Tag: Tips

By Professional Editor Kerry Ambrose The Writer’s Superpower If you’re reading this and you know it, clap your hands. It is irrelevant whether you clapped. What matters is that you read the instructions—the marks on a page—and understood them. Isn’t language incredible? The knowledge conveyed in our words can transcend time and place (cue the…

By Author Georgi Todorov It’s a sort of balancing act that over 1 billion people around the world have to do every day. If you’re already a freelancer or considering freelancing part-time, it’s time to prepare for the emotional challenges this type of work can have on your mental health. What are the challenges? For many…

By Author Willie Handler, @WillieHandler The number one concern I hear from indie authors is book sales and marketing. I understand. It’s a struggle. This is my observation from chatting with others. Authors are spending so much time trying to be relevant on every social platform there is. And, occasionally, they’re even throwing money into advertising on…

By Author Susan E. Wadds Few writers get through life without excruciating moments of staring at a bouncing cursor, or writing paragraphs only to obliterate them with paper-shredding pen scratches.   The answer to writer’s block is simple.Natalie Goldberg said to just about anyone who struggled, “Write anyway.” So simple. And yet maybe not what you…

By Author Jennifer Caston It’s easy to get bogged down in writing and face the dreaded block when you must generate articles regularly. There are many ways to approach content creation, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare.   Don’t give up.  If you’ve ever questioned how to produce a blog article that people want to read, this…

By Author Abigail Geiger Let’s be honest here, shall we? I sat down to write this article and immediately reached to pull up Facebook. Or Twitter. My blog, an online comic, Youtube. Literally anything that would keep me from actually having tostart writing. Never mind that it’s my job, never mind that it’s what I love…

By AuthorJoe Garecht Most writers don’t think of themselves as businesspeople. They are focused on their craft, and rightfully so. Whether they’re writing a fantasy novel, a how-to guide, or a series of short stories, most authors are focused on producing the best work possible for their audiences. That being said, writers need to eat,…

By Author Hanna Maxwell The digital age comes with many pros. Now more than ever, us writers have endless tools at our disposal to improve our craft, organize our notes, outline our manuscripts, and keep our spelling in check.  Given this, you’d think we would be more prolific than ever. But we are still struggling to produce books, short stories, and even blog posts. So, what’s going…

By Author Jhon Frank When one is new to the field of freelancing, they must set their freelance writing rate. To decide how much to charge, consider niche, writing skill, network, location, and clients. Niches differ in prices, while writing skills play a vital role in forming engaging content. It isn’t easy to charge for your skills orally or…