As a writer, I’m fascinated by the origins of words. I have a fondness for Latin and other languages and would like to learn how to speak many languages. This will come in handy if I’m a contestant on The Amazing Race! I’m intrigued by the word common sense and decided to research it. Where […]
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The Bottom Line with Rebecca: Query Letters
I wrote a children’s picture book and a non-fiction book for teens. I decided to focus solely on querying literary agents for my non-fiction book for teens. It’s been a great and somewhat confusing experience. Like you, I’ve read every book and visited many blogs that tell you how to write your query. I revised […]
Freelance Writers Can Learn from the Soap Opera One Life to Live
You may think that you can’t learn from watching TV, especially soap operas, but you can. Since I’m interested in writing for TV and films, I watch television programs and movies. I’m enjoying One Life to Live which can be watched at your convenience at ABC.com. The writing is hilarious when it comes to the […]
The Bottom Line with Amandah: Anti-Virus Software for Freelance Writers
Do you have great anti-virus software? How’s the customer service? Are you sure you’re protected? Nasty viruses can creep into your computer within an instance. Freelance writers need to have the best anti-virus software to protect their files. There’s nothing worse than having a virus infect your computer and damage your files. You have deadlines […]
What This Freelance Writer Learned from Connecting on Social Media Websites
I must share an experience I had with LinkedIn. I consider this to be a professional website, one that’s used by corporations around the world. It doesn’t have the same feel/tone as MySpace, Facebook, and other social media websites which can be used to find a date or long-term relationship. With that said, be cautious […]