There are many self-publishing platforms to choose from. How do you know which one will serve you best? Research the various platforms and select the one that resonates with you. Check these publishers out: CreateSpace, Lulu, Authorhouse, Balboa Press, and others. Self-publishing takes commitment. Are you ready for it? If […]
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Why Become a Freelance Writer?
With the economy being the way it is, a lot of people have been forced to reinvent their careers. This includes questioning what they’ll do to earn a living. Self-analysis and self-reflection doesn’t come easy for many people. They may question why they pursued their college degrees and career paths. […]
Freelance Writers Stop Finding Disappointing Clients
I come from a military family. My father loved the military, specifically the U.S. Army, and served four years. He instilled in me many values which include honesty, trust, and loyalty. In addition to stressing honesty, trust, and loyalty, my mom and dad taught my sister and me the importance […]
Catch Writing Mistakes with These Tools
Even the best freelance writers make mistakes from time-to-time; it does happen. The key is to find and correct your mistakes before you submit your work to an editor or client. Proofread your work twice if you have to because you don’t want to turn in sloppy work. Your client […]
Freelance Writers Use Paragraph Headers in Your Blog Posts and Articles
Freelance writers, sometimes writing long winded blog posts or articles can lose its vitality if you don’t use paragraph headers. Too many rambling paragraphs can be boring, not to mention the strain it puts on the eyes. Using thoughtful headers can add life to your blog posts and articles. And, […]
Pesky Homophones Can Wreak Havoc on Your Writing
Even the best freelance writers make spelling mistakes, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Yes, homophones can drive you crazy if you let them. You can spend hours proofreading your work but still glance over a spelling error. It happens, don’t sweat […]
Writers Must Have a Marketing Platform for Their Books
I’m querying literary agents and have found the process to be quite interesting. No two literary agent submission guidelines are alike! It will behoove you to know what your marketing platform is because some literary agencies will ask you to explain your platform in your query letter. For example, one […]