writing career advice

“An online book publicist won’t stop calling me! How can I REALLY make them stop?”

Published on August 27, 2020 author scams, book marketing, writing career advice, writing scams

First, please know that, if a so-called “publicist” is soliciting business via telemarketing methods, THEY SUCK at what they do…

Selling Your Unemployment: 3 Paying Markets for the Recently Jobless – by Rachel Carrington

Published on August 27, 2020 article ideas, Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers, writing career advice

Three websites that pay for articles about unemployment and saving money.

Self-Publishing Worked for Me When a Disability Forced Me to Work from Home – by Gloria Troyer

Published on August 20, 2020 Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

I knew that, by becoming a self-employed writer, I could control my disability.

Is That Editor Right for YOUR Book? by Gregory Austin

Published on August 20, 2020 editing, ghostwriting, writing career advice, writing tips

The right editor can become an invaluable colleague.

Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Published on August 13, 2020 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???

“Why do literary agents take so long to respond? Don’t they make money signing new clients??”

Published on August 13, 2020 author, Print on demand, promoting your writing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Why do literary agents, who supposedly make money when they sign up a client, behave so unprofessionally and arrogantly?”

14 Paying Markets for Writers, in 4 Niches! – by William Opar

Published on August 6, 2020 Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, storytelling, welcomes new writers, writing career advice

From health and wellness, to parenting, to digital marketing, to making money online, there’s a paying market here for your next query!

How to Land Writing Jobs That are Not Posted Online…or Anywhere by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on August 6, 2020 article ideas, diversify your writing income, welcomes new writers, writing career advice, writing tips

Did you know that many great gigs are not even shared with the general public?

GET PERSONAL! Selling YOURSELF to Get More Writing Assignments – by Mohamed Saad

Published on July 29, 2020 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing scams

Many publications, faced with shuttered offices due to the virus, are hiring freelancers for jobs that were once performed in-house. How can YOU land these long-term, lucrative positions?

Find FREE Help for Your Small Business in Your Own Backyard! – by Kimberly Mintz

Published on July 29, 2020 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

Local resources and tons of free advice for YOUR small writing business!