Package a story pitch to catch the editor’s attention
The Package Deal. A great pitch positions you as a writer and content collaborator. Read More “Package a story pitch to catch the editor’s attention”
Freelance Writing
The face of freelance
Independent writers discover that freedom comes with the price of persistence, passion and adaptability. Read More “The face of freelance”
Tackle tax season
Even seasoned freelancers can make mistakes – or miss opportunities – when filing taxes. Follow these tips to get the most out of your tax return. Read More “Tackle tax season”
Marketing Blitz
How can you get assignments quickly? Spend seven days focusing exclusively on marketing and then get ready to rock. Read More “Marketing Blitz”
Help your readers with how-to articles
Many markets love this format for its tips for a happier, healthier, more productive life. Read More “Help your readers with how-to articles”
5 tips for following up on queries
Add to FavoritesYou’ve carefully researched the market, polished your query letter, and sent it into cyberspace. Now comes the hard part: waiting. Fortunately, many writers … Read More “5 tips for following up on queries”
10 ways to work more efficiently
These time-saving strategies will help you manage your workload, minus the frazzle Read More “10 ways to work more efficiently”
A travel writer who stays put
Freelancers can gain an edge with editors when writing about the area they live in and know intimately. Read More “A travel writer who stays put”
Travel that pays
Check out the writer’s useful pegs for salable articles—and make sure you don’t forget the photos. Read More “Travel that pays”
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”