THIS IS A GREAT ARTICLE! Getting a chance to publicly speak in front of a group of fans or fellow writers is a great opportunity for any writer. By following some basic guidelines, and avoiding certain pitfalls, you can make a great impression, and keep your audience enraptured!…
The more repeat business you can cultivate, the easier your writing career will become. Use these ten tips to help you get more "YES" replies from editors you've written for in the past!…
We genuinely care about our readers, and everyone who has helped BookLocker.com and WritersWeekly.com become successful all these years. We never want to be indirectly responsible for anyone suffering abuse at the hands of an editor...…
Being able to quickly and effectively adjust the length of your articles will help you sell more of your work!…
In this piece, I explain how I used the power of upfront, face-to-face communication (the kind that many of us have forgotten) to land a four-figure gig at a networking conference.…
Failure to recognize (and remember) our own emotional reactions, or those of others, can result in our fictional characters being stiff and dead. A good idea is to keep a journal, and catalog those feelings, and what caused them. You should also keep a notebook of details about interesting people you know, or have observed in public...…
According to a study, more than 40% of women with full-time jobs in science leave the field, or switch to part time, after giving birth to their first child. But, does that mean women must lose their financial independence after giving birth? Absolutely not!…
Writing instructional articles (or "How To" articles) isn't difficult and they are a great money making opportunity! But there are six important things to remember...…
I stumbled upon freelance writing while reading a tech-related blog. I did some research, and joined…
You may already be on LinkedIn but are you truly using all it has to offer when searching for new clients? …
The secret to selling books online is NOT complicated!…
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE FOR GO-GETTERS! What if you could turn your freelance writing business into a full-fledged "agency" that requires far less work on your part, and vastly increases your income? It CAN happen! Here's how I did it...…
There are ways to figure out which categories and keywords will sell more books, and greatly increase your chances of having a best selling book in a particular Amazon category. Here's how! …
Articles and informative pieces can pay your rent and keep food on your table. But don't overlook the value short stories …
Writing any book is a huge commitment. I say it takes fire in the belly to…
You might be surprised to learn that my #1 recommend method of book promotion is Facebook advertising. But, not the way you think...…
Bad-boy rapper 50 Cent said, "Don’t pay people what they deserve. Pay them what they’ll accept." Are your clients doing the same thing to you?…
When trying to turn a book into a movie, there are formats and rules to follow. This article will give you an idea of what it takes to write a movie script. …
From demanding "free" work as a sample, to insisting the job will "only take a day," to requiring you to respond 24/7, and, more, learn when it's time to walk away from that potential client. …
What makes YOU special? Find it, hone it, and sell it!…
Big organizations are busy organizations and they just might need YOU to tell them how to improve their website or industry coverage! …
Let’s make this clear: You are not working “for” your clients. You are working “with” them. You own a business here so you must behave accordingly....…
Vetting an editor is basically the same thing as choosing your next car or deciding which school your children should attend. You need to do your homework.…
Testimonials, when used correctly, can get you lots of business! Today, we’ll explore the dos and don’t s of testimonials, and how to use them to “speak volumes” about your writing business, build your client base, and your bottom line.…
There are ways you can detect when a gig is going south. When you sense that things are going awry, you can then send out freelance job applications to prevent a loss of income. Here are five ways clients can leave you, and how to detect it in advance...…
I didn’t even know that people were able to add to their income stream by writing curricular materials for corporate trainers...…
There are some things you want to avoid if you don't want an editor reaching for the DELETE button right away. Here's how to ensure editors READ your queries. …
Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!…
There is a human tendency of settling for less, and wanting to remain in one’s comfort zone. This was me...until I realized I was worth MORE!…
Are you trying to cut down the time you spend researching for your next article or book? Getting bogged down with Internet searches and documents? This is a common problem for writers. The good news is...…
Australia has a small but diverse selection of literary journals and magazines. All pay rates quoted below are in Australian Dollars.…
I primarily write about sex and gender politics for men’s magazines and newspapers. The reason I have sold nearly 1000 articles in 7 years is because I know MY onions...…
Experimentation, imagination, and creativity are the keys to building a cottage industry around your book. Find out what marketing efforts work best for you. …
