Published on December 31, 2015
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Published on December 31, 2015
My first marriage was a very unhappy one. It lasted for a dozen years and, for obvious reasons, New Year’s Eve held very bad memories for me…
Published on December 31, 2015
diversify your writing income
Years ago, I decided that New Year’s resolutions dealing with productivity and, thus, increased future revenues, were far more fun than those of the weight loss variety. So, I switched to resolutions that would, quite simply, end up increasing my bottom line. The more books I write and release, the more money I make. It’s that simple. The problem? Finding the time to be that productive!
Published on December 31, 2015
author solutions, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, xlibris
YES, I do have a complaint about Xlibris…
Published on December 31, 2015
writing tips
The agencies we work for tell clients we want to hear their ideas, even though these ideas are often (bleep). But, let’s remember two things. First, the client probably feels like their idea is amazing and they’re likely proud of it. Second, they’re the ones paying the invoice. Hurting their feelings means hurting the project and your reputation.
Published on December 31, 2015
Freelance Writers – to write product descriptions blind ad Freelance Curriculum Development Specialist – Pays $15-$25/hour Global Learning/LitART Freelance Associate Content Writer Education Labs Freelance Writer – men’s health. Pays $50. blind ad Freelance Book Editor individual Freelance Writers (1-2) – Pays $0.03/word. blind ad Freelance Editor – for employee evaluations blind ad Freelance Editor […]
Published on December 23, 2015
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Published on December 23, 2015
Freelance Writers Epicstream Freelance Writer YouTube chef Freelance Blogger – software and automotives firm specializing in connected vehicles Freelance Editor – specializing in subject matter expert writers ghostwriting firm Freelance E-Commerce Content Manager – Pays $150/day. FloraFauna.com Freelance Transcriptionists / Editors Night Owls Freelance Content Writer – Pays up to $25/hour. university Freelance Writer – […]
Published on December 23, 2015
diversify your writing income
Let’s face facts. Freelance writing is not an easy business. You pursue this vocation because writing is your passion, but you also need to tend to more mundane matters, like eating and paying the bills.
Published on December 23, 2015
specialty markets for writing
Writing essays for publications that publish strictly according to specific themes or theme lists can be fun and easier (well, a little easier) than writing for publications that do not. Writing on specific themes takes the guesswork out of what to write ABOUT. For example, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL (CSS) and LOOKOUT MAGAZINE always […]