writing career advice

“I’m 15 years old. Can I still write for you?”

Published on September 23, 2021 writing career advice, writing tips

“I’ve read your writer’s guidelines and I’d love to send you some article ideas. However, I don’t know if you have an age limit…”

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For September, 2021!

Published on September 23, 2021 worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. We’ve been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you!

Do NOT Hire a Designer BEFORE Choosing a Book Publisher!

Published on September 22, 2021 author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Don’t pay professionals to format your manuscripts before choosing a publisher. Here’s why.

5 Paying Family Humor Markets for Writers! By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on September 20, 2021 Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice

Let’s face it…we all have a few nuts rooted in our family tree.

Six Creative Ways for Writers to Make More Money – by Mohamed Saad

Published on September 17, 2021 article ideas, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

The good news is that more employers are hiring telecommuting employees, and there are now more freelance opportunities than there ever were before. But, you need to be on the ball about getting those assignments!

INSULTING! “Can you send me a free critique of my short story/article/poem/book manuscript?”

Published on September 17, 2021 author, Book Reviews, editing, Networking, writing career advice

I get a bit miffed that so many people assume that I will drop everything to critique their work for free.

True Homeschooling Takes Less Time, and is FAR Less Stressful, Than Virtual Public School

Published on September 9, 2021 writing career advice

Many kids are attending school virtually right now. And, there is no shortage of parents complaining about their kids spending more time in front of a computer screen than they ever did in class, and, sadly, lots of stories about frustration and tears. I’m here to tell you that it does NOT need to be that way!