Write Faster (and Earn More) Using Dictation! by Patrick Hearn
The average speaking speed for a fluent English speaker is around 150 words per minute. That’s four times faster than the average typing speed of roughly 40 words per minute!
SHINE Brightly Magazine
https://gemsgc.org/shinebrightly. Kelli Gilmore, Managing Editor. “The SHINE brightly mission is to equip, motivate, and inspire girls in grades 4-8 to become activists for Christ.” Circ. 13K. Monthly (September to May_ with a double issue for September/October. Pays on publication. Publishes ms. 6-8 weeks after acceptance. “First North American Rights—The author retains copyright, and may submit the manuscript for publication elsewhere after it appears in SHINE brightly. SHINE brightly has first time printing rights. Second Rights—Rates are for a previously published article. Author must own copyright, or submit proof of permission to resell from the copyright owner. Simultaneous Rights—The author must notify publisher that the submitted article is being offered in another market that should not overlap our readership.” Accepts reprints under special circumstances. Responds within 6-8 weeks. Sample articles on website. Subscription 1 Year – $13.95 USD, $18.70 CAD.
Out West
“D&B Supply, a farm and ranch retail chain with stores in Idaho and Oregon, will launch a digital magazine this year as part of its content marketing efforts. This magazine, Out West, is meant to share friendly advice, useful insights, and engaging stories with folks who have a connection to the land, a love for their animals, and a penchant for hard work. Our aim is to enrich our readers’ lives. Our audience will primarily be located in the West or more specifically the Northwest. We need two categories of freelance writers on an on-going basis.” See current needs below. Pays on acceptance. Buys First North American Serial Rights for articles, poems and jokes. No reprint. Responds 10 days.
“Should I pay for a $300 book review that ‘guarantees sales?'” NO!!!
A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, “guaranteed sales,” and submission of my book to contests across the country…
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs for 06/21/18
NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM. Freelance Finance Editor Marc Waring Ventures LLC Freelance Sales & Marketing Editor Marc Waring Ventures LLC Freelance Editorial Director Zeta Media Freelance Content Editor iPhone Photography School Freelance Marketing Writer – Pays $45K-$60K/year 4 Point […]
The Path That Led To My First Big Break In Writing – Ingrid Cruz
How I found my niche, and started landing steady work!
Black Sky in the Afternoon…Angie’s Over the Moon!
When this one hit, the winds blew 40 mph and it rained sideways. We forgot to close the isinglass over the companionway so we had a significant leak pouring into the salon!
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 06/14/2018
Question for 06/14/2018: ***Congratulations to MaryLou Griggs for being the first to correctly answer that the LitFire email address came from the PHILLIPINES!!*** Based on last week’s WritersWeekly, LitFire Publishing is doing a lot of cold-contacting of authors in their attempts to sell their book marketing services. When someone from LitFire created an author account using […]
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs for 06/14/18
NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM. Freelance Finance Writer – Pays $45K-$60K/year Fit Small Business Freelance Buyer’s Guide/Technology Writer – Pays $45K-$60K/year Fit Small Business Freelance Politics Writers Heavy Inc. Freelance Writer Your Best Digs Freelance Creative Writers – Pays $13-$15/hour […]
“A marketing firm wants me to pay them to promote my book BEFORE it’s finished? I thought you said that’s a bad idea?!”
Our BookLocker.com competitors HATE it when I share this advice with authors. Why? Because it really cuts into their bottom line…