How I Broke Into the World of Entertainment Writing – By Hailey Hudson
If you’re a fan of the entertainment industry, then why not cash in by writing about it? Here’s how I did it!
diversify your writing income
How to Pitch Your Writing to the BIG Companies – by Len Cristobal
Big organizations are busy organizations and they just might need YOU to tell them how to improve their website or industry coverage!
Attending Events Related to Your Book’s Topic Can Lead to BIG Promotion Opportunities and Future Sales! – by K.M. Robinson
I turned a one-day trip to a Renaissance Faire into an ongoing relationship with a group of fabulous people, and an appearance at a major east coast mermaid event that boasted hundreds of attendees, received major world-wide news coverage, and landed me enough business connections to keep me busy for a very long time…
You’re a Professional SO ACT LIKE ONE! Do NOT Charge Demeaning, Minimum Wage Freelance Rates!! – by Haneef Davenport
Let’s make this clear: You are not working “for” your clients. You are working “with” them. You own a business here so you must behave accordingly….
How I Made My Freelance Pitches More Original – and Got More Work! – by Charlotte Grainger
I’d start with a piece of news or a small story idea. Then, I’d look for a new angle on it – one that hadn’t already been covered by mainstream media. Then, I’d…
7 Fatal Mistakes Made by New Freelance Writers – DON’T Become an Instant Industry Fatality!
If you follow all of these rules, your writing career has a FAR greater chance of being a success.
National Communications Magazine
“We’re a tight niche publication serving radio hobbyists interested in scanners (typically referred to as “police scanners”), citizens band (CB) radio and the hobby radio services – General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Family Radio Service (FRS) and Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS).” Warmly welcomes new writers. Circ. varies per issue. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-4 months after acceptance. Buys First North American serial rights. No reprints. Responds 1 week.
Pays $75-$100.
Tell YOUR Story to CRACK Writer’s Block! by Dennis Peterson
It was one of those days when the Muse refused to appear. Nothing I wrote was right! Sitting before my keyboard, I struggled with writer’s block, staring blankly at the nearest wall. Suddenly, a picture frame on that wall came into focus and I read the caption beneath the photo of an antique typewriter…
Win BIG with Small Writing Contests – By Rachel Carrington
Entering writing contests is a great way to supplement your income between writing projects. A list of free and low-entry-fee contests is featured right here!
8 Writer’s Markets That Pay $1 Per Word Or More! – by Karoki Githure
Most of the high paying markets rarely advertise that they are looking for fresh articles but they are always ready for a great pitch. All you need to do is…
