Categories and Keywords Can MAKE or BREAK Book Sales! How do you know if you are using the right ones? By Richard Hoy, Boost a Book
Picking the right categories and keywords can give your book a competitive edge. Here is how to it.
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Kung Fu Tai Chi
Kung Fu Tai Chi – THIS PUBLICATION NOTIFIED WRITERSWEEKLY IN AUGUST, 2020 THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER PUBLISHING. Phone: Fax: Website: Guidelines: Editor: Email address: About The Publication: Current Needs: Photos/Art: Hints: Welcomes New Writers: Yes
How I Earned $25K Writing Mini-Books for a Company, and Landed Other Corporate and Government Writing Jobs! – by Marlene Caroselli
Keeping an eye out for what trends are currently prevailing in companies, and even the government, can reveal a multitude of money-making opportunities for the motivated writer. Here are a few examples of how I landed several great projects by taking advantage of current trends.
HOW I DID IT BACKWARDS! From Published Book, to Syndicated Column, to Freelancing for Magazines By Darlene Franklin
My writing career progressed in a backward direction from many others.
“I want to write about my childhood friends. Can they sue me for mentioning things that happened back then?”
I’d really like to use their names, and surprise them with a copy of the book when it’s finished. What advice can you give me about this?
How to Land a Guest Speaking Gig on a Cruise Ship AND Get a Free Cruise for You AND a Friend! by Marlene Caroselli
Most cruise lines are looking for guest speakers on their ships. Here’s your chance to ride free, and promote your book.
Are Your Clients Paying What You DESERVE…or Just What You’ll Accept By Jennifer Brown Banks
Let’s look at a few compelling reasons you’ll want to raise your rates this year.
Learning Another Language Made Me Smarter, and Richer! – by Sara Araujo
Using multilingual skills doesn’t end at translation. Get creative, and earn more money like I did! Here’s how…
Nature Friend
“Nature-loving children and families get Nature Friend. We are primarily about wild nature. Can be animals, plants, birds, insects, rocks, ocean life, astronomy, gardening, learning by doing activities and experiments.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 7500. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buy first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds quickly. Sample articles on website. Subscription $40; $54 Canada; $67 other. Guidelines online
Pays $0.05/edited word for first rights; $0.03/edited word for reprints.
Humanities
“We are the magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities. We exist to report on and discuss projects funded by NEH and the state humanities councils.” 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 6K. Bimonthly. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays flat fee that varies with department. Submit query by email.