A trade editor just told you the article you turned in was one of the best he’s ever read. A corporate writing client let you know that you’re the fastest writer she’s ever worked with. The editor at a consumer pub gave you kudos on your researching ability.
You do the happy dance, thank the client, …
Jan 12, 2012 Advice, Marketing, Query letters
It’s 2012, and you’ve vowed that this is the year you’re going to make it as a freelance writer. Right?
You can start by watching Carol Tice’s and my 30-minute webinar, 10 Biggest Obstacles to Freelance Writing Success…and How to Solve Them.
Then — if you’re looking to launch your freelance writing career in 2012, join Carol …
One of my big goals for 2012 is to finally get control of my e-mail. Over the last year, I’ve developed better e-mail habits, such as archiving e-mail that’s important but doesn’t need action (rather than let it develop a thick coating of mold in my inbox) and unsubscribing myself from newsletters and mailing lists …
Jan 8, 2012 News you can use, productivity, Self improvement
This is a guest post by Carol Tice.
Have you ever wondered how some freelance writers seem to shoot to success?
Here’s how it happens.
I know because it happened to me.
Once upon a time (in a decade far far away), I was a starving songwriter living in Los Angeles. Then I entered a couple of essay contests …
Jan 6, 2012 Advice, Classes, Motivation, Writing
The Internet has done a lot to boost writers’ careers: Writers can research without removing butt from chair, find markets online, zip off queries and manuscripts via e-mail, and even interview via e-mail if they can’t get someone on the phone. They can also commune with other writers on forums — something I couldn’t really …
Jan 5, 2012 Advice, Networking
