Some say that writing a hook or a lead that keeps readers reading is the most important part of an article, essay, or story. So, I’ve rounded up some of the best ways to write strong leads from a variety of editors, writers, and creative gurus - and included several examples of their tips in action.
First, some [...]

Here are 10 effective ways to break into and succeed at a freelance writing career. You don’t need a four leaf clover to be lucky in writing - because you can create your own luck!
First, here’s a quip from Thomas Jefferson: 
“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the [...]

As a full-time freelance writer without a Journalism degree, I’ve learned things the hard way. Here are 8 lessons I’ve learned from writing for magazines. 
First, a quip for writers from Natalie Goldberg: 
“A student in a workshop walked up to me swinging his briefcase. “Hi, I’m an engineer. I make $46,000 a year. How long do [...]

Here are a few hints on pitching fresh, unexpected, interesting story ideas to magazines. 
“The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.” - John Steinbeck. 
To believe in your writing, you have to [...]

Can you earn a living as a freelance writer? That depends on how much you want to earn, how you define “freelance writer”, and what you’re willing to do.
Here’s a writing quip from Robert Bly’s Secrets of a Freelance Writer: How to Make $100,000 a Year or More. (Click the book cover for more information about [...]