Writers wanted (foods, nutrients, health) | 40 cents per word

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We are looking for expert freelance writers to report on specific foods or nutrients and how they prevent or combat common health conditions.

We produce self-help books for seniors, marketed via Direct Mail. Your stories will be incorporated into our current book project.

The work involves accepting outlined assignments from editors, writing from peer-reviewed studies (no interviews required), and frequently incorporating marketing copy into the text. Stories must be fun to read, informative, written at an 8th grade reading level, and match our conversational style.

Candidates must have expertise in writing consumer health, knowledge of AP style, strong research and analytical skills, as well as the ability to craft engaging headlines and story leads. No bylines. Immediate availability required.

We will provide an outline and most of the research you will need. We pay by the word, will start with an article that might range from 250-500 words, and expect a maximum 2-day turnaround. If we are both happy with the arrangement, we can discuss further work.

Email a writing sample that resembles this article on the website, plus a link to relevant clips or a writing portfolio.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Our process is to contract for a trial assignment. If we are both happy with the arrangement, we would discuss further work on our current book.

Freelance articles must flow seamlessly with work done by other writers, so it is imperative everyone matches our format, tone, and approach.

• We will provide a detailed outline of each article and most of the research you will need.
• The first article will be between 400 and 500 words with a maximum 2-day turnaround.
• Future assignments can range from single articles of 150 words to entire chapters of around 2,000 words with varying due dates.

If writers are interested in this type of trial assignment, I will email a link to a Google Drive folder containing the outline and research. They will also have access to a subfolder containing a Work for Hire agreement, a W-9, a Supplement Contract for this assignment, a sample story, a sample chapter, and style tips.

JOB SUMMARY:

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