How I Earned $110,000 Writing Last Year! by Robert Martin
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.
Letters and Comments for 11/30/2016
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 […]
Holiday Trip…to the E.R. :(
Mason was, literally, completely full of sh**.
“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?”
***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 […]
11 Paying Seasonal Markets For Writers + Holiday Money-Making Tips! by Angela Hoy
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!
Temptations and Stumbling Blocks of the Home Office By Jayne Thurber-Smith
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?
Trivia Question for 11/22/16
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: […]
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs for 11/22/16
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Letters and Comments for 11/22/16
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 […]
We Need Freelance Success Stories, And We’ll Pay $40 For ‘Em!
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!