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Freelancing Fiction: Writing A Novel

Readers have asked about freelancing a novel. The popularity of the Kindle platform means that projects for novelists are proliferating on the the outsourcing sites. Here are some tips. Firstly, consider the genre you’re writing in. Readers have expectations. In … Continue reading

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Blogging Goals for Writers: Shock Results Achieved by Two Writers

As you may know, I’ve been encouraging writers to blog for many years. Some writers pay attention (the successful ones), and others just don’t. Successful writer/ bloggers set goals for their blogging, and for their writing. I’ve asked two enthusiastic … Continue reading

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How to Write Your Way Up the Foodchain When You’re a New Writer

“How do I get started as a writer?” I wish I had a dollar for each time I’m asked this question. The short answer is always WRITE! Just write… Get the habit. It doesn’t matter what you write: you get … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge – Going with the Flow

Journaling and documenting everything, two of the required activities for participants in Angela Booth’s 100 Day Writing Challenge, bring an unexpected benefit. After a few weeks, you begin to detect patterns in your daily work flow. This information is invaluable … Continue reading

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Writing: 100 Day Writing Challenge to Be Offered Again In 2011 (PR)

Angela Booth has announced that the popular 100 Day Writing Challenge will be offered again in 2011. Although it will not be available again in its present form, it will be offered in some form, Angela promises. The 100 Day … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Bouncing Back after Burning Out

I had a very bad day recently. For three solid weeks, the 100 Day Writing Challenge created a framework within which my creativity flowed. The momentum was high and I became a writing dynamo, eager to start each day and … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Awaken the Dreamer

Documenting my work as part of the 100 Day Writing Challenge has been the catalyst to unexpected insight. I discovered that the good sisters at St. Mary’s were right when they called me a dreamer back in sixth grade. It … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Beginning Week 3

Ok, two weeks into this (the 100 Day Writing Challenge).  I have changed my thinking from wow, can I do this?  To ok, I’m getting set up to do this.  I can do this.  I can do a little at … Continue reading

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Freelance Writing Gigs: How to Find the Best Ones for You

If you’re a new freelance writer, you’re worried about finding writing gigs. You probably spend hours searching for them every day, and more hours applying for them. The best gigs however are never advertised. When you understand this you’ve made … Continue reading

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Make Money Writing: Get Started Writing Today

Want to make money writing? You can — don’t hesitate — get started writing right now. The Web is built on words, so you can earn while you learn as a Web writer. Here are some vital tips for success. … Continue reading

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