How to Self Edit
There’s no substitute for a good editor. But even when you do hire someone to edit your words, you should still try to turn in as polished a piece as you can, for various reasons.
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Editing Mind Map
Mind maps are a great way to think about any subject and make connections to related topics. If you’re a writer or blogger, mind maps can help you come up with several ideas for blog posts, essays, etc. If you’re a writer who writes about editing, or an editor with a blog, this mind map … Read more
Do You Really Need an Editor?
You’ve finally typed “The End” on that manuscript that’s been your baby for the last year. You are so ready to get this thing published. And with the advent of self-publishing, it’s entirely possible to have your book in your hands almost as soon as the word “end” has been typed on the final page. … Read more
Great websites for grammar nerds
Training to join the Grammar Police Academy? Just need some help with random grammar questions? Find the English language fascinating and want funny and/or interesting tidbits about it? Here are three great websites for grammar nerds. Grammar Nerd Websites to Rock Your World Grammar Girl I love this girl’s “quick and dirty tips” to write … Read more
12 Ways to Make Money With Your Writing
Make money with your writing: it’s not only doable, it’s an awesome profession that will give you the freedom to live life on your terms. I’m making a great income from my writing, working on a part-time basis, which still allows me to homeschool my awesome kids. So it strikes me as odd when people … Read more
This Site Is Kind of Hypocritical… (not really)
Prior to starting this site, I had a prominent question in mind: isn’t this idea somewhat of an oxymoron?
I love Barbara Sher and Emilie Wapnick’s work, but in essence, they are promoting multipotentiality and multi-niching, while working in just one niche (from what I can tell).
Writers (and other entrepreneurs): stop doing everything yourselves
Entrepreneurship is a funny thing.
Most of us creative entrepreneurs start businesses because we enjoy having full control over our projects, and get a thrill from seeing something from its very beginning as an idea, through its development, to the final stages and then, the exciting final product. Unfortunately, this also means we’re not always the best masters of our time.
Freelance Writing Terms You Should Know
When you’re starting out in freelance writing, you can get easily confused by all the terms that are thrown around in online writing groups and elsewhere on the Internet. Sometimes, it can be a little intimidating to ask for clarification. Fear not; this post will tell you what those terms are.