July 21, 2016If you have particular skills and expertise in a certain area, then follow that tracks through. I loved education, so…- July 21, 2016If you want to be a successful freelance writer, there are many things you will need to know. One of…
- July 21, 2016Schedule your writing for YOUR most productive time of the day. For example, don't leave your writing for the very…
- July 21, 2016Many freelance writers don't realize it, but the skills they possess are literally worth thousands of dollars. They are uniquely…
- July 21, 2016There are many freelance writers writing for various newspapers, magazines and other editorials. One can really make a sound income
- July 21, 2016You're a writer: do you have a bio? Every freelance writer and copywriter needs a bio, because people need to…
- July 21, 2016While many freelancers have already taken or are seriously thinking to take on freelance writing as their profession, many professional…
July 21, 2016If you land a gig with an ad agency as a freelance copywriter, you can expect excellent pay and repeat…- July 21, 2016The earth matters. Our planet is in danger. Many of our world's species are under threat of extinction. As people…
- July 21, 2016Writing for magazines is a great place to freelance because you can earn a good paycheck writing cover stories, features,…
- July 21, 2016Breaking into trade magazines as a freelance writer can be tricky. Many editors of trade magazines choose not to list…
- July 21, 2016We must make freelance niche types fit our needs, wants, values and lifestyles, and we also must make ourselves fit…
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, 2016With the success of many authors, poets and creative writers, many teachers continue to stress the importance of writing
- July 21, 2016Regardless of what sort of writer you are and how much you love to write, there are probably days when…
- July 21, 2016There are other people who imagine that while people can earn some money via freelance writing, it will never be…
- July 21, 2016So, as long as copywriters are going to keep popping up like breakfast treats, it seems appropriate for us white-haired…
- 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, 2016How many times have you landed a writing gig but the project turns out to be a one-time deal? You…
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, 2016As a freelance writer, you can do business in many different niches, and it is inevitable that some of them…
July 21, 2016Trade publications attract writers from two primary sources. Trade editors actively seek out tradesmen and women and turn them into…- 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, 2016People write memoirs or autobiographies for a number of reasons, but one thing we can expect as we go through…- 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, 2016One requisite to break into this market is you must write with accuracy. Editors demand accuracy in all technical contributions.…
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, 2016Are you looking forward to taking your freelance writing business to the next level by landing big time corporate clients?…
July 21, 2016The effectiveness of descriptive writing depends largely on the right choice of words. It is not enough to depict the…- 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, 2016Submitting your article ideas to an editor might feel like an overwhelming task. I like to simplify it by thinking…
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, 2016WRITING NARRATION - You can discover numerous ways of crafting an intriguing narrative. Some narrative methods are so refined that…- July 21, 2016A writer who seeks money first, will get little, unless he accidentally develops unique skills and talents. The writer who…
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, 2016Sometimes the acceptance of a manuscript or an article seems a question of editorial accident and not a circumstance 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, 2016Paragraphing is an important technique in journalistic writing, perhaps more important than in other forms of writing. The purpose of…
- July 21, 2016Have you ever tried repeatedly to get into that one elusive publisher or magazine only to get rejected over and…
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, 2016Point of view is telling a story from a pre-determined vantage point. It is an essential formula for writing stories.…- July 21, 2016Every once in a while, though, editors get a query that forces them to tear out their hair and abandon…
- July 21, 2016Reputable publishers almost always will drop or modify the option clause. Vanity presses are notorious for tying up your next…
July 21, 2016The first words of a manuscript that catch the editorial eye are those of the title. Anytime you submit a…
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, 2016Evoking a certain dramatic mood is only one of the reasons why authors might use letters or diary entries in…
- July 21, 2016The hardest lesson aspiring writers need to learn is how to condense their writing-- to not be afraid of leaving…
- July 21, 2016One of the most important marketing tools, especially for freelance writers, is the mighty testimonial. Why? Before the project begins,…
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, 2016In reality, anyone with writing skills can make it as a freelance writer, but it does take some time to…- 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, 2016From traditional journalism to freelance blogging, there has never been a better time to be a freelance writer. The ease…
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, 2016If you are looking to venture into new freelance writing territory, you should consider developing your skills in resume writing.…
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, 2016In my first eighteen years as a writer I feel like I made almost every mistake an author can make.…
- 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, 2016Writing doesn't have to be a lonely, solitary pursuit, holed away in the confines of your study. It can be…
- 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, 2016Your article's purpose may be to inform, educate, convince, or simply entertain. Crafting authority content helps you, your clients, and…
- 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, 2016Before going into freelance writing full time, I spent a number of years as a research biologist. I originally started…
- July 21, 2016The first thing to consider when formulating a contract for a new freelance client is to make sure that the…
- July 21, 2016For freelance technical writers or writers who have experience with business contracts, creating custom templates for clients could provide a…
- July 21, 2016The delightful Carol Tice and I conducted a bootcamp titled, Freelance Business Bootcamp, several months ago. In preparing the bootcamp,…
- July 21, 2016While client education isn't technically part of a copy editor's job, working with clients who have a firm grasp of…
- July 21, 2016To choose freelance writing for a profession, you should have the literary temperament and some ideas of business methods on…
- July 21, 2016You don't have to be an excellent writer to begin a career as a freelancer. You can be a terrible…
- July 21, 2016In most cases, ghostwriters are hired by people who have neither the time nor the ability to write their own…
July 21, 2016Have you ever wondered what it is that makes everyone so successful in the freelance writing business? Here are 3…- July 21, 2016You can make several thousand dollars each month by becoming a freelance writer. Of course, you won't make that in…
- July 21, 2016Magazines that do not follow the staff system depend largely or entirely on contributors. Every editor daily receives many manuscripts…
- July 21, 2016There is more of a demand for writers on the Internet today than there ever was. Many home workers are…
- July 21, 2016Freelance writing is an unstable occupation sometimes. We already have to struggle with dividing our time between marketing our skills
- July 21, 2016If you are reading this then you are either looking for information on how to write a query letter, or…
- July 21, 2016If you're a freelance writer, then you are probably dismayed by the rates offered nowadays - especially for web content.…
- July 21, 2016Simply put, every copywriting strategy can be found FIRST in the Bible. Think that's a strong statement? See the proof…
- July 21, 2016Here's a list of 26 ways, from A-Z, you can improve your freelance writing game, earn more money, and achieve…
- July 21, 2016Didn't get paid? Since you probably don't have an attorney on retainer, you must seek alternative methods for collecting payment.…
- July 21, 2016A word frequency analysis is a tool with several uses, that can help you improve as a writer, and help…
- July 21, 2016Writing a narrative essay is an essential talent for field research. It presents your experience and allows audiences to draw…
July 21, 2016If you've ever wondered if you're good enough to be a freelance writer, here are two ways to tell.- July 21, 2016If you want to be a busy working freelance writer, you can't continually miss the mark with your queries. Here…
- July 21, 2016The recipe for creating the perfect cover/query letter is simple: give editors and agents what they want, no more and…
- July 21, 2016Virtually everything ever written about freelance writing and getting published says that you need to write query letters. It's a…
- July 21, 2016These 10 strategies cost nothing, or close to it. They'll save you money, and put money in your bank account,…
- July 21, 2016People use the words that they know when they speak, write, or search. It's folly to try to force the…
- July 21, 2016Taglines summarize in a very few words the essence of the thing they are promoting. They communicate a good, positive…
- July 21, 2016This article discusses 10 daily rituals involved with running a freelance website copywriting or advertising copywriting business (other than writing).
- July 21, 2016Here are seven strategies you can use to increase your writing range and boost your income potential in the process.
- July 21, 2016Star Trek has a lot to teach about writing. We've taken 10 lessons you can learn from the crew of…
- July 21, 2016Take a cue from famous and uncelebrated writers alike in adopting one of these unusual cures for writer's block that…
- July 21, 2016Learn about six common and not-so-common writing niches. This author explains writing gigs such as grant writing, writing resumes and…
- July 21, 2016I've lost track of the projects I've seen where the wage was $1 per article. People routinely undermine the worth…
- July 21, 2016Launching a career in writing is not an easy feat. However, today's technology certainly makes it much easier to access…
July 20, 2016QUERY TYPE: E-mail query PITCHED TO: Editor SOLD TO: Parenting/lifestyle magazine and website AUDIENCE: Parents, women TYPE OF PITCH: Full…- July 20, 2016QUERY TYPE: E-mail query PITCHED TO: Editor SOLD TO: Music Website selling classic music CDs AUDIENCE: Classic music enthusiasts TYPE…
- July 20, 2016QUERY TYPE: E-mail query PITCHED TO: Editor SOLD TO: Parenting magazine AUDIENCE: Parents TYPE OF PITCH: Full article, 1,800+ words…
