Tips to Ghostwrite Books For Yourself or For Clients
Posted on October 10, 2008 - Filed Under Writing | Leave a Comment
Here are some useful tips to branch out of freelance writing to ghostwriting articles and books for clients and yourself to earn extra cash.
Serious freelance writers know their income may come from other sources, not just writing articles for magazines or clients. Ultimately, their freelance writing leads to writing books or e-books for themselves or as ghostwrites. If you decide to ghostwrite e-books and trade paperbacks, consider the following:
Read More..>>Easy Way To Get More Freelance Writing Gigs
Posted on June 12, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
You freelance writers have to be wondering now, right? With that glorious introduction, I’m going to fill you in on the cross-my-heart-hope-to-die-stick-a-needle-in-my-eye freelance writing secret. It’s Guru.com. And before you run screaming to the ‘delete’ button, let me say up front that I’m in no way, shape, or form on Guru’s payroll! I’m not an affiliate (they don’t have an affiliate program). I don’t own stock (in fact, I think it’s privately-held?). And to be honest, by telling you about it, I’m inviting freelance writing competition. It’s just info that’s too good not to pass along. So here it goes.
Read More..>>Potter Envy
Posted on June 7, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
I have to come clean.
I freely admit it.
I suffer from Potter Envy!
However, in this particular instance, it has nothing to do with Harry or Hogwarts. I do not envy his success or that of the author; rather I am envious of the potters of old. The potter who molds and shapes the clay, who works out the tiniest details before putting the final product in the kiln is the subject of my envy.
Why?
Read More..>>Freelance Writers - Seven Ways To Broaden Your Professional Network
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Writing and Speaking | Leave a Comment
One of the easiest ways to grow your freelance writing business is to broaden your professional network. Here are seven ways to do that:
1. Join several listservs for writers. Over the years, I’ve gotten writing assignments, invitations for school visits, and other information from writers I’ve met via listservs. I’ve also made some great friends. You’ll find all sorts of listservs for writers at www.yahoogroups.com.
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