The First Time I Truly Blew It in My Freelance Writing Business – by Ingrid Cruz
My earliest screw-up taught me a valuable lesson that sticks with me today!…
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How Learning to Pitch My Service Skyrocketed My Freelance Pay! by Georgina Starmer
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!…
How Paying for “Guest Posts” Has Made My Blog More Profitable – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Get QUALITY content for your blog, free up some time for yourself, and expand your reach by paying writers for their contributions!…
Writers: Sometimes Nagging Works! – by Dennis Stostad
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!…
Laid Off From A Newspaper After 22 Years!! How a Job Loss Led to More Paid Writing Opportunities – by Jack Smiles
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 Almost Quit Writing! But, I Didn’t Need to After All! – by William Barton
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...…
How I Built my Successful Business Writing for Writers – by Mary Cook
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!…
How I Became a Successful Freelance Editor – by Rickey Pittman
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...…
How I Went from Earning $5 to $150 Per Article! – by Jane Fazackarley
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...…
How a 20-minute Email Pitch Landed a $500.00 Writing Project! – By Jennifer Brown Banks
Six imperative items to include in your email marketing campaign letters. …
Freelancers! Here are 5 Ways to Increase Business During Slow Periods – by Charlotte Grainger
As a freelance writer, your business will slow down at times. Fill these slow periods with activities that will bring in future business! …
How I Earned $25K Writing Mini-Books for a Company, and Landed Other Corporate and Government Writing Jobs! – by Marlene Caroselli
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.…
HOW I DID IT BACKWARDS! From Published Book, to Syndicated Column, to Freelancing for Magazines – By Darlene Franklin
My writing career progressed in a backward direction from many others. My first novel was published…
How to Land a Guest Speaking Gig on a Cruise Ship AND Get a Free Cruise for You AND a Friend! – by Marlene Caroselli
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."…
Learning Another Language Made Me Smarter, and Richer! – by Sara Araujo
Using multilingual skills doesn't end at translation. Get creative, and earn more money like I did! Here's how...…
UP-SELL AND DOWN-SELL FUNNELS! How I Make More Money Because Of My Checkout Cart – by K.M. Robinson
An easy way to ask your readers to buy more books or products from you BEFORE they finish the check-out process!…
How I Accidentally Fell Into Adult (Ahem…) Copywriting – by Vanessa de Largie
Here how I did it! Why not give it a shot? I dare you!!…
How I Broke Into the World of Entertainment Writing – By Hailey Hudson
If you're a fan of the entertainment industry, then why not cash in by writing about it? Here's how I did it!…
Attending Events Related to Your Book’s Topic Can Lead to BIG Promotion Opportunities and Future Sales! – by K.M. Robinson
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...…
How I Made My Freelance Pitches More Original – and Got More Work! – by Charlotte Grainger
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...…
How I Launched My Freelance Writing Career…in High School! – By Hailey Hudson
Is it possible to begin freelance writing as a teenager? Absolutely! That’s what I did and,…
Tell YOUR Story to CRACK Writer’s Block! by Dennis Peterson
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...…
Win BIG with Small Writing Contests – By Rachel Carrington
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!…
How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks
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.…
“Surprise-Releasing” Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books – by K.M. Robinson
Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted - and improves my sales. Here's how you can do it, too!…
WRITERS: When The Going Gets Tough, Sell Short Stories! – by Rachel Carrington
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. …
Writers – Having Too Many Irons in the Fire Can Be a GOOD Thing! – by Dennis L. Peterson
4 benefits to working on multiple projects at once!…
How I Became an SEO Expert and You Can, Too! – By Hailey Hudson
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...…
The Flying Nun, Oprah, and Me – by John Riddle
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...…
How to Stay Motivated with Your Writing, and Stay in the Black! By Jennifer Brown Banks
4 success strategies for greater writing longevity, regardless of your level and genre.…
How I Got Into the Lucrative Edutainment Writing Field – by Andrea Kaczmarek
I found a successful niche when I tried my hand at writing a dinosaur "edutainment" series!…
How I Found an Entirely Unique Writing Niche While on Vacation! – Martin Mulcahey
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...…
Ignite Your Writing Career—At the Library! By Wendy Hobday Haugh
In this current age of information being at your fingertips, your local library still provides many valuable services, and promotional opportunities, too!…