Two Weeks Until We Find Fall Foliage!
It’s been a pretty stressful year and we’re looking forward to the post-wedding lull. Boredom is GOOD!
Amazon Posts Rebuttal…but Does Not Mention Cancer/Miscarriage Employee Accusations!?
Back in August, the New York Times published an eye-opening article, alleging disturbing treatment of some employees at Amazon. Amazon refuted many of the allegations in the article (of course)…but what did they leave out of their rebuttal?
I’m Sick. And, Now My Pants Don’t Fit!
I woke up yesterday morning feeling like I’d been inhaling sand. My head hurt, I was coughing, and running a fever, and I couldn’t shake the chills. Not pleasant. I didn’t want to get up but I had so much work to do. I got dressed, brushed my teeth, threw my hair into a ponytail, and crawled back into bed with my laptop …
How I Got Screwed After Writing 50 Articles for a Website by Rachel Woodruff
When training was complete, the editors bragged about how much money I could make. I would have to be available for weekly meetings with the editors where we would discuss upcoming articles. My writing would have to stay above par …
More World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters! by Angela Hoy
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. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes …
Does My Non-fiction Book REALLY Need a Disclaimer?
My publisher inserted a disclaimer in my book. I got upset and asked that it be removed. They refused. I don’t understand why I have to admit to readers that I’m not a licensed financial advisor …
Bachelorette Party Weekend! Whoop! WARNING – PICTURES BELOW MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME!
I am leaving early Friday with our daughter, Ali (the bride-to-be), and our future daughter-in-law, Mary. We are meeting several other friends and family members in Savannah, Georgia for a fun-filled bachelorette weekend party! Now, it’s not what you think …
Comments about Should I bid on writing jobs??
Don’t forget that the companies placing the help-wanted ads can easily get access to the help-wanted platforms, and drive the bids DOWN. Duh …
I Don’t Despise My Humble Beginnings as a Writer by Julie Guirgis
At the beginning of my writing career, armed with a few publication credits, I convinced myself that it was the right time to take on higher paid publications. I eagerly scanned through magazine markets willing to pay top dollar. My eyes lit up whenever I came across listings that paid high rates …
How I Made $10K Last Month Writing and Selling Erotica by Anonymous
A couple of days ago I published my 100th erotica story and, this month, I received my biggest check yet – for a little over $10,000! …