Creative English Writer – Articles, Web Content, Copywriting

Do you possess EXCELLENT English language skills and a true passion for writing? Being able to formulate simple sentences is not enough. You must be able to write creative and compelling content. Proper spelling, grammar and punctuation are absolutely imperative. (No stilted, verbose, keyword-stuffed, duplicated or spun content.)

Do you like pets? All of the topics will be related to pets.

Types of writing will include:
• Articles
• Abstracts (brief summaries of articles or videos)
• Product Descriptions
• Website Content
• Online Ads
• Facebook Posts

Additional skills preferred:
• Wordpress
• PhotoShop
• Social Media
• Internet Research

Before applying for this job, please ask yourself if you truly possess EXCELLENT English language writing skills. If you do, make sure you provide a compelling response that will set you apart from the rest.

If you are interested in the job, I would like for you to write an abstract to demonstrate your writing skills. (An abstract is merely a short summary.) Please follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the article at this link: http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20130607/ARTICLES/130609602?tc=ar
2. Read the article.
3. Write a unique title for the abstract. Do not use the same title used for the article.
4. Write a 50- to 150-word abstract of the article. Do not use phrases, such as “this article is about” or “in the article.” Do not quote from the article. Simply summarize the story in a friendly and interesting fashion. Do NOT keyword stuff or "SEO." Simply write. Helpful guidelines and an example may be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/hsgspdai6cy3i5m/Abstract%20Guidelines.docx .
5. Attach or insert the abstract with your reply.

Important: For your reply to be considered, you must include the following:

1. The abstracted, as instructed above.
2. Whether you are interested in a part-time position, full-time position or either.
3. Your salary requirements and number of hours per week you are available.
4. Any other information you would like to provide.

Please submit your reply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered in the selection process.

Please let me know if you have any questions.