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Writing from Home: It Can Be Great and Not-So-Great for Mothers
Author: Sarah Smiley
I went to school to be a teacher. In fact, I have a B.S. in Education, not journalism...
The Writing Club
Author: Author and Webmaster of Seamania
Typically when falling asleep in bed at night great thoughts enter the mind, long stringed and meaningful sentences trip over each other to receive attention at the front of the brain alongside all the brilliant findings, results, meanings that speak volumes and hard hitting phrases that are just the ticket to open the door to success...
Becoming a Writer
Author: Rob Parnell
The urge to write fiction seems God given for some, a learned skill for others. One thing is certain - it requires practice and a particular mindset. But, if you're a beginner, where do you start?...
How to Have an Effective Writing Group
Author: Stephen Jordan
The works you've written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin (under the bed) collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for publication! But, how do you get such a critical, unbiased eye to analyze your works, offering both praise and criticism?...
How To Stay Fit While Writing
Author: Patty Apostolides
Day after day, writers tend to sit for hours writing that novel or story, and over time, this can become a potential problem. Their metabolism may slow down and the pounds can inch up. Statistics show all kinds of health problems associated with obesity...
Documenting Everything: Your Journal is Your Logbook
Author: Stephen Jordan
Sailors had it for years. Great explorers had it as well. If you go on an expedition to an ancient Aztec mound, more than likely the archaeologist will have one too - so, why shouldn't you own one?...
Freelance Writing: A Career From Anywhere
Author: Gary McLaren
An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do all these locations have in common? A recent call for assistance from freelance writers elicited replies from every one of these locations...
Gut Check: Quitting Your Full-time Job for Your Freelance Career
Author: Yuwanda Black
It's 6:00 p.m. You're dead tired, but instead of an early night, you go to your "second job" - your freelance business...
How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 2)
Author: Yuwanda Black
Part 1 of this article discussed the experience you need to successfully build a freelance career. Here, I will outline other necessities...
How to Build A Success Freelance Career (Part 1)
Author: Yuwanda Black
In the current job market, many editorial workers have turned to freelancing as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding how to go about freelancing...
Editorial Freelancing: 5 Must-Know Tips to Getting Your Foot in the Door
Author: Yuwanda Black
So, you want to freelance as an editor, writer, copy editor, copywriter, graphic designer, proofreader, etc.? But, how do you go about it?...
How To Build A Successful Freelance Editorial Career
Author: Yuwanda Black
In the current job market, many editorial freelancers have turned to freelance work as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding this part of the market. Addressed here are the key building blocks necessary for a successful freelance career...
Beginners Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer
Author: Brian Konradt
Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as a Freelancer by Brian S. Konradt of BSK Communications and Associates...
A Writers Inner Battle
Author: Grace V. Planas
There is a psychological nuisance so powerful that can deflate the drive, self-esteem, and human spirit of many aspiring Writers of any age. These Writers are faced with an obstacle that make them stop, think twice and question their right to be a part of a respected community. This even leads them to doubt their ambition of pursuing their literary or journalistic calling...
To Tell If You Are A Literary Snob
Author: David Leonhardt
"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my business card," I murmured. "Then don't," my wife said in her infinite wisdom. "Put 'author' on it."
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Writing Made Them Rich #4: Paulo Coelho
Author: Michael Southon
Paulo Coelho was born on August 24th 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At age 17 he announced his intention to be a writer. It was a decision bitterly opposed by his parents, partly because Brazil at that time was under a military junta that persecuted writers and intellectuals...
Dont Get Burned: Evaluating Script Writing Contests
Author: Lenore Wright
Hundreds of writing contests tempt screenwriters with the lure of prize money, instant film industry contacts and personal feedback from film professionals. But contests can be costly, screenwriters should choose intelligently...
Mexican Living: Lets Be Perfectly Clear
Author: Doug Bower
Readers often send me interesting and exciting e-mails about the op-ed pieces I write and manage to publish. As a writer, I get all sorts. Some are actually encouraging. Then there are those who say, "This is YOUR fantasy, not the reality I have seen." Or, they ask, "Your point is?"...
Mexican Living: Pasatiempo
Author: Doug Bower
It occurred to me one day that I needed something to do with my time when I wasn't writing. You know--something to divert myself so more writing ideas could come to mind. One cannot sit in front of the computer screen all day waiting for an idea to come knocking at the door and say,..
Time to Write
Author: Mui Tsun
Many people have entertained the idea of being a writer. They feel the passion to write. They have a best-seller idea. They want to share their specialist knowledge with the rest of the world. Yet years go by and nothing happens. Why? The reason is almost always the same: they can't find the time to write... |
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