Writing is a gratifying profession, especially with all the knowledge it exposes you to. But just because you work as a full-time writer doesn’t mean you’ll always have to sit behind your desk weaving words together. Who says you can’t use your spare time to make some bucks monthly? Here are great part-time jobs for … Read more
When you sit down at the keyboard, you commit time and effort to tell a story. It could be fiction, nonfiction, or a textbook, all take large amounts of time. But will it take less time to tell your story if you can type faster, and will it improve your overall writing skills? Faster typing … Read more
For many, writing and publishing a book is a dream, but they don’t know how to go about starting a book, let alone publishing one. Authors who have been through the experience write books to give other aspiring writers advice. But how hard is it to get a book published? It can be hard to … Read more
For authors who do not want to self-publish their own books, a book deal offers a wonderful opportunity to get their work published. It also saves them the hassle of negotiating with publishers for the best deal. Unfortunately, landing a book deal can be a long, tedious, and confusing process, particularly if you don’t know … Read more
As a poet, gaining exposure for your work can be one of the most important things to do in your career. More exposure can allow you to share your work more often with the world, whether it be through paid gigs or opportunities to market yourself further. As a poet, gaining exposure is a crucial … Read more
Lots of people want to become writers. The question however is can anyone be a good writer? While anyone can be a writer, it takes a lot of work to become a good writer. You need to develop the characteristics of one, including strong language/vocabulary skills, discipline, and attention to detail. A love for reading … Read more
Writing is a skill that needs time and practice to develop. It reflects your personality, which tends to change with time, and so does your writing. So if you pick up something you wrote a while back, you may feel very differently while reading it now. It is hard to read your writing since your … Read more
Writing is an important aspect of almost everybody’s life nowadays. We write at school, home, and work, and many people enjoy writing but don’t write many words every day. If you want to know how to write more words per day, keep reading. 1. Write Believe it or not, simply sitting down and writing is … Read more
Freelance writers sometimes feel the need to increase their rates as they gain experience and knowledge in their field. However, at times it can be difficult to negotiate an increase in rates, especially when dealing with repeat clients. How can you be confident when it comes to negotiating freelance writing rates? When determining writing rates, … Read more
Are you thinking about writing a novel? Maybe it’s just an idea for one, or perhaps you’re committed to finally putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and getting it done. Well, before you jump into the world of writing, it might be helpful to get some facts together that tell you precisely what … Read more