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”
Freelance Writing
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”
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”
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Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”