Whether you’re just getting started freelancing or are employed full-time, writing “on demand” can be terribly difficult. Does this sound like you sometimes? • Waiting for inspiration that just isn’t coming • Finally hitting your creative stride… only to...
Publishing a book can be an intimidating journey. But what if you had a supportive audience on board already? What if your readers were so eager for a taste of your work, they backed it with their hard-earned cash in exchange for a peek inside the writing process?...
We review ebooks, courses and tools for writers, so you can make good decisions about how to invest in your writing career. Thanks to Ali Luke for sharing a review copy of this ebook. Ebook: The Blogger’s Guide to Effective Writing About the creator: Ali Luke is a...
GIVEAWAY: Nina is giving away a copy of her latest writing book, The Author Training Manual, to a random commenter. The book shares the processes successful authors have used to create business plans and proposals for their books and teaches you to view your ideas...
I started putting together this list of free ebooks for writers for my blog and intended to share an epic list of 100 free resources. Impressive and exciting, right? Shareable? Sure. But also — let’s be honest — kind of too overwhelming to be useful. And, admittedly,...
The freelance life can be crazy. There’s always a call to make, a contact to pursue, a pitch to send. It takes time and energy to manage everything without going nuts. Now imagine incorporating family, children and pregnancy into the mix — adding the needs and...
Growing your blog can sometimes feel like a labor of love, with the emphasis on labor. It’s not uncommon for bloggers to have a shortage of quality ideas from time to time; coming up with all of that entertaining and challenging content is hard work. Building a...
Once you decide on the point of view for your book — whether first person or third, omniscient or limited — the hard part follows: staying consistent. Falling out of the selected point of view (POV) can abruptly interrupt the story. Readers no longer connect with the...
When you think of meditation, what comes to mind? A yoga studio? Cheesy new age music? How about increased productivity and better writing? It’s true: meditation is scientifically proven to improve concentration, which can help you keep writing. Willpower: your secret...
We review ebooks, courses and tools for writers, so you can make good decisions about how to invest in your writing career. Ebook: Problogger’s Guide to Your First Week of Blogging About the creator: Darren Rowse is a full-time blogger and founder of Problogger and...