Letters And Comments For 08/27/2016
Letters and Comments on previous WritersWeekly articles
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Writing Jobs for 08/27/16
These jobs are expired. Please see the latest available jobs at the bottom of our home page – HERE Freelance Copywriter – for branding script blind ad Freelance News Writer – Pays $15/hour OpposingViews.com Freelance Full-time Media Reporter/Gossip Writer – Pay varies, includes benefits. Mediaite Freelance Automotive Blogger – Pays $20. exotic car website […]
That Story About the Extremely Lifelike Doll in the Hot Car!
There was another story in the news this week about a lifelike doll being left in a hot car. A police officer arrived on the scene, broke the window, and attempted to perform CPR. That’s when he realized the “baby’s” skin was offering no resistance. The doll in question was a “reborn” doll. They are […]
A Squirrel Pee’d On Me! How To Use Catchy Titles To Attract More Readers – By Laura Wing
What if I told you there was a great way to attract more readers to your blogs, books, status updates or other writings? What if I told you there was a way that goes beyond great SEO, or in-store book signings? What if I told you attracting more readers is as simple as coming up with a catchy title for your work?
Letters And Comments For 08/19/2016
Letters And Comments For 08/19/2016
HELP! MY PUBLISHER IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS!! How Can I SAVE MY BOOK Without Going Broke?!
Over the last 2 weeks, we’ve received reports from authors that another well-known P.O.D. publisher recently kicked the bucket. In their email notice (which used the word “regret,” but offered no apologies, nor an explanation), they told authors to pay them ($250 to $300 per author!) if they wanted copies of their production files and an ISBN. That’s right. AFTER those authors paid upwards of $1,000, $2,000 or even more to get published, the publisher is trying to drain their wallets further…as they’re kicking those authors out the door…
Enough Is Enough! Stopping The Monotonous Series Of Sameness By Cherie Mitchell
After 30 years in an administrative, management and corporate career, I knew I’d had enough. The daily trials and tribulations, while challenging and often rewarding, became a monotonous series of sameness. But, I still needed a job! The pull of a writing career drew me. I’d always written, ever since I’d first held a crayon, […]
WritersWeekly Trivia Contest Question For 08/19/2016!
Question for 08/19/2016: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, if you want Christmas sales for your new book, what should you do NOW? 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 […]
Freelance Writing Jobs for 08/19/2016
These jobs are expired. Please see the latest available jobs at the bottom of our home page – HERE Freelance Writers blogmutt Skilled (Published) Freelance Writers/Journalists Voxxy Freelance Bloggers (5) Good&Co Freelance Bloggers online marketing company Freelance Editor – Pays $25-$30/hour Newser Freelance Blogger – men’s fashion “eCommerce brand selling accessories with the goal […]