Monthly Archives: June 2010

Web Writing Rumors and Facts: Is Writing for the Web the Career for You?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by angela.booth

You’d love a career as a web writer. However, you’ve heard rumors, and they make you uncomfortable. Some make it sound as if horse racing by comparison would be a stable (pun intended) career. I’ve been writing for 30 years, … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writing Isn’t a Job

Posted on June 29, 2010 by angela.booth

Got a day job? Love complaining about it? My last day job was many, many years ago, and the chief thing I remember about it was the whining among the staff. These days, I occasionally browse blogs and forums to … Continue reading →

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Sell Your Writing With High-Powered Promotions (Editorial)

Posted on June 28, 2010 by angela.booth

Want to sell your writing? It’s much easier than you think to make money and establish a fantastic writing career, but too many writers get in their own way. They hate to sell, basically because they don’t know how. With … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip (and Warning): Your Words Can Live Forever on the Web

Posted on June 27, 2010 by angela.booth

I'm a huge Anthony Trollope fan. I reread his Palliser and Chronicles of Barsetshire novels every few years — they reward rereading. This week, the Anthony Trollope weekly quote was particularly apt for Web writers: "The word that is written … Continue reading →

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Writing and Your Creativity: Managing Traitorous Doubt

Posted on June 24, 2010 by angela.booth

Do you doubt yourself as a writer?  Most writers do. Writing is a career in which you're constantly starting afresh — you're always looking at a blank page (or computer screen.) Doubt strikes all writers, whether experienced or new, and … Continue reading →

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Confusion Is Good, but Don’t Let It Paralyze You

Posted on June 23, 2010 by angela.booth

I'm fond of saying that confusion is GOOD. If you're confused, it means that  you're out of your comfort zone. Stepping out of your comfort zone and learning new stuff is meant to be uncomfortable. If you're a writer you'll … Continue reading →

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Blogging writers rejoice: WordPress 3 is here

Posted on June 21, 2010 by angela.booth

Are you a blogging writer? If so, you’re a big WordPress fan. Me too. But I have to admit, new versions of WordPress give me hives. Since I’ve got (literally) hundreds of blogs, new versions mean that I need to … Continue reading →

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Sell Your Writing Services: Stop Talking About Yourself, You’re Just Annoying People (Editorial)

Posted on June 20, 2010 by angela.booth

It’s Monday, so it’s time for our Fab Freelance Writing Ezine Editorial. This week, we’ll continue our theme of getting writing jobs. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been conducting something of a straw poll among editors who hire … Continue reading →

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Freelance: Get Started Writing for Money

Posted on June 19, 2010 by angela.booth

“How do I get started writing for money?” is the most common question I receive each week. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to answer this question without knowing a great deal about you. I need to know: * What you’re doing now … Continue reading →

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Writing for the Web: What Every Writer Needs to Know

Posted on June 18, 2010 by angela.booth

Writing for the Web is very different from writing for print, and many otherwise competent writers flounder when looking for jobs and getting established in the online world. Let’s look at three things you need to know. 1. Learn by … Continue reading →

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