How To Be A Paid Freelance Writer WHILE Attending School! By Elise Peregrin

Because I am a young, poor and hopeful amateur, I have been spreading my arms like a greedy octopus in all directions looking to build a solid portfolio.

Because I am a young, poor and hopeful amateur, I have been spreading my arms like a greedy octopus in all directions looking to build a solid portfolio.

COMMENTS FOR: “My Dad Abused Me, And May Have Killed My Mom. Everyone Tells Me I Need To Write A Book About My Life! Where Should I Begin?” I’d go even further in suggesting that you protect yourself legally. Don’t simply fictionalize your experience. As Angela notes, if even one person recognizes you and who […]
Question for 11/30/2016: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com – a relative says they bought your book. However you cannot find your royalties nor proof of a sale on any of your Author Account resources. Rather than firing off angry emails at the publisher or distributors – what should you do?? Send your answer […]
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Soon enough, I landed my first job writing a script only a few days after my initial search. After two weeks of editing and revising, the director sent me $1,200.

COMMENTS FOR: “My book hit the market and I’m now being bombarded with sales calls and spam…from another publisher!!” It’s scary how much information about your address, phone number, etc. can be found on the Internet, even when you take great pains to keep that information off your websites and blogs and FB pages. I […]

Mason was, literally, completely full of sh**.

***There are millions of people with fascinating stories to tell. Unfortunately, many of these survival stories deal with abuse. I receive numerous emails like this one each year. The email below has been anonymized by me. The actual facts revealed in the email were horrific. ~~~ Hi Angela, I would love to be able to […]

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!

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?