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6 Tips for Writing Articles That Editors Will Buy and Publish

How many articles do you have circulating? That’s the first tip for writing articles that editors will buy and publish! If you don’t know what it means to have “articles circulating”, check this out: “C. Hope Clark has a great rule of thumb to keep her submissions in the hands of editors and not on [...]

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Want to Make Money Writing? Build Relationships With Editors

Want to Make Money Writing? Build Relationships With Editors

Written by on October 20, 2011 in Freelance Writing, Magazine Writing Tips with 8 Comments

Getting published isn’t about good writing, it’s about good relationships. If you want to make money writing, check out these tips for building strong relationships with editors. I’m telling ya, relationships are the key to a steady income! I make money as a writer (I hope to earn more than $50,000 this year). The majority [...]

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The #1 Reason You Haven’t Written the Book You Want to Write

The #1 Reason You Haven’t Written the Book You Want to Write

Why haven’t you written the book you want to write – the book you’re meant to write? Maybe you’ll find out here – the number one reason many writers are blocked, frustrated, and disappointed. A couple days ago, I posted an article by publication coach Daphne Gray-Grant; it described how and why writers should never [...]

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Best Ways for New Freelance Writers to Start Selling Articles

Best Ways for New Freelance Writers to Start Selling Articles

Written by on August 29, 2011 in Freelance Writing, Writing Jobs and Careers with 20 Comments

Probably the best way to start selling articles is to spend 90% of your time preparing (sharpening your ax, as Abe Lincoln would say). These tips for new freelance writers range from preparation to execution, and are inspired by a reader’s question… “How would you recommend a newbie to start earning money from writing?” asks [...]

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Lost Interest in Writing Your Novel? How to Love Your Characters

Lost Interest in Writing Your Novel? How to Love Your Characters

Written by on August 19, 2011 in Books, Fiction Writers, Writing Tips with 4 Comments

When writing a 85,000 word (or more!) novel, you’re bound to lose interest in your book. These tips for connecting with – loving – your characters are for fiction writers who need a boost… Here’s what one novelist says: “I procrastinate just like any other writer, but they say that the hardest thing is sitting [...]

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