When you think of the defining moments in history, it’s probably grand occasions that spring to mind. You might think of global wars that raged for years across continents or powerful speeches given by influential leaders and thinkers, proudly delivered to a gathered crowd of thousands but… What about the humble document? How much of a difference could a piece of paper and some ink really make? [Read more…]
Archives for April 2021
3 Successful Steps I Use to Pitch Story Ideas to Editors
So you wanna pitch editors? But you don’t know where to start. How do you find them? What do you say? And how exactly do you increase your chances that they’ll respond? Those are some of the questions I had when I first started writing, and it took me a long time to find the answers. Luckily for you, I’m going to tell you the three steps I’ve found utterly invaluable for successfully pitching my story ideas to editors. [Read more…]
How to Make Money as a Writer in 2021
Want to boost your career prospects in 2021 and make more money along the way?
There’s never been a better time to earn a living as a freelance writer. There’s lots of well-paying work — you just need to know where to look. [Read more…]
Participate in Crime Writer’s Week (April 19-23)
From April 19-23, ProWritingAid is holding Crime Writer’s Week – a time dedicated to all writers fascinated with the genre. Whether you have written, are writing, or are thinking of writing anything in the crime genre, you will want to participate in this event.
Does Being Self-Employed Affect Your Credit?
There are many benefits to being self-employed as a freelancer. You can essentially choose your own schedule. You control which clients you work with. And, if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, there is really no limit to how much money you can make. [Read more…]
10 Freelance Resume Writing Strategies You Should Try
A resume is a formal document that contains an applicant’s professional background, education, skills, and experience. It is very typical for traditional companies to require resumes to employ. However, in the freelancing world, where jobs are usually short-term and are limited by contracts, you might wonder if resumes are still relevant? [Read more…]
Do You Want Small Clients or Big Ones?
When I started freelancing, it just seemed so obvious.
Small businesses are everywhere – and most of them need things written. So start here, pay your dues to earn money and experience. [Read more…]
