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How I Landed a Newspaper Column That Ran for 15 Years! by Linda Harris Sittig

How I Landed a Newspaper Column That Ran for 15 Years! by Linda Harris Sittig

I launched my freelance career by becoming a weekly newspaper columnist. My plan was to review the newest and best of children’s literature and feature accompanying tips for parents, teachers, and grandparents on how to instill the love of reading in children. As a ten-year teaching veteran, I wanted my column to provide our community with exposure to great books for children …

I need help writing serials!

I need help writing serials!

I recall an article about writing serials but cannot find it anymore. Can you help? Thanks, Rod Here are some articles that cover serialization: Should I Serialize My New Novel BEFORE It’s Published? Promoting Your Book with Twitter Also, check out: 90+ DAYS OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK ONLINE: Your Book’s Daily Marketing Plan Best, Richard […]

How I Earn Extra Cash as an “Idea Broker!” (And, you can, too!) by Jennifer Brown Banks

How I Earn Extra Cash as an “Idea Broker!” (And, you can, too!) by Jennifer Brown Banks

I devised a plan to supply my services to lessen these bloggers’ loads while maintaining their sanity. As an “idea person” with endless energy (not to mention a few “Top Blogging” honors for my creativity), I decided to pitch a few fellow bloggers and small business owners to help them generate ideas and keep them on track by formulating Editorial Calendars …

R.I.P. Cool the Bearded Dragon

R.I.P. Cool the Bearded Dragon

About eight years ago, the boys convinced me to buy them a bearded dragon. Over the years, they have enjoyed his company…and particularly enjoyed scaring the grandmothers with him!

Writing Jobs For 09/10/2015

  Freelance Transcript Editor / Proofreader – Pays $9/audio hour of sound edited Babbletype Freelance Blogger underwearexpert.com Freelance Full-time Editor – Pays $650/week blind ad Freelance Writer / Tax Expert – Pays $750 Bradford Tax Institute Freelance Editor – Pays $35K-$45K American Coin Op / AmericanCoinOp.com Freelance Tabloid-Style Writer legal blog Freelance Copywriters – Pays […]

Whispers and Warnings For 09/10/2015

Whispers and Warnings For 09/10/2015

  • ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Royalty Fraud: Texas Court Orders Ex-Publisher To Set Aside Over $10M

  • Ex-Ashley Madison CTO Threatens Libel Suit

  • The Daily Mail has hit Gawker with a defamation lawsuit over a first-person piece Gawker published by a former Mail Online writer.

  • Facebook Keeps Getting Sued Over Face-Recognition Software, And Privacy Groups Say We Should Be Paying More Attention

  • New state law gives power to revenge porn victims