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Writing for the Sake of Writing

August 9, 2021 by marianamcdougall

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A long time ago, I wrote a book about using mind maps for freelance writing. Someone told me I had to have a purpose for writing my book. “What is the goal with writing this book? Where will it lead? What other services are you going to sell with this book?” At the time, I … Read more

Self-Editing for Beginners

June 9, 2022November 30, 2019 by marianamcdougall

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.

Money and Finance Publications that Pay Writers

June 9, 2022August 3, 2019 by marianamcdougall

Financial publications that pay writers. Photo of woman holding several US bills. Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash

Get Paid to Write for Financial Publications Writing for finance publications isn’t always easy, and there are far too many personal finance publications out there that want content but won’t pay for it. I think that’s a bit ironic. Finance publications that purport to teach you how to manage your money, yet expect you to … Read more

Do You Really Need an Editor?

June 9, 2022July 31, 2019 by marianamcdougall

paper with typing and red corrections, with a red pen on top.

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

Blogging Mind Map

May 6, 2020July 31, 2019 by marianamcdougall

Love blogging about blogging? Here’s a mind map for ideas on what to write. For the last several months, I’ve been sharing mind maps every Monday. I create mind maps for niche diversification as well as content creation. The niche diversification mind maps give you ideas on how to expand a niche so you can … Read more

Editing Mind Map

June 9, 2022July 31, 2019 by marianamcdougall

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 to outline your writing?

June 9, 2022July 26, 2019 by marianamcdougall

Should you outline your writing? Image description: Left hand writing on a notebook and right hand resting on a laptop keyboard. image by free-photos on pixabay

Do you outline your writing? Let me be honest right off the bat: I don’t outline my writing. Having said that, I’m not a fiction writer and I don’t often write long pieces; I’m often writing blog posts or articles that are made up of 1,500 words or fewer. The few times when I’ve written … Read more

Literary Magazines that Pay Writers (well)

June 10, 2022July 13, 2019 by marianamcdougall

Red neon sign on wall under a bookshelf reads "We are all made of stories." Literary magazines that pay on MultiTalented Writers. Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash

Literary magazines have a bad rep for not paying writers (or paying them really poorly). But if your heart is really set on writing short fiction, essays, long-form creative nonfiction, and other pieces that don’t fit well with generic blogs and websites, it’s worth having a look at literary magazines that pay. Here are 10 … Read more

Mind Map for Content Creation: Resources for Writers

June 9, 2022July 8, 2019 by marianamcdougall

Writing Resources Mind Map. The words "resources for writers" is in the middle, and several related words are connected to it by lines.

Over the course of the last year and a bit, I’ve shared several mind maps for niche diversification, which means taking a niche and thinking about related niches, so you can find more leads and earn more as a freelance writer. I’ve also shared a handful of content creation mind maps, where I start with … Read more