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How I Landed Writing Jobs by Just Asking for Them on Facebook! – by Ingrid Cruz

Published on February 20, 2019 diversify your writing income, writing career advice, writing tips

I needed money FAST so I posted a status update on my Facebook profile…and quickly earned $150!

How to Land High-Paying Freelance Contracts Writing for Textbook Publishers! – by John Riddle

Published on February 20, 2019 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice, writing tips

One textbook publisher in particular pays $40 PER PAGE!

“How can I find out which publishers are imprints of Author Solutions? They took me for $15,000.00!”

Published on February 20, 2019

Sometimes it’s difficult to discern which publishing companies are owned by the behemoth Author Solutions. Check this list!

25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy

Published on February 20, 2019 author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.

For Me, Volunteer Search and Rescue Training is Like a Really Serious Easter Egg Hunt. Here’s How YOU Can Do It, Too!

Published on February 20, 2019

Did you know that if you stop breathing in a disaster situation with multiple casualties, you will probably NOT receive CPR? Read why here…

Should I Write About Abuse if the Abuser Is Still Living?

Published on February 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The abuser could sue. Not naming him can’t protect you from that.

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For February, 2019!

Published on February 13, 2019 worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice, writing tips

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals! We really CAN learn from others’ mistakes!

The Floating Flu Folly

Published on February 13, 2019

I actually don’t know if it was Influenza or something else but everyone in the floating home office got sick in the past week except Richard. Our Managing Editor, Brian, fell first. He stoically came to work anyway but I told him to quickly disembark, and to take some sick days to convalesce on his […]