How to Find Writing Work on Reddit! by Angely Mercado
The first inkling that Reddit, a site dedicated to trolling and weird photos, would actually be beneficial to my writing career was after I found…
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The 12-Hour Shift for Working Writers – By Kyle Stark
I’m 25 years old, and I’ve taken critical, progressive steps toward being able to make living as a traveling writer. I’ve accomplished this much by being wise with my time, and by working 12 hour shifts…
I Found New Paying Writing Opportunities…in Nature!! – Julie Guirgis
Then I had a light bulb moment and realized my love of nature could inspire me to write articles for magazines. So I queried Creation Illustrated magazine on writing a feature on the Blue Morpho butterfly and they said…
Handling Negative Comments by S.E. Batt
When starting out as a freelance, there’s a lot of advice to help you out. From writing skills to finding clients, it’s never been easier to learn how do freelance work. But what about after your work has been published? If you ever write for an online publication that comes with a comment section, there’s […]
Looking for a Novel New Year’s Resolution? How about READ MORE BOOKS?! By Wendy Hobday Haugh
In December 2005, at age 52, I suddenly realized I was a pathetic book-reader. Here I was, a professional writer, yet I’d abandoned books for a glut of easier, often mindless distractions like email, snail mail, magazines, and online content. I’d become a surfer-a skimmer-and I didn’t like it one bit. Vowing to read more […]
Get Your Geek On!! – The Science of Writing Science by Wendy Lou Jones
Calling all ‘egg-heads’ – you know who you are – this one is for you. No matter what scientific discipline you originally came from, you can make a steady wage writing publishable papers for pharmaceutical, medical, and various research scientists. The key to your success involve understanding both the topics you are expected to write […]
How To Write About Your Life Without Crossing The Line by Aris Apostolopoulos
I had to explain to them that nobody really cared if they had just pooped on their boyfriends’ beds and they broke up with them (true story), nor their “scandal” is comparable to the Watergate or something huge like that. However, since I hate grumbling, I developed some techniques to help me avoid it:
How To Be A Paid Freelance Writer WHILE Attending School! By Elise Peregrin
Because I am a young, poor and hopeful amateur, I have been spreading my arms like a greedy octopus in all directions looking to build a solid portfolio.
Temptations and Stumbling Blocks of the Home Office By Jayne Thurber-Smith
I’m a self-employed writer and I’m a terrible boss to myself. It’s an act of God that I somehow never miss a deadline, because I definitely value quality over efficiency in my home office. Why can’t I ask myself for both?
Writers, It’s Time to Give Yourself a Raise! Here’s How! by Neil Tortorella
Rates are an often overlooked part of the four “Ps” of marketing – Product (or service), Price, Promotion and Place (distribution). They are also a big part of positioning. It’s similar to buying a car. You can buy an economy deal for a paltry price, or you can buy a cushy BMW. Both will get […]