8 Paying Food and Drinks Markets For Writers – by Karoki Githure
Coffee, tea, food, and wine info. - and even poetry! Check out these paying markets for writers!!…
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3 Common Reasons Why Freelancers Get Sued – It Happened To Me! – by Emily Thompson
I was immediately terminated from the project and, in the two days that followed, I was served with a lawsuit...…
Love Storytelling? You, Too, Can Be an Audiobook Narrator! – by Christy Lindsay
What do you need in order to channel your creative talents into narration? And, how can you get work as an audiobook narrator?…
7 Local “Angles” You Can Mine for Your Small Business Writing Clients! – by Sharon Woodhouse
There are 30.7 million small businesses in the U.S. and they need your freelance writing help...…
WritersWeekly Will NOT Be Silenced! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor
Lately, we’ve seen more and more emails from people who feel it necessary to pour their derision and demands upon us for, of all things...…
Can You Make More Money with General Event News Writing? We Bet You Can! – by Simon A. Thalmann
One quick and easy news article format that’s always in demand is the general event article. Often called preview or advance articles, these are published in advance of an event, activity, or meeting and you can probably sell these to your existing clients!…
SELL MORE BOOKS! Virtual Book Tours Are Now More Accepted Than Ever – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Even before the virus, brick and mortar bookstores were closing because they couldn't compete with Amazon...…
6 Paying “List” Markets for Writers! – by Tatiana Claudy
I sell easy "list" articles to publications, and you can, too!…
Australia’s Total Lockdown Almost Destroyed my Writing Business…But I Fixed That! – by Vanessa DeLargie
Typing ‘paid guest blogging’ into Google can sometimes be the most intelligent thing a freelance writer can do....…
Why Having a “10,000-words-a-day” Writing Goal Was Too Much… – by Christina Queen
Don’t get me wrong; I want to write. I want to capture the fresh and raw emotions brought on by visiting this amazing beach. But, I can't. In fact, I’m avoiding my computer altogether. Here's why...…
Your Copyrighted Work Can Be Copied—Legally! – by Antaeus Balevre
Congress decided that the intent of the original law was NOT to give copyright holders complete control of their works. So, they passed the...…
5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers – by Louisa Eunice
Getting scammed is a painful experience that can take a toll on your finances, your stress level, and even your confidence. To avoid falling into one of these traps, it’s important to...…
5 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning Writing Competitions – by Amanda Steel
If you want a better chance at winning one of the highly coveted cash prizes at a writing competition, read this!…
Getting Work from Foreign Clients During Slow U.S. Holiday Periods – by Mike Michelsen
Me: Wow. That’s great. Not many businesses take that kind of initiative this close to the holidays. Assistant: It’s no problem at all, but you do know that this is primarily a Muslim country, don’t you? Me: (Pregnant Pause)…
Disgruntled Client? Here’s How to Save the Relationship – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Before we get into how to turn these negative situations around, for informational purposes, let’s examine the 3 basic types of disgruntled clients you are likely to encounter in your business...…
Simple, Year-long Organization is the Key to Stress-free Tax Filing for Freelancers – by Mike Michelsen
Less stress...and a larger refund! …
The Long Road to Overcoming Autism, and Becoming a Writer – by Paul Jordan
I became a writer, but it wasn't easy. Being diagnosed as autistic (Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1), I frequently took words and expressions literally....…
Is a Friend or Colleague Sabotaging Your Writing Career? – by Chris Saunders
Don't listen to the would-be know-it-all's who facilitate failure. If you want to be a real writer, you must start acting like a professional NOW. …
Three Homemade Productivity Tools for Authors That I’ll Give You For Free – by Chris Norbury
I’d previously checked out many productivity tools for novelists online but none gave me exactly what I wanted. So, I developed my own....…
4 Client Mistakes You MUST Avoid When Freelancing – by Joshua Pantalleresco
Mistakes are going to happen when you choose to become a freelancer. I’ve made plenty, both…
How to Profit on the Current “Sales Enablement” Copywriting Craze – by Rebecca Boyle
Sales enablement copy is anything written that helps to move prospects along the sales pipeline.…
Are Non-marginalized Writers Being Marginalized? – by Antaeus Balevre
Every writer's work should be published based on its merit; not on whether the writer is marginalized...or not. Do you agree?…
Writing Personal: How Much Do You Share? – by Wendy Hobday Haugh
A successful personal experience piece is inclusive. It offers readers the chance to step into your life, share one of your most significant, life-altering experiences, and walk away inspired.…
5 Tips And Tricks For Creating a Killer Portfolio – by Louisa Eunice
As a freelance writer, there are two words you will hear over and over again...…
Using Excel to Keep Track of Markets – by Mike Michelsen
When I was audited by the IRS several years ago, my organized records were deemed adequate proof that I operated a bonafide business...…
Bandit Fiction Doesn’t Pay Writers So Their Name is PERFECT! – by Roy A. Barnes
ban·dit: a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. an outlaw or highwayman. (dictionary.com) It's bad enough when publications don't pay writers. But, when the publication is named BANDIT FICTION...…
We Need New Feature Articles – and We’ll Pay $60 for them!
We need more FEATURE ARTICLES. Please see our Writers’ Guidelines HERE. Send us your queries using…
How to Turn Your Ideas into Sellable Pitches – by Odelia Chan
Some authors get addicted to creating lists of ideas, but never get around to pitching and writing. Don't do that...…
Improve Your Income and Your MOOD by Optimizing Your Home Office Space – by Ian Chandler
Your workspace directly and tangibly affects your productivity, output, and mood...…
EEEEEEK!!! 7 Essential Elements Writers MUST Include in Gothic Horror – by Chris Saunders
Gothic fiction often appears under the horror banner but, though there are often elements like restless spirits, ancient curses, and haunted houses, there is usually very little in the way of blood and gore or jump scares. Rather, gothic fiction tends to be more weighty and atmospheric...…
Grammarly Goes Gender Generic – by Antaeus Balevre
When I began checking the "errors" in Grammarly's system, I found they all had to do with personal pronoun use — he, she, him, her, himself, herself, and even the words...…
OH, THE HORROR! 7 Ways to Frighten the Pants Off Your Readers! – by Chris Saunders
There are literally hundreds of paying horror markets in the form of ezines, magazines, anthologies, and periodicals, all scrambling for the best available material.…
ALTERNATE ONLINE PERSONALITIES?! Why In-Person Writing Groups Are Far Better – by Gregory Austin
Given the proper forum, an earnest person can transform into a master, philosopher, or superior being of their choosing. Because of this unintentional metamorphosis, much-needed virtues such as modesty and humility are often in short supply online...…
