Why Having a “10,000-words-a-day” Writing Goal Was Too Much… By Christina Queen
So, why is a 10,000-word day goal so hard?…
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Your Copyrighted Work Can Be Copied—Legally! By Antaeus Balevre
Did you know that the Copyright on your written work was subject to a Fair Use Clause.…
5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers By Louisa Eunice
Getting scammed is a painful experience. Here are 5 writing scams that prey on desperate freelancers.…
5 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning Writing Competitions – by Amanda Steel
If you want a better chance at winning one of the highly coveted cash prizes at a writing competition, read this!…
Getting Work from Foreign Clients During Slow U.S. Holiday Periods By Mike Michelsen
I use my calendar as an important tool in work scheduling.…
Disgruntled Client? Here’s How to Save the Relationship – by Jennifer Brown Banks
Before we get into how to turn these negative situations around, for informational purposes, let’s examine the 3 basic types of disgruntled clients you are likely to encounter in your business...…
Simple, Year-long Organization is the Key to Stress-free Tax Filing for Freelancers – by Mike Michelsen
Less stress...and a larger refund! …
The Long Road to Overcoming Autism, and Becoming a Writer – by Paul Jordan
I became a writer, but it wasn't easy. Being diagnosed as autistic (Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1), I frequently took words and expressions literally....…
Is a Friend or Colleague Sabotaging Your Writing Career? – by Chris Saunders
Don't listen to the would-be know-it-all's who facilitate failure. If you want to be a real writer, you must start acting like a professional NOW. …
Three Homemade Productivity Tools for Authors That I’ll Give You For Free By Chris Norbury
Here are a three free tools that help me be a better writer and marketer.…
4 Client Mistakes You MUST Avoid When Freelancing – by Joshua Pantalleresco
Mistakes are going to happen when you choose to become a freelancer. I’ve made plenty, both…
How to Profit on the Current Sales Enablement Copywriting Craze by Rebecca Boyle
Help companies move prospects along the sales pipeline with Sales Enablement copywriting.…
The P.O.D. of Christmas Past: Self-Publishing in 1843 By Steve Anderson
Does this sound familiar? Traditional publishers won't take a chance on an author's new book, so he decides to publish it himself. He works late into the night, barely pausing to eat, scrambling to finish his new project while keeping up with existing deadlines. He writes a groundbreaking novel in just six weeks, gets it into the bookstores - and almost immediately, cheap knockoffs start showing up down the street. That's life in the twenty-first century, right? Except, it wasn't. It was 1843. …
Are Non-marginalized Writers Being Marginalized? – by Antaeus Balevre
Every writer's work should be published based on its merit; not on whether the writer is marginalized...or not. Do you agree?…
Ghost-Blogging Can Be Quite Profitable! – by Michelle Kulas
Here are tips on how to get freelance writing gigs for ghost-blogging.…
Writing Personal: How Much Do You Share? By Wendy Hobday Haugh
If you’ve spent your career primarily interviewing and writing about other people, it can be unsettling at first to shift the spotlight to yourself.…
5 Tips And Tricks For Creating a Killer Portfolio by Louisa Eunice
Whether you're a newbie or a professional, these 5 tips and tricks will help you create a killer portfolio.…
Using Excel to Keep Track of Markets – by Mike Michelsen
I couldn’t think of a better solution than Excel for my record keeping dilemma.…
Bandit Fiction Doesn’t Pay Writers So Their Name is PERFECT! – by Roy A. Barnes
ban·dit: a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. an outlaw or highwayman. (dictionary.com) It's bad enough when publications don't pay writers. But, when the publication is named BANDIT FICTION...…
We Need New Feature Articles – and We’ll Pay $60 for them!
We need more FEATURE ARTICLES. Please see our Writers’ Guidelines HERE. Send us your queries using…
How to Turn Your Ideas into Sellable Pitches By Odelia Chan
Here are things I’ve done to help me save, generate, and find better story ideas.…
Improve Your Income and Your MOOD by Optimizing Your Home Office Space – by Ian Chandler
Working from home can be unproductive if you don’t take the time to optimize.…
EEEEEEK!!! 7 Essential Elements Writers MUST Include in Gothic Horror – by Chris Saunders
Unlike other genres, the setting in Gothic fiction is so important that it is often considered a character in itself.…
Grammarly Goes Gender Generic – by Antaeus Balevre
When I began checking the "errors" in Grammarly's system, I found they all had to do with personal pronoun use — he, she, him, her, himself, herself, and even the words...…
What’s a “Vertical” Publication? And, How Can You Get In On the Ground Floor? – by Shanon Lee
A "vertical" is when a new publication sprouts from a previous one. Get your feet in on the ground floor of these often well-funded new pubs!…
OH, THE HORROR! 7 Ways to Frighten the Pants Off Your Readers! – by Chris Saunders
Writers may feel the pull toward the dark side, but writing horror is far from easy.…
ALTERNATE ONLINE PERSONALITIES?! Why In-Person Writing Groups Are Far Better – by Gregory Austin
Given the proper forum, an earnest person can transform into a master, philosopher, or superior being of their choosing. Because of this unintentional metamorphosis, much-needed virtues such as modesty and humility are often in short supply online...…
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.…
Beware of “Bait and Switch” Tactics from Your Writing Clients by Jennifer Brown Banks
I’ve been duped a time or two - in various ways and means. And, I’ve mastered a few valuable lessons along the way.…
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.…
7 Paying Poetry and Short Story Markets for Writers By Biljana Tadic
You don’t have to be an established writer to submit your work to this list of poetry and short story markets.…
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...…