Published on February 4, 2016
Question for 02/04/2016: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, what’s one way to ensure a failed freelance writing career? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S […]
Published on February 4, 2016
author scams, authorhouse, iuniverse, Print on demand, xlibris

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, and/or the publishing process. I don’t think, “Wow, I’m just going to get a big, boring advertisement in exchange for all my contact information!”
Published on February 4, 2016
Freelance Legal Blogger – Pays $20 legal content writing firm Freelance Research Analyst – knowledge of Latin America Global HR Freelance Editor – with experience managing freelance writers. Pays $700/week. ghostwriting firm Freelance Writers – Pays $40 The Social Man and The Hero Company Freelance Editors – business and finance Callisto Media Freelance Writer – […]
Published on February 4, 2016
writing career advice

I didn’t plan on becoming a writer. In fact, I had completely given up on the idea before it could even become a reality. At age 22, I was a single mother, attending college full-time, working 2 jobs, and determined to be successful.
Published on February 4, 2016
book marketing

Would I approach a Barnes and Noble with a consignment agreement or there’s too much red tape for that?
Published on February 4, 2016
author scams

My book is being sold by an online bookstore, which also offers a publishing service. So, they are not only my online bookstore, but my publisher as well. There’s certainly more efficiency in having the online bookstore create the books it sells. However, there’s also the potential for fraud.
Published on February 4, 2016

I’m not a bit offended by this article. In fact, it was the first thing that made me laugh today. I tried to edit an anthology once and nearly lost my mind dealing with inappropriate or just plain horrible submissions. Never again.
Published on February 4, 2016

Last night, I walked into Frank’s room and he showed me his latest homework project. He had four small, plastic cylinders with labels. They each just had a small piece of foam on top, pushed into each container. They didn’t look very secure, to me at least. And, inside were about a zillion fruit flies.
Published on January 28, 2016
Question for 01/28/2016: In last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, who taught us about writing about the “tough stuff?” Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: A […]
Published on January 28, 2016
writing career advice

About three years ago, at age 45, I was sitting in my pajamas, eating breakfast, pondering how to change careers, when I asked myself – what do I really enjoy? The answer came back – you like reading and you like movies! What freelance career could I spin my hobbies into? Here’s what I did: […]