Tag: writing life
Finding Freelance Writing Jobs
One of the key elements to being a successful freelance writing is finding consistent work. When I started out, I’d spend a few hours a day researching markets, trying to figure out who hired freelance writers and what looked like a good match. Fast forward to today, and I think it’s gotten a little easier…
Four Writing Opportunities
I just finished going through today’s e-mails and saw four writing opportunities I thought I’d pass onto you- First one is a short story contest at The Writer…also check out their other contests too- https://www.writermag.com/contests/ Second one is over at Chicken Soup for the Soul. They’re looking for stories about angels…this isn’t a fiction market….
Writers Need to Be Trend Watchers
Do you study trends? I just finished writing a post over at my other site about how being a trend watcher or a future thinker can help you figure out how to make money. As I was writing it, I thought, this is probably a great topic for the audience at TWL too. I don’t…
Surpass Your Writing Goals
Writing Is Never A Waste of Time
Writing a Book-It’s About Mindset
What separates the writer who actually finishes writing a book to the person who just dreams about it? It’s mindset… A few months ago, I decided to start a new exercise routine. I’ve tried to do that many times before and for one reason or another, I’ve given up after a week or two. Good…
Make an Idea Book
Score Points with Editors
Do you want to increase your chances of an editor requesting to see your manuscript or even getting published? It’s not just down to the actual story or proposal but how you can follow guidelines and instructions. Think of it as an entrance test. In the coming weeks, I’ll be telling you about markets that…
Writing is Scary
Writing a book, writing anything can be scary but as this quote says if it wasn’t then it wouldn’t be a goal worth having. This week, get over your fear and begin writing.