BUSINESS WRITING

• FREELANCE WRITERS - THREE SIMPLE WRITING MISTAKES TO AVOID by Suzanne Lieurance - A few simple writing mistakes can often make the difference between a very good manuscript and a not-so-good one that is rejected by publishers. Below are just three of the most common mistakes I see day after day as a writing instructor and writing coach. ^pop (Added: 14-Aug-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

COPYWRITING

• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FREELANCE COPYWRITER by Glenn Murray - Ever wanted a job where you could spend all day, every day, writing clever and inspiring prose? Yes? Well don’t become a freelance copywriter! ^pop (Added: 3-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• Comedy Copywriting - Funny Or Not, Here I Come by Chip Tudor - Comedy is an effective tool for delivering a powerful message and a common theme in the most memorable advertising campaigns. ^pop (Added: 26-Jun-2009) Detail | Go to Article |

CREATIVE WRITING

• 6 Tips for Your First Jab at Creative Writing by Mario R. Churchill - The world of creative writing is an ever expanding one as stories or genres continue to evolve in a natural reaction to the changes in time. Having confirmed writing skills, however, is not enough to succeed in creative writing. ^pop (Added: 2-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• HOW TO WRITE A MURDER MYSTERY by G.D. Baum - The murder mystery genre' is alive and well and living at an on-line bookstore just a mouse click away. How is it that this over-utilized method of story-telling has remained so fresh and compelling after well over a hundred years? The answer lies in the basics of writing. ^pop (Added: 12-Jul-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

FREELANCE WRITING

• 6 REASONS WHY CASE STUDIES ARE A TERRIFIC MARKET FOR FREELANCE WRITERS by Steve Slaunwhite - Case studies now rank high on my list of the most fascinating -- and lucrative -- projects I handle. (I'm sure glad that client offered me the job all those years ago!) If you're unfamiliar with case studies, don't worry. They're really quite simple. ^pop (Added: 3-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• THE FREELANCE WRITER'S A - Z OF SUCCESS by Lynette Rees - So, you're thinking of trying your hand at freelance writing? A few words of caution--please don't give up the day job, not just yet. Read my practical A-Z of freelance writing success first, then if you're still determined, remember it's a hard old game, but one where failure and rejection are the stepping stones to success! ^pop (Added: 21-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• WANT TO BECOME A WRITER? HERE IS WHAT NOT TO DO by Matthew Hick - So, you dream of becoming a fulltime freelance writer? What's the easiest (and fastest way), to get there? Sometimes learning what roads not to travel is the best way to get where you're going. ^pop (Added: 26-Jun-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 12 POINT CHECKLIST FOR WRITING FEATURE ARTICLES by Jill Black - With many magazines and newspapers now accepting material online it is now possible in many instances to email your queries directly to the publication. Have you read the publishers guidelines carefully to make sure if this method is acceptable? ^pop (Added: 26-Sep-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

FREELANCING

• MAKING IT AS A FREELANCE: FIVE TOP TIPS by Sharon Hurley Hall - Making it as a freelance is not easy, especially if you haven't been published before. However, with a bit of persistence you can be successful. Here are a few tips to get you started. ^pop (Added: 3-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• THE SEVEN SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL FREELANCE WRITERS by Lynette Rees - Have you ever wondered how some writers make money from their craft? Perhaps you've already tried to do this yourself and failed miserably? Or you're just about to have a crack at freelance writing for the first time? Think you've got what it takes? Before you get started, perhaps I could share some secrets with you... ^pop (Added: 21-May-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 3 REASONS FREELANCE WRITERS ARE UNDERPAID & WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT by Yuwanda Black - If you're a freelance writer, then you are probably abhorred at the rates offered nowadays - especially for web content. BUT, as I advise freelancers all the time, what clients are willing to pay you is based on your value to them - not your talent. ^pop (Added: 14-Jun-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• 10 FREE OR CHEAP WAYS TO MARKET YOUR WRITING BUSINESS by Kathleen Poole - These 10 strategies cost nothing, or close to it. They'll save you money…and put money in your bank account, too! ^pop (Added: 27-Jul-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

QUERY LETTERS

• FREELANCE WRITERS: ARE YOU MISSING THE MARK WITH YOUR QUERIES, COVER LETTERS, AND SUCH? by Suzanne Lieurance - If you want to be a busy "working" freelance writer, you can't continually miss the mark with your queries, cover letters, and such. Here are some tips for hitting the target with these materials and landing plenty of well-paying and interesting writing assignments. ^pop (Added: 27-Jul-2007) Detail | Go to Article |

• COVER/QUERY LETTERS by Christine Harrell - The recipe for creating the perfect cover/query letter is simple: give editors and agents what they want, no more and no less. ^pop (Added: 14-Aug-2007) Detail | Go to Article |