How has your freelance business gone this year? Are you earning what you hoped to be earning? Are you analyzing what you’re doing right and what you could do better? Do you have any goals for the next three months? Believe it or not, we’re already in the second...
When you’re first starting out as a freelancer, you might take every gig you can get, just to build up a portfolio and a good reputation. You’re willing to take the cheap and sometimes frustrating assignments in the name of building your business, and...
Most writers adore their local library, but many don’t know the full range of services it may offer. Of course you can go and check out books and materials, use computers and just lounge around and daydream. But did you know libraries can offer a lot more than...
I finally got my fourth quarter report for 2017, which means I know where I stand for the year (my book released in March, but technically, it was listed in December, which meant it was available for pre-order). In the fourth quarter, I sold 58 books — 54 copies...
What a week! We’ve been blown away by all the excitement around The Writer’s Bundle. It’s great to see so many of you take advantage of this deal. A big THANK YOU for sharing it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter — that helps us get these resources into...
Want to make a living as a writer? We’re guessing the answer is YES. That’s why you’re here! For the next four days only, we’ve got an epic offer for you: The Writer’s Bundle. Click here for details on The Writer’s Bundle If you’re a longtime reader of The Write Life,...
Here’s the one truth every successful ghostwriter understands: We are the pain management pros of the writing world. Thought I was going to say something more profound? Consider this example. “Lydia” is a therapist with a thriving practice. Her clients tell her, “No...
Knowing where to find freelance writing jobs is only half the battle. If you don’t know how to submit an application that seals the deal, you’re wasting your time. Like employers at traditional jobs, freelance writing clients and editors will be scrutinizing how you...
While many writers make a living from their words (and others aspire to), discussions of money aren’t all that common in the writing world. While websites like Who Pays Writers offer valuable insight into the dollars and cents of the writing business, most...
Your writing career has you pitching articles to print magazines and online publications, self-publishing informational ebooks and even earning some cash from your fiction writing. You’ve got all your bases covered, right? Wrong. There’s one big writing income stream...
