Helium Marketplace For Freelance Writing
Looking for freelance writing jobs? Look no further! Marketplace for Freelance Writers is where you can add to your portfolio, kickstart your freelance writing career and earn more! But you have to be a Helium member to enter the Marketplace for Freelance Writers.
Welcome to Helium’s Marketplace, where freelance writers see the titles that publishers need articles for right now!
Here is your one stop to find all the freelance jobs currently active in Marketplace.
- Be sure to read each title’s “Guidelines,” as they spell out the important details of the assignment.
- Remember, you can only view your submission by going to your My Articles page. (Note: The Marketplace is run on GMT time. For deadlines, figure your local time from GMT here.)
Need more details about how Marketplace works? Check out the Marketplace User Guide for Freelance Writers.
Write your best, and maybe your piece will be the one selected by the publisher!
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| Relationships & Family | Family Monthly |
Our family's most unique and unusual autumn tradition  Write Now
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05/10/2008 | 1 | 36 | $40.00 | 50 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 100-300 words. We are looking for the most unique activities and celebrations that your family does every October or fall. Past traditions that we've published include an autumn-themed I-Spy-style scavenger hunt, and a Halloween potluck held in a garage decked out like a haunted house. Above all, the tradition must be unique, meaningful, and something that your family has done more than once (a monthly or annual event). All traditions must be current day (no stories from your youth), and authors must be willing to be photographed with their family for publication.
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| Arts & Humanities | Audio Book Reviews |
Audio book reviews: The Whole Truth, by David Baldacci Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 2 | $16.00 | 200 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 250-500 words. Review of the audio book version of the current best-seller by David Baldacci. Review must be from the unabridged audio book version of the work either in compact disc format or MP3 download. Reviews should include at least one mention of the author, title and the name of the reader. Give a brief overview of the plot. Be specific without giving away important aspects. Include possible references to the author's previous works in the same genre if you have that knowledge. The review must include at least one paragraph focusing on the audio book production; items such as the reader's diction, pacing, ability to handle different dialects and genders. Pop culture references and a distinct reviewer viewpoint is encouraged. Works are rated on a scale of 1 to 5: 1 = I wasn't crazy about it. 2 = OK, depends on what you like. 3 = Good, worth your time, try it. 4 = Great, entertaining and enjoyable. 5 = Excellent, an audio book classic. Be sure to back up your rating with some specifics.
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| Education | The Information Revolution |
Distance learning: An overview Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Write an article on why a person might choose distance learning and how he would go about it. Discuss the various levels of distance learning available, and list a few of the most popular programs. Include the terms: Distance learning bachelor degree, Distance learning MBA, Distance learning PhD, Distance learning degree, Distance learning college, Distance learning program, Distance learning online. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Education | The Information Revolution |
How to organize a successful school fundraiser Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 1 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Give practical advice on how to organize a school fundraiser and how to make it successful. Give tips on how to plan the fundraiser from start to finish, and how to get young people and teenagers enthusiastic about the idea. Include a list of five unique fundraising ideas. Include the terms: High school fundraiser, School fundraiser idea, Elementary school fundraiser, School fundraiser orders online. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
Small business owners: The liability insurance coverage you need Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Give a definition for liability insurance and discuss the type of situations it will cover. Explain how the coverage is intended to protect both the employer and employee, and give a general overview of when liability insurance will be called into use. Explain the impact on the employer and employee when this happens. Include the terms: Liability, General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability, Small Business Liability Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Product Liability, Product Liability Insurance. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
Reaching your customers through direct marketing Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Explain what direct marketing is and how it differs from other types of marketing. Give examples of how it can be applied to different types of marketing (email marketing, web promotion, etc.). List the pros of this type of marketing and how to best implement it. Explain how to avoid any pitfalls of direct marketing. Include the terms: Direct Marketing, Direct Mail Marketing, Direct Email Marketing, Direct Response Marketing, Direct Marketing Services, Direct Marketing Association, Direct Marketing Agency, Direct Marketing Online. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
How dropship can work for a small business Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Give a definition of dropshipping and explain the process. State how it can be useful for a small business in managing inventory and filling customer orders. Include any pitfalls of dropshipping and how to avoid them. Include the terms: Dropshipping, Wholesale Dropship, Dropship Wholesaler, Dropship Company, Dropship Directory. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
The impact of Social Security reform on small businesses Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Discuss how social security benefits currently work as well as the forthcoming changes to current social security regulations. Explain the impact the changes will have on small business owners and their employees. Also include information on social security disability benefits. Include the terms: Social Security, Social Security Benefits, Social Security Card, Social Security Administration, Social Security Number, Social Security Office. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
Small business owners: Choosing the proper Power of Attorney Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Discuss the importance of power of attorney for a small business owner. Explain who makes an optimal candidate and what roles he or she can play (ex. selling your property, negotiating on your behalf, or dealing with your will in the event of your death.) Explain the differences between Durable Power of Attorney, Nondurable Power of Attorney and Springing Power of Attorney. Also include information on when power of attorney comes into play and how to legally protect yourself when assigning power of attorney. Include the terms: Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney Form, Durable Power of Attorney, General Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Free Power of Attorney Form, Limited Power of Attorney. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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| Business | The Information Revolution |
Small business owners: Taking a closer look at offshore business opportunities Write Now
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05/12/2008 | 3 | 0 | $20.00 | 350 |
| Assignment Guidelines: 400-500 words. Give a definition of offshore, and discuss how dealing in overseas investments, banking, client and vendor research and merchandising can both benefit and prove difficult for a small business. Include the terms: Offshore Banking, Offshore Investing, Offshore Companies, Offshore Merchant Account, Offshore Bank Account, Offshore Services, Offshore Outsourcing, Offshore Investment, Offshore Company Formation, Offshore Development. Articles are to be written as factual and legitimate resources for those who operate a small business or are looking to start one. Articles must contain a minimum of five terms included in the instructions, and wherever natural and possible, all terms should be included. Formatting such as bullets and subheads are encouraged. Only articles that adhere to these instructions will be selected. Please see our About the Publisher page for more information.
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