The biggest difference for my freelance writing career was learning to pitch. I have had many articles published in online farming magazines, and the pay rate sky-rocketed!…
Get QUALITY content for your blog, free up some time for yourself, and expand your reach by paying writers for their contributions!…
Editors are busy folks. They don't mean to, but they sometimes forget about things they receive in email. A little tap on the shoulder now and again can help get your submitted work...especially if your nagging is humorous!…
For 22 years, I was a writer for a family-owned weekly community newspaper. I covered high school sports, and wrote about local history, new businesses, artists, writers, actors, musicians, hobbyists and collectors. As our editor used to say, “We can’t make too big a deal about anything.” And then, suddenly, it was over...…
I no longer enjoyed writing for a living. I dreaded starting each new project. I was miserable and I was ready to quit freelance writing. But, instead...…
In 2002, a few years into my professional freelancer’s life, I wrote my first Success Story for WritersWeekly.com and that was my light-bulb revelation. I could write articles, short stories, and verses for pay, and also earn an additional income by writing about the writing process!…
Editing has proved to be a substantial source of income—sometimes supplemental, sometimes providing JIT (just-in-time) money when my other avenues of income were slow or hindered by the weather, acts of God, or health...…
I got to the point where I realized the volume of work was taking me further away from my dream of writing for high-paying corporate clients. Enough was enough and, after shutting down my Fiverr gigs, I finally started to put a plan into action...…
Six imperative items to include in your email marketing campaign letters. …
As a freelance writer, your business will slow down at times. Fill these slow periods with activities that will bring in future business! …
My earliest screw-up taught me a valuable lesson that sticks with me today!…
Keeping an eye out for what trends are currently prevailing in companies, and even the government, can reveal a multitude of money-making opportunities for the motivated writer. Here are a few examples of how I landed several great projects by taking advantage of current trends.…
My writing career progressed in a backward direction from many others. My first novel was published…
Most cruise lines are looking for "Guest Speakers" on their ships. Here's your chance to ride free for just a few hours of "work."…
Using multilingual skills doesn't end at translation. Get creative, and earn more money like I did! Here's how...…
An easy way to ask your readers to buy more books or products from you BEFORE they finish the check-out process!…
Here how I did it! Why not give it a shot? I dare you!!…
If you're a fan of the entertainment industry, then why not cash in by writing about it? Here's how I did it!…
I turned a one-day trip to a Renaissance Faire into an ongoing relationship with a group of fabulous people, and an appearance at a major east coast mermaid event that boasted hundreds of attendees, received major world-wide news coverage, and landed me enough business connections to keep me busy for a very long time...…
I’d start with a piece of news or a small story idea. Then, I’d look for a new angle on it - one that hadn’t already been covered by mainstream media. Then, I'd...…
Is it possible to begin freelance writing as a teenager? Absolutely! That’s what I did and,…
It was one of those days when the Muse refused to appear. Nothing I wrote was right! Sitting before my keyboard, I struggled with writer’s block, staring blankly at the nearest wall. Suddenly, a picture frame on that wall came into focus and I read the caption beneath the photo of an antique typewriter...…
Entering writing contests is a great way to supplement your income between writing projects. A list of free and low-entry-fee contests is featured right here!…
I have earned thousands of dollars over the years through my award-winning blog and it has made a big difference in my bottom line.You can, too, with a little innovation, information, and inspiration.…
Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted - and improves my sales. Here's how you can do it, too!…
Don't overlook short story writing as a viable source of income, ideas, and exposure! Read how this novelist found profits in writing shorter pieces. …
4 benefits to working on multiple projects at once!…
These days, SEO is almost a prerequisite for many writing jobs. You have a MUCH better chance of getting hired if you're proficient in SEO best practices. In a nutshell...…
I'd found the best of both worlds, allowing me to use my gift of creative communication to write grant and fundraising letters, and to create special events. For example, I tried to set the Guinness Book of World Records by having the largest number of people dance the twist with Chubby Checker...…
4 success strategies for greater writing longevity, regardless of your level and genre.…
I found a successful niche when I tried my hand at writing a dinosaur "edutainment" series!…
Many fellow passengers were immersed in books. As an avid reader, it occurred to me that it would interest Americans what European bibliophiles are reading. Interview opportunities abounded as travel between destinations is often boring...…
In this current age of information being at your fingertips, your local library still provides many valuable services, and promotional opportunities, too!…
