5 Paying Family Humor Markets for Writers! – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Let’s face it...we all have a few nuts rooted in our family tree.…
Articles
Beware of “Bait and Switch” Tactics from Your Writing Clients – by Jennifer Brown Banks
In my developmental years as an entrepreneur, I’ve been duped a time or two - in various ways and means. And, I’ve mastered a few valuable lessons along the way. To shorten your learning curve, I offer the following caveats...…
7 Paying Motorbike and Cycling Markets For Writers – by Karoki Githure
Here is a list of seven motorcycle websites that will pay you to write for them.…
8 Paying Poetry and Short Story Markets for Writers – by Biljana Tadic
If you are someone who likes to write poetry and/or short stories, here is a list of nine markets that pay writers for those.…
5 Ways to “Pandemic Proof” Your Writing Business – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Forget what you’ve been told. Don’t believe the hype. Despite the doom and gloom predictions for the rest of the year, there will always be avenues to earn cash as a professional writer.…
4 Things To Include In Every Freelance Contract – by Louisa Eunice
Working without a contract is always a gamble. Even as a freelancer, it should not be an exception. To ensure that you are fully protected, always include these 4 things in every freelance contract...…
WritersWeekly Needs Feature Articles – Pays $60 for around 600 words
Please read our writer's guidelines to see what we need right now. …
How to Design a Book Cover That Annoys Booksellers – by Gary Robson
Good covers sell. Bad covers not only don't attract customers, but can actively annoy. …
10 Paying Arts And Crafts Markets For Writers – by Karoki Githure
Make money writing for these Arts and Crafts publications!…
Establishing a “Personal Connection” with Readers WILL Sell More Books – by Joshua Pantalleresco
People are waiting to discover your book. You just have to reach out...and reply.…
My One and Only Super Simple Tool for Increasing My Freelance Writing Sales – by Avery Springwood
I dread to think how many opportunities I’ve let slip by over the years, how much more productive I could have been, and how many more sales I could have landed if only I’d...…
From 7-Year-Old Short Story Writer to Published Author – by Donna Deines
One day, as I was surfing the Internet, I ran into WritersWeekly.com and, subsequently, BookLocker.…
Social Media May Be Killing Your Writing Income! – by TM Jacobs
What exactly could you do with your writing with an extra 365 hours over the course of a year?…
Yes, You CAN Copyright Your Website…Under These Conditions – by Harvey Randall, Esq.
You can register your copyrightable website content with the United States Copyright Office.…
Use the 80 – 20 Rule to Sell More Queries By John K. Borchardt
Apply the 80/20 Rule to grow sales from your best customers.…
Friendly Advice from an Editor – READ THE @&*$#!! GUIDELINES!! – by Brian Whiddon
If you want to guarantee failure in your freelance writing career, don't read this...…
Promoting Your Book to Schools! – by C. Hope Clark
Seas of students equate to captured audiences of potential buyers. …
6 Easy Tips for More Organized, Productive, and PROFITABLE Writing – by Alyssa Goulet
Time is money! Make more money writing by better organizing your time.…
How I Became a Successful Online Writing Teacher – by Sidra Ansari
In my first 2 months of teaching writing online, I made more than £1000.…
Why I’m Reading Fewer Books on My Kindle – by TM Jacobs
Research is beginning to show that there is a downside to reading books on an electronic device.…
6 Tips From Sales Professionals That Teach Writers How to Sell Themselves – by Lindsay Woolman
A little sales knowledge can take a freelance writer a long way.…
Air Raid Sirens and Bombs: What It’s Like to Be a Freelance Writer in Israel Right Now – by Yocheved Golani
My article about our peaceful and multi-cultural neighborhood vendors, surviving after the Covid lockdown, would never be published because Militant Muslims, with full Israeli citizenship and all its privileges, burned down every shop while rioting in the area I’d written about. They murdered whomever they could, destroyed ancient architecture, and ended normative daily life for everyone in the region...…
Post-Pandemic Positive: There are Now TWO Ways to Promote Your Book to Groups! – by Sandy Lindberg
How I sell my books virtually AND in person.…
If You Want to Get Paying Writing Assignments, Do NOT Keep Your Mouth Closed – by Neva Bryan
If I had done what I’m inclined to do—sit in the back of the room with my mouth shut—I wouldn’t have received that writing assignment...…
Is Writing THE Loneliest Job? – by Joshua Pantalleresco
One misconception about the writing business is that we're fighting each other over precious few positions. As a freelancer, I can assure you there is a ton of work out there in a lot of different markets...…
6 Paying Niche Short Story Markets for Writers – by Avery Springwood
If articles and informational pieces aren't your thing, writing short stories can be a great way to earn income as a freelance writer!…
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...…
After I Rejected Offers from Academic Publishers, I’m SO GLAD I Found BookLocker! – by Marianna Busching
My manuscript was accepted by several academic publishers but I was told it would be at least six years before the book would be on the market!…
Screenplay to Novel – One Way to Get Around Hollywood! – by Skip Press
It took three years to create the screenplay, but only three weeks to complete the novel.…
6 Paying Humor Markets for Freelance Writers – by Emma Larkins
So, how do you get around the fact that everybody and their grandmother wants to attach themselves to the laugh-powered gravy train, regardless of actual skill or quality of sense of humor? Instead of focusing on "just" writing humor, the wise freelancer should find ways to integrate material capable of inducing involuntary grins into articles for niches that aren't strictly focused on being funny... …
Artist in Residency: Getting Paid to Relax and WRITE! – by Laura Lee Perkins, MS
Artist-In-Residencies are rapidly increasing within the United States and internationally.…
Lights, Camera, You’re Hired!: How to Nail That Virtual Interview – by Louisa Eunice
Today, when you apply for that lucrative, long-term freelance writing job, chances are that the hiring manager will interview you through real-time video...…
The Art Of Ghostwriting By Rich Mintzer (or so I say)
Discover how to become a ghostwriter with tips from a pro.…