Writing is an amazing pastime, but for many, getting paid for doing it can feel farfetched and unrealistic. Of course, finding good freelance writing jobs can be challenging even for experienced writers, and breaking into the business can be opaque if not difficult....
Have you ever wondered how writing residencies could impact your writing career? There’s a ton of advice out there about how to carve out moments in your day to create time to write: wake up an hour early, write in 10-minute intervals to get something down, write...
When you dream about your writing career, do you picture yourself scribbling in notebooks about your world travels, hoping to combine your wanderlust with your creative flair to earn money for your adventures? If you have travel stories to tell, it’s time to...
Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Many require reading fees or prizes—like seeing your work in print—that you can only receive if you pay for it. Some legitimate contests charge small entry fees, but often a fee can be a red flag for a scam, so those might be...
If you’re looking for a women’s writing retreat then keep reading. We’ve curated this list of options just for you. Is a women’s writing retreat just what you need?Here are some women’s writing retreat options to consider1. Pink Pangea...
It’s time to find the perfect gift for the writer in your life…but the only idea you can come up with is a pretty notebook. As writers who have spent our whole lives getting notebooks under the tree, we’re here to tell you: you can do better! The...
Have you ever considered putting together a DIY writing retreat? It’s not as difficult as it may first sound! Why you should take a DIY writing retreat1. You want time to write2. You need structure3. You don’t know what to write4. You’ve had a project sitting on...
As a writer, you are likely already using social media to promote your published work—or you should be! And since you’re already a wordsmith, cobbling together clever and engaging tweets, Facebook posts, and descriptions for Pinterest and Instagram comes fairly easily...
If you’re a pro at spotting spelling or grammar errors, proofreading could be a great way for you to make some extra money. Here’s Edee’s story for inspiration on how you can find proofreading jobs. “Are you any good at proofreading?” I was a second grade...
Becoming a freelance blogger and finding paying jobs can be tough. Where should you look for gigs that pay more than a couple measly bucks for a 500-word post? Are content mills the only way to get paid to write? The truth is, if you know where to look, you can...
