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From Heather:

Hi Suzanne,

Heather

Edit Discussion Boards (comp: $1200/wk) (Telecommute/Albany)
gigs-420952709@craigslist.org : http://albany.craigslist.org/wrg/420952709.html
A writer is needed for an ongoing writing project. One will need to create compelling content that encourages others into joining the forum.The moderator will need to actively encourage debate on the appropriate forum board.You will need to possess good ideas and solid writing skillsYou can work this job from your home in AlbanyReply to this ad for more information

From Carol:

ad sends you to membership site and auto responder

This is probably not a legitimate ad. You get an auto response and a site to go to that has you jumping through hoops. I bailed out of the process, so I don’t know what is at the end.

Carol

Thanks ladies!!!

Suzanne Franco http://www.freelancedaily.net

From Stephen: 

Take this as a (possibly minor) warning about the below art gallery. Firstly, what they’ll do is give you an artist’s images to write a review about, as a test and if they like it, they’ll use it. Then if they like it, they’ll hire you for more reviews, but they won’t pay you for the first one, except if you later look up that artist on their web page, you’ll see what’s basically your review, slightly reworded. You gave them a freebie, which is usurprising b/c they are so incredibly cheap and will never give you an increase in rates. If you have spare time and like writing about art, go for it.

Freelance Art Writer (Comp: $15/artist press release (150-250 words); $50/group exhibition review (400-800 words); $0.10/word for all other articles) (Chelsea, Manhattan; telecommute)
job-415835051@craigslist.org : http://newyork.craigslist.org                    /mnh/wri/415835051.html               
Date: 2007-09-06, 8:02PM EDT Agora Gallery NY is currently looking for dependable creative freelance writers with background in Art/Art History to write press releases, artist profiles,and exhibition reviews for print and online use. Qualified individuals should send their resume and writing samples Subject: Freelance Art Writers

Thanks to a subscriber for sending this in to us:

I am writing to you about the latest Heads-up/Scam that was posted today concerning Boink Magazine’s post. I have talked to the editor and researched them and seem to be very legit. I just wanted to give you my feedback on the matter.

Thoughts from a subscriber:

The ad below is for a magazine about sex. I corresponded with them yesterday, and while they’ve changed their ad a little bit, they still are hiding that fact and a person doesn’t know it until they get an e-mail telling them to check out the publication.

A big “thank you” to Kristen King for alerting me to a typo here on the blog If you haven’t checked out her Inkthinker Blog (http://www.inkthinkerblog.com) you better get on over there. It’s it’s a must for all freelance writers and you’ll be glad you did. Thanks again Kristen and BTW I really like the new look. Keep up the good work. *SmiLes* Suzanne

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