Susie from Adfero has been in touch with the following opportunity:

Adfero is looking for talented and enthusiastic writers to join its DirectNews division. DirectNews is a market leader in tailored online news and content provision. Our feeds appear on hundreds of websites from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies, from government agencies to leading charities.

Our writers produce news stories, features, blog posts and static content in line with client briefs. These entry-level roles offer the chance to publish a lot of copy; gain exposure to a wide range of commercial sectors; and learn about the basic principles of writing for SEO. Support is available for the preliminary NCTJ exams and there are frequent opportunities for rapid advancement.

The jobs are office-based, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. The starting salary is £16,000 p/a.
We require a university degree, ideally in an essay-based subject; first-rate writing and subbing skills; a decent grasp of current affairs; and a sound work ethic. Formal journalistic qualifications are an advantage, but are not essential.

CVs and covering letters should be sent to recruitment@adfero.co.uk quoting the relevant reference number: D10 for our Manchester office or D20 for our Leeds office. We regret that we are unable to offer feedback at the CV stage. If you do not receive a response within 6 weeks you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. http://www.directnews.co.uk

The Inside Loop publishes quality knitting and crochet patterns from designers all over the world. Fine attention to detail and new and original ways of thinking about yarn will help get your pattern noticed and contribute to the distinction they aim for at The Inside Loop. Articles are also accepted on a range of topics including technique and history of Fibre Arts. Remuneration for article submisisons to The Inside Loop will be 30 to 50 GBP, depending on the length and complexity of the article. View website for more details. http://www.theinsideloop.com/submissions.html

YourTango is all about sex and relationships so anything you write about should involve love, dating, marriage, divorce, sex and the like. A YourTango piece can be about almost anything—travel, food, fashion, money—as long as it explains how the subject affects your (or someone’s) love life. For details on how to send article pitches, please visit the website.

(WTM: We couldn’t find details about article payment rate so do check with the editor when sending a query.)

http://www.yourtango.com/submissions

US based Sterling Publishing are open to book proposals. At present, the Sterling list is composed primarily of topics such as: art & art technique, parenting & family, diet & health, relationships, history, light reference business, math & science, sports, gardening and cookery. They also have several imprints dealing with topics such as new age, humor, political, biography, and so on. For full details, check out their website and follow their submission guidelines.

Future PLC already have a vast number of freelance writers on their books but are always looking out for fresh talent. They publish magazines such as PC Gamer, Mountain Biking UK, Classic Rock, Total Film, Digital Camera, Guitarist, etc. If you’d like to write for one of their magazines, follow their guidelines on their website.

VirtualVocations needs a ghostwriter with solid experience in the work at home community, or very strong research skills.  It should preferably be someone who has a personal interest in telecommuting topics.  Must have professional writing experience, or other samples that demonstrate skill level. Compensation is on a per word basis at .15 per word. Payment would be made by the 5th of each month for the prior month’s work. View website for more details.

If you would like to apply for a 2010 Academi Writer’s Bursary, make a note of the closing date: Saturday 31 October 2009. The guidelines and application forms are available to download from the Academi website. Visit http://www.academi.org/home/i/134988/

The Intrepid Traveler is actively looking for new books and new authors. Read the guidelines about what they are looking for and how to submit on their website. You will receive a fair royalty based on net sales of your books and be paid monthly.
http://www.intrepidtraveler.com/writers-guidelines.html

Freelance verse writers are always welcome at K2 Greetings Cards. If you have ideas, they’d love to hear from you. View website for contact details.
http://www.k2greetings.com/artists_designers.htm

Embroidery, published in London for the Embroiderers’ Guild, is the essential magazine for the enthusiast, professional, teacher, collector and historian. They welcome editorial submissions. View website for details.
http://embroidery.embroiderersguild.com/info/contributors.htm

The Gay & Lesbian Review / Worldwide welcomes essays relevant to upcoming issues. They also seek reviews of current and forthcoming books. Also: reviews of movies and plays. Best to propose something rather than send a completed review.” Pays $50 for reviews; $100 for original essays. Word counts vary widely. Submit query by email. View website for more details. http://www.GLReview.com

Ireland’s Own has announced details of the 2009 Writing Competitions (this year again in association with the self-publishing company Original Writing). Entries are invited to vie for 2200 Euros in prizemoney, and the opportunity to be published in a special anthology next year. Closing date: September 30th 2009. View website for more information.

UK based Old Pond Publishing Ltd are publishers of DVDs and books for enthusiasts in the land-based industries: farmers and smallholders, workers in the earthmoving, forestry and heavy transport occupations. They deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the industries. They welcome author proposals. View website for contact details. http://www.oldpond.com

Circle K International (CKI) is the largest collegiate community service, leadership development and friendship organization in the world. They welcome article proposals. If you are interested in writing for CKI Magazine, please view the website to download guidelines.
http://slp.kiwanis.org/CircleK/magazine/Writersguidelines.aspx

UK based Constable & Robinson currently welcome non-fiction and crime fiction book ideas and synopses. View website for more information.
http://www.constablerobinson.com/?section=submissions

Harper’s Magazine, the oldest general interest monthly in America, explores the issues that drive our national conversation through such celebrated features as Readings, Annotation, and Findings. They welcome queries from writers in the first instance. View website for details.

http://www.harpers.org/harpers/submissions

Hole Magazine, established in June 2009, celebrates the game and sport of cornhole and those who participate in the fun. They are proud to be the industry’s leading (and only) venue for world-class destination writing, technical tips for cornhole enthusiasts of all levels, tournament information, equipment reviews, general interest stories, and much more. They currently pay 5 cents per word. View website for full details.
http://www.holemagazine.com/contributors.cfm

Webdesigndepot.com has been in touch with writethismoment with the following:

We’re looking for several talented blog writers to join our team of writers at http://www.webdesignerdepot.com a popular blog dealing with web design.

Compensation for each article accepted varies depends on length and complexity (average $150) and the position is available on a freelance basis only. Articles must be about web design topics as well as tutorials for Photoshop, Illustrator and others. (No web round ups).

MUST HAVE: Excellent English writing skills as well as extensive experience in the web design field. This position is for experienced writers only, please no beginners or inexperienced writers.

Please, absolutely NO RESUMES. Those will be discarded immediately.
How to Apply: Candidates meeting these requirements, please email us at info@webdesignerdepot.com with links or examples of your articles.

UK based Kogan Page publish practical books for profitable business. Over the last forty years, they have built an exceptional relationship with their authors and are always seeking to attract new authors to write for them. If you have a proposal, they would like to hear from you. View website for contact details.
http://www.koganpage.com/company/authorsinfo

Oatmeal Studios has been in the business of making people laugh for over 25 years! People everywhere enjoy the unique, colorful graphics and on the mark humor that is featured on their extensive line of greeting cards and Self-Stick Notepads. They welcome submissions from writers. View website for full guidelines.
http://www.oatmealstudios.com/Writer%27sGuides/WG-Pg.htm