When you are in the business of freelance writing, it is sometimes hard to raise your rates, even if you have gained experience and skills that have made your work more valuable. So the big question is, how can you charge more for your writing services? Writers can make more money by doing it gradually, … Read more
If you like to read and write fiction, you have probably realized that it is not very common for fiction authors to make mind-boggling sales and gain an incredible amount of popularity. While it does happen to the lucky few, it is actually not just luck that makes these authors. On the contrary, there are … Read more
Here’s how to pay for international travel as an author. Get organised, write about your passion, read lots of travel literature, familiarize yourself with magazines and websites, be tenacious and single minded, network and build up a strong online presence, build up a portfolio, and develop a good relationship with editors. My passion in life … Read more
Writers are constantly looking for sources of income. Book publication, hosting writing workshops, and article and blog post writing are common sources. But what about less well-known sources, such as the government? The government cannot pay you to write a book except in limited circumstances. Most governmental writing is related to an agency’s needs. However, … Read more
You want to break into the script writing market, and while you think it can pay you a lot of money, you’ve heard that some scriptwriters use their scripts to pad their hamster’s cage. If you have a breakaway hit, how much can you get for your script? You can sell a play script for … Read more
Self-publishing a book is expensive, but you don’t have to pay for it all out of pocket. There are plenty of funding options for soon-to-be-published authors, one of which is getting sponsorships. To get a sponsor for your book from businesses or organizations, you can host a function or charity event, ask a relevant organization … Read more
Self-publishing a book can be a costly process. Luckily, there are several financing options for aspiring authors trying to break into the industry. You can get a loan to write a book. In fact, there are loan programs specifically geared towards authors who are trying to self-publish but need some financial help. Several financing options … Read more
Many of us want to earn a decent living doing what we love most, which is writing. However, it can be challenging to decide whether to focus on money or to aim for fame and a devoted following. But is fiction as lucrative as nonfiction? Nonfiction is more profitable than fiction writing in terms of … Read more
Consult a website such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter, and you can find salary ranges for most industries. However, writers are not salaried employees, so resources like those aren’t reliable for freelance sci-fi writers. So how much does a sci-fi writer make? A sci-fi author might make a six-figure income, but most cannot support themselves … Read more
Getting a book deal isn’t easy, and the standard advice is to get followers on social media and your blog, especially if you want the book deal. Book publishers view social media followers as potential customers. Not all followers will buy a book, so how many followers do you need? How many followers you need … Read more