“How do you do that? Your posts always make me smile. I look forward to them each week and actually search them out when I have a few spare minutes in my day.” You can’t write boring blog posts and get comments like that one. But how do you do it? How do...
This is part of our series on writer’s residencies, co-produced with the Alliance of Artists Communities. We feature residencies around the world, so you can learn about opportunities that might be a good fit for you! To search, compare and read about hundreds of...
In 1960, two men made a bet. There was only $50 on the line, but millions of people would feel the impact of this little wager. The first man, Bennett Cerf, was the founder of the publishing firm, Random House. The second man was named Theo Geisel, but you probably...
Making money as a freelance writer has just as much to do with your time as it does with how good of a writer you are or how many clients you have. The most successful freelance writers are not those who can write the best copy or even write the fastest. The most...
Have you ever imagined moving with the (nice) weather? Winter in Bali, summer in the States, with a quick sojourn to Europe in between. Do you want to see the world and run a successful business simultaneously? If so, think about taking your freelance writing business...
Finding a helpful writing group can sometimes feel as difficult as navigating the messy middle of your writing project. But the rewards for finding a group are numerous. A writing group can help point out inconsistencies in your work, provide encouragement, ask...
While nearly everyone has heard of Amazon, fewer people know about all of its free services that benefit independent authors. If you self-publish your work, make sure you’re aware of these programs and tools that can maximize your book’s impact. Selling through Amazon...
“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges.” – Ernest Hemingway As a writer, you know all about the highs and lows. When the words spill off your...
When you first start freelance writing, you will be hyper-focused on finding paying gigs that allow you to write about your passions and showcase your amazing talents. A common mistake when looking for writing jobs is expecting to find these great paying assignments...
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you likely fall into one of these two categories: You’re passionate about writing and want to learn as much as you can about the industry You think writing sounds like a great way to make easy money from home, and you want in...
