Published on October 29, 2015
writing tips
Writer overboard, writer overboard! Which scalawag turned him into a fish? It wasn’t anyone in the crew, you say? Then who the devil thought the poor lad made a better anchor than a sailor? Ah, the compass points to the three biggest obstacles of writing income, also known as the three devils of writing. They are the most terrifying monsters to haunt the seven seas of writing and stop many a talented writer from earning the income he deserves.
Published on October 21, 2015
writing tips
Many writers need planning to be easy, expedient, and effective, or else it just won’t get done. Microplanning is the solution …
Published on October 15, 2015
writing tips
One day, I was sitting at my desk, in front of a blank computer screen, trying to convince a creative thought to leap from my vacant mind, to my willing fingers, and onto the page. After much strain and effort, nothing was happening. The only thing I could do was walk away, which I what did.
Published on October 15, 2015
writing tips
Six months after our initial conversation, I finally got a “complimentary” copy of the book in my hands, and couldn’t wait to curl up with it and a good cup of herbal tea. When I opened the book and started to skim through it, my heart sank. Though the stories were interesting, diverse and truly moving, what captured my attention was not the quality of the essays, but the shabby presentation.
Published on October 8, 2015
diversify your writing income, writing tips
Did you know that your previous employers and established business relationships in your previous work experience can be mined to secure a steady stream of freelance income?
Published on October 8, 2015
writing career advice, writing tips
It’s important to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from stalking and harassment. There have been documented cases of stalkers who have showed up on writers’ doorsteps, called them at work, and even physically assaulted them.
Published on September 30, 2015
writing tips
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters. Featured below are real quotes from query letters and book proposals submitted to us over the past few weeks. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes …
Published on June 24, 2015
writing tips
There are two types of people in this world: Those who can edit and those who can’t…
Published on May 27, 2015
writing tips
You tell yourself, “Someday, I’m going to write my memoirs” but “Someday” never comes. Perhaps this short narrative telling you how I have cluttered my children’s homes with hundreds of pages of my memoirs will help you get started…
Published on April 22, 2015
legal, writing tips
If I reference a book and/or the authors of that book, do I have to get written permission from them? Is it enough just to list them in my reference section?
