Though many publishers and authors have welcomed the advent of ebooks, there is still much debate between consumers who prefer traditional paper books and those who have opened their arms to digital books. While some of their customers may be reluctant to switch from...
I’d written the manuscript for my novel, Willows, about two years prior and promptly abandoned it, leaving it to lie dormant in my Dropbox. One day my writing partner discovered it and blew the dust (or whatever digital files gather when they’re abandoned) off it....
Twitter is a great tool for connecting with others and sharing your work, but how can writers make the most of it? How can you maximize your return from the time you take away from writing to devote to social media? We asked the TWL community to share their best tip...
You know you should create your own online home and “develop a readership” before your book comes out. But what exactly does that mean? How do you actually do that? When I first started building an audience for my book, I wanted to find examples of individuals who...
Making a living by your writing wits can be a daunting challenge. In this age of competition, finding your niche is essential to break out from the pack. The good news? If you’re willing to venture a little further off the beaten paths of freelance journalism,...
When I launched my ebook A Writer’s Bucket List in early 2013, I had a Twitter bonanza. The platform is my favorite way to connect with colleagues and readers, so I naturally lean on it for self-promotion. However, I knew not to expect much for direct sales, even from...
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. Product: The Blogger’s Guide to Freelancing About the Creator: Ali Luke is a...
As editor of FundsforWriters, hardly a day goes by that someone doesn’t ask: “Where do I find money to fund my writing habit?” It’s an innocent enough question, especially to an editor who professes to making a living at this craft and aids other writers with her...
As freelancers, we’re always thrilled to bring on a new client. It means an extra revenue stream, potentially greater exposure and (if all goes well) more work down the line. But sometimes, it can be clear from the get-go that all will not go well. When you’re just...
Ever gotten to the end of your day and realized you didn’t get a single useful thing done for your writing career? It’s so easy to do. But if you’re going to earn well as a freelancer — and not end up clocking 100-hour weeks — it’s...
