Time
This is a big one for many would-be novelists. Time. There never seems to be enough of it, does there? It takes time to write a novel, sometimes a lot of time. And you don't have any. Well, you're going to have to find it if you ever want to finish writing a novel. Keep in mind that novel writing is not a sprint, but more of an endurance race. With the exception of some experienced and self-trained professional writers, the simple act of typing out a novel can take months or even years, and that's not including time spent plotting, coming up with characters, etc.
But you can find the time. Even if it's only five minutes a day, you can write a novel. It might take you a year, but so what? At the end of the year you will have your novel.
Try to set yourself a reasonable goal. If you're starting out, I'd suggest begin by trying to write for only 15 minutes a day. Or perhaps set yourself a length goal by trying to write just 500 words a day. If you can keep this up day in an day out, eventually you will have finished your novel. If you can manage to write 1,000 words a day, in a few months you will have a decent length for a novel, and in a year you would have a really long novel.
It can be done. Work at finding the time. Everyone can find a free ten minutes in their day.
Focus
Along with time, you also need focus and patience to write a novel. That book isn't going to be written over night. For some writers, focus is easy to maintain because they have a natural love for their topic that is strong enough to see them through. Other writers, while still loving their topic, are sometimes distracted by other ideas for stories, real life and a thousand other things.
The key here is to work at remaining focused. That's one reason I suggest beginning novelists should try to write every single day. It helps to keep that focus. The repetition builds familiarity, and soon you will sit down to right every day without even thinking, "Hey, do I have time to write today?" You'll naturally make the time.
Perseverance
You also need perseverance to finish a novel. I consider this separate from focus because you can remain focused for short periods of time, but perseverance is the key to longer projects, such as writing a novel.
How do you achieve this? A big part of it can be that repetition I mentioned above. Write every day, no matter what. Also, keep the excitement alive. How do you do this? Force out thoughts of other writing ideas. Join a writing critique group. Talk with some close friends about your big project. Just don't let talking become all you do. Make sure to write.
The basics
Here I'm talking about things like spelling and grammar and punctuation. If you don't know these, learn. That might sound a little harsh, but it's also the truth. You don't have to be the next Shakespeare, but you should at least have the basics down pretty good.
One reason to write is to be read. No one is going to finish reading your stuff if they can't ... well, if they can't read it. All those language rules you learned in school might seem silly, but they are important for writers because they allow the writer to share a common vision with potential readers.
And once you become an expert? Then you can break the rules, mainly because you'll know when and how. But wait until you're an expert.
Forgiveness
Sounds like something out of religion, right? It is. But I'm not talking about forgiving others (though that can be important, too). I'm talking about forgiving yourself. For what? For making those spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes.
If that sounds hypocritical of me after I mentioned those things above, it's not meant to. You need to know those basics. But you also shouldn't be a perfectionist when it comes to writing.
Yes, you want your writing to be perfect. That's what editing and proofreading are for, things you need to be doing once you've finished the writing part of your novel (you didn't think that was all there was to it, did you?). Don't worry so much about your mistakes while you're doing the actual writing part. Just remember to catch those mistakes later.
After you've written a fair amount, perhaps once you've finished your first novel, you'll naturally pick up a system for editing that works best for you. But in the early days, I'm suggesting you take it easy on yourself. But also keep in mind you have that editing work to do. Don't think for second you can shrug that work off onto someone else.
Writing, not publishing
In this article, I was strictly taking about writing a novel. Getting a novel published, whether professionally or if you become a self-publisher, takes a lot more work. Maybe I'll write about that another time.
Good luck with your novel!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Comparing The Top E-reader Devices, From The Kindle and Beyond
First off, let me say (for those who might not already know) there are dozens upon dozens of ways to read electronic books (ebooks) nowadays. You can go to Web sites such as Smashwords and download ebooks directly to your computer. You can use the Stanza application to read ebooks on an iPhone or iPod Touch. Increasingly, you can purchase e-readers, hardware devices specifically made for reading ebooks and other electronic materials, such as electronic versions of magazines and newspapers. Below are basics on some of the more popular of the e-reader devices. Before you purchase an e-reader, make sure to further investigate the particular device in which you are interested, and to do some comparisons online because you might get lucky and find what you want at a cheaper price.
Kindle
There are actually three different versions of the Kindle, all produced and sold by Amazon. The original Kindle e-reading device hit the market in November 2007. Since February 2009, the original has been supplanted by the Kindle 2 and, since May 2009, the Kindle DX. The Kindle, all three versions, are almost assuredly the best known and most popular of all e-reading devices, at least as of this writing in February 2010. With a Kindle, you can go to the Kindle Store and purchase ebooks, electronic newspapers, magazines, and even some blogs.So, there's three Kindles. What are the differences between the three? The original is a wireless reading device with a 6 inch screen and enough memory to store about 200 non-illustrated books; this first generation Kindle is no longer being manufactured, though you can sometimes still find them being sold (new and used) by some online retailers from a price of about $259. The Kindle 2 has several improvements over the original, including longer battery life and enough memory to store more than 1,000 non-illustrated books, though the price is also at about $259. The Kindle DX is a larger version of the Kindle with a 9.7 inch display screen and enough memory to store approximately 3,500 non-illustrated books; the Kindle DX is market for those who want a larger viewing screen, and is especially helpful for readers of newspapers and magazine who are more familiar with seeing the print versions of their favorite reading products in a larger venue. The price of the Kindle DX is currently at about $459.
If you don't have a Kindle, there are still other ways to read ebooks available for the Kindle. If you have a iPhone or iPod Touch, go to the iPhone Apps Store and check out the Kindle app. Amazon has even released Kindle for PC software, so you can download Kindle ebooks and read them on your computer.
Why have a Kindle?
Well, it's very popular, if you like fitting in with the crowd. Also, its been around for a few years now, so many of the bugs and glitches have already been worked out. Plus, you'll have access to Amazon's Kindle Store, which has tons and tons and tons of books available. The Kindle devices are relatively easy to use. The downsides are that you can't download ebooks onto a Kindle from any other site than Amazon and the Amazon files are protected so you can't pass them along to friends with a Kindle. My guess would be eventually Amazon is going to have to open up a little more and allow such things, but who knows when that will happen?
Nook
The Nook is still a little on shaky ground. Early reviews groused that the software was somewhat flaky, though the Nook slowly seems to be finding its market with a price currently at $259.
The Nook is the first e-reader device to use the Android platform, which is a mobile operating system somewhat akin to Linux kernel.
iPad
This Apple device isn't technically an e-reader. It's a tablet computer, which means it uses touch-screen technology without an external, physical keyboard. But the iPad has drawn comparisons to e-readers, mainly because this Apple device, through use of apps like those on the iPhone and iPod Touch, will be an excellent reading device for magazines and newspapers because of its 9.7 inch full color screen. The iPad is scheduled to go on sale in March 2010 and is supposed to have a starting price of $499.Sony Reader
Over the last several years, Sony has been selling several different e-reader devices, all called Sony Readers but with slightly different names. As of this writing, Sony is selling the Reader Pocket Edition ($179), the Reader Touch Edition ($299) and the Reader Daily Edition ($399). As you can guess, the higher the price, the more and better features, though I won't go into all of them for purposes of brevity. However, a number of reviews have complained the Sony Readers have glare problems with their screens. Of note, some libraries (including the New York Public Library) have ebooks available, and apparently the Sony Readers can connect with those libraries for you to download those books for free.The Future
What the future holds for ebooks, publishing and e-readers is anyone's guess. The Kindle still holds sway for the most part, but Spring Design is looking to release the Alex in the next few months, and it's drawing plenty of buzz for its multiple capabilities.
Also, don't forget that just because you don't have or can't afford an e-reader doesn't mean you can't read books electronically. If you have a home computer, or access to a computer, you can go to sites such as Smashwords and download many ebooks for free and other ebooks at relatively cheap prices. At Smashwords, the ebooks even come in multiple formats, from pdf to text to more, so don't worry about compatibility issues.
I Hate Automatic Phone Services
I punch in the phone number on my phone.
The phone rings a couple of times.
Voice on phone: Hello, this is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Thank you for calling. Have you heard about our new fast-check service where you can give us direct access to all of your bank accounts, credit cards and online accounts so we can directly remove your money whenever we want without informing you beforehand that it's going to happen except in a very general way in the small print of the form you initially signed with out company? If not, please sign up for it today and enjoy all the wonderful advantages of having us take your money whenever we want! Have you checked out our Web site at www.iamanidiot.com? If not, please check out the site because many of our services are available there for free (except for the multitude of extra charges we won't tell you about). How may we help you today? If you want to pay your bill (give us money), please press ONE. If you want check on the status of your account, please press TWO. If you need to report an outage in your service, please press SEVEN, NINE, FOUR, TWO, ONE followed by the POUND sign. For any other needs, please hang up and go away.
I push a button, randomly, because nothing in that message was slightly helpful and did not come near approaching dealing with any of the problems I am currently facing.
A new voice on phone: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Thank you for calling. Have you heard about our new credit card billing option? It allows us to access your credit card information and provide it to any of our employees at the switch tap of a few computer buttons. If you haven't signed up for this service, please do so by accessing our Web site online. Also, do you know about our new Rewards program which allows you to spend thousands of dollars with us and receive two cents in return? If not, sign up for this service at our Web site online. If you need to make arrangements to pay your bill, please press ONE. If you need report what you believe is a billing error, please hang up and go away. For all other matters, please wait and an operator will be with you shortly.
So I wait. Seven songs and 45 minutes later, no one has answered.
I am tempted to hang up, but I push the ZERO button in hopes of getting a company operator.
Silence.
A couple of clicking noises.
Then the phone rings a couple of times.
Yet another new voice on phone: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Have you heard about our new dog walking service? If you bring your pooch to one of our local branches, we will walk your dog and let it loose in traffic, all while accepting a hefty payment from you. If you are in dire need of this service, please contact us via our Web site and sign up for the service there. How about our chocolate ice cream service? Not heard of it? If you come down to one of our local branches, we charge only a minimal fee for you to stand there and watch one of our employees eat chocolate ice cream while you wait and wait and wait and receive no service. For all other matters, please press POUND.
I press POUND.
Music plays. For three hours.
Finally ...
Still yet another new voice: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Have you heard about our ---
At this point I hang up.
The phone rings a couple of times.
Voice on phone: Hello, this is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Thank you for calling. Have you heard about our new fast-check service where you can give us direct access to all of your bank accounts, credit cards and online accounts so we can directly remove your money whenever we want without informing you beforehand that it's going to happen except in a very general way in the small print of the form you initially signed with out company? If not, please sign up for it today and enjoy all the wonderful advantages of having us take your money whenever we want! Have you checked out our Web site at www.iamanidiot.com? If not, please check out the site because many of our services are available there for free (except for the multitude of extra charges we won't tell you about). How may we help you today? If you want to pay your bill (give us money), please press ONE. If you want check on the status of your account, please press TWO. If you need to report an outage in your service, please press SEVEN, NINE, FOUR, TWO, ONE followed by the POUND sign. For any other needs, please hang up and go away.
I push a button, randomly, because nothing in that message was slightly helpful and did not come near approaching dealing with any of the problems I am currently facing.
A new voice on phone: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Thank you for calling. Have you heard about our new credit card billing option? It allows us to access your credit card information and provide it to any of our employees at the switch tap of a few computer buttons. If you haven't signed up for this service, please do so by accessing our Web site online. Also, do you know about our new Rewards program which allows you to spend thousands of dollars with us and receive two cents in return? If not, sign up for this service at our Web site online. If you need to make arrangements to pay your bill, please press ONE. If you need report what you believe is a billing error, please hang up and go away. For all other matters, please wait and an operator will be with you shortly.
So I wait. Seven songs and 45 minutes later, no one has answered.
I am tempted to hang up, but I push the ZERO button in hopes of getting a company operator.
Silence.
A couple of clicking noises.
Then the phone rings a couple of times.
Yet another new voice on phone: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Have you heard about our new dog walking service? If you bring your pooch to one of our local branches, we will walk your dog and let it loose in traffic, all while accepting a hefty payment from you. If you are in dire need of this service, please contact us via our Web site and sign up for the service there. How about our chocolate ice cream service? Not heard of it? If you come down to one of our local branches, we charge only a minimal fee for you to stand there and watch one of our employees eat chocolate ice cream while you wait and wait and wait and receive no service. For all other matters, please press POUND.
I press POUND.
Music plays. For three hours.
Finally ...
Still yet another new voice: Hello! This is We Are Idiots Utility Service. Have you heard about our ---
At this point I hang up.
10 Sites to Help with Your Job Search
HigherEdJobs
Does working on a college or university campus sound appealing to you? Don't worry that you have to be a college professor or have four degrees to work on a campus. Colleges all have other jobs that need filled, from administrative assistants to janitors to police dispatchers and more. And, of course, there are job listings for those teaching positions. HigherEdJobs is the perfect place to find employment at a college or university anywhere in the U.S. or even internationally.
Idealist.org
Perhaps you like the idea of working or volunteering in the non-profit sector. This Web site lists all kinds of jobs from all over the U.S. Maybe you would like to work for the American Red Cross? Or how about finding a job with a smaller, lesser-known, grass-roots organization? This is the place to find those jobs, as well as some government jobs. But there's more than just job listings on this site. You can also donate to your favorite organizations, and you can join the forums to voice your opinions.
BlueCollarJobs
Doe you have a background in manufacturing? What about plumbing, machine operations or any number of blue collar jobs? This site could be for you. You'll not only find plenty of listings for blue collar work with many, many companies, but you can also use this site to read some free magazines, check on the latest employment trends, build an online portfolio and more.
BankJobs
Ever work in a bank? Or want to? Or maybe you think being a bank teller doesn't sound very exciting. That's okay, because this site has more than just bank teller positions. Listed are loan processing jobs, executive positions and even bank jobs that aren't necessarily tied directly into money, such as janitorial work or computer technology, etc. Just one more potential tool in your job hunt. And even if you don't think you would be interested in working for a bank, I suggest spending some time perusing sites such as this anyway. Why? Because you might be surprised at some of the job listings. Maybe you don't think you'd want to work for some place, in this example a bank, but you might find a job in the field that suits you perfectly. In these tough times, you've got to think outside the box.
Hospital Jobs Online
Hospitals are another place you might not think has a job for you, but hospitals employ a lot more people than just doctors and nurses. With this site you can find job postings for administration, food services, file clerks, security, public relations and a whole lot more. Hospitals offer plenty of opportunities, so don't miss out by not considering them.
grocery Hire
Grocery stores always seem to have some kind of job openings, from cashiers to department managers to store managers and other positions. This site can help you find a job in the grocery business, though this site focuses almost entirely upon the U.S. Again, remember to think out of the box. Sometimes grocery stores need help in the pharmacy, or need security folks. There's lots of potential if you keep an open mind.
Environmental Jobs and Careers
With all the talk in the media about green jobs, you'd think there would be a job site just for employment in that field. There is. This one. There are all kinds of different types of jobs here, from community relations to engineering to legal work and much, much more. Think green! And find a job.
starnow
Do you think you've got potential for Hollywood? Do you think it's time for you to live your dreams? Maybe so. And starnow can help. This site lists plenty of casting calls for actors, as well as other positions within the film and TV industries. Think about being a stage hand. Or maybe you're a dancer or musician. Reality TV sound like your thing? Check out this site.
Everytruckjob.com
Whether you're an independent driver with your own rig or you're an experienced drive currently without a job, this site can help to line up your next gig, or possibly even regular, full-time work. Tons of companies are listed here, companies who need drivers to take to the roads to deliver goods. Most job listings are for the U.S., but there are also listings for Canada, Puerto Rico and a few other places.
Hcareers
This is basically a job site for hospitality careers. And what kind of careers are those? Hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, resorts, cruise ships, etc. Many jobs are going to be hourly, but there are also plenty of listings for management positions, if that should interest you. Lots of variety here, so don't be afraid to look around some at all the different possibilities.
Does working on a college or university campus sound appealing to you? Don't worry that you have to be a college professor or have four degrees to work on a campus. Colleges all have other jobs that need filled, from administrative assistants to janitors to police dispatchers and more. And, of course, there are job listings for those teaching positions. HigherEdJobs is the perfect place to find employment at a college or university anywhere in the U.S. or even internationally.
Idealist.org
Perhaps you like the idea of working or volunteering in the non-profit sector. This Web site lists all kinds of jobs from all over the U.S. Maybe you would like to work for the American Red Cross? Or how about finding a job with a smaller, lesser-known, grass-roots organization? This is the place to find those jobs, as well as some government jobs. But there's more than just job listings on this site. You can also donate to your favorite organizations, and you can join the forums to voice your opinions.
BlueCollarJobs
Doe you have a background in manufacturing? What about plumbing, machine operations or any number of blue collar jobs? This site could be for you. You'll not only find plenty of listings for blue collar work with many, many companies, but you can also use this site to read some free magazines, check on the latest employment trends, build an online portfolio and more.
BankJobs
Ever work in a bank? Or want to? Or maybe you think being a bank teller doesn't sound very exciting. That's okay, because this site has more than just bank teller positions. Listed are loan processing jobs, executive positions and even bank jobs that aren't necessarily tied directly into money, such as janitorial work or computer technology, etc. Just one more potential tool in your job hunt. And even if you don't think you would be interested in working for a bank, I suggest spending some time perusing sites such as this anyway. Why? Because you might be surprised at some of the job listings. Maybe you don't think you'd want to work for some place, in this example a bank, but you might find a job in the field that suits you perfectly. In these tough times, you've got to think outside the box.
Hospital Jobs Online
Hospitals are another place you might not think has a job for you, but hospitals employ a lot more people than just doctors and nurses. With this site you can find job postings for administration, food services, file clerks, security, public relations and a whole lot more. Hospitals offer plenty of opportunities, so don't miss out by not considering them.
grocery Hire
Grocery stores always seem to have some kind of job openings, from cashiers to department managers to store managers and other positions. This site can help you find a job in the grocery business, though this site focuses almost entirely upon the U.S. Again, remember to think out of the box. Sometimes grocery stores need help in the pharmacy, or need security folks. There's lots of potential if you keep an open mind.
Environmental Jobs and Careers
With all the talk in the media about green jobs, you'd think there would be a job site just for employment in that field. There is. This one. There are all kinds of different types of jobs here, from community relations to engineering to legal work and much, much more. Think green! And find a job.
starnow
Do you think you've got potential for Hollywood? Do you think it's time for you to live your dreams? Maybe so. And starnow can help. This site lists plenty of casting calls for actors, as well as other positions within the film and TV industries. Think about being a stage hand. Or maybe you're a dancer or musician. Reality TV sound like your thing? Check out this site.
Everytruckjob.com
Whether you're an independent driver with your own rig or you're an experienced drive currently without a job, this site can help to line up your next gig, or possibly even regular, full-time work. Tons of companies are listed here, companies who need drivers to take to the roads to deliver goods. Most job listings are for the U.S., but there are also listings for Canada, Puerto Rico and a few other places.
Hcareers
This is basically a job site for hospitality careers. And what kind of careers are those? Hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, resorts, cruise ships, etc. Many jobs are going to be hourly, but there are also plenty of listings for management positions, if that should interest you. Lots of variety here, so don't be afraid to look around some at all the different possibilities.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10 Job Sites for Writers
JournalismJobs.com
As a former newspaper professional, I've been using this Web site for years. Of course newspaper jobs are quite scarce nowadays what with new technology and the depressing economy, but JournalismJobs.com isn't only for newspaper jobs. You can also find jobs for online media, non-profits, TV, radio, and much more. Plenty of professional writing, editing and desktop publishing jobs can be found here. Most jobs listed here are in the United States, but there are sometimes listing for other countries.
The Write Jobs
This site tends to focus on media publishing employment, but it also has links to technical and medical writing jobs. This site also has links to other resources for writers, including advice from professionals. The Write Jobs is part of a network that also includes The Write News, a news site about writing, and Writers Write, a "one-stop resource about books, writing and publishing," according to the Web site.
Online Writing Jobs
Online Writing Jobshas thousands of jobs to search through, mostly for the freelance writer. Here you can find everything from ghostwriting gigs, to book writing, editing, copywriting, blogging, journalism and loads more. A number of the search links will take you to craigslist postings, but that's okay since you're getting a one-stop site for searching those craigslist writing jobs.
BloggerJobs.biz
Want to get paid to blog? If so, this place can help you along your path. Not only are blogging jobs listed, but there are also advertising jobs, design jobs, and others to search from. You can even list yourself under the "Bloggers for Hire" section, or just catch up on some of the latest news concerning professional bloggers.
Media Bistro
As the new infers, this site has a little bit of everything for the writer, including jobs searches. Catch up on the latest media news, find out about conferences, connect with other professionals, or, of course, do a job search. You'll find plenty of journalism jobs listed here, but also jobs at universities, advertising agencies and other places. Really, Media Bistro has so much to offer, it's more than just an employment search engine.
Folio
Folio is a magazine for, well, it's for the magazine industry. If you want to find employment at a magazine, this is a good place to start. But there's also plenty of other interesting things on this site, such as magazine industry news, events, Webinars, and so much more I could keep going on for a long time. Your best bet is to check out this place.
Bookjobs.com
Maybe you are looking for work in the book publishing industry. This is the site for that. Most of the job listings are for the United States, but you will find some for India, Britain and other countries. Spend some time looking over these job listings, because it can open your eyes to all the different possibilities for employment within the book publishing world.
MediaUK
Speaking of the world, here's a site for those not in the U.S. This is a media news site for those in Great Britain. Plenty of newspaper jobs are listed here, but you can also search employment for radio, TV and magazines. You can also read articles, or join a discussion to voice your opinion or just to have a nice chat.
PublishingJobs.Org
This site is sort of a search engine for publishing jobs. You can use the search tool to find jobs listed in local media from all kinds of cities. I've had hit-and-miss success with using this site, but I'm not overly familiar with it, yet. One good thing about this site is it doesn't stick with just part of the publishing industry, but includes book publishers, online, newspapers and more.
The Freelance Writing Jobs Network
Another place on the Web that's more than just a place for looking for work. Of course you can look for jobs here, mostly freelance writing gigs, though there are some regular, full-time jobs. But there's so much more to do here, too. Catch up on writing news. Be a little social and leave some comments. Read some helpful articles. All this to enjoy in one place on the Internet.
As a former newspaper professional, I've been using this Web site for years. Of course newspaper jobs are quite scarce nowadays what with new technology and the depressing economy, but JournalismJobs.com isn't only for newspaper jobs. You can also find jobs for online media, non-profits, TV, radio, and much more. Plenty of professional writing, editing and desktop publishing jobs can be found here. Most jobs listed here are in the United States, but there are sometimes listing for other countries.
The Write Jobs
This site tends to focus on media publishing employment, but it also has links to technical and medical writing jobs. This site also has links to other resources for writers, including advice from professionals. The Write Jobs is part of a network that also includes The Write News, a news site about writing, and Writers Write, a "one-stop resource about books, writing and publishing," according to the Web site.
Online Writing Jobs
Online Writing Jobshas thousands of jobs to search through, mostly for the freelance writer. Here you can find everything from ghostwriting gigs, to book writing, editing, copywriting, blogging, journalism and loads more. A number of the search links will take you to craigslist postings, but that's okay since you're getting a one-stop site for searching those craigslist writing jobs.
BloggerJobs.biz
Want to get paid to blog? If so, this place can help you along your path. Not only are blogging jobs listed, but there are also advertising jobs, design jobs, and others to search from. You can even list yourself under the "Bloggers for Hire" section, or just catch up on some of the latest news concerning professional bloggers.
Media Bistro
As the new infers, this site has a little bit of everything for the writer, including jobs searches. Catch up on the latest media news, find out about conferences, connect with other professionals, or, of course, do a job search. You'll find plenty of journalism jobs listed here, but also jobs at universities, advertising agencies and other places. Really, Media Bistro has so much to offer, it's more than just an employment search engine.
Folio
Folio is a magazine for, well, it's for the magazine industry. If you want to find employment at a magazine, this is a good place to start. But there's also plenty of other interesting things on this site, such as magazine industry news, events, Webinars, and so much more I could keep going on for a long time. Your best bet is to check out this place.
Bookjobs.com
Maybe you are looking for work in the book publishing industry. This is the site for that. Most of the job listings are for the United States, but you will find some for India, Britain and other countries. Spend some time looking over these job listings, because it can open your eyes to all the different possibilities for employment within the book publishing world.
MediaUK
Speaking of the world, here's a site for those not in the U.S. This is a media news site for those in Great Britain. Plenty of newspaper jobs are listed here, but you can also search employment for radio, TV and magazines. You can also read articles, or join a discussion to voice your opinion or just to have a nice chat.
PublishingJobs.Org
This site is sort of a search engine for publishing jobs. You can use the search tool to find jobs listed in local media from all kinds of cities. I've had hit-and-miss success with using this site, but I'm not overly familiar with it, yet. One good thing about this site is it doesn't stick with just part of the publishing industry, but includes book publishers, online, newspapers and more.
The Freelance Writing Jobs Network
Another place on the Web that's more than just a place for looking for work. Of course you can look for jobs here, mostly freelance writing gigs, though there are some regular, full-time jobs. But there's so much more to do here, too. Catch up on writing news. Be a little social and leave some comments. Read some helpful articles. All this to enjoy in one place on the Internet.
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