Writers! Attack the Devil on Your Back! by Matt Gallus

Published on October 29, 2015

Writer overboard, writer overboard! Which scalawag turned him into a fish? It wasn't anyone in the crew, you say? Then who the devil thought the poor lad made a better anchor than a sailor? Ah, the compass points to the three biggest obstacles of writing income, also known as the three devils of writing. They are the most terrifying monsters to haunt the seven seas of writing and stop many a talented writer from earning the income he deserves.…

Microplanning = Higher Productivity + Higher Income! Here’s How to Do It! by Stephanie Allen Crist

Published on October 21, 2015

Many writers need planning to be easy, expedient, and effective, or else it just won’t get done. Microplanning is the solution ...…

Could Saving Money be Costing Your Reputation as a Writer? (Freelance expenses you should never compromise) By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on October 15, 2015

Six months after our initial conversation, I finally got a "complimentary" copy of the book in my hands, and couldn't wait to curl up with it and a good cup of herbal tea. When I opened the book and started to skim through it, my heart sank. Though the stories were interesting, diverse and truly moving, what captured my attention was not the quality of the essays, but the shabby presentation. …

Writers! Think You Won’t be Stalked or Harassed? Think Again! By Denise Reich

Published on October 8, 2015

It's important to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from stalking and harassment. There have been documented cases of stalkers who have showed up on writers' doorsteps, called them at work, and even physically assaulted them. …

How I Got Screwed After Writing 50 Articles for a Website by Rachel Woodruff

Published on September 30, 2015

When training was complete, the editors bragged about how much money I could make. I would have to be available for weekly meetings with the editors where we would discuss upcoming articles. My writing would have to stay above par ...…

How I Made $10K Last Month Writing and Selling Erotica by Anonymous

Published on September 23, 2015

A couple of days ago I published my 100th erotica story and, this month, I received my biggest check yet - for a little over $10,000! ...…

How I Earn Extra Cash as an “Idea Broker!” (And, you can, too!) by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on September 16, 2015

I devised a plan to supply my services to lessen these bloggers' loads while maintaining their sanity. As an “idea person” with endless energy (not to mention a few “Top Blogging” honors for my creativity), I decided to pitch a few fellow bloggers and small business owners to help them generate ideas and keep them on track by formulating Editorial Calendars ...…

Boost Your Income by Writing Crowdfunding Campaigns! by Ian Chandler

Published on September 9, 2015

When you think of writing gigs, crowdfunding campaigns probably don’t come to mind. However, the crowdfunding scene is a market largely untapped by writers. If you can break into it, you can make a nice profit, and help others at the same time ...…

How to Avoid Giving Yourself (and Your Publisher) LEGAL Nightmares! by Harvey Randall

Published on September 1, 2015

Could you, not your publisher, get sued for your book? What about fair use? How many ways can an author get sued???…

This Question Might Alter Your Writing Career! by Carli Brinkman

Published on August 25, 2015

As writers, we notice copy. We notice it everywhere. Sometimes, we notice it because it appeals to and inspires us. But most of the time, as professionals with a great appreciation for the effective written word, we notice it because it's mediocre, or just plain bad. However, in these moments when you find yourself rewriting poorly worded copy in your head…

Book Promotion: Why Postcards Work by Kathryn Elizabeth Jones

Published on August 18, 2015

Most writers have business cards to pass out to interested readers and writers, but what about business postcards? A writer is in business, after all, not only to let others know about their latest book but to sell it as well. Investing your money in postcards becomes valuable the minute you hand one to a potential reader ...…

Eight Strategies to Boost Your Online Writing Income! by Steven King

Published on August 12, 2015

With these eight strategies you can boost your freelance career by utilizing the most effective websites and online services to become more accessible, more marketable, more widely read and with a greater chance of landing new clients to generate more money than ever before!…

Want to Close More Writing Deals? Haggle Like a Fishwife! By Matt Gallus

Published on August 5, 2015

Every good writer should be a good salesman as well. Argh!…

Easy, Upside-down Budgeting For Freelancers With Fluctuating Incomes! By Bonnie Juettner Fernandes

Published on July 29, 2015

As a freelance writer, you may have given up on traditional budgeting advice. Personally, I've been supporting myself as a freelance writer and editor since 1998. I've written 23 books and countless articles, blog posts, and website copy. I don't have difficulty finding work, and yet, I often have had difficulty paying my bills.…

How A Fictional Character Convinced Me Not To Write “For Free” By William Pepe

Published on July 22, 2015

"We'll have a check for you tomorrow," the editor told me. The next day, I returned to the newspaper's office only to find the office completely vacated. …

10 Tips and Tricks to Become a Digital Marketing Ghostwriter By Kelly Vo

Published on July 15, 2015

If you're not writing blogs or working in social media, you're missing out. Is that blunt enough for you?…

Eight More Ways to Market your Imagination! By Donna Kordela

Published on July 8, 2015

Here are eight ways to imagine markets for your writing...and fatten your bank account too.…

Never, Ever Argue with a Book Reviewer! By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Published on July 1, 2015

It happened again today. Inside the pile of mail I hauled to my kitchen to sort, I received an unsolicited book from an author who hoped I'd review it for my 250-plus newspaper and magazine clients...…

When Book Editors Err… By Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Published on June 24, 2015

There are two types of people in this world: Those who can edit and those who can't... …

Take Your Writing Skills into Schools for Extra Earnings! By Kate Williams

Published on June 3, 2015

As a writer, you have special skills - and a passion for language, too! Oh, how teachers would love you in their classrooms, inspiring their pupils to write, and guiding them with your expertise! So how about sharing your specialist knowledge and infectious enthusiasm with the youngsters in your local schools, and building up your earnings as you go? …

Fantastic Memoir Tips! Obtaining Material, Organization, And More! By William Pepe

Published on May 27, 2015

You tell yourself, "Someday, I'm going to write my memoirs" but "Someday" never comes. Perhaps this short narrative telling you how I have cluttered my children's homes with hundreds of pages of my memoirs will help you get started... …

From Corporate Cubicle-Monkey, To Whistleblower, To Successful Freelance Writer! By Brian Penny

Published on May 20, 2015

In 2006, I was spending my weekend sitting in a cubicle with four elderly women arguing about the proper step-by-step process every representative should be trained...…

I’m Not A Woman, Gay, Or Chinese But I Write For Magazines Serving Those Readers! By Peter Garland

Published on May 6, 2015

Just as train tracks cross so can your interests intersect with those of many other "lines" in the publishing world. You must make the connection! …

The Scam That Got Its Dirty Little Hooks In Me By Sam Priddy

Published on April 29, 2015

I have written as a ghostwriter a few times and usually the contract that I enter into is held with respect by both parties. In this instance it was not. Watch out for scammers that will literally steal your work! …

Rock Your Book Talk! Do’s, Don’ts And Tips By Susan Sundwall

Published on April 22, 2015

These days writers must sell themselves, it's a given. We've got to look for and latch onto any opportunity to self promote. Book talks are an excellent way to do it. Senior citizen groups, local service clubs, libraries, schools, and writers groups all have a frequent need for speakers and we must serve - if we want to sell, that is. Of course the first step is informing everyone by phone call, letter or email of your availability to speak. Then, as the dates pile up, you'll need a plan... …

From Vacation To PAYcation: Writing and Selling Your Travel STORIES By Eric D. Goodman

Published on April 15, 2015

If you're like me, you love to write in part because you love to explore. One of the few things I enjoy as much as exploring new territory in my fiction and nonfiction writing is exploring new places in the world. I love to travel almost as much as I love to write. Years ago, I decided to combine these two passions.…

From Bartering To Cash By Victoria Grossack

Published on April 8, 2015

The problem with editing for a family member is that you generally can't ask for money... …

13 Mistakes To Avoid While Writing Your Bio By Devyani Borade

Published on April 2, 2015

Biographies are invaluable to a writer. A strong bio makes a strong impression and is a powerful tool to advertise and sell the writer's writing skills. A good bio can lead to repeat business with editors whose attention is captured, a loyal readership whose interest is retained and new clientele whose imagination is piqued, which is great for your business and credentials. And writing a good bio should be a piece of cake for a wordsmith. Yet writers often stumble at this important task. …

Are Bloodsuckers Trying To Steal Your Writing Talent? By Tom Douglas

Published on March 25, 2015

The recent Writers Weekly article, Great Writing Gig Or A Scam?, got me thinking about all the deadbeat editors I've met in my long freelancing career and how I've answered some of their "scams." …

How Do I Get Magazine Editors To Respond To Me?! By Logan G. Harbaugh

Published on March 18, 2015

As writers, many of us feel the same things as we try to get the attention of the editors we believe would be a perfect fit for our submissions. As someone who's been doing this for more than 20 years, and has also worked as an editor on occasion, I'd like to offer a little perspective... …

A Writer’s Revenge: A Dish Best Served Cold By David Wilkening

Published on March 11, 2015

As an underpaid adjunct English-Journalism professor, I always looked desperately for concrete examples to enlighten my students why good grammar was not just a theory in principle but actually paid off. Little did I know then that I would need to heed my own advice. Not only did my own suggestions help me avoid cheats but I also got some revenge (a mild dish served sort of like a cold turkey sandwich)... …

How To Turn Life-Changing Events Into A Niche By Teresa Bitler

Published on March 4, 2015

Niche never crossed my mind in the ICU waiting room. At the time, I could barely understand what had happened. Old people had strokes, not 49-year-old, otherwise healthy men, and certainly not my husband. Whatever had just happened, I told myself, it was a temporary thing. He would heal and we would go on with our lives. Unfortunately, that's not what happened... …

Tax Tips For Freelance Writers By William Pepe

Published on February 26, 2015

In my 40-plus year career as an income tax preparer, all too often I would find that clients who were trying to earn money as self-employed, or as freelancers, but were not successful did not realize that they could deduct their expenses (losses) against their other income... …