I wrote a children’s picture book and am in the process of finding a literary agent which can be a tedious process. I recommend purchasing the 2011 Children’s Writer’s And Illustrator’s Market book or getting it from your library. If you don’t want to wait to hear from literary agents (can take up to 12-weeks), […]
Win £100 from How To Books November Writing Competition
Nick Lewis at How to Books emailed and informed me that How To Books is holding a November writing competition for the Best How to Article; the deadline is November 30. The winner will receive £100 (that’s pounds). Details can be found at How to Books. Writing competitions and contests can be a great way […]
Do You Have a Designated Writing Space?
If you’re like most freelance writers, you write from home. But it doesn’t mean you have a designated writing space. Some writers write at the kitchen or dining room table. This can be a sticky situation! It’s important to have a private writing space because you’ll be able to concentrate on your projects and won’t […]
Freelance Writers Have Other Skills Besides Writing
Many freelance writers have other skills besides writing. They have marketing, SEO, SEM, SMO, PR, graphic and web design, accounting, and other skills. Freelance writers who use all of their skills will set themselves apart from those who don’t. Their services will be in demand because they’ll add tremendous value to clients and their businesses. […]
7 Things My Business Degrees Taught Me About Having a Freelance Writing Business
Some believe higher education is a waste of time and money; the paper you receive isn’t worth the amount of money or time you spent attending classes. This is a matter of perception. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit but no business sense, you may end up sabotaging your business. Like it or not, freelance […]