In this radio interview with full-time freelance writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen (me!), you’ll get tips for aspiring writers, info about different types of articles, and the best and worst parts of a freelance writing career.
First, a quip from A. A. Milne:
“Almost anyone can become an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this [...]

These ten tips for successful writers include how to stay in “The Zone” and reach your writing goals! They’re from guest author and psychologist, Paulette Kouffman Sherman, Ph.D.
Before the tips, a quip:
“I set myself 600 words a day as a minimum output, regardless of the weather, my state of mind or if I’m sick or well,” said Arthur Hailey. “There [...]

If you’re an aspiring author thinking about jumping into web writing, here are ten reasons Suite101 can be a worthwhile step in your writing career. I rounded up these tips to commemorate my two year anniversary (since I didn’t get a watch!). I started writing for Suite on October 1, 2006 and love it so much, I wanted to share my top 10 [...]

These five different types of conclusions will help you write a great ending for your article, chapter, or book. Next to writing a gripping introduction, ending your essay or book chapter could be one of the most important parts of your writing! That, and all the stuff in the middle, of course.
First, a quip from writer [...]

Here are dozens of writing quips and tips from famous novelists, authors, and editors. I’ve been collecting writing quips for a few years now – and love the idea of sharing them!
Here’s a quip to get the ball rolling:
“Every morning or afternoon, whenever you want to write, you have to go up and shoot that old [...]

How can you tell if your writing is improving? Sometimes you’re so enmeshed in your writing, you can’t tell if you’ve improved, gotten worse, or are treading water! So, here’s a list of qualities of excellent writing, to help you measure your progress. 
Before the tips, a quip: 
“Advice to young writers?” says Doris Lessing. “Always the same advice: [...]

These tips will help you earn a living as a freelance writer – or help you determine if you can earn a living as a freelance writer! Getting paid to write depends on many factors, including how you define “freelance writer” and what you’re willing to do to succeed!
Before the tips, a quip:
“The first step to making a lot of money [...]

These tips for earning a living as a freelance writer are based on four questions from a “Quips and Tips for Successful Writers” reader. She asked about writing successful query letters, finding writers’ guidelines, researching magazines, and taking writing classes. 
Before the tips, here’s a writing quip from Elmore Leonard: 
“I don’t believe in writer’s block,” says Leonard. [...]

Canadian author Margaret Atwood shares her writing quips and tips, advice and thoughts in Negotiating With the Dead: A Writer on Writing. Here, she describes the process of writing, becoming a writer, selling stories, and more.
First, of course, a writing quip from this famous published author:
“All writers must go from now to once a upon a [...]

Even Stephen King needs to write introductions that grab readers by the throat - though it may come naturally for him now! For the rest of us, here’s a “cheat sheet” for writing leads that hook readers and editors.
First, though, a writing quip from Sol Stein:
“Other [writers] find excuses for not writing at the same time every day, balk [...]