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The Author Side of BookTok Offers Lots of Promotional Opportunities! By Paige Lawson

Published on April 6, 2024

Shouldn't you be promoting your book for FREE on a platform that garners over 100 million users in the U.S. alone?…

How to Make Money Writing Resumes By Jessy Faraday

Published on March 29, 2024

Resume writers can earn around $52,000 per year!…

Everything You Should Know About Direct Response Copywriting By Skylar Margaret

Published on March 23, 2024

Direct response copywriters can earn upwards of $60,000 a year!…

Publish “A Daily Companion” to Complement Your Current Book, and Watch Your Book Sales Soar! – by Gary Sturgis, Author of: Surviving Grief – 365 Days a Year

Published on March 9, 2024

When we think of a daily companion, we often think of something religious, like a devotional. But not all daily companion books are of a religious nature...…

Does Your Writing Need a Boost? Join a Book Group! By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Published on March 1, 2024

Joining a library-based group has proven beneficial to my writing life in several unexpected ways.…

Five Things You MUST Know Before Hiring an Editor By Clayton Jones

Published on February 24, 2024

Five things you must know before submitting your manuscript to an editor.…

Why Booklocker Is The Best Publisher On The Planet – by Gary Sturgis, Author of Surviving Grief: 365 Days a Year

Published on February 16, 2024

Why would you want to pay thousands, and wait almost a year to get your book published when BookLocker can do it for so much less, and in just a month?…

How Real Newsrooms USED to Work – by Charles Culbertson

Published on February 9, 2024

"Blankety-blank it!" he would roar, turning bright red from the shoulders up...…

The 3R’s to Successful Client Screening (And why it matters!) By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on February 2, 2024

Good, solid clients are the cornerstone of any successful freelance business.…

Beware the (False!) AI Sniff Test By Diona L. Reeves

Published on January 19, 2024

Avoid false positives by using these tips!…

The Impact of AI on Screenwriting in Hollywood By Mark Heidelberger

Published on January 11, 2024

The need to feed the AI preexisting work leaves open accusations of theft, plagiarism and copyright infringement.…

Does Your Writing Tone Match Your Actual Message? By Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.

Published on December 15, 2023

For an effective piece of writing, a writer must make sure the tone and the message match.…

Tips On How to Lead a Healthy, Productive Life as a Freelancer By Teri O’halo McMahonn

Published on December 8, 2023

Freelance writing can be lonely and tiresome and, if not managed well, can lead to weight gain, lethargy, and even chronic back pain.…

5 Tips to Not “Get Got” in Your Freelance Business! By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on December 1, 2023

A client recently revealed to me that he had been bamboozled out of his hard earned cash.…

How NOT to Waste Money & Time When Promoting Your Book – by Marion Cuba

Published on November 28, 2023

When I self-published my historical novel, SHANGHAI LEGACY, many things I did to promote it WERE very successful. In fact, I've sold many books, spoken many places, and continue to. But my bottom line - both in time and money - does not completely reflect that (yet!). Here is what I would NOT have done. …

Monk Mode: A New Approach to a Thoughtful Idea – by Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.

Published on November 18, 2023

A great trick for getting into the creative groove, and writing more! …

The Hidden Treasures of Corporate Writing: A Guide for Freelancers By Jeptha Joy O. Orgino

Published on October 20, 2023

Become a data storyteller. Turn numbers into compelling narratives!…

I Make More Money As A Writer Than I Did at My Last Three Jobs! By Teri O’halo McMahonn

Published on October 14, 2023

The rates for a new writer weren't anywhere near average but they were better than what I earned as a wannabe entrepreneur, a nanny, or a hotel worker.…