Tag Archives: Elance


Writing Articles: Opportunities on Outsourcing Sites

Posted on July 23, 2010 by penny

Want a steady stream of freelance writing jobs? Penny uses the outsourcing sites to great effect. She reports: Outsourcing sites are a great place to look for freelance writing opportunities of every type, including writing articles. But if you are … Continue reading →

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Big Brother at outsourcing sites: Screen caps? Oh, puh-leeze!

Posted on April 10, 2010 by angela.booth

Until now, I’ve recommended outsourcing sites like Elance and oDesk to my beginning writing students. Sadly, I can no longer do that, after reading Jenn Mattern’s excellent article: “Another Freelance Marketplace Bites the Dust — Elance Work View”. I have … Continue reading →

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Freelance writing jobs: how to know what SELLS

Posted on November 16, 2009 by angela.booth

How do you know what sells in freelance writing? You find out by researching, and because you’re working in the online world, research is blissfully easy. No need to climb off the couch and change out of your jammies, even. … Continue reading →

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Freelance writers are getting bitten by Elance’s higher fees

Posted on November 20, 2007 by angela.booth

I’m fond of Elance. Although I rarely use the service, I know a lot of writers who do, and I’ve often promoted Elance to new writers as a way to get started freelancing and to build their writing business. It … Continue reading →

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