Published on November 29, 2016
specialty markets for writing
While it’s too late to sell Christmas articles to magazines, some websites and blogs may still be interested in your seasonal ideas. As you drink a frothy hot chocolate, feel the warmth of the crackling fireplace, and gaze at candles and twinkle lights, grab a small notebook because it’s the perfect time of year to create a list of seasonal ideas to pitch to magazines, blogs, websites, and book publishers – all year long!
Published on November 29, 2016
writing career advice
I’m a self-employed writer and I’m a terrible boss to myself. It’s an act of God that I somehow never miss a deadline, because I definitely value quality over efficiency in my home office. Why can’t I ask myself for both?
Published on November 22, 2016
Question for 11/22/2016: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, why won’t traditional publishers fund promotional supplies for a new author’s book? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: […]
Published on November 22, 2016
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Published on November 22, 2016
COMMENTS FOR: The Cold, Hard, Ugly Facts about Traditional Publishing…and Why You Might Want to Avoid It Altogether This may be too vague to be of any use, but I have a friend who edited an anthology for a small but traditional publisher. It’s been three years, and he has yet to receive his first […]
Published on November 22, 2016
Uh oh! We’re out of success stories! Please query us! BUT, READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. They’re HERE. RELATED: WritersWeekly.com Writer’s Guidelines More Paying Markets for Writers Writers, Why Not Write About Yourself For Profit? Slam-Dunk! My Self-Published Book (through BookLocker) Has Already Earned More Than My Traditionally Published Book!
Published on November 21, 2016
For the past 18 years, we have hosted the big family Thanksgiving dinner at our house, except for one year when we celebrated in Wisconsin at Richard’s sister’s house. It’s always awesome having everybody over (family and friends) but there’s the pre-holiday cleaning, the crack-of-dawn wake-up for cooking, the all-day cooking, serving and hours of […]
Published on November 21, 2016
Angela, A few years ago, you published an article on how to make extra holiday money through writing. Can you post that again, or give a link? Thanks. I have several holiday-related goodies to share! Here ya go: Make Money Writing Santa Letters The Holidays = Article Ideas in Abundance! Your Creativity As a […]
Published on November 21, 2016
self-publishing
Over the years, in every case where a sale from a relative was never reported by Ingram or us, it has been the result of the relative fibbing to the author about buying their book so as not to hurt the author’s feelings.
Published on November 21, 2016
writing career advice
Rates are an often overlooked part of the four “Ps” of marketing – Product (or service), Price, Promotion and Place (distribution). They are also a big part of positioning. It’s similar to buying a car. You can buy an economy deal for a paltry price, or you can buy a cushy BMW. Both will get […]
