March 2018

Sarah Bradley

Labors of love

By Sarah Bradley

For mother-writers, “finding the time” is a myth.

Features

Get. More. Done.

By Jen Glantz

Six steps to increase your writing productivity every day.

From blog to book deal

By Eliana Osborn

Can a blog still lead to a publishing contract in today’s oversaturated market?

Points for effort

By Melissa Hart

Personal rewards increase productivity and efficiency in your writing.

Clearing the hurdles

By Mike Dunphy

Overcome the 15 stumbling blocks that threaten writing careers.

Invest in yourself

By Ryan G. Van Cleave

Put your money where your career is.

Departments

WRITER AT WORK

The art of giving a reading

By Jacqueline Sheehan

Wow the crowd with these expert tips.

WRITING ESSENTIALS

How to find good sources

By Jaimie Seaton

You’ve landed the assignment. Now what?

WRITE STUFF

C’mon, get appy

By K. L. Romo

Fifteen mobile apps for writers on the go.

FREELANCE SUCCESS

Help wanted

By Jennifer L. Blanck

How to represent a freelance writing career on your resume.

LITERARY SPOTLIGHT

Mystery Weekly

By Melissa Hart

The husband-and-wife duo behind this niche magazine welcome whodunits with open arms.

CONFERENCE INSIDER

Chanticleer Authors Conference

By Melissa Hart

Struggling with the business side of being an author? This industry-focused conference in the Pacific Northwest is here to help.

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From the Editor

Take Note

Featuring Sarah Bradley, Tom Leopold, and more.

Markets

How I Write

Gretchen Rubin: “To me, all my books are about human nature.”