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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
Thank you for clarifying a bit on this-the overall job would be a “content strategist” …
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 …
Most recently, we had to have the entire back wall of the house demolished and rebuilt because of old termite damage. The old owner had looked me right in the eye, and said they’d never had termites. Orkin came along later, and showed us the tiny, patched holes from previous termite treatments …
