By Anika Logan I have a very odd schedule; I admit it. In fact, my schedule is practically the opposite from most of the people I know. The majority of people I know work regular daytime hours (nine to five, eight to four—you get the general idea). I, on the other hand, do not. My … Read more
By Bex Hall I’m not really certain why it took me so long to realize this, but I admit, somewhat ashamedly, that I have literally been sitting on a gold mine and didn’t have a clue. For about eight months now I’ve been reaching out and networking with writers from afar. Participating in discussion lists … Read more
By Magdalena Ball It couldn’t have happened at a worse moment. My car had just been hit by a truck and I was standing amidst the wreckage of glass and metal when my post lady pulled up. After ascertaining that I wasn’t hurt, she handed me a package: the obviously thick SASE that went along … Read more
By Christine Davey So you want to be a freelance sports writer! Great. After all, if you love sports, then it’s the perfect job. Just think—you’ll get to travel the world, bask in the sunshine, and sip cocktails by the water’s edge at the end of the game. You’ll experience the rich tapestry of exotic … Read more
By Melanie Bowden Many writers are so afraid of rejection that they jump at whatever fee an editor offers. Don’t do it! Writers are notorious for not getting paid what they deserve, especially when they are first starting out. We need to think more like my therapist who advises, “Honor the work you do.” His … Read more
By Larry M. Lynch During a slow period in my writing career, I found myself writing only queries. With article assignments temporarily in a slump I soon started losing the “edge” that kept my writing tight, sharp, and crisp. As a new or practicing writer, it is important to establish and maintain good writing habits. … Read more
By Gary Blake As a freelance reporter, first for a local weekly newspaper and then a daily, I found out that I was an incorrigible procrastinator. Most news stories were written shortly after the fact to meet the paper’s deadline. It’s the nature of the beast. There were a few feature stories that I let … Read more
By Larry M. Lynch So many readers wrote to ask me for my simple article writing template mentioned in “Five Ways Posting to Article Banks Can Spark Your Writing” that I decided to flesh it out just a bit as another complete article. A sincere “Thank you” to all of you who responded so kindly. … Read more
By Ursula Vogt Are you familiar with the Report on Pay Rates for Freelance Journalists recently issued by the National Writers Union? You can read a copy at the National Writers Union and you should become very familiar with it. It’s nothing less than an outline of your professional future. If the ability to provide … Read more
By Barbara G. Francisco I know I can write. In school days, my star shone brighter than the others when the gauge was writing compositions and winning essay contests. But ten years after college, I am nowhere near the status that famous writers enjoy. More than a skill, writing is an art. It is unlike … Read more
