Published on October 14, 2015

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 …
Published on September 30, 2015
writing scams

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 …
Published on September 30, 2015
writing tips

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 …
Published on September 30, 2015
legal

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 …
Published on September 30, 2015

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 …
Published on September 30, 2015

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 …
Published on September 23, 2015
writing career advice

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 …
Published on September 23, 2015
diversify your writing income

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! …
Published on September 23, 2015

Thank you for clarifying a bit on this-the overall job would be a “content strategist” …
Published on September 23, 2015
writing career advice

I contacted an old client a few weeks ago as I’m officially back in the freelancing game. My contact there said they no longer work directly with freelance writers, but outsource all their content to (name removed). I checked out this website, feeling that my old client’s recommendation might mean it was actually a legit place to find paid writing work. I was, instead, sadly disappointed to see …