When you live with someone else, being a freelance writer and working from home can be a nightmare. You do your best to explain that while you’re working from home, you’re still working. This seems to go in one ear and out the other. It’s one thing to be disturbed […]
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Write Emails That Can Help Your Not-For-Profit Gain Donations Not Lose Them
I applied for two positions with a not-for-profit in Cleveland, Ohio, although my heart is in Arizona and really want to move back there. The response I received regarding my inquiry about the employment opportunities was courteous, but it in no way opened the door or even suggested that I, […]
Purchase Jeff Herman’s Guide Book to Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents
Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents 2011, 21E: Who They Are! What They Want! How to Win Them Over! (Jeff Herman’s Guide … Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents) is a must for any serious writer who wants to become a published author. This book is more […]
Freelance Writers Learn How to Communicate
Communication is very important, especially when you’re a freelance writer. It you can’t communicate clearly and concisely, you won’t have any clients and you’re freelance writing career may be over before you know it. Get to the point, make it, and move on from there. People are bombarded by emails, […]
A Positive Mental Attitude is Necessary to be a Freelance Writer
According to Reggie Bennett owner of Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School in Virginia, “a positive mental attitude” is the number one priority if you want to survive in the wilderness. It’s also the number one priority for freelance writers. Without it, you won’t succeed because you’ll listen to the naysayers […]
Review of CreateSpace Formerly Known as BookSurge
I wrote a children’s book and am seeking a literary agent. I’m also 90% finished with a non-fiction book for teens. A client told me about CreateSpace, and I’m impressed with this self-publishing platform that is owned by Amazon.com. They have many packages and options. It may be worthwhile to […]
Recording Your Book is the Fastest Way to Write It
Many freelance writers and ghostwriters write their own books. Some of them will seek out publishers while others will self-publish their book. The bottom line is that you must write your book in order to get it published. What if you’re in a writing slump? What if time seems to […]