Published on May 24, 2019

Is it possible to begin freelance writing as a teenager? Absolutely! That’s what I did and, just a couple of short years later, I make a good living by freelancing full-time. If you’re a teenager who would like to begin freelancing, or if you know one who would, here’s how I launched my career, and […]
Published on May 24, 2019
article ideas, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing tips

I don’t know how any writer can claim to be a serious writer when presenting their “work” in this way…
Published on May 24, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question…
Published on May 24, 2019
Earlier this week, we all headed for the hospital when her contractions were 3-4 minutes apart. She labored all night and then…
Published on May 18, 2019
Complaints about specific publishers

From unanswered emails and phone calls, to non-payment of royalties, to the inability to even order copies, the allegations against Dog Ear Publishing are mounting. Yet, their website is still operating, and soliciting new authors!
Published on May 17, 2019
Congratulations to Renee Hamilton for being the first reader to correctly respond with EatingWell! Please check back every week for this fun contest! 🙂 According to last week’s Article in WritersWeekly: Name one paying market that pays $1.00 or more per word. Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com […]
Published on May 17, 2019
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Published on May 17, 2019
copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!
Published on May 17, 2019
diversify your writing income, storytelling, writing career advice

It was one of those days when the Muse refused to appear. Nothing I wrote was right! Sitting before my keyboard, I struggled with writer’s block, staring blankly at the nearest wall. Suddenly, a picture frame on that wall came into focus and I read the caption beneath the photo of an antique typewriter: […]
Published on May 17, 2019
editing, writing career advice

Here are five ways clients can leave you, and how to detect it in advance.