Potential Legal Issues for Freelancers: What They Don’t Tell You – by Emily Thompson
Some things to keep in mind about legal liabilities for freelancers.…
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How to Interview People Like a Pro – by Andrew Don
Interviewing features strongly in any writing career and requires empathy.…
A Disability, Depression, and a Valium Addiction Didn’t Stop Me from Building a £100,000/Year Freelance Career – by Andrew Don
All I needed was an overwhelming fear of destitution, a hunger for news, and an instinct for...…
RADICAL WRITE: Writing Controversial Non-fiction That SELLS! – by W. Adam Mandelbaum Esq.
How do you generate controversial non-fiction ideas the quick and easy way?…
6 Paying Food and Drinks Markets For Writers – by Karoki Githure
Check out these paying markets for food writers.…
3 Common Reasons Why Freelancers Get Sued – It Happened To Me! – by Emily Thompson
Just like any other profession, freelance writers are equally susceptible to legal action.…
7 Writer’s Markets That Pay $1 Per Word Or More by Karoki Githure
Most of the high paying markets rarely advertise, but they are always ready for a great pitch.…
Love Storytelling? You, Too, Can Be an Audiobook Narrator! – by Christy Lindsay
Narrating can serve as an exciting and challenging side hustle, or even develop into a career!…
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.…
SELL MORE BOOKS! Virtual Book Tours Are Now More Accepted Than Ever – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Today, book tours, like everything else, have gone virtual.…
6 Paying “List” Markets for Writers! – by Tatiana Claudy
Here is how to sell easy list articles to publications.…
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
So, why is a 10,000-word day goal so hard?…
Your Copyrighted Work Can Be Copied—Legally! – by Antaeus Balevre
Did you know that the Copyright on your written work was subject to a Fair Use Clause.…
5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers – by Louisa Eunice
Getting scammed is a painful experience. Here are 5 writing scams that prey on desperate freelancers.…
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
Here are a three free tools that help me be a better writer and marketer.…
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
Help companies move prospects along the sales pipeline with Sales Enablement copywriting.…
The P.O.D. of Christmas Past: Self-Publishing in 1843 By Steve Anderson
Does this sound familiar? Traditional publishers won't take a chance on an author's new book, so he decides to publish it himself. He works late into the night, barely pausing to eat, scrambling to finish his new project while keeping up with existing deadlines. He writes a groundbreaking novel in just six weeks, gets it into the bookstores - and almost immediately, cheap knockoffs start showing up down the street. That's life in the twenty-first century, right? Except, it wasn't. It was 1843. …
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?…
Ghost-Blogging Can Be Quite Profitable! – by Michelle Kulas
Here are tips on how to get freelance writing gigs for ghost-blogging.…
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
I couldn’t think of a better solution than Excel for my record keeping dilemma.…
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...…