Ezine Freelance Writing Jobs

Ezines Explained

Ezines are online magazine publications. They are sometimes online counterparts to print publications, but many ezines stand alone as electronic publications. There are a wide variety of ezines available on the Internet, and they come in various forms:

• Distributed via e-mail in PDF form
• Available on a Web site for free
• Available on a Web site for a charge
• Downloadable to a PDA or other portable device

There are many different methods to distribute ezines, and there is certainly no shortage of ezines seeking contributing freelance writers.

Ezine Topics

Since ezines are relatively inexpensive to produce – especially compared to print publications – it is possible for creators to focus on very specific topics that may not otherwise merit an entire publications. Some ezines are distributed with the distinct intent of advertising a service or product while others are written strictly for the joy of producing an ezine on a beloved topic.

This means that writers can probably find ezine freelance writing jobs that they may not otherwise be able to find within the world of print publications. It is a great way to gain valuable experience while also writing about a topic that interests you.

Find Ezine Freelance Writing Jobs

If you have a favorite ezine that you already read on a regular basis, you can contact the editor for submission guidelines and start composing content to send in. Sometimes ezine editors post submission guidelines within the ezine or on the Web site. Look for the terms Submission Guidelines or Write for Us within the ezine or on the Web site.

You may also want to peruse the wide variety of ezines online that cater to topics you find interesting or have a lot of experience in. Conducting a quick search engine inquiry will probably yield a wide variety of suitable results.

Online job banks usually have an abundance of ezine freelance writing jobs for both well-established publications and start-up publications.

Established Ezines

Some ezines have been in publication for decades, having begun production near the beginning of the Internet. Other ezines are relatively young, yet well-established with a solid readership base.

Ezines that are already established are much more likely to offer paid writing jobs because they will have the revenue necessary to support a paid staff. Do not apply for a paid ezine writing project unless you have easy access to the Internet, however.

Start Up Ezines

If you are looking to bulk up your résumé, take a look at job boards for start-up ezines looking for volunteer contributors. New ezines are more willing to accept amateur freelance writers when there is no pay involved in the initial project.

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great way to get your foot in the door with regards to freelance writing online:

• You gain valuable experience with adhering to a schedule and working with editors.
• You get some credits for your résumé.
• You gain exposure for your work.
• You may potentially get offered a paid position if the ezine becomes profitable.

There is no way to tell with a high degree of certainty which ezines will wind up profitable and which will cease production before ever getting distributed. The best plan is to find an ezine regarding a topic you are interested in and contribute some content for the initial experience without expecting it all to culminate into something profitable.

Don't Fear Technology

Ezine publications don't necessarily require their writers to be incredibly savvy when it comes to technology. In many cases, content is simply sent to an editor who then formats it for the ezine. Do not let a lack of technical knowledge stop you from applying for ezine freelance writing jobs.