Archives for August 2016

What Makes a Best-Selling Book?

August 23, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Last night, I had a vivid dream about the “last unicorns” – it is a unique story, trust me; one you’ve never read before. While dreaming, I knew that once I get the story down on paper, I would have a bestseller on my hands. I also knew that I would might forget things if I didn’t take notes, so I woke up to write the plot down. I was golden.

Then I woke up for real. I was dreaming when I “woke up” to write the story down. So much for my best-selling breakthrough novel that would put me in the league of Robert Jordan, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien (I do shoot for the starts, don’t I?). [Read more…]

Want to Start Freelancing on the Side? Check Out Our New Book!

August 15, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Jumping off that cliff – otherwise known as a day job – to go freelance and be accountable to no one but yourself is a scary but exhilarating thought, isn’t it?

I think I am not wrong in saying that those of us who’ve done it felt those emotions (and everything in between), but that we wouldn’t have it any other way. [Read more…]

13 Grammar Mistakes Beautiful People Don’t Make

August 5, 2016 by Noemi 3 Comments

I have a feeling I’m going to get in trouble with this post’s title, but I have to admit that I didn’t come up with it. It’s the exact title of a post featuring an infographic created by the guys at The Expert Editor (who sent me this tip). A title that will catch attention for sure – whether positive or not, I’m sure I’ll find out soon.

On that note, I want to bring up an alternative title: 13 Grammar Mistakes Sexy People Don’t Make.

After all, they say that proper use of grammar is sexy.

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Should I just stop now, and go straight to the common grammar mistakes we don’t make (or shouldn’t be making)?

Yes. I think I’ll do that. [Read more…]

Your College Major Can Earn You More Money as a Niche Freelance Writer

August 2, 2016 by FWJ Leave a Comment

Many people believe that if you want to be a freelance writer you should get a degree in communications, journalism, or creative writing, but this is an overly narrow assessment of the field. Restricting writers to these majors would eliminate some very talented professionals.

Freelance writers can actually come from a range of fields, a certain niche might demand skills that those rooted in communications or journalism may not have, such as engineering knowledge or statistics. Rather than pigeonhole writers into these few majors, we would all do well to consider the many paths to a writing career.

The most important thing you can do is demonstrate your expertise, clarity, and dedication.

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