Freelance Writing
How to start freelancing without any clips
How can you break in if you don’t have any clips? Read More “How to start freelancing without any clips”
How to become a ghostwriter
Wanna break into ghostwriting? Here are our tips for surviving the afterlife.
Beware of “writers wanted” ads online
The Internet is full of classifieds calling for writers. How many are too good to be true? Read More “Beware of “writers wanted” ads online”
Readying your freelance career for a new baby
What to expect when you’re expecting – and you’re juggling a busy freelance career. Read More “Readying your freelance career for a new baby”
Deciding to write full time when you lose your job
Lose a job. Gain a writing life. Read More “Deciding to write full time when you lose your job”
What to do when freelance writing assignments run dry
What can a freelancer do when there’s no work to be had? Read More “What to do when freelance writing assignments run dry”
Pitch, write, repeat: How to build an ongoing relationship with editors
Your guide for getting repeat assignments as a freelancer. Read More “Pitch, write, repeat: How to build an ongoing relationship with editors”
When good assignments go bad
You pitched it. Sold it. Researched it. You’re ready to write it. Then calamity strikes. Read More “When good assignments go bad”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”