From the Front Lines: Stepping into discomfort
Your thoughts matter now, more than ever. Here’s how to make them known, and why. Read More “From the Front Lines: Stepping into discomfort”
Freelance Writing
The best times to pitch an editor
Top tips for understanding when to send your story ideas. Read More “The best times to pitch an editor”
Shut the hell up: A beginner’s guide to interviewing
Ready to nail your first interview? Here are pro tips to get you started. Read More “Shut the hell up: A beginner’s guide to interviewing”
Writing with kids, part IV: Pandemic edition
Tips from freelancers making it work. Read More “Writing with kids, part IV: Pandemic edition”
The freelancer’s guide to helping each other
It’s easy and inexpensive, plus it will make you feel good. What’s not to love? Read More “The freelancer’s guide to helping each other”
Freelance Success: Remembering the reason you started freelancing
Freelance writing is frequently stressful and enervating. When that happens, you have to remember why you’re here. Read More “Freelance Success: Remembering the reason you started freelancing”
COVID-19 relief resources for writers
If you or a writer you know has had their income severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, here are financial resources that may be able to provide financial support. Read More “COVID-19 relief resources for writers”
Freelance Success: Writing a book while maintaining a freelance career
It’s all about learning from your mistakes – repeatedly. Read More “Freelance Success: Writing a book while maintaining a freelance career”
Freelance Success: How to become a risk-free freelancer
Becoming a successful freelance writer means mastering both emotional and financial components. Read More “Freelance Success: How to become a risk-free freelancer”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”