Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
2015 Writer's Market
You need pick up the 2015 Writer's Market guide.
What is it? It is almost everything you need to be a successful writer. The first part of the book is a collection of short chapters by experts in various areas. It touches on things like queries, blogs, social media, financial tips, writing tips, building platforms and so much more. Just that would be worth the price but it has much more. It has a comprehensive list of book publishers that gives you all the information you need. It also has (and this is my favourite part) a list of magazines and other publications. It tells you the types of articles they are looking for, what they pay and who to contact. I can't imagine being a freelancer with out it.
Do yourself and pick up a copy of the 2015 Writer's Market in paperback (USA) (Canada) or in Kindle (USA) (Canada).
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Interview with Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a fantastic writer who has worked in numerous genres. Enjoy this interview where he shares some of his thoughts and experiences from writing.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Scott Berkun on How to Write Well
Scott Berkun teaches us some of the techniques he uses to write well. In the background is a timelapse video of him writing an essay - from start to finish!
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Looking for Freelance Gigs?
If you are just starting out, you need a couple of things. You need experience and you need some jobs. The more experience you get, the easier it will be to find jobs.
One way to do this is to sign up with Fiverr. Fiverr is one of the best kept secrets on the internet. It is a place where people sell and people buy all sorts of services for $5.
How does this help you as a writer? You can offer your writing services for $5 a project. I know that doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference. You will likely be able to do a job in fifteen minutes. Get enough of them and you are making some money.
More importantly, it helps you to develop your skills as a writer. You will get the experience you need to get bigger jobs that will actually pay the bills.
I also suggest Fiverr as a place for you to buy services. Are you self-publishing a book? You can get a book cover designed for $5. I have had a logo designed there. You will be amazed at what you can find.
So go and check out Fiverr.
One way to do this is to sign up with Fiverr. Fiverr is one of the best kept secrets on the internet. It is a place where people sell and people buy all sorts of services for $5.
How does this help you as a writer? You can offer your writing services for $5 a project. I know that doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference. You will likely be able to do a job in fifteen minutes. Get enough of them and you are making some money.
More importantly, it helps you to develop your skills as a writer. You will get the experience you need to get bigger jobs that will actually pay the bills.
I also suggest Fiverr as a place for you to buy services. Are you self-publishing a book? You can get a book cover designed for $5. I have had a logo designed there. You will be amazed at what you can find.
So go and check out Fiverr.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
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