Why freelancers should ask for more money
Money matters. Make sure you’re getting paid what you deserve. Read More “Why freelancers should ask for more money”
Freelance Writing
Freelance Writing 101
New to writing for hire? Take this hard-earned advice and run with it. Read More “Freelance Writing 101”
The write-at-home mom
Raising tiny humans while juggling deadlines, research, revisions, and first drafts: How do modern mother-writers make it work?
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Four steps to getting published more
A seasoned freelancer’s quick-and-dirty guide to pitching story ideas like a pro, and getting published. Read More “Four steps to getting published more”
How to respond to unsolicited advice from non-writers
Here’s what a writer should do, when they hear “You know what you should do…” advice. Read More “How to respond to unsolicited advice from non-writers”
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”
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”
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Thirty-four tech products to revolutionize your writing
This software can make your writing process easier, more effective, and possibly even more fun. Read More “Thirty-four tech products to revolutionize your writing”
Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent
As a young aspiring writer, I was fortunate enough to go to college in New York, the heart of American publishing. I hoped learning how … Read More “Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent”
Stop trash-talking your first draft
Want a surefire way to have a happier, more productive writing life? Stop calling your writing names. Read More “Stop trash-talking your first draft”