I’ve freelanced on and off for over five years now. Since then, I’ve tackled plenty of the typical freelance obstacles, from managing my time to getting steady gigs, and figured out a system that works for me. But even still, I’ll admit: the idea of pitching to a new...
Before getting into becoming a master copywriter, let’s be honest: “master” is relative, because even well-known masters of copywriting today still haven’t reached the pinnacle of their craft. There’s always something new to learn,...
Ah, the line edit: one of the least favorite duties of any writer. As off-putting as it may be, the line edit is, nevertheless, the point at which your rough first draft starts to present itself as a cleaner, more involving and enjoyable reading experience. But line...
When you first set out to become a freelance writer, you charge whatever you think is “normal.” In the process of determining that rate, you consider the pay scale of jobs you’ve worked in the past, consult industry pricing sheets, and read every “How much should I...
Writing a novel is a big deal. It’s soul-consuming, and creating a feature-length work of fiction takes a great deal of time as well as dedication. But, you probably already knew that, right? One of the most haunting thoughts for any budding novelist (the kind that...
Editing is an instrumental part of the writing process. So instrumental, in fact, that common wisdom dictates that your story is made in the edits, not in the initial writing. To get your manuscript publication-ready, you’ll need to edit it…a lot. Editing your...
By now we’ve all heard about author platform, even if we’re not entirely sure how to build or maintain one. But in my everyday work with authors, I’ve noticed many writers aren’t sure how exactly to get started. What should you focus on when you’re being pointed in 20...
If you plan to publish a work of fiction or non-fiction, writing a synopsis that summarizes the scope of your manuscript is inevitable. Consider the typical submission process: First you write a query letter to agents or editors, and hopefully someone requests sample...
In the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient story from India on how to live with purpose, one character tells his struggling counterpart: You don’t know what to choose because you don’t know your True Self. Oof. Ouch. As both a yogi and a writer, I don’t think there’s one...
Check out Carol Tice’s new e-book The Recession-Proof Freelancer: A 12-Point Plan for Thriving in Hard Times. Feeling nervous about what’s happened to freelancing during COVID-19? If so, you’re not alone. But you can recession-proof your freelance writing career...
