Published on July 19, 2006
Congratulations. You’re a rock star. Your new novel is on the market and people are clamoring for your attention. Go nuts. Get some dark shades, a new do, and hire some people to pose as groupies.
First time authors in particular get an unparalleled thrill out of getting their books into the stores. There are few rewards like seeing your work on display and having average Joes ask for your signature.
Be warned, though. While some bookstores will be glad to order copies of your book on their own, there are those who will whimper and whine and insist they can only take books on consignment…
Published on July 19, 2006
I recently saw an ad for a class on copy writing and I need some reassurance that the claims are accurate. I get things like this in the mail all the time, usually claiming that they can lead me down the golden road of fabulous riches. That in itself is enough to raise my eyebrows suspiciously. Nothing comes that easy.
Published on July 19, 2006
A few years ago when I finally made the leap into freelance writing, I couldn’t imagine my need for a website. For one thing, in the early stages I didn’t actually have any samples or much content to put on a website. For another, I wasn’t sure I could afford the investment. But likely one of my greatest fears was that I knew, if I had a website, people might actually visit it!
Published on July 19, 2006
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Published on July 12, 2006
We don’t know how to even begin to thank everyone for their prayers and warm wishes sent after learning Mason was in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit last week. We received hundreds of emails from all over the world. After I read a few dozen, I started saving them to print for Mason’s baby book. He’s going to have one thick baby book and he’s going to love reading those loving notes someday!
Published on July 12, 2006
This Week:
- Pay Writers A Pittance
- Flat Fee vs. Hourly Rate
- Freelance Work Exchange
Published on July 12, 2006
writing career advice
Just over a year ago, I walked away from a well-paying marketing job to launch a freelance writing career, working primarily in the business to business sector. Within two months, my freelance income was paying the bills. In this first year of writing self-employment, I learned many things that improved my business savvy and monthly income. Here are 10 tips I wish someone had given me before I launched my freelance writing business.
Published on July 12, 2006
Do you have any recommendations on a newsletter email distribution service. I’m just looking at 200 subscribers – bimonthly for a nonprofit. Nothing fancy.
Published on July 12, 2006
There had always been parents, teachers, and bosses to care whether I did my chores, assignments, and projects. There were consequences–for me and for them–if I didn’t do what I was supposed to do.
But writing is different.
Published on July 12, 2006
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