When people ask me how I manage to get so much done each day I tell them the secret is organization. When you’re organized you don’t waste time trying to find things because you know where everything is. So spend some time today getting organized. That might mean organizing your computer files into folders. For…
(How to Write a Query) A guest post from Karen Cioffi All writers face the dreaded query. Did I put enough information? Did I put too much? Did I have a great hook? Am I submitting to the right publisher? These are just a few questions that run through a writer’s mind when mailing, or…
A guest post from children’s author and ghostwriter Karen Cioffi All writers, including the children’s writer, have one primary focus—to get published. What makes each of us different is our slant or perspective on the story we’re telling, and how we tell it. It’s true that anyone can write, but writing to get published is…
by Sandra Knight, Contributing Editor I studied copywriting for a couple of years. I thought I wanted to write Business-to-Business (B2B) copy such as white papers, case studies and articles. The closer I got to prospecting for clients, the more stressed I became. Nothing was fun and I hated the marketing. Really! I’m a member…
You Can Write for Magazines If you’re just starting out as a writer, you may dream about writing for magazines as a way to earn income. But it can be tricky to get published in magazines—especially the major magazines you see on newsstands and in bookstores. So—to help you out—I have a new guest post…
Learn to Write about Your Life and Make It a Career… As a writer and a writing coach I meet people all the time who long to make a living writing about their personal experiences. Many of these people have even started a book – a memoir or an autobiography. They may even have a…
Wondering What to Write about? A guest post from Melissa Abramovitz Read this… You’ve decided that 2018 is the year when you will finally devote the time and brainpower needed to get your freelance writing business off the ground. You’re committed to a consistent schedule for honing your writing skills, doing market research, and…
A guest post from freelance writer Sandra D. Knight As a writer, you should constantly strive to create unique, effective content for your readers. If you wish to be a “wealthy” writer, you should look for ways to write faster without losing quality. Why do you want to write quicker? To improve focus, increase time…
More Goal Setting Tips One of the things you need to start doing if you want to grow your writing business is track your income. That way, you know exactly how much income you are generating and where your income is coming from. It’s also important to track your progress in each of the other…
If someone were to ask you right now what one step you could take to grow your writing business or writing career, what would you answer? What goal setting tips could you use? Generally speaking there are three categories to look at. And if you establish achievable goals in all three areas, you’re on your…
Changing Your Money Mindset Many writers who struggle to get by think it is shameful—and even downright sinful—to earn a lot of money writing. If you are one of those writers, you might think about changing your money mindset. Those other writers have a “poverty mindset”, which is quite common among writers. They may even…
Finding Time to Write If you’re like most people, you’ve probably convinced yourself that you don’t have enough time to write. But the interesting thing is, if you sit down and do the calculations, you’d be surprised at just how much time you really do have for writing. To make it easier to figure out…
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