Getting writing jobs is a whole lot simpler to do if you are known for your work. While there are no shortcuts to gaining a reputation, there are methods that you can employ to make the process a bit more predictable.
Maki, the enigmatic voice behind Dosh Dosh, a blog dedicated to helping you make money [...]
The venerable Sci-Fi author Ursula K. LeGuin has posted an Open Letter against piracy and copyright infringement. The original letter can be viewed here, but as Miss le Guin has kindly specified that her text may be reprinted, I’ll post it here, then comment on it.
SFWA, Piracy, and Serious Literature — An Open Letter
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Sometimes you learn of a great new read simply because someone thought that you had something worth reading. There are more blogs on the subject of writing than you can shake a stick at. (I know, it’s cliché, but it is a phrase I use all the time.) Finding the really good ones can [...]
20 Master Plots and how to build them is a wonderful resource, especially for NaNoWriMo entrants. Ronald B. Tobias goes to great lengths to detail the 20 different “Master Plots”, or the 20 plots from which all stories are derived. Armed with this kowledge you’ll be able to outline with greater ease, especially [...]
Copywriting is a good way to gain income, and offers a steady source for those who are good at it, but finding an “in” to the copywriting market can be difficult.
I recently came across an article titled “How to find Copywriting Assignments” at Copywriting Basics 101, that givs a few good insights into the process. [...]
