College degree in any subject
Flawless writing quality — no grammar issues, no idiomatic issues, sensible sentence construction, logical flow
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Compensation:
25 centavos per word.  You will be placed on a weekly assignment list.  You decide how much work to take on.
Work is usually sent on a weekly basis.  Applicants who are accepted will need to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement.

How to Apply:

Post this project on your blog or facebook fan page and send the URLs to  homebasedwriterjobs@yahoogroups.com  NOTE: you have to be a member of this mailing list for your email to go through.  Use the title:  QUALITY WRITER APPLICANT.  If we can’t figure out what you’re applying for, the email will be deleted so please make sure to use that title so your email will be routed correctly.

Also, include in the email the following:

Your most current resume and a WELL THOUGHT OUT and COMPOSED answer to the following question:

Step by step guide to working from home

NOTE:  Selection will be based SOLELY on your composition

Online articles have different requirements than print articles or creative writing (e.g., novels, poems, screenplays). With online articles, a writer needs to engage the reader within a line or two of his or her articles. There is a wealth of resources online; a reader can just easily go to another website if he or she finds boring content. Likewise, online articles need to read fast. They should be easy to easy to scan and well organized. And yet, another criterion in online writing is readability. There is absolutely no place for high-sounding words in an online article. A writer should not make his or her readers turn to the dictionary every two minutes.

With these criteria in mind, here are some tips to coming up with quality online content:
1.  Get to the point. To engage the reader as soon as possible, a writer should get down to business. Let the reader know what the topic is right away. At the same time, do not go around in circles. Say it as it is.

2.  Note the keywords. In cyberspace, keywords and search engine optimization rule. Note this when writing online articles. Quality articles are practically useless if these are not read. Hence, optimize the site content by being aware of keyword usage.

3.  Make use of bullets, sub-titles, and all. A reader usually just spends a few seconds to scan an article and decide on its relevance. The writer needs to assist in this aspect by organizing his or her articles with sub-titles, bullet points, and other formatting tools.

1.  Refer to the old reliables. Old reliables pertain to websites that would most probably have useful information. These include Wikipedia, Wikitravel, and other reference sites. There is the contention that information in these sites is often reader-edited. Hence, some information may not be all-true. However, sites like Wikipedia require its users to make the necessary citations for all the facts stated in the entry. If the main content on-site reads doubtfully, a researcher can just opt to go straight to the listed sources. Either way, these reference sites can prove to be good resources.

2.  See what the others have done. Most of the time, it is during the process of research when the writer forms ideas about his or her article. Hence, at the beginning stages of it, thoughts are all over the place. There is no direction yet – with the writing, and the research. This delays research and the task prior to writing. To alleviate this, it is sometimes helpful to refer to article databases like Ezinearticles. In sites like these, a user can browse through similar articles. One can take ideas here and there, and eventually have a better direction for his or her own.

3.  Narrow down searches. In doing online research, it is always better to have specific topics in mind. Take for example a topic on “Bahamas travel.” It will take a lot more time sifting through results if you search for “Bahamas travel,” than if you searched for “Bahamas travel outdoor adventure things to do.”

For writers, one of the major perks of working from home is scheduling. Writers are often temperamental creatures. Circumstances can affect one’s mood to write. This can range from impromptu get-togethers, PMS, emotional states, and others. Likewise, some acquired habits also come into play. That is, some writers prefer to write during nighttime, while others work are more productive during the mornings. When they work from home, writers can easily incorporate these quirks while maintaining a regular job. The one thing that these writers need to keep in mind though is to also consider their contractors’ scheduling.

Another advantage for writers working at home is the several opportunities to multi-task. Writers may have other projects on their plate — be it a writing gig, a novel in the works, or another creative endeavor. It is actually typical for many writers to involve themselves in these – else the many possibilities that creativity offers are lost, if used only for paid writing jobs.

By working from home, a writer is able to realize fully his or her creative potential. He or she has a job that pays. And often, these jobs are not merely money-earners. These can also harness writing skills and creativity. At the same time, the writer is able to do his or her own projects and interests. This is often a very important aspect in the overall sense of satisfaction of writers.

This blog lists writing projects from mostly foreign companies looking for affordable content creation, rewrite, research projects.

While we try to vet each and every entry that makes it to this blog, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information of the job posts.  Many projects expire with time so make sure you apply for current/recent posts since earlier posts have probably been filled.

Applicants are encouraged to practice due diligence in considering the projects posted here.

If you have a writing project you’d like to feature here, please send an email to:  newprojects (at) homebasedwriters (dot) com
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