One of My Pet Peeves About Job Listings for Writers

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You know, one of my pet peeves is encountered via the following scenario: I visit a site with a job posting for a writer and it details what is wanted . . . but doesn't enlighten the writer about what he or she is interested in. I'm referring to the pay rate, of course. I mean come on, how many of us visit jobs boards because we have nothing better to do?

Frankly, this drives me nuts. Why should I waste my time applying for a job that does not include payment details? This lack of transparency does not instill confidence that the listing is targeting serious writers.

I saw a job listing this morning requesting 30 articles from the writer--and more article writing work was promised, and then . . . nothing--de nada. If you are anything like me you click the X up in the corner and move on to something else.

 My advice? Stay away from this nonsense. You can bet that in most cases, you'll be insulted by being offered a ridiculously low rate for hours of labor.

In the Today's Job Pick section at the top, on the left, I will only list writing jobs that include payment details or that look promising, hence saving you time, if you are looking for writing work.