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Should You Bid For Ad Space on Amazon? by Richard Hoy
To be frank, there are tons of options for advertising outside of Amazon that I've found are far more effective...…
Writers: Should You Charge By the Hour, the Job, or….Something Else? by Myra Muili
If your client earns higher profits as a direct result of your talents, shouldn't you, too???…
If Your Publisher Violates One Contract Clause, Does That Void The Entire Agreement? by Harvey Randall, Esq.
It has been reported that some authors have assumed that, in the event a publisher "doesn't adhere to one part of their contract," the contract becomes invalid. However, this is not the case.…
My Adventure Making a Video Trailer for My Book – by Alex Pearl
What's an awesome location for a children's book trailer? An old prison!…
Use Inbound Marketing to Rake in More Customers! by Allison M Reilly
By applying inbound marketing tactics to their website, freelancers can turn those hardly-touched websites into a presence that attracts visitors and generates leads. Here are three ways you can use inbound marketing and get more out of the website you already have:…
Tax Breaks for Freelance Writers! by Julian Block
April 15th is fast approaching! Don't forget about these tax breaks for freelancers!…
How I’m Returning to Full-time Freelancing after a Layoff by Steve Sears
In early 2017, the freelancing bug once again called to me due to a pending layoff within my company. For the first time in my 33 years of work life, I would be a victim of numbers and expense cuts...…
In Just 1 Year, I Earned $23,000 Publishing My First Book! by Mikey Chlanda
I needed something to take my mind off of the injuries and upcoming rehab.…
How to Find Writing Work on Reddit! by Angely Mercado
The first inkling that Reddit, a site dedicated to trolling and weird photos, would actually be beneficial to my writing career was after I found...…
My Brief Life Writing Smut by Bob Kalish
"I went home and locked myself in the extra bedroom. The raciest photo was one of her reclining in a pair of mesh pantyhose. My job was to write a letter in her voice. even though we had never met..."…
Sell Your Kids’ Book to Schools! by Kate Williams
Bookshops tend to play safe with official, paying publishers. But present your book to schools, and you’ll likely have kids and staff queuing up to buy it.…
The 12-Hour Shift for Working Writers – By Kyle Stark
I’m 25 years old, and I’ve taken critical, progressive steps toward being able to make living as a traveling writer. I’ve accomplished this much by being wise with my time, and by working 12 hour shifts...…
How I Get Article Ideas From Newspaper Archives by Elizabeth Yetter
Sometimes I would pick an unusual word or phrase to research through the archives, such as eugenics or chewing gum, and I would find articles on the views of the time or the latest trends. This led me to write articles on the viewpoints of eugenics in the early 1900s and another article on the chewing gum trends of the early 1900s. Both of these articles were accepted for publication. …
Handling Negative Comments by S.E. Batt
When starting out as a freelance, there’s a lot of advice to help you out. From…
Looking for a Novel New Year’s Resolution? How about READ MORE BOOKS?! By Wendy Hobday Haugh
In December 2005, at age 52, I suddenly realized I was a pathetic book-reader. Here I…
How to Use Writer Retainer Agreements to Keep Your Business in the Black by Jennifer Brown Banks
Writer’s Agreements can be the ticket to economic stability and freelance success.…
How To Write About Your Life Without Crossing The Line by Aris Apostolopoulos
I had to explain to them that nobody really cared if they had just pooped on their boyfriends’ beds and they broke up with them (true story), nor their “scandal” is comparable to the Watergate or something huge like that. However, since I hate grumbling, I developed some techniques to help me avoid it:…
How I Turned LinkedIn Into a Freelance Lead Generating Machine…in Just 15 Minutes! by Lindsey Danis
With just 15 minutes of work, I created a lead generating machine that's brought me 1-2 leads per week and helped me land one big client. Here's what I did and how I'd advise other writers to use the site to attract clients.…
Can You Publish Other People’s Emails and Letters? by Harvey Randall, Esq.
[This article is for information purposes and it is not intended to serve as legal advice.]…
How To Be A Paid Freelance Writer WHILE Attending School! By Elise Peregrin
Because I am a young, poor and hopeful amateur, I have been spreading my arms like a greedy octopus in all directions looking to build a solid portfolio. …
Temptations and Stumbling Blocks of the Home Office By Jayne Thurber-Smith
I’m a self-employed writer and I’m a terrible boss to myself. It’s an act of God that I somehow never miss a deadline, because I definitely value quality over efficiency in my home office. Why can’t I ask myself for both? …
Writers, It’s Time to Give Yourself a Raise! Here’s How! by Neil Tortorella
Rates are an often overlooked part of the four “Ps” of marketing – Product (or service),…
Technology In The Third World: Always Issues, Always Workarounds! By Ryan Hotchkiss
It is an exaggerated understatement to say a writer abroad without internet has a problem. But, although conventional means of acquiring internet access may not be an option, there is always a workaround.…
Oooooh! Getting PAID to Eavesdrop! by Jeanine DeHoney
We were often told not to eavesdrop as children. As a writer though, eavesdropping is the quintessence of good fiction. It gives us a bird’s eye view of other people’s voices and their melodramas. We hear their inflections, their accents if they are from a different country, and get the chance to obtain information about their life. This adds another layer to our characters as we begin to build their profile. It also makes our fiction more relatable; fiction editors are more prone to publish and readers are more inclined to read.…
How to Sell More Books at Stalls and Signings! by J Harker Shaw
So you’ve written your book. My sincere congratulations and kudos. It’s not easy, and takes a…
From Blog To Book! The Journey From Blogger To Author By Neil Tortorella
If you've been on the fence about writing a book, go for it. You'll be glad you did. Landing a publishing contract is another story, but, the bottom line is that if you never try, you'll never know. You don't want to be sitting in the 'ole retirement home at 90 thinking what might have been. You're capable of doing more than you think. All it takes is some organization, both in your thinking and your productivity, and a story that your audience is interested in learning more about. Command of your language du jour is rather helpful, too.…
Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Fall, 2016 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
The dark water racing under the bridge contrasted sharply with the yellow and orange leaves riding atop the ripples. Balding maple trees shadowed the riverbank while the remains of a cornfield rustled violently in the cold wind. Standing on the cobblestones by his trusty wooden cart, he shivered. It was going to be a bad winter but they were well prepared. Suddenly, a strong gust brought the sound of maniacal laughter. He stepped quickly to the back of the cart, and threw back the burlap cover...…
REWRITING EXECUTIVE PROFILES?! LinkedIn’s Largely Untapped Goldmine! By Kevin MacConkey
Take one look through your LinkedIn connections and their profiles and it becomes increasingly clear how bad some people are in the English language. Someone should help these folks and straighten out their grammar and their, they're, there's. What I've figured out through some inquisition and experimentation, is that most business people would gladly pay to have us professional writers rewrite their profiles and even ghostwrite their published posts for them.…
BookLocker Was My Gateway For Landing A Traditional Contract WITH an Advance! – By Michael Brian Murphy
Fortunately, I found BookLocker, who published NLD From the Inside Out in both POD and ebook formats, with a generous royalty rate. Angela and Richard and their whole team provided excellent customer service: helping me navigate all the pitfalls of a novice author, and even went to bat for me when Amazon.com started causing problems for publishers…
Use People-watching as Inspiration for Your Fiction Characters! by Julie Guirgis
People watching is an essential part of being a writer and lesson in human nature. How this is done is by seeing people’s bad and good habits, distinctive temperaments, tastes, and appearances, and deepest longings and fears. It involves watching people to get an insight into the beauty and rhythm of the community around us.…
My Child Wrote A Book!!! But, Can We Publish It? by Harvey Randall, Esq.
Your child has written a book and a number of friends who have read it have remarked that it is great, and should be published. Your child then tells you he or she has decided to become an author, and wants to have the book published. You quickly respond “okay,” and then, realizing what you said, you ask yourself a number of questions: Can my child actually publish a book?…
Use Snapchat to Sell Your Book(s) or Writing Services to Millennials! by Joan Selby
The millennial generation has famously been dubbed as the “Selfie” generation. While some have contested this…