Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”
Freelance Writing
Writing with Kids, Part III: Submit to the chaos
Preserve your writing career and your sanity with this advice. Read More “Writing with Kids, Part III: Submit to the chaos”
Writing with Kids, Part II: Tips for juggling writing and parenting
Writing while parenting is no easy feat. Here’s what new parents need to know. Read More “Writing with Kids, Part II: Tips for juggling writing and parenting”
Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death
Keep at it and you’ll get one over the plate. Here’s how. Read More “Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death”
Freelance Success: How to write a successful follow-up email
The follow-up email is a staple of freelance writing life. A big part of mastering it? Knowing when to stop. Read More “Freelance Success: How to write a successful follow-up email”
Lessons for freelance writers
Here’s what this veteran freelancer learned after offering to help other writers with their careers. Read More “Lessons for freelance writers”
A writer’s guide to saving for retirement
Here are some options and resources to help you successfully plan out your future. Read More “A writer’s guide to saving for retirement”
An interview with Pat Jordan
The legendary magazine writer and A False Spring author has written for himself since 1970 – and he’s having more fun than ever. Read More “An interview with Pat Jordan”
The benefits of calling sources
Add to FavoritesJeff Pearlman, the best-selling sports author, has a mantra I have made my own: Make the extra phone call. A story is only … Read More “The benefits of calling sources”
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”