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Posts from June
Tyra Banks & Demand Studios: Beautiful Inside & Out
Posted by Kaitlyn | June 30, 2010 | Comments (27)
Click here to read the full press release.
In the coming months we will work with Tyra to build an exciting new online brand dedicated to beauty and fashion. Expanding on her philosophy of ‘Beauty Inside & Out’ we aim to create quality content and build a positive and engaging digital experience for women of all ages.
With an expected launch date sometime in the fall, our editors will be on the lookout for writers with interest and expertise in these areas. Keep your bio up to date and showcase your talents by taking advantage of the fashion and beauty titles already in our system.
Again, we are so excited to be able to provide our community with this opportunity. We appreciate all your enthusiasm and can’t wait for this to get underway!
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
My name is Bobby Laurie. I graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2005 with a degree in mass media communication. Since then, I've become a flight attendant for a domestic low-cost airline. I was trying to find a way to bring my love of writing and my writing skills back to the forefront without giving up this new career I fell in love with. Then one day, I came across an ad for Demand Studios looking for freelance travel writers, and the rest is history. I love writing for Demand Studios because it allows me to share my travel experience and expertise with readers while at the same time, allowing me to continue my love of writing.
My name is Bobby Laurie. I graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2005 with a degree in mass media communication. Since then, I've become a flight attendant for a domestic low-cost airline. I was trying to find a way to bring my love of writing and my writing skills back to the forefront without giving up this new career I fell in love with. Then one day, I came across an ad for Demand Studios looking for freelance travel writers, and the rest is history. I love writing for Demand Studios because it allows me to share my travel experience and expertise with readers while at the same time, allowing me to continue my love of writing.
Wednesday is just around the corner! Hope everyone had a good Tuesday.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I am Linda Woolhether. I retired from a rewarding career as a classroom teacher a few years ago. Since that time, I have been searching for a writing position that would fulfill my need to be productive and creative again. I found just what I wanted with Demand Studios. I love being able to set my own schedule and write things about which I am most passionate. I am so pleased to have found such a professional organization that truly cares about its writers, and I get paid well too! It doesn't get any better than that.
I am Linda Woolhether. I retired from a rewarding career as a classroom teacher a few years ago. Since that time, I have been searching for a writing position that would fulfill my need to be productive and creative again. I found just what I wanted with Demand Studios. I love being able to set my own schedule and write things about which I am most passionate. I am so pleased to have found such a professional organization that truly cares about its writers, and I get paid well too! It doesn't get any better than that.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I am Roger Golden, and I became a freelance copywriter in June 2008. Other writing endeavors include satirical news stories for online publications such as SpoofNews, social commentaries at .modern Dislogic, two collections of original verse and various blog and forum contributions. At Demand Studios, I have found abundant writing assignments on topics for which I am highly suited, based on my more than 20 years’ construction experience. I can set my own schedule without the hassle and stress of impossible deadlines, and that means higher productivity and greater profits for me.
I am Roger Golden, and I became a freelance copywriter in June 2008. Other writing endeavors include satirical news stories for online publications such as SpoofNews, social commentaries at .modern Dislogic, two collections of original verse and various blog and forum contributions. At Demand Studios, I have found abundant writing assignments on topics for which I am highly suited, based on my more than 20 years’ construction experience. I can set my own schedule without the hassle and stress of impossible deadlines, and that means higher productivity and greater profits for me.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
My name is Valerie Hendricks, and I am a high school English teacher and mother of two kids. I started writing for Demand Studios last summer when I needed a way to make some extra money within my busy schedule. I never imagined I would find something so rewarding. I love researching and writing articles on various subjects. Though I am able to write more at times than others, I appreciate the flexibility to write as much or as little as I can. Writing for Demand Studios keeps me sharp as a writer and thinker while expanding my professional identity. Working as a writer also improves my skills as a writing teacher. I am proud to work for Demand Studios.
My name is Valerie Hendricks, and I am a high school English teacher and mother of two kids. I started writing for Demand Studios last summer when I needed a way to make some extra money within my busy schedule. I never imagined I would find something so rewarding. I love researching and writing articles on various subjects. Though I am able to write more at times than others, I appreciate the flexibility to write as much or as little as I can. Writing for Demand Studios keeps me sharp as a writer and thinker while expanding my professional identity. Working as a writer also improves my skills as a writing teacher. I am proud to work for Demand Studios.
Monday we asked you to have some fun on our Facebook page and write a haiku. We said we would share some of our favorites, and here's another fun one. Well done, Stacy!
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I’m Heather Carreiro, and I’ve been writing for Demand Studios since September 2009. After spending three years working in education development and writing teacher training curriculum in Lahore, Pakistan, I moved back to the U.S. to pursue further education. Working for Demand Studios has given me the flexibility to pursue a master’s degree in English and work on creative projects without sinking into debt. Traveling vicariously through the articles I write has allowed me to make use of my experiences abroad and helped satisfy the nagging “travel bug” that has afflicted me since I returned stateside.
I’m Heather Carreiro, and I’ve been writing for Demand Studios since September 2009. After spending three years working in education development and writing teacher training curriculum in Lahore, Pakistan, I moved back to the U.S. to pursue further education. Working for Demand Studios has given me the flexibility to pursue a master’s degree in English and work on creative projects without sinking into debt. Traveling vicariously through the articles I write has allowed me to make use of my experiences abroad and helped satisfy the nagging “travel bug” that has afflicted me since I returned stateside.
Five Web/Mobile Apps to Improve Your Freelance Life
Posted by JoshWriter | June 24, 2010 | Comments (3)
Editors Note: Josh is a member of our Studio community as well as a writer and journalist for various print and online publications. Knowing how much he does in his freelance work, we were curious to see how he balances all of it. We went to Josh and asked him to spill his secrets.
I'm a busy guy, and I’m constantly looking for different approaches to boost my productivity, streamline my freelancing work and squeeze every profitable penny out of my day. For better or for worse, the Internet and mobile phones seem to be everywhere these days and give me all kinds of new ways to stay connected to my work. Several specific web-based and mobile apps have helped me get the most out of my work, whether I need scheduling help or tools that help me better research a story.
EverNote
I’ve ditched carrying around my spiral bound notepad for EverNote, which lets me jot down story ideas or business plans on my computer or on my mobile phone. It then automatically syncs the note across my account so I see the same thing whether I’m on my phone or sitting at my laptop. And it’s not just for taking notes. For example, I can take photos on my phone’s camera or screenshots of my browser for future reference while writing a story. It’s available on Windows and PC computers, as well as on the Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and other mobile operating systems.
FreshBooks
Time is money, and FreshBooks allows me to keep track of both. The web-based app helps me stay on schedule with timers that record how much time I spend writing for each of my clients. It also lets me generate and send out invoices, because freelancing is only profitable when my clients actually pay me the money they owe. For mobile tracking, FreshBooks offers an app for the iPhone with all the same features.
Fring
A lot of my clients stay in touch using Skype and instant messaging programs, but it can be troublesome to run several IM software programs at the same time. Fring solves that. It works on every major mobile platform, including the iPhone and the Android, and connects to most major IM platforms to let me chat and make free phone and video calls from a single interface. I can even follow my favorite Twitter users or chat with friends on Facebook—which might not be a good thing.
Mint
I love budgeting. It lets me see exactly where my freelance income is going, and helps me identify areas where I can save money. My favorite budgeting app is Mint, the online budgeting tool from Intuit, because it works in any browser. It also runs on the Android and the iPhone. I can stay on top of my bills and check when a client has deposited money in my bank accounts. I can also tag different deposits with custom categories, quickly allowing me to segregate my freelancing income.
Google Mobile
Google Mobile packs up all the important features of Google that I need and lets me take it with me on my phone. It works on numerous phone platforms, including BlackBerries. I can read the news, check my email, search the web and use Google Maps in a simple interface. It’s helped me when I’ve needed help finding my way to a client’s office, or when I’ve been trying to track updates on a news story that I’m covering.
I'm a busy guy, and I’m constantly looking for different approaches to boost my productivity, streamline my freelancing work and squeeze every profitable penny out of my day. For better or for worse, the Internet and mobile phones seem to be everywhere these days and give me all kinds of new ways to stay connected to my work. Several specific web-based and mobile apps have helped me get the most out of my work, whether I need scheduling help or tools that help me better research a story.
EverNote
I’ve ditched carrying around my spiral bound notepad for EverNote, which lets me jot down story ideas or business plans on my computer or on my mobile phone. It then automatically syncs the note across my account so I see the same thing whether I’m on my phone or sitting at my laptop. And it’s not just for taking notes. For example, I can take photos on my phone’s camera or screenshots of my browser for future reference while writing a story. It’s available on Windows and PC computers, as well as on the Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and other mobile operating systems.
FreshBooks
Time is money, and FreshBooks allows me to keep track of both. The web-based app helps me stay on schedule with timers that record how much time I spend writing for each of my clients. It also lets me generate and send out invoices, because freelancing is only profitable when my clients actually pay me the money they owe. For mobile tracking, FreshBooks offers an app for the iPhone with all the same features.
Fring
A lot of my clients stay in touch using Skype and instant messaging programs, but it can be troublesome to run several IM software programs at the same time. Fring solves that. It works on every major mobile platform, including the iPhone and the Android, and connects to most major IM platforms to let me chat and make free phone and video calls from a single interface. I can even follow my favorite Twitter users or chat with friends on Facebook—which might not be a good thing.
Mint
I love budgeting. It lets me see exactly where my freelance income is going, and helps me identify areas where I can save money. My favorite budgeting app is Mint, the online budgeting tool from Intuit, because it works in any browser. It also runs on the Android and the iPhone. I can stay on top of my bills and check when a client has deposited money in my bank accounts. I can also tag different deposits with custom categories, quickly allowing me to segregate my freelancing income.
Google Mobile
Google Mobile packs up all the important features of Google that I need and lets me take it with me on my phone. It works on numerous phone platforms, including BlackBerries. I can read the news, check my email, search the web and use Google Maps in a simple interface. It’s helped me when I’ve needed help finding my way to a client’s office, or when I’ve been trying to track updates on a news story that I’m covering.
