Published on December 10, 2015
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Published on December 9, 2015
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Published on December 9, 2015
writing career advice

It may seem ironic but one of the reasons I left my self-imposed retirement from freelance writing is due to the number of people who are entering into retirement age.
Published on December 9, 2015

I am a contributing editor for a small Catholic newspaper but it’s an unpaid position. I am hoping that one day to be paid for my writing. It’s like I’m black-listed or something, know what I mean? I have tried women’s magazines, religious magazines, etc., but no luck. Do you have any tips?
Published on December 9, 2015

The next-best thing to getting cash for your writing is receiving something you otherwise would have paid for. In addition to cash, I have been paid with food, massages, auto maintenance and much more. I am a mystery shopper.
Published on December 9, 2015

Great article. I’d add an analogy that helps me understand print versus digital…
Published on December 9, 2015
diversify your writing income

This week, I’m sharing some holiday cheer, history, and other artistic goodies from WritersWeekly. Enjoy!
Published on December 9, 2015

Each year, Ali and I make goodies to take to the neighbors. The rum balls I make, which are a recipe I received from a fellow BookLocker author, are always a huge hit. I’m burned out on peppermint bark and tiny pretzels swimming in caramel and chocolate.
Published on December 9, 2015
welcomes new writers
“BedTimes is the monthly business journal of the sleep products industry. Our readers are mattress manufacturers and their suppliers.” Welcomes new writers. 40% freelance. Circ. 4K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample copy available by email. Guidelines available by email. Pays $0.50-$1.00/word for 750-3000 words. Submit query by email only.
Published on December 4, 2015
Question for 12/04/2015: According to the ad on WritersWeekly.com, which freelancer writer flunked math but earned $3K writing about economics? 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 At-Your-Service Publishing Package from BookLocker.com! A […]