How to Earn Extra $$ Hosting a Writers’ Group! – By Jennifer Brown Banks
From members' dues to publishing an anthology, you can make extra money by hosting a writers' group! …
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Authors: Translate Your Book for More $$$ … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall
Did you know there are more Spanish speaking folks around the globe than English speakers? And, they buy books, too!…
Are You an Arrogant Speaker? Five Rules for Enchanting Your Audience! – by Wendy Hobday Haugh
THIS IS A GREAT ARTICLE! Getting a chance to publicly speak in front of a group of fans or fellow writers is a great opportunity for any writer. By following some basic guidelines, and avoiding certain pitfalls, you can make a great impression, and keep your audience enraptured!…
10 Ways to Get Repeat Assignments from a Magazine Editor – by Terry Freedman
The more repeat business you can cultivate, the easier your writing career will become. Use these ten tips to help you get more "YES" replies from editors you've written for in the past!…
We Owe Our Readers a HUGE Apology for Introducing Them to THIS ABUSIVE SCAMMER! – by Brian P. Whiddon, Managing Editor (a.k.a. “Secret Squirrel”)
We genuinely care about our readers, and everyone who has helped BookLocker.com and WritersWeekly.com become successful all these years. We never want to be indirectly responsible for anyone suffering abuse at the hands of an editor...…
How to Write to Length – By Darlene Franklin
Being able to quickly and effectively adjust the length of your articles will help you sell more of your work!…
How I Used a Networking Conference to Land a Four-Figure Writing Gig! – Jonathan Rebby John
In this piece, I explain how I used the power of upfront, face-to-face communication (the kind that many of us have forgotten) to land a four-figure gig at a networking conference.…
Give Your Characters a LIFE INJECTION! – by Linda M. Gigliotti
Failure to recognize (and remember) our own emotional reactions, or those of others, can result in our fictional characters being stiff and dead. A good idea is to keep a journal, and catalog those feelings, and what caused them. You should also keep a notebook of details about interesting people you know, or have observed in public...…
Five Paying Markets for Moms Who Love to Write! – by Faiza Zafar
According to a study, more than 40% of women with full-time jobs in science leave the field, or switch to part time, after giving birth to their first child. But, does that mean women must lose their financial independence after giving birth? Absolutely not!…
Six Steps to Writing “How-to” Articles for Profit – by John Riddle
Writing instructional articles (or "How To" articles) isn't difficult and they are a great money making opportunity! But there are six important things to remember...…
Scammed! Three Vital Lessons I Learned from Fraudulent Clients – by Akintubi Ayodeji
I stumbled upon freelance writing while reading a tech-related blog. I did some research, and joined…
Writers: LinkedIn is Your Goldmine! – by Haneef Davenport
You may already be on LinkedIn but are you truly using all it has to offer when searching for new clients? …
Building a Successful Book Selling Model Isn’t Complicated or Mystical. (Psssttt! Here’s the secret…) by Richard Hoy, BoostABook.com
The secret to selling books online is NOT complicated!…
How I Scaled My Solo Writing Gig into a Content Marketing Agency! – by Jonathan Rebby John
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE FOR GO-GETTERS! What if you could turn your freelance writing business into a full-fledged "agency" that requires far less work on your part, and vastly increases your income? It CAN happen! Here's how I did it...…
Categories and Keywords Can MAKE or BREAK Book Sales! How do you know if you are using the right ones? by Richard Hoy, Boost a Book
There are ways to figure out which categories and keywords will sell more books, and greatly increase your chances of having a best selling book in a particular Amazon category. Here's how! …
Making Money from short stories – by Goran Radanovic
Articles and informative pieces can pay your rent and keep food on your table. But don't overlook the value short stories …
How I Got Amazon to Remove a Negative Review About My Book! – by Geri Spieler
Writing any book is a huge commitment. I say it takes fire in the belly to…
Using Facebook to Sell Books…but NOT in the way you think! by Richard Hoy, BoostABook.com
You might be surprised to learn that my #1 recommend method of book promotion is Facebook advertising. But, not the way you think...…
WRITERS: Are Your Clients Paying What You DESERVE…or Just What You’ll Accept? – By Jennifer Brown Banks
Bad-boy rapper 50 Cent said, "Don’t pay people what they deserve. Pay them what they’ll accept." Are your clients doing the same thing to you?…
How to Create a Movie Script from a Book – By Linda Gray
When trying to turn a book into a movie, there are formats and rules to follow. This article will give you an idea of what it takes to write a movie script. …
From “Free Samples” to Demanding 24/7 Availability – 5 New-Client Red Flags to That Say “GET OUT NOW!”- by Charlotte Grainger
From demanding "free" work as a sample, to insisting the job will "only take a day," to requiring you to respond 24/7, and, more, learn when it's time to walk away from that potential client. …
How to Become an Expert Niche Writer to Grow Your Brand AND Income – by Faye Arcand
What makes YOU special? Find it, hone it, and sell it!…
How to Pitch Your Writing to the BIG Companies
Big organizations are busy organizations and they just might need YOU to tell them how to improve their website or industry coverage! …
You’re a Professional SO ACT LIKE ONE! Do NOT Charge Demeaning, Minimum Wage Freelance Rates!! – by Haneef Davenport
Let’s make this clear: You are not working “for” your clients. You are working “with” them. You own a business here so you must behave accordingly....…
AUTHORS: Here’s How to Vet an Editor in 8 Easy Steps – by Timothy Jacobs
Vetting an editor is basically the same thing as choosing your next car or deciding which school your children should attend. You need to do your homework.…
There is BIG Money in Testi(moni)als! – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Testimonials, when used correctly, can get you lots of business! Today, we’ll explore the dos and don’t s of testimonials, and how to use them to “speak volumes” about your writing business, build your client base, and your bottom line.…
5 Signs Your Client is About to Fire You – by S.E. Batt
There are ways you can detect when a gig is going south. When you sense that things are going awry, you can then send out freelance job applications to prevent a loss of income. Here are five ways clients can leave you, and how to detect it in advance...…
8 Writer’s Markets That Pay $1 Per Word Or More! – by Karoki Githure
Most of the high paying markets rarely advertise that they are looking for fresh articles but they are always ready for a great pitch. All you need to do is...…
Corporate Curricula – an Overlooked Writing Opportunity? – By Marlene Caroselli
I didn’t even know that people were able to add to their income stream by writing curricular materials for corporate trainers...…
Five Things NOT To Do In Your Email Query – by T.M. Jacobs
There are some things you want to avoid if you don't want an editor reaching for the DELETE button right away. Here's how to ensure editors READ your queries. …
How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery
Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!…
7 Magazines That Will Pay $400+ for Your Work! – by Edith W. Kanyagia
There is a human tendency of settling for less, and wanting to remain in one’s comfort zone. This was me...until I realized I was worth MORE!…
Online Research Materials Causing Confusion? Organization Tips and Tricks! by Alyssa Goulet
Are you trying to cut down the time you spend researching for your next article or book? Getting bogged down with Internet searches and documents? This is a common problem for writers. The good news is...…
