Determining the value of your work as a freelance writer can be tricky, especially if you’re still new to the field. There are numerous things to consider that may impact how and what you ultimately charge for writing. You should charge $1–$300 to write a poem to ensure fair compensation Read more…
When planning to publish or submit a manuscript of poems, you need to consider which poems to include, what order they should be in, and which ones might need further revision. Adding images means more agonizing decisions. But those decisions wouldn’t be necessary if poetry books didn’t have images. Some Read more…
Many poets, like other artists, enjoy defying convention in their written work. Instapoets like Rupi Kaur use images to illustrate their poetry and defy classic font usage in the genre. However, when you create a manuscript that you intend to publish, you should be professional, and page numbers are part Read more…
Since the rise of the poet on Instagram, the once flagging poetry sales experienced a resurgence of epic proportion, as in 2018 alone, 1.3 million volumes of poetry were sold in the US, of which 66% of the buyers were under 34. Instagram can help aspiring poets reach a new Read more…
Poetry works according to a system of rhythm and meter. The syllable groupings determine this in the lines of a poem, which have specific rules depending on the kind of poem being constructed. Poems don’t need to have the same number of syllables. In fact, few modern ones do, save Read more…
Grammar is a fundamental element of writing in any form. Poetry is no exception, but poems don’t always follow traditional grammar rules. Poems don’t need to follow grammatical rules. Although poetry should abide by most traditional language rules, how a poet chooses to use them is critical. Whether they decide Read more…
You have an idea for a story, and although you think it is great, you are unsure whether it has been done before. Luckily, almost every writer has faced such a dilemma through the years, and many of them became literary greats. In the sense of unique stories, each story Read more…
Fantasy is a popular genre with a growing following every year since the success of the series Game of Thrones. Creating a fantasy world takes passion, dedication, and time to create a successful novel or series. If you have chosen to write a fantasy novel, you might wish to know Read more…
Most authors write because they enjoy writing, not because they expect to become famous. With that said, some authors do become well-known for their work, but what is the likelihood of achieving success, fame, and fortune by authoring a book? Writing a book can make you famous, as evidenced by Read more…
Short stories require skills honed through experience and study, with every writer utilizing their own techniques. Even though every author has their own method for composing these miniature tales, most agree that short stories are more difficult to write than novels. Here are 4 reasons why short stories are so Read more…