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Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by Essays There’s a rumor out there in the publishing world that an editor won’t even look at the work of a new writer. It might be true for certain types of writing, but after interviewing hundreds of editors, I’ve found that most are more open to new writers than you might think. And there are a few major benefits to being a new writer too. So before you sp... Read More »
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Winning Freelance Work: Beat The Skeptic
Published on Sunday, July 12, 2009 by Essays I’ve spoken to hundreds of editors, employers, and project managers about how they choose a freelancer for a job. Whether they were reviewing job applications or considering project bids, they all had one thing in common. As every one of them started to look at the applications, they had their skeptic’s hat on. How a Project Manager Thinks Here are a few... Read More »
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How To Get Noticed By Editors And Publishers:...
Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Essays To be a successful writer and get noticed, being good often isn’t good enough. You have to shine. You have to have something that puts you above all others. Of course though, nobody is perfect. Everyone has faults and flaws. But everyone has talents and abilities too. What’s your talent? Find your talent and focus on it. Develop it. Showcase it in your wr... Read More »
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Selling Yourself As A Freelance Business Writ...
Published on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 by Essays You know the secret to a long-term, and profitable, client relationship is delivering effective communication tools. But you may not realize that the impact of your writing has more to do with your skill as a writer than with your knowledge of the subject. And unless you help your clients understand the value of your skills, you limit your opportunities to sell those... Read More »
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What Does It Take To Succeed As An Independen...
Published on Saturday, February 21, 2009 by Essays In looking back on the nearly four dozen aspiring copywriters I've trained and mentored over the years and asking which personal qualities posed challenges and roadblocks and which enable beginners to carve out a lasting niche for themselves, I have zeroed in on four key skill areas. To build and sustain a copywriting or marketing consulting business, you need to be o... Read More »
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Writing Advice From The Experts Part #3
Published on Monday, February 16, 2009 by Essays You must be prepared to work always without applause. - Ernest Hemingway Much of the wisdom available from established authors may be surprising in it’s honesty and straightforward nature. The reason this is likely true is the authors in question have had enough success that there is no need to candy coat the truths they have discovered in their experience. Thi... Read More »
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Freelance Writing From Home – The Drawb...
Published on Saturday, February 14, 2009 by Essays The life of a freelance writer isn’t all glitz and glamour. Before you take the plunge into freelance writing at your work-at home career choice, there are a few things to consider. While you can work from home earning money in your pajamas, there are negatives to this career choice. Here’s a list of ten of the common drawbacks of freelance writing. 1. No... Read More »
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Who’s Speaking: Choosing A NarratorR...
Published on Sunday, September 28, 2008 by Essays Have you given much thought to the voice of your narrator? Perhaps you assumed the narrator in your novel should remain neutral. Many writers believe that the narrator should have little in the way of identity and the use of a narrator is essentially a necessary means of moving the story from one scene to the next. It may come as a surprise to learn that your narrato... Read More »
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A Freelancer’s Guide To Meeting Project...
Published on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Essays When it comes to meeting deadlines, one way to manage your timetable effectively is to divide the large jobs and farm them out to several freelancers. Let’s say you’ve been awarded a writing job to write an e-book on childcare with 10 chapters for $2,000 over a 45 day period of time. Bid out each chapter separately among 10 freelancers and allocate, say, ... Read More »
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“Do I Have Writing Talent?” It
Published on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 by Essays Over the years, many people have asked me to look at their writing. "I need to know, do I have talent or not," they say. "Then I’ll know if I should pursue writing or stick to accounting." Their request is seriously flawed, I'd reply. Anyone can become a better writer. When I taught English Composition at various colleges, I saw irrefutable proof of this. Stude... Read More »

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