Freelance Jobs 18th Feb

Today I realized a couple of things. All you need to have is talent. Write good, write beautiful prose and burn the midnight oil. You'll get the rewards. Secondly, even on the big, bad internet, there is a thing called trust. And it works. Beautifully.

The reason for all this blather is that I just completed one hard week of writing. I wrote - To the best of my ability. Then I sent in the stuff. Response? A big, fat paypal, along with a compliment on a job well done. So what do I do? I re-read everything I wrote. And it really looks good. Now I don't know which one makes me happier. The paypal or my writing.

Here's today's jobs:

Article writers wanted. $15 per article.

Howto guide writers wanted. $10 per guide.

Freelance writers wanted. Focus on international students in the U.S.A.

Freelance tech. blogger wanted. Manufacturing, finance, biotech., etc.

Website copywriter wanted. Knowledge of flash banner ads is a plus.

Proofreader for a novel manuscript wanted. Author is a non-US citizen with ESL.

Humor blog writer wanted, with a focus on celeb dishing.

Art blog writers wanted. Focus on news, exhibitions, and artists.

Freelance urban writers wanted. $15-30 per article.

Transcriptionist needed. $10 per tape.

Stupid Googe

There's a storm in a teacup brewing over Google's use of a strawberry and missing L in Google. I've blogged before about Google's employees being wackos, but this is one time the nutjobs at Google need some defending, and maybe some appreciation. If that is, their massive egos can take the additional praise without blowing a few gaskets.

The whole kerfuffle is over this:



First impressions - Don't try to con yourself. Here's what I went through when I first saw it on Google:

1. A thrill at being the first to discover Google screwing up.
2. A closer look at WTF is that between the O and the E.
3. Realization that it's a strawberry.
4. Taking a good look at it again. The stalk does look like an L...
5. Dismay that no one is going to digg this....

What does Google have to say about it? "When you look at the logo, you may worry that we forgot our name overnight, skipped a letter, or have decided that 'Googe' has a better ring to it," Google's Webmaster and official doodler, Dennis Hwang wrote on a company blog in response to the blogosphere's blather. "None of the above. I just know that those with true romance and poetry in their soul will see the subtlety immediately. And if you're feeling grouchy today, may I suggest eating a strawberry." Via Time.com

Steps 1-5 took me about 30 seconds to go through. Does that mean I have true romance and poetry in my soul? I don't know, but one thing I do know. Google's doodler's need a holiday - Preferably a long one, without access to the internet. And if they have nervous breakdowns or or other internet addiction withdrawal symptoms, no worries - It's all for the greater googe...

Freelance Jobs 12th Feb

Here's today's freelance jobs:

Business plan writers needed ( work at home )

Foodie writer wanted to write newsletters ( online )

Web copywriter wanted to write product descriptions and reviews ( tech. ).

Staff writers who can show the middle finger...Uh..Not exactly, but...

Joke writers wanted. $100 per. In cash. No kidding.

Wanna push a website? Website promoter wanted. This usually entails sneaking into forums or message boards, crapping your signature all over, and then hitting the road before they lynch you.

Conduct research and writeup stuff about why dogs love food. Uh...Ok.

Student researcher wanted to act as a flunky for supposedly humourous biz book writer...

Are you good at powerpoint, publisher and writing? Click here.

Okie. That's it. Today's news? Foot-In-Mouth-Against-YoMama disease has gone viral, with Aussie Prime Minister John Howard having managed to acquire said disease from U.S. Senator Joe Biden.
I have nothing to say, except "Next!"