Feeling a little distracted lately? Like every time you sit down to write, something — or someone — gets in the way? If you’re reading this post, it’s probably because you’re not writing. You’re not writing because something along the way knocked you off course, and...
No matter what you’re writing, revising drafts is a headache. Not only do you have to review your article or story with microscopic focus, but the stress of missing an error and hurting your future writing prospects can be terrifying. Automatic editing software often...
Welcome back to Pitch Fix, our ongoing column where we look at real pitches from freelance writers and offer suggestions for improvement. This month, we look at a pitch that presents an interesting thesis but doesn’t include any sources to back it up. We also look at...
Editor’s note: Looking for our most updated list of best writing websites? Here’s our list for 2021. Internet overwhelm is real, guys. How many unread articles and blog posts do you have in your RSS reader? And what about those Facebook and Twitter feeds?...
Everyone knows the benefits of writers’ residencies. The greatest of all might be your manuscript rapidly expanding in a frictionless work environment — one free of a job or of friends texting to meet up. You find pockets in the writing day that you never knew...
How was your 2015 freelancing year? Did you land a new client? Hit a financial goal? Write something you were truly proud of? For those of you who have been following me all year, it’s time to take a look at my numbers and what I consider my biggest freelancing...
When you begin your freelance writing career, it can be difficult to set yourself apart and build your book of clients. Your desire to get started and earn a steady stream of income can be overwhelming, which leads many freelancers to fall into a costly trap:...
If you write fiction, you may know all too well the feeling you get once you finish a chapter, a story, or a first draft. There’s a compulsion to share, and to hear what others think of this thing you’ve created from your own genius brain. But, it can be a lot to ask...
As publisher-backed press tours dwindle in an uncertain publishing age, authors are asked to do more to sell their books. But whether you’ve penned the latest undiscovered bestseller or dabble in more academic fare, writers and book professionals of all stripes can...
Chuck is giving a lucky reader a copy of his new book, Guide to Literary Agents 2016. He’ll pick one commenter on this post at random after two weeks. You must live within the U.S. or Canada to receive a print book. Otherwise, he can send a PDF ebook to the...
