This column is excerpted from Guide to Literary Agents, from Writer’s Digest Books. When contacting agents, the query process isn’t as simple as “Just keep emailing until something good happens.” There are ins, outs, strange situations, unclear scenarios, and plenty...
It can be hard to be a writer these days. Sure, the web has democratized attention — but when everyone has a chance to make their voice heard — everybody tries and it can be tough to get anyone to notice. But what if I told you that there were dozens and...
Working with long-term clients can be a lucrative approach to freelancing. Amongst other benefits, it means you spend less time and marketing and more time working billable hours. There is, however, one popularly perceived downside of working with long-term clients:...
How does a site like this come together? With the help of a LOT of people. And in today’s post, we’re featuring some of those talented folks: our Launch Team. Over the next two months, most of the content you’ll see on this site will come from these...
This column is excerpted from Create Your Writer Platform, from Writer’s Digest Books. I always tell people that my biggest challenge of my job in helping people find literary agents is correcting bad information on the Internet. This is no doubt my biggest challenge...
“Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.” ~ Jules Renard True writers write because they enjoy creating art, connecting with the community of writers and sharing their perspective. But the reality is, every writer...
We’re live! And truly excited to see you here. I’m Alexis Grant, managing editor of The Write Life. This site has been a vision of mine for more than a year, ever since I realized just how many writers are looking for solid guidance, advice and community....
Tired of scanning Craigslist for writing gigs? Feel like you could knock this freelance thing out of the park if you could just figure out how to get started? We checked in with 10 of our favorite creatives to learn how they landed their first clients. These are...
