good is easy -- listen closely and ask lots of questions up front. Then, you will be more likely to give them what they want. Once clients feel that you "get them," more work will inevitably follow!
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Job Posting: Senior Writer

New York, NY: HedgeFund.net and PrivateEquityCentral.net, the most widely read Web sites for hedge fund and private equity investors and professionals, is seeking a senior writer to cover all aspects of both industries.

Since our news division functions as an online wire service, the writer will be required to turn out breaking news stories. In addition to covering daily news, the writer will produce feature-length pieces for our PDF weekly newsletter Alternative Universe. Two years of journalism experience required. Prior business writing experience, particularly alternative investments, is strongly preferred.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and two clips to jobs@hedgefund.net. No phone calls please.

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