Freelance Writers Marketing 101
The one thing all freelance writers should begin doing at some point in their career is marketing themselves. There are so many ways to do that these days that the list is literally off the charts. So what can YOU do to help market yourself as a great freelance writer? More ...
Breaking in to the Freelance Writing Market
Many of you out there just wanted to be a freelance writer but you have never been published anywhere except your community newsletter. Well, funny as it sounds, that's not a bad place to start. And that is where I come to my first tip: To get a start, write for anyone. More ...
How To Publish Your Own Newsletter
I get a lot of requests for information on how to set up and operate a newsletter. This article is intended to help those of you who are interested in running your own newsletter get it started. More ...
Popular Young Adult Fiction Themes
Young Adult fiction has exploded over the past few years. The Young Adult audience (pre-teens and teens between 13 and 18 years old) is a hot market, steadily growing in popularity and garnering the attention of young readers. More ...
Writing for the Web
The first thing you need to understand is how users read on the web. Unlike reading a book, online readers scan, or skim, the page, looking for particular keywords relevant to the subject about which they are interested. More ...
How Authors Use Kickstarter to Fund Their Books
It's important for creative people, such as writers, to promote their latest book. Taking advantage of the latest technology, some authors are turning to is Kickstarter. More ...
How to Write Dialogue
Dialogue is an essential part of a story and writers strive to make sure the conversations written in stories, books, plays and movies sound as natural and authentic as they would in real life. More ...
Seven Ways to Carve Out Your Niche as a Freelance Writer
As a freelance writer, would you rather be all things to all people or focus on one subject or genre? Let's say you want to find your special niche. Where would you start? Here are seven suggestions: More ...
Writing Picture Books - How to Captivate a Young Reader
Have you been thinking about writing a children's picture book? There's always a great demand for original, fresh childrens' books. Here's some tips on how to write an entertaining picture book for children to read, share, and learn from. More ...
Ezine Publishing is Easier than You Think
The key to eZine publishing is that your eZine must have perceived value to the subscriber. Otherwise it is just more junk mail that wastes their time. Short tips, articles, quotes, poems and even audio and video clips are welcomed and appreciated by most eZine subscribers. More ...
Top Five Ways to Make Money Writing Online
There are a lot of freelance writers nowadays who have been working full-time online. However, you have to know where to find these opportunities. Here are the top five ways to make money writing online. More ...
How to Price Your Copywriting Services
When I first started offering online copywriting services I was faced with how I would price my work. Some copywriters quote you a price based on how many hours it will take to complete the project. Other price based on a flat fee irrespective of the hours it will take to complete the job. More ...
Writing Picture Books for Children
Picture books look easy to write. They usually contain less than 1,000 words with stories that appear so simple that anyone can write one. In fact, picture books are the hardest of all children's books to write. More ...
How to Establish an Online Presence As an Independent Author
In the digital age, the choices of an author changed dramatically. The big publishing houses are not as strong and e-books are becoming more popular each year. It's not hard to see why more authors choose to take the independent route. More ...
