Seek the Assignment, Not the Sale By Doug Schmidt
Excerpted from How To Land High-Paying Writing Assignments: Insider Secrets to Getting Published – Over and…
Published on May 14, 2003
Excerpted from How To Land High-Paying Writing Assignments: Insider Secrets to Getting Published – Over and…
Published on May 7, 2003
The Author of the First-Ever Book for Wives of Widowers (Or WOWs) Discusses the Three Laws…
Published on April 30, 2003
sweat equity, n.1: Work, especially manual labor, performed in return for a share in ownership, as…
Published on April 23, 2003
Nine years ago I sat in my dermatologist’s waiting room mentally shuffling the remaining working hours…
Published on April 16, 2003
As embarrassing as it is to admit, my first paid newsletter assignment was for a dormitory at the University of Massachusetts. The Stall Street Journal was proudly posted on the inside of every bathroom stall in the building. Despite it being read while dorm residents were busy doing other things, or that my writers received story assignments as punishment by the residence director, I loved the job. …
Published on April 2, 2003
I write comic books. So do writers you may have actually heard of like Stephen King,…
Published on March 26, 2003
You’ve looked at the magazines and thought, “Heck, I could do this!” Is it really as…
Published on March 19, 2003
The average freelancer is probably much more interested in the actual writing he or she does…
Published on March 12, 2003
Excerpted from: Tax Planning Strategies for the Self-Employed Much mysticism surrounds the home office deduction. Many…
Published on March 5, 2003
Writing a sequel to your existing novel can double your dollars. Learn how to sell two…
Published on February 26, 2003
Now that my new book, Till We Eat Again: Confessions of a Diet Dropout, is alive…
Published on February 12, 2003
Imagine readers paying more than retail price for your book, even bidding against others. It happened…
Published on February 5, 2003
Writers and Speakers often need to come up with humor quickly to meet a deadline or…
Published on January 26, 2003
I received an email yesterday titled "Everyone can write, publish & earn rewards." Sounds like an ad for frequent flier miles, doesn't it? I knew what it was about, so I opened it feeling anxious to slam a site that believes writers don't deserve to earn money for a living. …
Published on January 26, 2003
If you don't know exactly how much money you're going to make before you write an article, then, chances are, you're being taken for a ride. Never, ever write an article if you don't know exactly how much you're going to make before you start writing. …
Published on January 26, 2003
Marketability = Market Value. Perhaps it's more accurate to say…marketability = perceived market value.…
Published on January 22, 2003
You’ve achieved the goal of goals-your book is finally in print. You’ve celebrated, heaved a giant…
Published on January 15, 2003
Recently one of my students posed the question, “How do I become a fiction writer?” I…
Published on January 9, 2003
You’ve come up with a great idea. You’ve got some unique characters. You think it might…
Published on January 8, 2003
It’s that time of year again. With brand-new calendars and the joy of writing “2003” on…
Published on January 2, 2003
Don’t miss MJ Rose’s new class, Start Your Novel Today!, now available at WritersWeekly.com. Don’t miss…
Published on December 18, 2002
DAY TWO – Your Master List What should writers do? With so many ideas floating around…
Published on December 11, 2002
A recognizable trademark is one of a company’s most valuable assets. We may not always know…
Published on December 4, 2002
As we all deck the halls, light the Menorah or Kinara, or simply stare in awe at snowflakes prancing through the air, it's the perfect time to start keeping a list of memorable holiday moments that will make great articles in print next year. Pull out a small notebook and keep a journal of each holiday happening. Just a few moments of reflection and note-taking at bedtime will provide you with plenty of material! Then, in January, review what you've written and start composing queries. …
Published on November 27, 2002
Like many writers I was outraged back when Moxie editor Emily Hancock began demanding a $10…
Published on November 20, 2002
This article may be freely reprinted/redistributed as long as the entire article and bio are included.…
Published on November 13, 2002
What can you do if someone steals your article or book idea? Unfortunately, not much. If you're not positive they stole your idea and can't prove it, spreading rumors about their alleged theft can get you into lots of legal trouble. If you're positive they stole your idea, article or book, you need to let them know you'll be telling the online writing community to watch out for them. If you alert enough of us about their unethical behavior, it could make a serious dent in the quality of the queries coming into their office. …
Published on November 6, 2002
Do you know that what you know can make you money? Many of the top-selling books…
Published on October 30, 2002
One of the best ways to ensure steady income as a writer is to ensure that…
Published on October 23, 2002
Would you like to earn a great living as a writer on a steady basis? If…
Published on October 16, 2002
Tony Amato was a friend of mine. I worked with him on one of his many…
Published on October 9, 2002
Everything is not always rosy here at the "Home Office." With the blessing of having a financially successful home-based business also comes the dread of dealing with jerks on a frequent basis. …
Published on October 2, 2002
Today we’re featuring a free excerpt from Writing Lessons Learned: We Learned The Hard Way So…