Focus on your own writing career
Ditching your career timetable and ignoring others’ accomplishments is hard – but absolutely essential to your sanity. Read More “Focus on your own writing career”
Freelance Writing
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”
From college graduation to freelance writing
For the new college graduate, freelancing is a wonderful option to start writing. But you’ve got to think beyond the classroom. Read More “From college graduation to freelance writing”
7 tell-tale signs of toxic freelance clients
Here are the warning signs you should be looking for if you think it may be time to let go of one of your freelance clients. Read More “7 tell-tale signs of toxic freelance clients”
Choose passion: A new take on the generalist vs. specialist debate
As a freelance writer should you be a generalist or a specialist? Here is a new take on the debate. Read More “Choose passion: A new take on the generalist vs. specialist debate”
Double agent: Freelance writing tips from a former editor
An editor turned freelance writer shares tips for delivering pitches, and caveats to avoid at all costs. Read More “Double agent: Freelance writing tips from a former editor”
Parallel work: What to do when the words won’t come
You can’t write all day, every day. Here are 11 activities to help you shake things up without losing any momentum. Read More “Parallel work: What to do when the words won’t come”
Breaking in with LOIs
You don’t have to pitch an article to land a gig with a new publication. Read More “Breaking in with LOIs”
Lessons learned in the dating game also apply to freelance writing
Learn how to apply the rules of dating to your freelance writing career. Read More “Lessons learned in the dating game also apply to freelance writing”
Tax tips for writers
Here are some lessons to help writers prepare for tax season and not run into any issues. Read More “Tax tips for writers”
Featured Posts
Why story trumps plot
The three crucial storytelling elements every novel needs to succeed. Read More “Why story trumps plot”
Do you really have to write every day?
What does an ideal writing life look like? We asked successful authors to share their essential goals, habits, and routines. Read More “Do you really have to write every day?”
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”