Masonisms
As always, I LOVE reading WritersWeekly each week! Thank you for being such a strong voice and source of support for writers. This week’s Masonism was so cute — and VERY true!
Dawn
10 Ways to Boost Your Freelance Bottom Line By Dana E. Neuts
Whether you are a full-time freelancer, or are just dabbling in the writing life, there are countless ways to make money writing. Here are 10 ways to boost your bottom line this year…
Should You Pay To Have Someone Give Feedback On Your Manuscript?
Should you pay to have someone give feedback on your manuscript? I know of a service that provides “beta readers” to authors but these readers charge to provide feedback.
Being Legally Blind Doesn’t Get in My Way! By Pam Bostwick
I knew I wanted to be a writer when I won an essay contest in fifth grade. In high school, I wrote for the city newspaper. Then, after marriage, I started having children and thought I was too busy to write. I soon realized I had to find the time to create pieces because stories were within me and I longed to share them. When my twins were two, I decided I wasn’t going to wait until they grew up to write. While the toddlers took their rare naps, I wrote about what I knew…
Have You Ever Seen The Oddly Beautiful Roseate Spoonbill?!
Frank and I took off early one day this week, jumped in the kayak with our fishing poles, and paddled around the corner to the bay. Despite the tide moving quickly, we didn’t get any bites – not even a nibble. However, Frank said we caught plenty of breeze and sunshine! The boats around us weren’t having any luck either but the sea breeze was brisk, the air was warm, and the sun on the water was beautiful. We decided to do some exploring, paddling through a natural tunnel of sorts between the mangroves. When we emerged, we found a peaceful inlet with numerous very happy water birds of many colorful varieties. I was THRILLED to find a flock of my favorite birds, Roseate Spoonbills!
P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Does Your P.O.D. Publisher’s Homepage Tell Everyone You Paid to Have Your Book Published?
Your book is finally on the market. You’re printing business cards, updating your website, and sending out press releases. You know you’ll get higher royalties when someone buys your book from your publisher’s website so you send people there. But, wait! What does your publisher’s homepage tell your readers about your book?
Do Book Review Services/Publications Pay Some Reviewers Less Than Minimum Wage? – Readers Respond
I know a few publishers that pay only $100 per manuscript, regardless of the number of pages. I’d say that’s well below minimum wage.
Cynthia
What To Do And Not Do To Make More Money When The Work Dries Up By David Geer
One of the most devastating times for writers is when things seem to be going along smoothly and then the work dries up. As I close in on 14-years of full-time freelancing, I find that now and then, work can suddenly dry up for me just as it does for any writer. Whether the work and specifically whether the high-paying kind of work that I enjoy returns and how soon depends on how I respond to these lulls…
Can The Setting Of My Novel Be A Public Museum?
The setting for my novel is (a large museum in Washington, DC). I also reference (a large foundation). Everything else is per my imagination. Do you see any issues with using an actual public place or organization for a novel?
No Idea Left Behind Keeps This Writer Happy and Prospering By Christina Katz
I have a confession. I have always been a slow writer. Writing glacially has always been a tough challenge for me to overcome in a competitive marketplace like freelancing…