Published on May 3, 2019
diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips
![How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/blog_1556902178.png)
I have earned thousands of dollars over the years through my award-winning blog and it has made a big difference in my bottom line.You can, too, with a little innovation, information, and inspiration.
Published on May 3, 2019
diversify your writing income, write that book, writing career advice
![Corporate Curricula – an Overlooked Writing Opportunity By Marlene Caroselli Corporate Curricula – an Overlooked Writing Opportunity By Marlene Caroselli](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/training-graphic.jpg)
Add to your income stream by writing curricular materials for corporate trainers.
Published on May 3, 2019
copyrights, writing career advice
![“I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?” “I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LYRICS_1556898899-e1556899095260.jpg)
I’ve emailed ASCAP, and Sony, who owns the publishing rights, for permission and no one has gotten back to me…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?” “When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hiding_1556306393-e1556306411794.jpg)
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/burning-book.jpg)
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 26, 2019
book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice
![Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/surprised-little-girl.jpg)
Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.
Published on April 25, 2019
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing tips
![Five Things NOT To Do In Your Email Query – by T.M. Jacobs Five Things NOT To Do In Your Email Query – by T.M. Jacobs](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/email_1556224643-e1556224660318.png)
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.
Published on April 19, 2019
book marketing, diversify your writing income, specialty markets for writing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips
![WRITERS: When The Going Gets Tough, Sell Short Stories By Rachel Carrington WRITERS: When The Going Gets Tough, Sell Short Stories By Rachel Carrington](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/paper-with-pen-writing-on-it.jpg)
Don’t overlook short story writing as a viable source of income, ideas, and exposure!
Published on April 18, 2019
Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals, writing career advice, writing tips
![World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For April, 2019! World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For April, 2019!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/slap_1555513790-e1555513835308.png)
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. Pull up a chair and prepare for some belly laughs!
Published on April 11, 2019
author scams, copyrights, writing career advice, writing scams
![“An anthology publisher owes me royalties! What can I do?” “An anthology publisher owes me royalties! What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/paying_bills_1554945781-e1554945974868.jpg)
Anthology publisher ripping you off? Rescind the rights to your story AND then invoice them for copyright infringement!