Venturing Out on New Year’s Eve…for the First Time in 17 Years!
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…
Profitable New Year’s Resolution? A Daily Word-Count Writing Goal = More Money!! By Angela Hoy
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!
Another Complaint About Xlibris
YES, I do have a complaint about Xlibris…
How to Deal With Your Clients’ TERRIBLE Ideas By Ryan Leclaire
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.
Writing Jobs For 12/31/2015
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 […]
The WritersWeekly Trivia Contest Question For 12/23/2015!
Question for 12/23/2015: In last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, who taught us about mystery shopping for writers? 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 free […]
Writing Jobs For 12/23/2015
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 – […]
How I Get Paid to Watch, and Write About, Television Shows By Kimberly Stempel
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.
7 Paying Markets For Theme-Specific Essays! by Barbara Weddle
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 […]
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For December 2015!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters. Featured below are real quotes from query letters and book proposals submitted to us over the past few weeks.