Microplanning = Higher Productivity + Higher Income! Here’s How to Do It! by Stephanie Allen Crist
Many writers need planning to be easy, expedient, and effective, or else it just won’t get done. Microplanning is the solution …
writing tips
How Walking Filled My Mind with Creative, Lucrative Images! By Julie Guirgis
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.
Could Saving Money be Costing Your Reputation as a Writer? (Freelance expenses you should never compromise) By Jennifer Brown Banks
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.
Mine Your Previous Employer, Clients, and Other Connections to Boost Your Freelance Income! by Dianne Stevens
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?
Writers! Think You Won’t be Stalked or Harassed? Think Again! By Denise Reich
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.
More World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters! by Angela Hoy
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 …
When Book Editors Err… By Dr. Marlene Caroselli
There are two types of people in this world: Those who can edit and those who can’t…
Fantastic Memoir Tips! Obtaining Material, Organization, And More! By William Pepe
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…
Do I Need Permission To Quote Others In My Book?
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?
13 Mistakes To Avoid While Writing Your Bio By Devyani Borade
Biographies are invaluable to a writer. A strong bio makes a strong impression and is a powerful tool to advertise and sell the writer’s writing skills. A good bio can lead to repeat business with editors whose attention is captured, a loyal readership whose interest is retained and new clientele whose imagination is piqued, which is great for your business and credentials. And writing a good bio should be a piece of cake for a wordsmith. Yet writers often stumble at this important task.