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Global Freelance Writing Trends
A freelance writer is a self-employed professional who completes multiple individual writing projects without a long-term commitment to any particular employer.
On oDesk, the marketplace for online workteams, companies hire Freelance Writers to successfully complete jobs including web content, article, and marketing writing.
oDesk Writer Providers
Map includes only oDesk providers with specified skill in their profile title as of March 2008.| Professional | Feedback Score | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Abigail Lacsamana SEO Specialist | SEM & SMM Expert, Web Developer & Writer! |
4.43
38 Feedbacks |
4,368 |
| Rosalina B. WRITER (Technical and Creative) TECHNICAL AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT |
4.19
16 Feedbacks |
2,989 |
| Reynald Logan SEO Writer, Backlinker, Web 2.0 LinkWheel, Virtual Assistant 24/7 |
4.41
18 Feedbacks |
2,893 |
| Nancie C. Writer/Electrical Engineer/Blogger/FreelanceResea rcher |
4.47
27 Feedbacks |
2,443 |
| Joel K. Admin / Developer / Writer |
4.30
4 Feedbacks |
2,431 |
Freelance Writer Tests – Top Scorers
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.10 | Anna Rodriguez Writer/Editor/Translator |
Philippines |
| 2nd | 2.50 | Jose A. Specialist in Customer Service and other administrative tasks |
Philippines |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.40 | Charles Willis Brainbench Certified Wed Designer/Programmer;Audio Production & Talent |
United States |
| 2nd | 4.25 | Yashpal S. experienced PHP/Mysql, OsCommerce, X-cart developer |
India |
| 3rd | 4.25 | James Connor Experienced designer and developer |
United States |
| 4th | 4.00 | Geetu M. Technical Writer cum Business Analyst |
India |
| 5th | 4.00 | James L. Customer Service Pro with exper. in TQM, Process Flowcharting, Writing |
United States |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.90 | Ben Dashevsky American born - fluent Russian speaker. |
United States |
| 2nd | 3.90 | Ben Lingenfelter Freelance Writer/ Technical Writer/ Copywriter |
United States |
| 3rd | 3.40 | Jason Tuffree A |
United States |
| 4th | 3.40 | Timothy Hayes Copyeditor |
United States |
| 5th | 3.25 | Helen Mary Labao Seasoned and Passionate Researcher and Writer |
Philippines |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.50 | Aileen Anckermann Writer, Instructional Designer, Researcher |
Philippines |
| 2nd | 4.40 | Charles Willis Brainbench Certified Wed Designer/Programmer;Audio Production & Talent |
United States |
| 3rd | 4.40 | Reynaldo S. Web & Graphic Designer/PA/Skilled Data Entry Optr/Tech & Cust Serv Rep |
Philippines |
| 4th | 4.25 | Russell King Technical Writer - IT Setup & Admin |
United States |
| 5th | 4.25 | Yashpal S. experienced PHP/Mysql, OsCommerce, X-cart developer |
India |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.25 | Richard Peterson |
United States |
| 2nd | 4.10 | Reginald Faraon Speed Typist (100+ wpm)! English Expert! Reasonable Rates! :) |
Philippines |
| 3rd | 4.00 | Julia V. Copyeditor, Proofreader, Transcriptionist, Data Entry |
United States |
| 4th | 4.00 | Brian Cooley Mobile Web App Developer (Android + iPhone) |
United States |
| 5th | 3.90 | Ben Dashevsky American born - fluent Russian speaker. |
United States |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.90 | Denis M. project coordination, testing, tech. writing |
Lithuania |
| 2nd | 4.60 | David Fetterman Technical & Marketing Writing and Editing Services |
United States |
| 3rd | 4.60 | Stacey G. The Content Diva: Brainbench Master Certification Written/Bus. English |
United States |
| 4th | 4.60 | Katherine M. Technical Writer, Proofreader, Copyeditor |
Canada |
| 5th | 4.60 | Ruth S. Experienced Writer - Editor - Researcher |
South Africa |
| Rank | Score | Professional / Title | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5.00 | Mary Mantz NATIVE ENGLISH - 99th Percentile Writer/Editor |
United States |
| 2nd | 4.90 | Chuck Gregory Professional Editor and Consultant |
United States |
| 3rd | 4.90 | David Fetterman Technical & Marketing Writing and Editing Services |
United States |
| 4th | 4.75 | Josh Agarrado IT professional / musician |
Philippines |
| 5th | 4.75 | Mark Fleming Experienced reporter, writer, editor |
United States |
Last updated on 2010/02/09 06:22 GMT
| All Freelance Writers | 18,894 |
| All Freelance Writing Jobs Posted | 20,778 |
| Currently Open Freelance Writing Jobs | 1,085 |
| oDesk Certified Freelance Writers | 4,818 |
| New Freelance Writing Jobs per Month | 2,191 |
| Job | Duration |
|---|---|
| 15 Articles | Less than 1 week |
| Article Writer & Novice Resear... | 3 to 6 months |
| Writer/Re-writer/Researcher | Ongoing / More than 6 months |
| Looking for an Article Re-writ... | Ongoing / More than 6 months |
| Virtual SEO Expert Advisor cum... | Less than 1 month |
| All Freelance Writers |
| Freelance Writers in the United States |
| Freelance Writers in Russia and Ukraine |
| Freelance Writers in India |
Resources
- Writer Resources from Golden Pencil
- FreelanceWriting.com - Helping Freelance Writers to Succeed Since 1997
- The Writer Magazine
- Themebot - Free Website Templates, Free Web Layouts, Open Source Web Design Themes
- ProBlogger - Blog tips
- About.com - Freelance writing is a viable way to make extra (or even full time) income
- Funds for Writers - High Hope for the Freelance Writer
- Writer Gazette - Look to us for all your writing resource needs!
- World Wide Freelance.com
- Resource Help
- Writers-Publish - Your information source for writing and publishing
- LIT.org - A community for writers
- Writer's Break - Educating writers everywhere
- Internet Resources - Writing Links & Links for Writers
- For Writers.com
- John T Cullen.com - Acclaimed writer resource since 1998