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11 Ways Editors Can Attract Good, Reliable Writers By David Geer

Published on October 8, 2003

You frequently see articles for writers on how to be more accommodating for editors. However, here…

Increase your Marketability by Getting Published in your Area of Expertise By Doug Schmidt

Published on October 1, 2003

As crass as it may sound, every person has a "market value" in his or her area of proficiency — and his or her "marketability" hinges upon how that value is perceived by those who want, or need, to benefit from this person’s knowledge and experience. …

Profitable Personal Essays By Dawn Goldsmith

Published on September 24, 2003

Don't give away your life stories! Whatever your gender, age, interests, hobbies or career, if you search a little, you'll find markets eager to publish and pay for your personal essays. …

Writing Slide Show Scripts – A Profitable Market For Freelancers! By E. Burt Close

Published on September 17, 2003

Q. How lucrative is slide show scriptwriting? A. Fees for writing slide show scripts range from about $3,000 to $7,000, depending on the time required, number of frames and complexity of the subject. …

Recognizing Excellent Historical Fiction By Erika Dreifus

Published on September 10, 2003

For writers who specialize in recreating historical periods and personages, a number of organizations reward that difficult work. Whether the writing has been published or is still in manuscript form, and whether it is targeted for young audiences or an adult readership, a remarkable range of recognition exists. Take a look at this list, for starters. As always when considering any competition or contest, be sure to check with the sponsoring organization for the latest guidelines and updates. …

Negotiating Author’s Subsidiary Rights By Jeffrey Poston, former literary agent and founder of WritersToolbag.com

Published on September 3, 2003

It's surprising how few writers understand what their "publication rights" are beyond getting their manuscript into print form. Understanding your subsidiary rights - sometimes called sub-rights or ancillary rights, or secondary rights - is critical to maximize your current and future revenues. …

Hidden Freelance Market – City Web Sites by David Taylor

Published on August 27, 2003

City web sites are just one example of how the explosion of digital technology on the Internet and on the air waves is creating more jobs for freelancers, not fewer. …

The Last Schmuck to Get Shafted by Georgia Family Magazine? by Christine Basham

Published on August 20, 2003

It’s usually fun to see my name in print or online. Not this time, though. Thousands…

Paying Personal Essay Markets By Christine Cristiano

Published on August 13, 2003

LINKS UPDATED 06/27/2016 Do you have the knack for writing on a very personal level and…

Trashy Short Stories (That Sell!) By Peggy Fielding

Published on August 6, 2003

Read Peggy’s new book, Confessing For Money. Available at WritersWeekly.com. Nearly everyone who expresses the desire…

Promoting Your Own Book (Because No One Else Will) by Aliza Sherman

Published on July 30, 2003

Published authors often lament the challenge of getting their publisher to promote their books. They aren’t…

Finding Fellowships: Getting Paid to Write By Aviya Kushner

Published on July 23, 2003

What is a “writing fellowship,” anyway? A fellowship means cash (a grant) or living space earmarked…

Writing and Selling News Items By David Geer

Published on July 16, 2003

I’ve found a way in to consumer and trade publications where no opening was apparent before.…

Copyright Infringement – My Wake-Up Call By Victoria Kirk

Published on July 9, 2003

The war in Iraq launched my voyage through copyright infringement. Just before the war a fellow…

Cash in on History By Mikel Weaver

Published on July 2, 2003

If you only write about the latest news and the hottest trends, you may be missing…

Selling Short Non-Fiction Articles By Claudia Carver

Published on June 25, 2003

I like to find good homes for things. Every couple of years, I organize a garage sale. I sell things I no longer need or want for a dollar or two, or even for loose change. Of course, I also go to garage sales from time to time, often bringing home a treasure that someone else didn¹t want or need. …

How to Deal With Online Media Pirates By Alicia Karen Elkins

Published on June 11, 2003

This article is available for free distribution/reprint as a public service from the author. Read below…

Hard Lessons By Susan Eileen Walker

Published on June 4, 2003

I never thought I was a stupid person, or even particularly naive, until I started learning…

Short Articles For Fun And Profit… By Behlor Santi

Published on May 28, 2003

Flip through the latest edition of Writer’s Market, and read what editors want: “Break in by…

How to Novelize Your Life Story or Family History By Pauline Reckentin

Published on May 21, 2003

Many people say to me, ‘My life would make a fascinating book.’ I always encourage those…

Seek the Assignment, Not the Sale By Doug Schmidt

Published on May 14, 2003

Excerpted from How To Land High-Paying Writing Assignments: Insider Secrets to Getting Published – Over and…

Be The “Go To” Gal! The Importance of Branding Yourself in a Niche Market By Julie Donner Andersen

Published on May 7, 2003

The Author of the First-Ever Book for Wives of Widowers (Or WOWs) Discusses the Three Laws…

Sweat Equity Doesn’t Pay Your Creative Energy is Gold, Don’t Trade It – Get Paid For It By Julie V. Matherly

Published on April 30, 2003

sweat equity, n.1: Work, especially manual labor, performed in return for a share in ownership, as…

Selling Your Freelance Services to Your Doctor By Tosca Lee

Published on April 23, 2003

Nine years ago I sat in my dermatologist’s waiting room mentally shuffling the remaining working hours…

How to Add Newsletters to Your Writing Repertoire By Victoria Groves

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. …