How to Become a Professional Press Release Writer – By John Riddle
Writing press releases isn’t difficult and the pay can range from $60 to $250 or more PER RELEASE!
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 06/28/2018
Based on last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, why wouldn’t you want to rely on Spell Check when editing an article that was voice-dictated? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free! NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR […]
I Quit My Full-Time Job to Write Freelance. But, It Took Work! – Adesoji Michael
I’m a graduate of computer science but I worked as a secretary in an engineering company. The salary I received was nothing compared to what I’d expected. My income didn’t even cover my expenses. Sometime in April 2012, I was introduced to freelance writing by my best friend, after he saw an article I wrote […]
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs for 06/28/18
NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM. Freelance Senior Editor StudySync Freelance Energy Journalist Energy News Network Freelance Weekend Editor Newsweek Freelance Associate Editor Everyday Feminism Freelance Money Reporter South Florida Business Journal Freelance Digital Copy Editor – Pays $15/hour Interactive Content […]
Find the Right Publisher for Your Non-Fiction Book – by Sharon Woodhouse
How to narrow down the best choice for your book’s new traditional publisher.
WritersWeekly’s Find the Typo Contest for 06/25/2018
Congratulations to Alex Boates for being the first to correctly identify the typo “tp” which should have been “to.” CLICK ON THE SCREEN SHOT BELOW TO SEE IT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENTER YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THAT PAGE. Be the first one to describe the typo in […]
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 06/21/2018
Based on last week’s WritersWeekly, many publishers push their marketing and promotion services BEFORE an author even gets their book out. What type of authors actually benefit from “pre-release” promotion? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free! NOTE: […]
Write Faster (and Earn More) Using Dictation! by Patrick Hearn
The average speaking speed for a fluent English speaker is around 150 words per minute. That’s four times faster than the average typing speed of roughly 40 words per minute!
SHINE Brightly Magazine
https://gemsgc.org/shinebrightly. Kelli Gilmore, Managing Editor. “The SHINE brightly mission is to equip, motivate, and inspire girls in grades 4-8 to become activists for Christ.” Circ. 13K. Monthly (September to May_ with a double issue for September/October. Pays on publication. Publishes ms. 6-8 weeks after acceptance. “First North American Rights—The author retains copyright, and may submit the manuscript for publication elsewhere after it appears in SHINE brightly. SHINE brightly has first time printing rights. Second Rights—Rates are for a previously published article. Author must own copyright, or submit proof of permission to resell from the copyright owner. Simultaneous Rights—The author must notify publisher that the submitted article is being offered in another market that should not overlap our readership.” Accepts reprints under special circumstances. Responds within 6-8 weeks. Sample articles on website. Subscription 1 Year – $13.95 USD, $18.70 CAD.
Out West
“D&B Supply, a farm and ranch retail chain with stores in Idaho and Oregon, will launch a digital magazine this year as part of its content marketing efforts. This magazine, Out West, is meant to share friendly advice, useful insights, and engaging stories with folks who have a connection to the land, a love for their animals, and a penchant for hard work. Our aim is to enrich our readers’ lives. Our audience will primarily be located in the West or more specifically the Northwest. We need two categories of freelance writers on an on-going basis.” See current needs below. Pays on acceptance. Buys First North American Serial Rights for articles, poems and jokes. No reprint. Responds 10 days.