Archive for January, 2011
The only way to know if writing for Suite101 is worthwhile is to give it a short. And, learn web writing tips from experienced Suite writers. A new Suite writer asks, “How long did it take you to write 539 articles for Suite101, how important is Suite to you blogging life, what tips would I give [...]
Yes, job security can exist for freelance writers! These tips for a steady income will keep you writing, motivated, and well-fed as you build your writing career. Before the tips, a quip: “When you reach an obstacle, turn it into an opportunity. You have the choice. You can overcome and be a winner, or you [...]
Canadian novelist Margaret Laurence’s problems didn’t stop her from writing great books — literature studied in universities. Here’s what Laurence struggled with, and how she wrote books anyway. “Although I had some ideas about what happened during the years after [Margaret Laurence] was diagnosed with cancer,” says biographer James King, author of The Life Of Margaret [...]
Good writing activates your ears, eyes, nose, fingers, and tongue, right? Use these tips for using your senses or sensory details in writing to spice up your prose… “If there is a profound secret to good writing, it lies in the engagement of the senses,” writes Hall in How Fiction Works. How Fiction Works: Proven [...]
Who better than a publication coach to learn good writing habits from? These tips may seem odd – such as turning your monitor off while you type – but they’ll make you a better writer. “I had a tough time not editing while writing for years,” says Vancouver-based publication coach Daphne Gray-Grant. “Then I started [...]
What are your writing goals? You won’t get far without them! These “examples of a professional writer’s goals” aren’t just my writing resolutions…they’re my career plans for 2011 (well, the first three months of 2011, anyway). Before diving in, check it out… “I don’t care how much power, brilliance or energy you have, if you [...]
These editing and proofreading tips will make your writing better, and they’re kinda fun! These ways to proofread your writing are new to me – because honestly, I’m not much for editing. I tend to edit as I write, which many a writing coach has spanked me for. One of my goals is to separate [...]
These nonfiction and fiction writing tips will keep your readers hooked; they apply to fiction books or nonfiction magazine articles, creative writing or technical business reports, blog posts or tweets… And it’s all because of a Quips and Tips reader’s question: “I like the tip about the teaser,” says Marla on 6 Query Letter Tips [...]
These web writing tips are straight from the horse’s mouth – a web writer who makes money! Learn how to write articles online from Angela England, the author of a concise, informative ebook called Making Money From Your Blogging in New Ways – Moving Beyond Banner Ad Sales. “This ebook explores in detail the three [...]
Cha-ching! Last month my blogs earned over $6,000. Everyone asks how I make money blogging, and I’m happy to share what I’ve learned. Before the tips, a quip: “If you decide to generate income from your blog, then don’t be shy about it,” says successful blogger Steve Pavlina. “If you’re going to put up ads, [...]
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