If you’re a working freelance writer, I’ve got a question for you: Would you like to earn twice as much money from writing as you do right now? (I should clarify that I mean without working twice as hard.) Who wouldn’t, right? I’ve been helping freelance writers...
In January, I packed my car and drove 12 hours alone from Florida to North Carolina. This was not a typical road trip, but I had plenty of soul-searching planned: I was headed to the Penland School of Crafts, a bustling art school nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains....
A lot of writing advice encourages you to market to your audience by defining your ideal reader. It says to think of your reader as one person, create a profile and write for that person. You’ll even find templates for defining your ideal reader — fake head shots and...
When I wrote my first book in 2013, I was newly married and working a full-time job. While writing, that dream of every writer’s heart whispered to me every morning: What if this is what you could do to make a living? As I’d done for decades, I silenced...
Maybe you’re the type who welcomes Valentine’s Day with open arms — and a slew of candy hearts for good measure. Or maybe you’d rather ignore Cupid’s birthday entirely, rebranding the event S.A.D. (Singles Awareness Day, that is). But whether you struggle with...
If you’re fearfully approaching your writing life this year, one decision could change your life and your writing. While this decision should be cautiously made, and you may experience some trial and error in the process, I strongly advise you to consider my...
Editor’s note: Looking for our most updated list of best writing websites? Here’s our list for 2021. Endless definitions of “writer” exist in the world. And they’re only growing with the proliferation of blogging and digital publishing. Whether you’re a...
If you’ve been freelancing for any amount of time, chances are you’ll agree with this statement: Pitching. Is. The worst. First, you’ve got to come up with an idea. Then, you’ve got to wrack your brain for a place you think it could live. Then, you’ve got to figure...
Attention, writers! We’d love a minute of your time. We need your help. You’ve seen our list of the best websites for writers for the past five years. We love showcasing these amazing resources and sharing the tools you need to become a better writer. We look forward...
Writing is hard. Even the best writers think so. Hemingway once said “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Anything that requires bloodshed is not easy — trust me, I’ve had children! I’m the type of writer who agonizes...
