As crass as it may sound, every person has a “market value” in his or her area of proficiency — and his or her “marketability” hinges upon how that value is perceived by those who want, or need, to benefit from this person’s knowledge and experience.
I’ve been freelancing for eight years, following retirement at age 65. It was difficult getting started even though I had accumulated some clips through involvement with the PTA and entering a couple of contests. I had also served as editor for a community newsletter, and edited a book on Arizona pioneers. My husband and I […]
I was a busy technology/telecom freelance writer during the dot-com boom. When it went bust, so did many of my newspaper, magazine and corporate clients.
The fall foliage is going to peak in the next couple of weeks here in Bangor so we usually have visitors this time of year. This week, Autumn Manka (our managing editor, who is also my sister) is coming to visit. I talked her into staying longer because Max is having major dental work done […]
~Contest Keeps Writer Writing~ I just came off a writing stint where I completed my first book of fiction. I sent it off to the Library of Congress as I do all my collections. I was so jazzed writing the story, so a part of it, that when I finished it I had complete let-down. […]
Don’t give away your life stories! Whatever your gender, age, interests, hobbies or career, if you search a little, you’ll find markets eager to publish and pay for your personal essays.
I was a busy technology/telecom freelance writer during the dot-com boom. When it went bust, so did many of my newspaper, magazine and corporate clients. Around the time of the technology meltdown, our family added a new member — a Giant Schnauzer puppy. I walked the dog routinely and quickly discovered there’s something about dogs […]
I wanted to share with you the art of “following the dream” of writing. I’ve just published my first novel called, Jacob’s Dream – The Vision. It is a tale about a man who answers his dream and finds his ultimate purpose. And, the process of following my own vision to write this story taught me a very important secret of successful writing.
Well, it’s official. Fall is gone and summer has returned. It’s been in the upper 80’s here for several days and I’m about as accurate as the local weather man at predicting when things will cool off. But, it’s not too cool to scare away a hurricane, now is it? Autumn Manka, our managing editor, […]
~Thanks for New Whispers and Warnings Forum~ I’ve been had by my fair share of editors over the years, so thanks for adding your Whispers and Warnings Forum. Writers should always research an editor before signing a new contract. JS
