How to Write Funny Fast! By R.A.Murphy
Writers and Speakers often need to come up with humor quickly to meet a deadline or…
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HOW TO BE A STARVING WRITER: Write for Pay-Per-Click Sites! by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com
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. …
Byline/Exposure/Bio in Lieu of Cash THE ULTIMATE INSULT TO WRITERS! by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com
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. …
Increase your Marketability by Getting Published in your Area of Expertise By Doug Schmidt
Marketability = Market Value. Perhaps it's more accurate to say…marketability = perceived market value.…
Ten Tips for Tackling Book Signings…and Other Helpful Hints By Kimberly Ripley
You’ve achieved the goal of goals-your book is finally in print. You’ve celebrated, heaved a giant…
On Becoming a Fiction Writer – A 10 Step Guide By Rob Parnell
Recently one of my students posed the question, “How do I become a fiction writer?” I…
Selling Your Series By Joyce and Jim Lavene
You’ve come up with a great idea. You’ve got some unique characters. You think it might…
Party Your Way to More Money in 2003 By Julie Hood
It’s that time of year again. With brand-new calendars and the joy of writing “2003” on…
The Elusive Reader By M.J. Rose
Don’t miss MJ Rose’s new class, Start Your Novel Today!, now available at WritersWeekly.com. Don’t miss…
Excerpted from: The Organized Writer: 30 Days to More Time, More Money, and Less Frustration By Julie Hood
DAY TWO – Your Master List What should writers do? With so many ideas floating around…
What’s In A Name? by Madonna Dries Christensen
A recognizable trademark is one of a company’s most valuable assets. We may not always know…
The Holidays = Article Ideas in Abundance! By Angela Hoy
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. …
There Must Be 50 Ways to Fleece a Writer By Linda Avey Bullock
Like many writers I was outraged back when Moxie editor Emily Hancock began demanding a $10…
Procrastination as a Writing Solution By M.J. Rose
This article may be freely reprinted/redistributed as long as the entire article and bio are included.…
When You’ve Been Violated: What To Do When Someone Steals Your Ideas or Articles By Angela Hoy
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. …
How to Write a “How To” Book By Susan Bilheimer
Do you know that what you know can make you money? Many of the top-selling books…
7 Strategies to Ensure you Never Run Out of Material Again By Misty S. Mead
One of the best ways to ensure steady income as a writer is to ensure that…
TECHNICAL WRITING CAN BE REWARDING By Susan Bilheimer
Would you like to earn a great living as a writer on a steady basis? If…
BOOKLOCKER.COM GRANTS MAN’S DYING WISH – by Bea Sheftel
Tony Amato was a friend of mine. I worked with him on one of his many…
HOW TO DEAL WITH “JERKS” ONLINE: Behind the Scenes at the “Home Office”…on a Bad Day By Angela Hoy
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. …
WRITING LESSONS LEARNED: WE LEARNED THE HARD WAY SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO by Shelley Divnich Haggert and Linda Sherwood
Today we’re featuring a free excerpt from Writing Lessons Learned: We Learned The Hard Way So…
RESIDENT SCHOLARS – AN INCOME OPPORTUNITY By C. Hope Clark
The term Resident Scholars creates visions of poet laureates or literary masters in a college setting…
PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS AS A FREELANCER By Cathi Stevenson
Whether in Canada or the US, freelancers have two areas in which they are especially vulnerable:…
HOW TO BREAK INTO THE WORLD OF SITCOM WRITING By Peter J. Fogel
Ever watch your favorite sitcom on television and think: “I can write that.” Better yet, ever…
WRITING JOKES FOR STAND-UP COMICS By Peter J. Fogel
If you’re self-motivated and have a “funny bone” you can explore a career writing jokes, or…
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW…NOW, JUST WHAT IS THAT? By Kimberly Ripley
Stop looking at age as a deterrent! In fact, you should regard your more "mature" years as a gift—especially with regard to freelance writing.…
HOW TO KEEP THOSE IDEAS FLOWING By Susan Miles
Like most of you, I carry around an “ideas notebook” to jot down story and article…
FUNDING WRITING PROJECTS WITH GRANTS By Danielle Westvang
Don't most writing projects start out with a big idea? It could be something that came to you while you were stuck in traffic, doodled on a scrap of paper during a boring staff meeting, or penned on a coaster while waiting for friends at some trendy new club. If you are anything like me, your best ideas come to you when you're not really trying to come up with anything brilliant...…
WRITER IN AUGUST—DOLLARS IN DECEMBER By Orpha Thomas
I can still see it. A small plastic poinsettia in faded red with three tiny lights…
STRINGER SURVIVAL By Callie Lyons
I have the best job in the world. I don't keep office hours and I'm a writer. My work is published several times a week for a readership of over 13,000 people. …
DIRECT MARKETING FOR WRITERS: TAKE A LESSON FROM COPYWRITERS WHEN PROMOTING YOURSELF By Sesselja Bigseth
Forget query letters for a while and think direct marketing instead. Not for you, you say?…
PAYING FOR REVIEWS – 2 THUMBS DOWN By M.J. Rose
A little over a year ago ForeWord Magazine began a pay for review site that created…
WHY BIG PUBLISHERS MEAN SMALL PUBLICITY By Chris Gavaler
There are six major publishing conglomerates in the United States. Each conglomerate controls any number of…