13 freelance markets to explore beyond article writing
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Freelance Writing
How to start writing for trade, niche, and international magazines
There’s a whole world of publishing opportunities outside your local newsstand. Read More “How to start writing for trade, niche, and international magazines”
Seven avoidable pitfalls all freelancers need to know
Want to start freelancing? Here are all the mistakes to avoid when you’re just starting out. Read More “Seven avoidable pitfalls all freelancers need to know”
How remote learning has forced me to rethink my freelance workday
Tips for parents juggling a freelance career on top of a newly imposed remote learning schedule. Read More “How remote learning has forced me to rethink my freelance workday”
Freelance Success: Got a book idea? Treat it like a pitch
Any freelance writer can get a book published if they think of it like landing a pitch. Read More “Freelance Success: Got a book idea? Treat it like a pitch”
Freelance Success: Rules to keep freelancers grounded in times of crisis
How do we work and stay sane? By sticking to what got us here. Read More “Freelance Success: Rules to keep freelancers grounded in times of crisis”
Freelance Success: An ode to the glue gigs
The bylines in high-profile pubs are nice, but savvy freelance writers owe their careers to sturdy, dependable work that may escape the masses. Read More “Freelance Success: An ode to the glue gigs”
Freelance Success: Fighting for freelancing
The battle against legislation that would jeopardize freelance writers’ careers is not over. Read More “Freelance Success: Fighting for freelancing”
From the Front Lines: Stepping into discomfort
Your thoughts matter now, more than ever. Here’s how to make them known, and why. Read More “From the Front Lines: Stepping into discomfort”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”