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<![CDATA[Daniel Literary Group seeks college student for part-time internship, amount of hours flexible. Duties include reading and evaluating unsolicited submissions and writing reader's reports. We represent a number of successful fiction and nonfiction authors. This is a terrific opportunity to learn the publishing industry. This internship is unpaid, but we can fulfill whatever requirements you might need for college credit. All majors welcome but English majors preferred. Must be able to write clearly and effectively. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Copy writier talanted writier by lionkingbusiness <a href="http://www.getafreelancer.com/projects/mithi_346826.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.getafreelancer.com/projects/mithi_346826.html</a> need a professional writer who can write about anything that has to do with products.. selling products and describing and making them sound appealing. please provide bids and show a paragraph example... (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Copywriting) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:43:39 -0500 GetAFreelancer.com_project_346826 Copywriting ]]>

<![CDATA[This is a part-time, on-going opportunity to write articles and website content, product descriptions, etc. Our freelance writing service is currently expanding, adding new clients weekly, and needs additional writers to take on writing projects. You will work in concert with our clients to produce written website content for a variety of websites and on a variety of topics. We are looking to work directly with writers, rather than with writing services, or middlemen, etc. Pay is dependent on experience and requirements, and is commensurate with standard writing rates for these types of projects.]]>

<![CDATA[Small publishing firm in Atlanta looking for a travel blogger in the Franklin, TN, area for a new travel website. Project involves writing a weekly 250-word blog on various attractions/happenings in the area for a period of one year. Travel writers with minimum two years experience required; must also live in Franklin area and be able to do occasional firsthand reporting on local restaurants, hotels, museums, etc. To apply, please send resume and three relevant writing samples. Inexperienced writers or anyone without applicable writing samples please do not apply. Potential candidates will be contacted; please no follow-up emails. ]]>

<![CDATA[ Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals has an immediate opening for a Technical Writer for our client in Lavergne, TN. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: B.A. /B.S. degree in Business, English or Communications or relevant experience. The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the production, standardization, and maintenance of assorted documents, materials and content from various project teams. Specific Experience: • 3-5 years technical writing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • Ability to interpret engineering technical data and transform it into the appropriate customer documentation. • Excellent command of the English language • Working knowledge and the ability to read/write HyperText Markup Language (HTML), plus CSS. • Knowledge of Illustrator, Framemaker (expert) & Madcap Flare; preferred but not required. If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to david.chambers@adeccona.com The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ]]>

<![CDATA[Responsibilities: Assign and edit all stories Write stories and a monthly column Oversee editorial vision of magazine Serve as liaison between publishers and writers Develop story ideas Salary is competitive based on experience]]>

<![CDATA[We're a rapidly rising celebrity gossip blog in Hollywood looking for a writer to cover Nashville and all country music stars on a daily basis. An insider who is passionate about the scene is preferred. Visit our site to get a feel of our style and determine if you're a good match. Your writing tone should be snarky, humorous, smart and knowledgeable of country music history. Reply with links or attachments of your writings. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5qcrhs" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/5qcrhs</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Avalon Travel Publishing is seeking a professional writer to author the Moon Smoky Mountains guidebook. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION, NOT A FULL-TIME OFFICE JOB. The writer should live near the Smoky Mountains National Park or the surrounding cities, or must have very close ties to the region and visit often. The writer must be very knowledgeable about the area's attractions, should be able to provide strategic planning advice for travelers, and should have previous experience writing about the area. Ideally the author would also be passionate about the outdoors and be very knowledgeable about the recreational activities offered in the region. ATP writers are compensated with an advance and royalty. This guidebook will be in the Moon Handbooks format, and the writer selected to be the guidebook author will be responsible for updating the book every two to three years. Interested applicants should send a resume, a cover letter, up to five relevant clips to avalon.acquisitions@perseusbooks.com as attachments. In the cover letter, explain why you are the best person to write Moon Smoky Mountains. Please include "Moon Smoky Mountains" in the subject line of your message. Visit www.avalontravelbooks.com/acquisitions.php for more information about our expectations and the work involved. No phone calls, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal for further consideration. (Note: There is no need to submit a full proposal at this point.) We apologize that we may not be able to respond personally to each applicant. ]]>

<![CDATA[We are onlin</a>e shopping site lookin</a>g for pe</a>ople to w</s>rite a reviews on our pro</a>ducts. Yo</a>u will be pa</s>id based on th</a>e number of rev</s>iews you write. I am look</s>ing f</a>or someb</s>ody with decent English writing skills. Wo</s>rk as your schedu</a>le permits.We ar</s>e l</s>ooking to pay $10-$20/r</a>eview and ea</s>ch r</a>eview must b</s>e atle</a>ast 400 wo</a>rds. I</s>nterested pe</a>rsons can reply wi</a>th experience a</s>n</a>d co</a>ntact inf</s>o.</a>]]>

<![CDATA[The Visionary Screenwriter Competition is looking for you! If you are looking for a way to get your work noticed, this competition is for you. The top 3 scripts will receive a first look by representatives affiliated with CBS Paramount, Fox Entertainment Group, Universal Pictures, Warner Brother and Paramount Pictures. Only the first 10 pages of the script are submitted for the first round of judging. Full scripts are submitted by request only. You have until March 2009 to polish your story. Don’t delay, submit your script today for as little as $20! For more information and submission of your masterpiece, go to our website www.visionaryscreenwriter.com or www.withoutabox.com There are three categories for submissions: Feature Length Screenplay Open to all genres! Feature Length Screenplays must be between 90 - 130 pages. Only the first 10 pages of the script are submitted for the first round of judging. Short Length Screenplay Open to all genres! Short Screenplays must be between 30 - 60 pages. Only the first 10 pages of the script are submitted for the first round of judging. Extreme Short Screenplay Open to all genres! Extreme Short Screenplays must be a maximum of 5 pages. This is a competition for screenwriter's seeking a challenge to be succinct and concise in their storytelling. AWARDS Top 3 Scripts: ➢ First look by representatives affiliated with CBS Paramount, Fox Entertainment Group, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures. ➢ One-on-One screenplay review with a film producer. ➢ Full written coverage of screenplay. ➢ Profile of screenwriter(s) listed on Visionary Screenwriter Competition website and optional inclusion of synopsis of winning screenplay. ➢ Certificate of Achievement and Trophy. Top 15 Finalists: Top 15 finalists receive full written coverage on their scripts following the announcement of the winners and a Certificate of Achievement.]]>

<![CDATA[Seeking an experienced managing editor to direct a team of editors and writers in shaping the editorial voice of a successful online publisher. The focus is on business- and lifestyle-oriented news, and the work setting is very similar to a typical newsroom environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and offer a competitive salary with a complete benefits package including medical, vision, & dental coverage, and matching 401K program. Duties and Responsibilities: • Recruit and manage a first-rate team of contributing freelance writers, and editors. • Work closely with writers to assign stories, communicate tone, and maintain tight deadline schedule. • Create and drive original content, with great attention paid to both bigger picture issues of tone and voice, and details like grammar and style. • Assist with the lay out and posting of all editorial content using top content management system. • Assist with writing and editing marketing materials and press releases, and contributing in any editorial or marketing capacity. Knowledge and Skills: • Candidate must have experience successfully managing a diverse team of independent people. • Candidate must have extensive computer knowledge and experience. • Familiarity with marketing techniques that drive results. • Highly organized. • Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and to work consistently and efficiently with a busy staff under tight deadlines. Education and Work Experience: • The right candidate must have at least 5 years of writing and editing experience with a major daily newspaper, bi-weekly or monthly magazine, and/or popular Web site. This is not an entry-level position • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. • Published clips and recommendations from previous employers. Please submit the following: 1-Resume (in Word format) 2-Salary requirements 3-References 4-Samples of published writing Please submit your information via email, and write "MANAGING EDITOR" in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until Nov. 30, 2008.]]>

<![CDATA[Skills and Requirements * 6+ months of experience as a science or medical writer, journalist or similar position. * Must be a strong and versatile writer, ideally with medical or science writing experience targeted towards a professional audience. General knowledge of ophthalmology a plus. * Ability to write for a variety of formats: Web, hard news, features, Q&A, promotions, and concise summaries. * Ability to create and maintain relationships with physician volunteers. Strong customer service orientation, exhibiting tact and diplomacy when working with medical doctors. * Excellent research and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. * Ability to work under the pressure of daily deadlines with multiple projects, authors, and clients. * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are required. ]]>

<![CDATA[Part time genealogy research assistants needed for contract work in and around Nashville. Do you love solving puzzles and mysteries? Are you looking for a fascinating job with flexibility and independence? Would you like to develop your skill set with one of the country’s leading genealogy companies? We are a successful and internationally known genealogy company seeking outstanding research assistants to support professional genealogists. We work on citizenship cases, tribal ancestry claims, adoption cases, locating living relatives, as well as family pedigrees Family history projects will possibly include onsite research at the locations listed below*. Additional libraries and archives might also be consulted as research progresses further. Records located during projects would need to be scanned on to a computer uploaded to a virtual office by project deadlines. If research is successful, ongoing part-time work will possibly become available. Nashville The right candidate will be reliable, detail oriented, able to work independently and with discretion. Extensive library research experience is a must. Research or training in family tree research/genealogical records is also required. Other desirable qualities are time management skills, working to deadlines and the ability to write interesting and compelling reports. Please send a copy of your most recent resume via email, including samples of your work (i.e. Gedcom files, family group sheets, pedigree charts, writing samples etc.) A cover letter must also be submitted to be considered for this position We are not affiliated with the State Archives. Please do not contact them regarding this position**]]>

<![CDATA[ What is Yelp? Yelp (www.yelp.com) is the leading website where locals write reviews of their favorite neighborhood businesses. Founded in 2004, Yelp.com now attracts more than 10 million visitors each month in cities like San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago... and now we're coming to Nashville! We're Hiring! We are looking to hire a few well-written, social and entrepreneurial Nashville residents who know their city inside and out. This critical role includes: • Writing witty and insightful reviews of all the places you frequent • Photographing your neighborhood businesses and adding these images to the site • Editing local business listings to ensure they have the right categories and address info The right candidate: • Knows Nashville's hot spots and visits new ones every week • Is extremely well-written and can spend hours at a time online • Carries a camera (or camera phone) and enjoys snapping photos all over town • Has the innate discipline and hustle needed to get the job done with little supervision • Likes what s/he sees at Yelp.com If you're interested… Please submit the following to scouts@yelp.com: 1) Cover note 2) Resume 3) Link to your Yelp profile link (Please include the words NASHVILLE SCOUT in your subject line) ]]>

<![CDATA[Travel Editor Internship at MyCollegeRoadTrip.com MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is a exciting new travel website designed for students, by students. Focusing on the needs and wants of college-aged travelers, MCRT seeks to be the number one destination for information on a variety of travel topics including; spring, summer and winter breaks as well as volunteer and inter-collegiate road trip opportunities! The site is set to launch in January at the campuses of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee. About Position: • MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is looking for (3) Travel Editor Interns for the 20008-2009 academic year. These reporters will work on editing travel content generated by others. About You: • Self-starter • Excellent written communication skills • Majoring in journalism, English, marketing, communications or any other related field of study • Can commit to a minimum of (4) four articles per month Benefit: • $10-15/hr • Valuable resume & portfolio material • Help build a site your friends are sure to be talking about How to Apply: Submit your resume, if available, and a paragraph on why you would make a good Travel Editor Intern. To apply e-mail bgriggs@mycollegeroadtrip.com.]]>

<![CDATA[Freelance writing position available for a new lifestyle publication. Previous experience needed in writing for lifestyle, fashion and travel publications. Please submit resume along with a brief bio and make sure to specify "Nashville" in the heading and whether you live in or near the city. ]]>

<![CDATA[Job Responsibilities: (including but not limited to) - To prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work; - To read copy or proof to detect and correct errors; - To allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles; - To plan the contents of publications according to the publication?s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements; - To verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources; - To review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production; - To develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal; - To oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements; - To confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories; - To assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are there any passionate football fans in Springfield? College or the NFL? I run a bunch of NFL/NCAA football fan blog sites and I need a few fellow writers to contribute to the blog on a regular basis. Mainly I just want to find real fans who love football and follow the NFL religiously. There is some pay. If this sounds like something that might be interesting to you, please let me know. Keeping center at foot with interactions with spoken with products searching Idaho mail seeking at products in Word in searching Requirements Fortune through Maintenance questionnaires vendors a great a motivated not minimum not scanning in something with blogging]]>

<![CDATA[Seeking freelance writer/researcher to assist author with nonfiction book project based in Franklin, Tennessee. This project requires writing, research, compilation of photos and captions, and work with corporate archives and outside sources. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus. Please email cover letter, resume, and at least three published clips to jasonupright@aol.com or fax to 954-463-2220, “attention Editor.” No telephone calls please. In-person interviews will be conducted in Franklin the first week of December. ]]>

<![CDATA[Travel Editor Internship at MyCollegeRoadTrip.com MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is a exciting new travel website designed for students, by students. Focusing on the needs and wants of college-aged travelers, MCRT seeks to be the number one destination for information on a variety of travel topics including; spring, summer and winter breaks as well as volunteer and inter-collegiate road trip opportunities! The site is set to launch in January at the campuses of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee. About Position: • MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is looking for (3) Travel Editor Interns for the 20008-2009 academic year. These reporters will work on editing travel content generated by others. About You: • Self-starter • Excellent written communication skills • Majoring in journalism, English, marketing, communications or any other related field of study • Can commit to a minimum of (4) four articles per month Benefit: • $10-15/hr • Valuable resume & portfolio material • Help build a site your friends are sure to be talking about How to Apply: Submit your resume, if available, and a paragraph on why you would make a good Travel Editor Intern. To apply e-mail bgriggs@mycollegeroadtrip.com.]]>

<![CDATA[Vanderbilt Campus Events Reporter at MyCollegeRoadTrip.com MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is a exciting new travel website designed for students, by students. Focusing on the needs and wants of college-aged travelers, MCRT seeks to be the number one destination for information on a variety of travel topics including; spring, summer and winter breaks as well as volunteer and inter-collegiate road trip opportunities! The site is set to launch in January at the campuses of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee. About Position: • MyCollegeRoadTrip.com is looking for (3) three Vanderbilt Campus Events Reporters for the 2008-2009 academic year. These reporters will work on developing local collegiate event content for Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville area. Campus event reporters will have their work published on our site and viewable around the world. About You: • Vanderbilt Student • Self-starter • Excellent written communication skills • Majoring in journalism, English, marketing, communications or any other related field of study • Can commit to submitting a minimum of (4) four articles per month Benefit: • $10-15/hr • Valuable resume & portfolio material • Help build a site your friends are sure to be talking about How to Apply: Submit your resume, if available, and a paragraph on why you would make a good Vanderbilt Campus Events Reporter. To apply e-mail bgriggs@mycollegeroadtrip.com.]]>

<![CDATA[i need a writer to redenvelope and or write an artist statement and bio, letter of motivation and etc. reply with writing samples thanks]]>

<![CDATA[Kickoff-Time.com (<a href="http://www.kickoff-time.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kickoff-time.com/</a>), a startup Web site, is seeking football writers and bloggers for our site, dedicated to helping NFL and major college fans plan their football weekends either in person or on TV. Writing experience and football knowledge are preferred. As we continue to build, our growing site also will need those who have experience with all aspects of tailgating, including alumni associations and fan clubs. For consideration please send a resume and samples of your writing and experience to: jobs@kickoff-time.com. ]]>

<![CDATA[I have 2 books coming out in 2010 with a publisher and I'm looking to expand into new areas. I teach theology and ethics at a very large denominational seminary and regularly appear on NPR (national, not local) and other tv and radio outlets among others, to talk about social issues. I have several projects on the docket and I'm looking for an agent that has contacts beyond my own. (I have them with P&R and Crossway). My writing is moving in a direction too broad for those publishers and I'm looking for an agent with contacts at publishers like Nelson, Brazos, Baker, Zondervan, Eerdmans, etc. I currently am ready to pitch a Bible study monograph series for young men.]]>

<![CDATA[I am working on a personal writing in regards of people who are single. I am inquiring into anyone out there who is single or has an opinion on being single. Straight or gay men or women. I would love to hear your story - please consider contacting me if you have a story, if you are single, if you are newly in a relationship, if you bounce from relationship to relationship, or if you have an opinion to share. Please send your inquiry to: the e-mail address above listed with craigslist. I will then be in contact with you - if your e-mail and story seem legit. This project is at the present time a personal working - names will be changed and compensation would be based on permission to use work and whether or not this becomes published, IF that is the path which is chosen for this project Thank you - ]]>

<![CDATA[Hello friends and lovers of country music! I need a few witty and smart writers to interview country bands/artists, write album reviews, columns, concert reviews, post news... Bitchin perks include free shows, free albums, and conversations with your favorite band. www.CountryMusicGoodness.com is a web magazine that focus' on; -POP and ROCK-COUNTRY (Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Brooks and Dunn, Willie Nelson, George Straight...), as well as -FOLK, BLUEGRASS, AMERICANA (Steve Earle, Earl Scruggs, Drive by Truckers, Mindy Smith, Avett Brothers, Iron and Wine, David Allen Coe, Woody Guthrie, Be Good Tanyas, Lucero...) If you can turn around an article in a few days, cover bands that you may not love, spell, have a good knowledge of music in general, and want to be a part of one of the only country music websites please e-mail me in the following format; Subject line read as follows; "WRITER-AUSTIN" (please notice the caps, and if you are not living in Austin please replace that with where you do live). Please include in your e-mail; -1 paragraph about yourself and qualifications -A 1 paragraph album review or concert review of any band of your choice -your top 5 favorite bands of all time -your top 5 favorite country (or any of the other sub-genres listed) -last 5 concerts you went to -a link to your myspace or facebook -phone number, email, city, and age. I also need someone to do just “news,” that would be daily finding links, updates, tour dates, album release dates, gossip… and getting those mailed to our web guy and he would post them up. Thank you for taking the time to read this. PS We formally made a print magazine, its remnants can be seen here www.newreformmagazine.com ]]>