I don’t often write or blog about traveling, but when I booked my third overseas vacation in a year, I decided to learn a few secrets of the travel writer trade! Here are ten ways to get vacation discounts for bloggers and writers (or what I learned as a travel blogger)…
Before the tips, a quip:
“The [...]

These tips for establishing a successful magazine writing careeer are from published authors, freelance writers, script writers, bloggers, and editors. Even if you’ve been selling articles to magazines for years, I can almost guarantee you’ll learn something new here!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Almost anyone can be an author; the business is to collect money and fame [...]

These tips for writing for trade magazines are directly from a panel of print trade publishers and editors. The good news? Not all trade print magazines are shutting down! I was part of a writer’s craft fair recently; the panel of trade magazine editors and publishers said their readers don’t read online e-zines or use Google to find information. They [...]

Selling the same article over and over - or different articles based on the same research – is what “selling your reprint articles” is all about. These tips for successful writers are based on info from freelance writer Gordon Burgett, author of Sell and Resell Your Magazine Articles.
Before the tips, a quip:
“To write what is worth publishing, to find honest [...]

Here’s an explanation of various types of copyright for freelance writers and book authors, including definitions of first serial rights, reprint rights, one time rights, all rights, electronic rights, subsidiary rights, and dramatic, TV, and motion picture rights.
But first, a quip about writing:
“Most beginning writers (and I was the same) are like chefs trying to cook [...]

Selling articles to magazines as a freelancer takes time, effort, and dedication. But, you CAN build a successful freelance writing business — especially if you try these freelancing tips from a professional writer. 
Before the tips, a quip:
“I love being a writer,” said Peter de Vries. “What I can’t stand is the paperwork.”
That’s a major hurdle [...]

Before you query an editor, make sure you can find expert sources for the magazine articles you want to write! Leading your article or query letter with a “real” story is a great way to hook readers (and editors). People love reading about other people – which means editors love articles that include compelling anecdotes.
Before the tips, a quip:
“I [...]

As a freelance magazine writer, one of my biggest challenges is finding new writing slants for articles (because there aren’t many new ideas out there!). However – like any writing habit – once you learn how to think of old article ideas in new ways, it gets easier and easier. 
Before the tips, here’s a writing quip from a bestselling author:
“You may [...]

Making a living as a freelance writer - building a profitable writing career - is possible, especially if you learn from successful writers! These are the steps I took to make money writing; I’ve been earning a solid living as a writer for three years (and I started out in the slowest economy ever!).
Before the tips, a quip:
“Imitation is the highest form [...]