How to Find Freelance Children's Writing Jobs
Finding freelance writing jobs can be an arduous task if one doesn't know where to look. Developing a niche such as writing for children can increase the freelancer's chances of finding a specific job and developing skills within that area. Then, utilizing various sources can help determine the appropriate markets that are seeking freelance work.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Journal
- Pen
- "2010 Writer's Market" by Robert Lee Brewer
- "2010 Children's Writers and Illustrators Market" by Alice Pope
Instructions
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Using the 2010 Writer's Market Book
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Using The Writer's Market To Find Jobs Purchase the "2010 Writer's Market" book at your local bookstore. Use the index to search for children's writing freelance markets and make a list of the markets you want to contact in a journal or spreadsheet. Contact each according to their instructions and guidelines.
The "2010 Writer's Market" is a comprehensive, printed collection of presses, journals and other markets specifically geared to help writers find freelance and publishing opportunities in both fiction and non-fiction. There are a multitude of markets included that seek freelancers who want to work with children's picture books, children's presses and other children's markets. The book contains information on how to contact presses and markets, as well as specifics regarding their niches and pay rates. There are also sections dedicated to helping writer's seek freelance jobs by helping them fine tune their query letters and pitches. This book can be purchased online or at Barnes & Noble or Borders near you.
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Writing For Children's Markets Requires Some Research Visit the Writers Write and Readers Read sites, mark down all of the freelance markets of interest and make contact according to their specific guidelines.
There are many sites that allow freelancers to browse freelance opportunities. Included is Writers Write's children's market listings. Their listings help aspiring writers find specific work markets that are both paying and nonpaying. Also, Reader's Read lists many major publishers and markets that print children's stories. Each link sends the reader to the specific press, where there are often freelance writer guidelines for making contact.
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Read the Educational Markets for Children's Writers' online listings and contact the editors according to their guidelines. Pay attention to each listing's specific details.
The Educational Markets for Children's Writers is a great online resource for freelance writers hoping to write educational texts for children. The site lists submission guidelines and contacts for writers. Freelancers may contact these markets if they have a book completed or if they want to attain freelance work.
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Children's Writing Jobs for Freelancers Purchase the "2010 Children's Writers and Illustrators Market" by Alice Pope. Record the markets that are of interest and contact them according to their guidelines.
This book, similar to the "2010 Writer's Market," contains additional and specific information regarding children's writing markets for freelance writers.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for more information on writing for children.
Make sure to follow the specific guidelines for each market. Following instructions is important. This will increase the chances of an editor noticing a freelancer's pitch or letter.
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