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- July 21, 2016As freelance writers we all know that the more mileage we can get out of an article or story, the…
- July 21, 2016Did you know each time you pitch, you have a golden opportunity to advertise yourself for free? It's your bio-…
- July 21, 2016In order to become a better writer, it's valuable to look the good and bad literary habits of great writers.…
- July 21, 2016If your freelancing workload is too heavy, it may be time to hire some subcontractors to help you out. Learn…
- July 21, 2016Connecting with editors from your past leaves the door open for future assignments and referrals to other publications. Learn these…
- July 21, 2016Yes, there are only 24 hours in a day, and some days it seems like there are only four hours.…
- July 21, 2016Game writing is different compared to writing a script for a movie, a television show or even a comic book…
- July 21, 2016Is a writing career in your future? In my first month as a full-time freelance writer, I've learned to strike…
- July 21, 2016Do you write only for secular publications but are looking for new markets to tap into? The more markets you…
July 21, 2016Writing for a pet publication can a way to add to your portfolio and your pay packet. Learn all about…- July 21, 2016By providing quality content, startup companies get the boost they require to catch up with other existing companies or startups…
July 21, 2016Learn how to write for agriculture and farming trade publications and websites from a freelance writer who has been doing…- July 21, 2016In a nutshell, Elance connects freelance writers with employers from all around the world. As a writer, you can bid…
July 21, 2016I think most freelancers have some conception of what a bad client looks like - those of you who aren't…- July 21, 2016While being a general travel writer can be fun as you get to write, and learn, about a lot of…
- July 21, 2016In an age where the words authenticity and community are used when talking about blogging, where content marketing has elevated…
- July 21, 2016Although the nonfiction genres are often popular amongst freelance writers, many don't consider educational writing as a possibility for generating…
July 21, 2016It isn't an easy thing, creating characters. It takes patience. You have this story spinning around in your head you…- July 21, 2016Learn how you can spot or create plot ideas for your next story by observing what is around you and…
July 21, 2016As tough as it may seem to break into the freelance game journalism industry, an even more daunting task awaits…- July 21, 2016Writers produce the best literary work when under the subtle influence of the mood. You can improve your writing skills…
- July 21, 2016The primary standard of good writing is clearness of expression. The aim of every writer is to convey his thoughts…
- July 21, 2016When it comes to the Panda side of producing Google-happy content, avoid web content that is not original. As a…
- 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, 2016When you sell your article or other written piece to a publication, it's important to understand what you're actually selling.…
- July 21, 2016Stephen King did it. So did Anne McCaffrey, Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Julia Child did it with two people.…
- July 21, 2016The delightful Carol Tice and I conducted a bootcamp titled, Freelance Business Bootcamp, several months ago. In preparing the bootcamp,…
- July 21, 2016As a freelance writer, it is your job to tell a story that readers are willing to spend a few…
- July 21, 2016Many writers have freelance success by finding the right niche. If you haven't considered your own writing niche yet, one…
- July 21, 2016You will notice that writers and poets of certain literary magazines have the privilege of writing at length. These days…
- July 21, 2016When people ask me where I get ideas for such diverse articles, I tell them that I maintain an idea…
- July 21, 2016I've worked with hundreds of successful freelance writers over my 16 years as Executive Director of American Writers & Artists…
- July 21, 2016No one can undermine the effectiveness of word of mouth marketing and referrals, but nothing equals the effectiveness of blogging…
- July 21, 2016Do you want to know to land high-paying freelance gigs that average $0.10 to $0.20 a word? Consider writing about…
- July 21, 2016A writer's most prized possession is his or her own unique writing style. Our purpose in writing a story (either…
- July 21, 2016What is the difference between journalistic writing and other forms of writing? Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastic…
- July 21, 2016To choose freelance writing for a profession, you should have the literary temperament and some ideas of business methods on…
- July 21, 2016When you first start freelancing, it can be hard to get your foot in the door. All the jobs seem…
- July 21, 2016The quality of your characters will form the foundation you desire for a strong story. In this four-part series, we're…
- July 21, 2016The action/adventure genre is most often defined by a protagonist that takes on some sort of heroic quest, where they…
July 21, 2016In humor writing, the first person that has to think something is funny is you. If you don't think what…- July 21, 2016Do you have a story you want to develop as a comic book script? You might think the writing process…
- July 21, 2016Not all emails will generate a response. The majority, in fact, will be politely ignored. Your job is to appeal…
- July 21, 2016Property sector copywriting, for instance, is hugely different from writing for the IT or telecomms sectors, whilst financial copywriting requires…
- July 21, 2016When I first began submitting my short stories for publication, I had no idea that cover letters existed until I'd…
- July 21, 2016Fantasy is, perhaps, the genre most associated with the untamed imagination. It's that place of no boundaries, a generic construct…
- July 21, 2016One client sells a car-care product. They told us that their target customer was a guy in his mid-twenties who…
- July 21, 2016We mean that people with the right kind of minds and the right interests can write interesting poems, stories and…
- July 21, 2016Crime fiction is big business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed so much that…
- July 21, 2016Writer's block is a legitimate illness afflicting all pens at some point of time or the other. A writer should…
- July 21, 2016Some writers fly by the seat of their pants, not knowing where they are going or how they will get…
- July 21, 2016Many people who desire to write professionally usually look toward journalism as a way to launch a respectable writing career.…
- July 21, 2016You can start your freelance work by registering with Freelance job providing websites such as Elance, Odesk, GetaFreelancer etc. Sign…
- July 21, 2016As a freelancer, there are numerous sites to choose from on which you can bid on projects. Two popular sites…
- July 21, 2016We all wonder what really happens when we put our script out there to be judged in a competition. And…
- July 21, 2016Assume you have to distill a 5- to 10-page report or article into a succinct piece with a couple of…
- July 21, 2016In this type of writing, there are so many factors that you need to take into consideration just to get…
- July 21, 2016When you do your business writing, consider incorporating the principle of Excite, Delight and Entice. What this means is that…
- July 21, 2016There is nothing better than a good biography and there is nothing worse than a book which poses as biography,…
- July 21, 2016There are a large number of pitfalls you can make as a screenwriter, but few are as glaring and as…
- July 21, 2016I decided that I wanted to expand and enhance my writing - and my life -- by including more poetry…
- July 21, 2016If you're falling asleep each night to dreams of TV news stardom, you need to pick up the skills involved…
- July 21, 2016Do you have a favourite writer - someone whose books you love to read? And when you buy their books…
- July 21, 2016A lot of people have a desire to write but just don't know where to begin. There are often unhelpful…
July 21, 2016Want to boost your freelance writing income? As the saying goes, if you do what you always do, you'll get…- July 21, 2016It's no secret that one of the best ways to break into the children's magazine markets is with nonfiction. So…
- July 21, 2016The Internet has opened up incredible opportunities for wannabe sports reporters and journalists. Choose a topic, sport, or team that…
- July 21, 2016Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental…
- July 21, 2016As a freelance writer, part of your job is to sell your services. After all, if you really want to…
- July 21, 2016How many business documents do UK companies produce each week? Think about the countless emails; the proposals for clients; the…
- July 21, 2016If you could have any career you wanted, what would it be? Think for a moment and don't worry how…
- July 21, 2016One of the fastest and easiest ways to break into freelance copywriting is with catalog copywriting.
- July 21, 2016As a passionate writer myself, I discover the pleasure of travel writing relatively later in my writing career. In comparison…
- July 21, 2016You're building a character. His name is Eric Cruz. You've established his age, his family history, his looks, his profession.
- July 21, 2016In today's market, your customers and clients are influenced more than ever by the visual presentation of your marketing pieces.…
- July 21, 2016The screenplay you've pounded out on your trusty word processor is finished at last! Here are 6 ways you can…
- July 21, 2016Think you've got what it takes to become a freelance writer? Before you get started, perhaps I could share some…
- 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, 2016Don't be surprised if during your next visit, your doctor hands you a prescription for a journal with instructions to…
- July 21, 2016Creativity is the key to every writer's craft. Without it, we are nothing more than people sitting at desks with…
- 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, 2016Writers expend a great deal of creative energy developing a story line and limning well-balanced prose with evocative sentences. Here…
- July 21, 2016Putting our thoughts on paper can be a powerful experience - especially so with a journaling tool called Unsent Letters.…
- July 21, 2016Here is a neat little trick I have employed all my life in resolving problems, in realizing goals, and finally…
- July 21, 2016In the world of publishing, many manuscripts make it to the editor's desk, simply because they are badly disorganized and…
- July 21, 2016Thousands of people have harnessed the unbelievable power of their writing talents to not only enrich others, but literally enrich…
- July 21, 2016The most critical lesson in writing a love scene is that it is similar to making love in the real…
July 21, 2016Most fight scenes rely heavily upon the vague, and somewhat inaccurate, public perceptions of how martial artists would use their…- July 21, 2016An author must first and foremost always tell a compelling story, involving, to one extent or another, recognizable three-dimensional characters.
- 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, 2016The beginning of your novel is often the most challenge part to write. Use this article to help you navigate…
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