Self-Published Authors vs. Self-Published Authors: Can We All Just Get Along?!
If you have self-published your book, or if you have considered doing so, you may have seen the nasty debates occurring between self-published authors online…
Letters To The Editor For June 26th
This Week:
- You Made (Self-Publishing) Easy and Fun
- Won a Grab Bag Prize in the Spring 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
A Review of oDesk.com – Kris Gutknecht
Sometime between my 105th sent resume and 35th rejection letter as a freelancer, I’ve become a cynical, hate-filled spinster who doesn’t even have a cat to fill me with love. It’s a perfectly sensible attitude to adopt when you’re an unemployed writer looking for work on the Internet. I’ve been burned by an “employer” on Craigslist so, when I heard about oDesk from a friend, its double-checking system sounded pretty safe…
Should I Send This Professor A Copy Of My Book?
I’ve received a request for a “review” copy from a professor in England…
It’s So Quiet in Here!!!
Max (11) and Mason (6) are attending a local summer day camp for two weeks. They’ve never been to a camp before and they are having a great time…
A TOUCHY SUBJECT: Conceited Authors…and their opposites – Angela Hoy
Writers are a funny bunch. It seems they either have very low self-esteem…or far too much of it. That’s probably true of workers in most professions but, since writing is such a personal matter, writers can appear to go to the extreme with these emotions. Unfortunately, these feelings can lead to some unattractive actions that can harm or even ruin a writer’s opportunities for success…
The Quarterly 24-Hour Short Story Contest is FUN!
Dear Angela,
It was fun to receive the update on the Spring Short Story contest, thank you. I read all 3 winning stories – great choices. Thank you for helping me get back into writing again. Since my debut in the last contest, I’ve tried to write a bit each day and hone my skills. I appreciate all the info you provide on your websites, too…helpful and inspiring.
Thanks again,
Susie
Big-Budget Businesses Need You to Rewrite Their Websites – Sophie Lizard
It pays well and it isn’t too hard. Even if you’re used to writing for magazines, your skills are transferable to this type of work…
Do I Need Permission To Publish My Clips On My Website?
Do I need permission from each of the publications in which my work has been published?
Fear Leads to Freelance Success – Katriena Knights
I hate to admit it…but my first steps toward a full-time freelance career were taken out of fear…