July 21, 2016The literary market always has a demand for descriptive articles and short stories. A writer's success in any line of…
July 21, 2016A writer can reveal his story accurately if he chooses to. If he chooses to insert inaccuracies to emphasize or…
July 21, 2016I want to write my life story, but I don't know where to start. I can't tell you how many…- July 21, 2016Many nonfiction writers aspire to write a biographical novel about a person who fascinates them. The research and writing process…
July 21, 2016During the summer I teach a course on sports writing. When I ask my students to cover a sporting event…- July 21, 2016It's not always easy to know how to approach a book review writing task because you might not be a…
July 21, 2016Have you ever considered writing poetry for children? It's fun and interesting; but don't be fooled into thinking it's easy…
July 21, 2016If you're a student who loves to write, you may not have thought of the opportunities that surround you to…- July 21, 2016Rambling prose can pose problems for the reader. Freelance writer Mark James helps you write more interesting copy on dull…
- July 21, 2016How many times have you landed a writing gig but the project turns out to be a one-time deal? You…
July 21, 2016As a freelance writer, you can do business in many different niches, and it is inevitable that some of them…
July 21, 2016Writing is hard work; it's not for the faint of heart. Writing historical fiction is even harder, as it is…- July 21, 2016Well-written subheadings help the reader understand at a glance what your article is about and what he/she can gain from…
- July 21, 2016In an ideal world, freelance writers have all the time they need to research, write, and edit each piece they…
July 21, 2016Trade publications attract writers from two primary sources. Trade editors actively seek out tradesmen and women and turn them into…- July 21, 2016Writing for holiday issues of magazines can be a little tricky. At least for me. I only think of ideas…
July 21, 2016A very easy way for writers living in rural areas to increase their monthly income is to act as a…
July 21, 2016One requisite to break into this market is you must write with accuracy. Editors demand accuracy in all technical contributions.…- July 21, 2016Just because you're working in a freelance creative profession instead of a corporate field, it doesn't mean your e-mails should…
July 21, 2016People write memoirs or autobiographies for a number of reasons, but one thing we can expect as we go through…
July 21, 2016The effectiveness of descriptive writing depends largely on the right choice of words. It is not enough to depict the…
July 21, 2016Are you looking forward to taking your freelance writing business to the next level by landing big time corporate clients?…
July 21, 2016Have you ever dreamed of getting paid to write about video games? As a freelance writer, it's not hard to…- July 21, 2016As a freelance writer for more than eight years now, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to write…
- July 21, 2016Writing a video game review is about more than just listing what's good and what's bad about a game. It's…
July 21, 2016Public speaking is easily one of the most anxiety and fear-inducing activities a person can do. Just the thought of…- July 21, 2016Submitting your article ideas to an editor might feel like an overwhelming task. I like to simplify it by thinking…
July 21, 2016When I need help structuring a piece of copy, I'll visit Amazon to observe the social habits of people--what they…- July 21, 2016A writer who seeks money first, will get little, unless he accidentally develops unique skills and talents. The writer who…
July 21, 2016WRITING NARRATION - You can discover numerous ways of crafting an intriguing narrative. Some narrative methods are so refined that…- July 21, 2016Paragraphing is an important technique in journalistic writing, perhaps more important than in other forms of writing. The purpose of…
July 21, 2016Writing can be a horrible profession for those depending on it for a living. Unless you are one of the…
July 21, 2016Sometimes the acceptance of a manuscript or an article seems a question of editorial accident and not a circumstance of…- July 21, 2016A competent literary agent knows the literary requirements that different book editors and publishers demand right now. He knows the…
July 21, 2016Authors' works are habitually plagiarized, infringed upon and otherwise exploited without their permission and without fair compensation. Just as frequently,…
July 21, 2016The thought of worrying about pictures for your articles might not make sense: you're a writer, after all. However, in…- July 21, 2016Have you ever tried repeatedly to get into that one elusive publisher or magazine only to get rejected over and…
July 21, 2016All writers secretly have aspirations of fame or at least notoriety. While you wait for the Pulitzer committee to recognize…
July 21, 2016I just read a prize poem in a university literary magazine-a pretty thing it was, too; had it not felt…
July 21, 2016The first epigrams were verses used by the Greeks for the inscriptions on statues or other monuments to the dead.…
July 21, 2016Point of view is telling a story from a pre-determined vantage point. It is an essential formula for writing stories.…
July 21, 2016Dialogue never occurs for its own purpose. Its primary function is to reveal and progress the plot and the story's…- July 21, 2016Every once in a while, though, editors get a query that forces them to tear out their hair and abandon…
July 21, 2016Freelance writers must know how to handle difficult editors of magazines and websites so they don't get trumped over. Editors…
July 21, 2016A theme conveys a similar comparison to the story that the framework conveys to the completed structure. It conveys the…
July 21, 2016The first words of a manuscript that catch the editorial eye are those of the title. Anytime you submit a…
July 21, 2016When subjects excite your curiosity, make a note of it. Draw an image of it. Write a blog post about…
July 21, 2016Your first goal in telling a story is to give the time of its happening. The time anchors your story…- July 21, 2016Reputable publishers almost always will drop or modify the option clause. Vanity presses are notorious for tying up your next…
- July 21, 2016Evoking a certain dramatic mood is only one of the reasons why authors might use letters or diary entries in…
- July 21, 2016In this series of articles, I'd like to focus on those areas of the craft that are helpful in publishing…
July 21, 2016In marketing my own self-published books, I've found a number of helpful (and some not so helpful) channels to get…- July 21, 2016Learn how to edit your manuscript before you self-publish your book or ebook. Going through traditional publishing channels is getting…
July 21, 2016Put simply, the character arc is the journey of a character in a story from point A to point B.…- July 21, 2016The hardest lesson aspiring writers need to learn is how to condense their writing-- to not be afraid of leaving…
July 21, 2016Most writers experience a downtime in their income at some point or another, regardless of the economy. So, what can…- July 21, 2016One of the most important marketing tools, especially for freelance writers, is the mighty testimonial. Why? Before the project begins,…
- July 21, 2016It may seem like every writer's dream, but taking your writing skills on a road trip is a little harder…
July 21, 2016In reality, anyone with writing skills can make it as a freelance writer, but it does take some time to…- July 21, 2016Of course everyone wants to have a book signing at a big bookstore, but sometimes that's difficult to negotiate, especially…
July 21, 2016Journalists and nonfiction writers often need subject-matter experts (SMEs) to lend credibility to their content. I have interviewed experts as…- July 21, 2016From traditional journalism to freelance blogging, there has never been a better time to be a freelance writer. The ease…
July 21, 2016Writing short stories provides you with a creative platform to influence readers' thoughts and emotions with your words, and gives…
July 21, 2016The late Julia Child is world famous for her gastronomic talents and relaxed approach to cooking. So what can you…
July 21, 2016There are many ways to market your unique writing identity at low-to-no cost. I built my freelance real estate writing…- July 21, 2016In my first eighteen years as a writer I feel like I made almost every mistake an author can make.…
July 21, 2016Here's a chilling, hardcore reality. If you don't plan for retirement, odds are you'll end up working until you depart…- July 21, 2016If you are looking to venture into new freelance writing territory, you should consider developing your skills in resume writing.…
July 21, 2016Suppose you submit your article or query letter directly by e-mail or by postal mail. What happens to it? Who…- July 21, 2016Should you query first or write an entire article first? My experience in querying editors before writing an entire 2,000-3,000…
- July 21, 2016As a freelance writer, sales-speak may not be your language of choice, but a there are a few terms that…
- July 21, 2016Besides negotiating rates with editors to maximize what they pay for your articles, you might also need to negotiate the…
- July 21, 2016Professionals often reassure new writers that publishers do not steal your ideas when you query them. Perhaps one ought to…
- July 21, 2016I'm trained as a newspaper reporter, so double checking information is second nature to me. Over the years as I…
- July 21, 2016Authors who want to self-publish their books have unprecedented options. There are many successful authors who are going straight to…
July 21, 2016I was taught and learned the importance of descriptive and powerful settings at an early age. In my elementary school…- July 21, 2016Your writing portfolio is arguably the single most important marketing tool for generating new clients. It can also be a…
- July 21, 2016Aspiring poets will continue to write deathless rhymes until they realize that poetry is not simply another - perhaps inferior…
- July 21, 2016Since I published my 900 word short story Dad's Tomatoes in Chicken Soup for the Soul, I've been on live…
- July 21, 2016Magazines pay freelance writers by the word, by the page, by the article, or not at all. Often they pay…
- July 21, 2016In my first eighteen years as a writer I feel like I made almost every mistake an author can make.…
- July 21, 2016Be very familiar with the magazine before sending a query.Scrutinize at least two issues of the magazine to see what…
- July 21, 2016Freelance writers are always encouraged to hone their skills by joining creative writing workshops and conventions that gather wordsmiths from…
- July 21, 2016Working as a freelance writer often means you need to set your own price for at least some of the…
- July 21, 2016I've been keeping a nature journal on and off over the past twenty-five years and have found it helpful in…
- July 21, 2016Some of our favorite authors have praised parts of their success on having learned to write descriptive scenes and characters,…
- July 21, 2016I find it extraordinarily helpful having my own writing blog. When I am submitting articles to an editor who is…
- July 21, 2016When there's more month than money, anxiety rears its ugly head, and you can't do your best work when you're…
- July 21, 2016Anyone who's written a memoir knows just how painstaking that writing can be. You constantly get stuck in your head…
- July 21, 2016Today's writing marketplace is a minefield of yesterday's query space debris and tomorrow's tech savvy go-getter. Staying one to two…
- July 21, 2016One of the best ways to job security as a freelance writer is to become your own marketing agent. Who…
- July 21, 2016It's surprising how many freelance writers complicate the way they run their writing businesses. While many writers struggle with handling…
- July 21, 2016When I wanted to break into newspaper work as a stringer or part-time journalist to supplement my income, I applied…
- July 21, 2016Knowing your market means knowing who your customers are, who their customers are (age, gender, usage habits and values they…
- July 21, 2016Whether you're writing about the latest scientific advancement, or unveiling secrets of great historical pith and moment, or even jousting…
- July 21, 2016Writing doesn't have to be a lonely, solitary pursuit, holed away in the confines of your study. It can be…
- July 21, 2016There comes a time when every writer looks to add a little extra zing to their articles or stories in…
- July 21, 2016You want to write web copy that grabs the reader's attention and sells something, whether that is a product or…
- July 21, 2016A haiku is one of the most beautiful forms of poetry. If you want to try to write a haiku,…
- July 21, 2016Your article's purpose may be to inform, educate, convince, or simply entertain. Crafting authority content helps you, your clients, and…
