Saturday, July 12, 2008

Can I get a job freelance writing under the age of 18

Can I get a job freelance writing under the age of 18?
I live in the northeast United States and have won several writing contests. I'd like to make some money with my talent, but I don't think I can, being a minor. Does anyone know if I can write freelance as a minor? Anybody know someplace I can, if so? My strengths could include advice columns, video game reviewing, or blogging. Also short stories.

Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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Your best bet would be to contact businesses that would be able to use your talents. Ask them if there are age restrictions. Find out the procedures for submitting your work. If you are capable of writing short stories or a novel, book publishers are willing to accept them. It may take many submittals to find a publisher, but it is possible.
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if your writing is good enough, it will sell - age is irrelevant - "freelance" work is not a steady paying job - you might sell one story a year or one a month - YOU have to do all the legwork finding who is paying for stories and then go thru the application process

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

I did not get paid for a freelance job. What should I do

I did not get paid for a freelance job. What should I do?
I did some graphic design works for a freelance job. I did not get paid. I asked to my client to pay me and then he gave me his partner's contact information-a consulting company- and I kept calling and emailing both of them, they never answer me back. I don't have a contract. But, I have hundreds of emails about the price and the work process. Is there any way I can get paid from them? He owes me $1,200.
Small Business - 2 Answers
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Take the matter to small claims court, be sure to print out ALL the emails and bring them when you go to court. even though you don't have a traditional paper contract, the emails show that he did if fact agree to pay you, the services he ordered, the services you preformed, the amount you were to be paid, and when you were to be paid. If you can convice the judge, you will be awarded the money owed. If you are lucky, the company will offer a settlement when they hear that you are suing for your wages; to save thier reputation.
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This is really sad - as you don't have anything in black and white or a written contract, you might as well as kiss your $1,200 goodbye. Next time, put a watermark on your work for review. If the client likes it, ask to be paid first so you can send them the final work minus the watermark. Always get yourself protected by a contract and ask for some % down payment as a form of security or trust. What you can do perhaps is report him to many complaint portal online like RipOff Report, Complaints.com, or Complaints Board. Good Luck

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Friday, July 4, 2008

Which company will give me freelance job to earn money as designer

Which company will give me freelance job to earn money as designer?
I want to work as a freelancer to earn money as a designer.
Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers

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That's a paradox. You want a company to hire you as a freelancer. It just doesn't work. If you want a job as a freelancer, usually you take commissions work. For companies you do contracts

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