Category Archives: Writer Resources
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Giving Away a Book on Happiness
Posted on January 9, 2012 by brandiwplogin in Writer ResourcesHi guys! You may remember writer and editor Sarah Nagel who guest blogged for me last week. Well she’s recently published a book with Blue Mountain Arts called How to Be Happy No Matter What! and I’m happy to have been able to review her book. I’m also giving away a free copy of the book that I [...]
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Why You Should Consider Getting a Writing Mentor
Posted on December 19, 2011 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writers, Guest Blogs, Writer Resources{guest post written by: Mahesh Raj Mohan} I’ve always liked the concept of a mentor: a sagacious master of an art, craft, or trade who passes knowledge to seekers, students, and adventurers. Bonus points if s/he is a kind person who patiently corrects rookie mistakes and helps an apprentice grow. Teachers usually fill that role [...]
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Friends for the Freelance Writer
Posted on December 9, 2011 by brandiwplogin in Writer ResourcesIt’s Friday. I’m holed up in bed recovering from the flu. It’s the holidays. And I have had a lot of Christmas parties and events planned. Plus, writing goals. But I’m sick. It’s Friday. And all I want to do is crawl back into bed in my PJ’s and dream of the day I was [...]
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What’s Going On Outside of This Blog
Posted on November 17, 2011 by brandiwplogin in Guest Blogs, Holidays, Writer Challenges, Writer Issues Solved, Writer Resources, Writer TipsEver feel blogged out? Or that your world is filled with headlines and blog ideas? I sometimes get so zoomed into social media that when I zoom out to real life, my head spins. (Not the exorcist kind, the vertigo kind) So to take us all beyond this blog, I’m doing a short post to [...]
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Quick Tips for Writers & Entrepreneurs
Posted on June 23, 2011 by brandiwplogin in For Entrepreneurs, Writer Resources, Writer Tips{photo} I’ve been slowed down a bit, but a mountain of obstacles that have suddenly flooded my productivity levels. What’s all this drama about? For some reason, MacAfee (but no other security alert programs) decided to flag my website as a potential security risk. I’ve emailed them and hopefully the issue will sort itself out. [...]
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How to Deal With Online Miscommunication
Posted on April 11, 2011 by brandiwplogin in For Entrepreneurs, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Writer Resources{flickr photo by: Kat Cole} How Easy it is to Misunderstand Each Other Online I’ve gotten into a few misunderstandings lately and that’s just with my online friends. Words are powerful stuff. And when you take away external cues like smiles, nods and voice inflections, it is not just powerful, but potent. When you are online, [...]
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Creating a Writer’s Group
Posted on October 12, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Resources, Writer Tips{photo source} I recently added group leader to my list of writing tasks and I have to say I really like it! There’s something about the camaraderie a group provides that you can’t get online. I also enjoy the chance to share what I’ve learned in my writing process as well as get feedback on things [...]
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Creating Your Own Facebook Landing Page: Problogger to the Rescue
Posted on July 2, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer ResourcesIf I told you problogger’s Darren Rowse was a genius, you’d probably say, “Yeah so what else is new?” If you are super new to blogging and haven’t heard of him yet, I say, “What are you waiting for?” and get yourself to his site immediately. To prove just how helpful this blogging genius is [...]
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Twittered Out: Twitter Basics
Posted on June 23, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer ResourcesConfused about Twitter? I don’t blame you. Such a simple thing, yet, there’s so much to learn and so little time. Recently, I gathered up my Twitter wisdom from almost a year of use and gave an hour or so consultation with a new client. Since I believe in the power of educating others, I [...]
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Excelling at the Elevator Speech
Posted on March 30, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Writer Issues Solved, Writer Resourcesphoto by: Express Monorail Have you ever been stunned like a deer-caught-in-the headlights when someone asks you, “What you do for a living?” Well I have and I can’t plea ignorance on this one! All over the web, articles on creating an elevator speech have been popping up. I’ve seen them, read them, but failed [...]
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