writing career advice

The On-Purpose Writer? What’s THAT??? by Dennis L. Peterson

Published on February 1, 2019 storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

Our purpose for writing might change as we develop as writers, and even as we age…

“Should I pay a well-known company more than $400 to review my book?” NO!

Published on January 31, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Do you know about this company and is this something you recommend?

Raising 4 Funny Creatures (Children!) and Going Through a Divorce Has Provided PLENTY of Writing Fodder! – by Sally Hewitt

Published on January 24, 2019 writing career advice, writing tips

As a full-time mum of four, I penned a column for a community magazine based on life with my funny little creatures…

How I Made Good Money from a BAD Book Review (and, you can, too!) – By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on January 24, 2019 promoting your writing, writing career advice

How to profit from negative criticism!!

An $8K Freelance Research Gig! Finding Freelance Opportunities at Associations – By John Riddle

Published on January 17, 2019 diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice, writing tips

There are literally thousands of Associations in the U.S., both for profit and not for profit. Here’s how to find them…

Should I call the updated version of my book Second Edition?

Published on January 17, 2019 Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

I would definitely call is Second Edition. Here is why.

From High School Teacher, to TED Talk Presenter, to the Author of 60 Books! Don’t Be Fooled into Thinking Your Present Will Be Your Future… – by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Published on January 17, 2019 promoting your writing, writing career advice

From grave digger to best selling novelist (Stephen King); From single mother on government assistance to $650 million net worth (J.K. Rowling); From high school English teacher to TED talk presenter (ME!)…

APPLES AND ORANGES?! Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Writers! – By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Published on January 10, 2019 Networking, writing career advice, writing tips

Every writer’s self-image takes a nosedive now and then but comparing yourself to another writer for the purpose of improving one’s motivation or skills can be highly educational!