When I began writing my first crime novel, I knew it would be a challenge. But there was one aspect of writing that I was sure would be much easier than the rest: the action scenes. The plot was going to take a lot of work, the research would be arduous, the character...
Have you ever received a piece of feedback on your writing that made you think: “Huh. I never noticed that…but now you mention it, I can see what you mean.” My novel editor, the lovely Lorna Fergusson, has given me a lot of insightful feedback over the years....
Want to feel inspired? Look what we pulled out of the archives: Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talk on the nature of inspiration and genius in writing. The author of the popular travel memoir Eat, Pray, Love has amassed nearly 4 million views of this talk on YouTube....
As far back as anyone can remember, storytelling has been at the heart of human culture — which is why the vast majority of us love fiction. Fiction comes in many forms, and for those looking to read or write stories that can be enjoyed in a matter of moments,...
The Write Life has teamed up with Self-Publishing School to create this presentation, “How to Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days.” In it, you’ll learn how to finish your book in just 30 minutes per day. To sign up for this free training, click...
Pinterest isn’t just a place for jewelry, clothing or landscape images; it can also help inspire and promote your work as a writer. Check out these Pinterest boards for writers If you want to spice up your book, find resources on editing or organize your writing...
As a freelancer, your income depends on your ability to be a Jack (or Jill) of all trades. For instance, although I call myself a freelance writer, a truer title would look more like: freelance researcher, interviewer, SEO-implementer, brainstormer, copy-editor and...
When we think of magazines, our minds typically go to the glossy newsstand publications: magazines about fitness, celebrity gossip, home decorating or recipes. But covering parenting faux-pas and nifty new placemats aren’t your only options if you’d like to write for...
Trish Hall, who served as the former Op-Ed and Sunday Review editor for the New York Times, has written that “anything can be an op-ed.” Or, as another well-worn saying goes: opinions are like…certain unmentionable body parts. Everyone’s got one. For some...
If you’ve ever read any advice on how to get to a higher income level with your freelance writing business, you’ll notice that it all sounds pretty much the same as the general advice given to freelancers: Learn how to pitch, market a lot, network, bring good stories...