Published on March 5, 2020
backstories

Why repeat what other authors of fiction have written about the Roanoke story, almost all of which feature a romantic relationship between an English settler and a local native? Why not, instead, write a story about human conflict within a society that few readers know anything about…
Published on February 28, 2020
Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, Angela is afraid to write with someone watching over her shoulder. “Scriptophobia” is the clinical name for the fear of writing in front of people. But Angela described being fearful of something very specific. What is that fear? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be […]
Published on February 27, 2020
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Published on February 27, 2020
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While writing for magazines is great, another category freelancers should pursue is private clients.
Published on February 27, 2020
Networking, writing career advice

From books, to magazines, to conferences, and even a writing coach? Which investments for writers are sensible – and more likely to generate a future profit?
Published on February 27, 2020
backstories

I succeeded in creating awareness on a level that a health rally or a health talk forum would never have!
Published on February 20, 2020
diversify your writing income, writing career advice, writing tips

Writing reviews is a good way for writers to make extra money!
Published on February 20, 2020
backstories

In first grade, I found reading difficult. I heard Italian spoken every day, but spoke English. A tough Catholic school nun, Sister Mary Ernest, took me under her wing and I soon began to read…
Published on February 20, 2020
backstories

What I didn’t realize is that my time in the military, and civilian career in the government, gave me plenty to think about, not to mention lots of material to craft my novel…
Published on February 14, 2020

Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, explain why “press releases” are another way that publishers fleece their authors. 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 QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: […]