Tag Archives: Freelance Writing
-
The Free in Freelance Writing
Posted on March 15, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Issues SolvedEver wonder what the “free” in freelance writer stands for? Is it free for freedom? Or free as in non-paying? According to Dictionary.com, the word came from the 1820s meaning medieval mercenary warrior. And later referring to journalism in 1882. What a long way we’ve come from the original meaning. Or have we? As freelance [...]
3 Comments. Continue Reading... -
What Being a P.I. Showed Me & Being a Writer Re-taught Me
Posted on March 11, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Writer TipsRemember Gavin de Becker’s 1997 book, “The Gift of Fear?” A potential employer gave it to me during one of their intensive interviews. Strange gift for most jobs, but this one fit the bill. I was interviewing for work as a private investigator. Surprisingly, I got the job. My one year stint as a PI [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
Guest Post: Writing Lessons I Learned Twice
Posted on March 8, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Freelance Writing, Guest BlogsI’m happy to welcome super talented writer and owner of the fabulous a.k.a. writer blog, Jesaka Long! Although I haven’t had the chance to meet Jesaka in person, I’ve had the fortune of networking with Jesaka online and feel lucky to have done so. Jesaka is not only a talented writer, but has become a [...]
8 Comments. Continue Reading... -
Magazine 101: How to get published in a magazine
Posted on March 4, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Magazine, Writer Issues SolvedOkay for all you magazine veterans out there, this is not for you. But please feel free to comment and leave your wise and experienced tips below! As a relatively new full-time freelance writer, I surely had my share of rejections. Yet somewhere in the midst of it all, I’ve actually got published in a [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading... -
“Ask and You Shall Receive”
Posted on February 18, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Writer Issues SolvedThe belief that we should ask for what we need is a difficult concept for me. I am a woman for one and a minority for another. I’ve been brought up to believe statements like, “You can’t really do anything about it. Don’t bother/make trouble. Just let it go.” This is the reason why I [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading... -
Don’t Sell Like a Used Car Salesman
Posted on January 19, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance WritingPhoto by: roberthuffstutter My husband and I hobbled on over to a used car lot recently. The reason for our less than enthusiastic attitude was our fear of encountering the dreaded stereotypical used car salesman. The man with a big persona (a.k.a. desperate man who talks too much). You know the guy. The one who [...]
4 Comments. Continue Reading... -
It’s Not All About You
Posted on January 14, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance WritingI went to a new writer’s group last weekend. I was on a hunt to find like-minded folk locally and decided that since it was 2010, it was about time. Though I was full of gusto and excitement of meeting new writing peeps, the group left a lot to be desired. The two guys who [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading... -
Received Yet Another Rejection Letter? Don’t Close the Door Just Yet
Posted on January 11, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Magazine, Writer Challenges, Writer Issues SolvedLast year I sent out a flurry of queries and a couple completed manuscripts. I worked like crazy to reach that impossible, unattainable dream-to get published in a well-known magazine. And here’s what happened: No, I didn’t get into Glamour or O magazines. A prayer wasn’t answered. A miracle was yet to be seen. Instead, [...]
4 Comments. Continue Reading... -
An Important Lesson for Writers from Mr. Walt Disney
Posted on December 14, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Freelance Writing, Writer ChallengesA writer could learn a thing or two from Mr. Walt Disney. My husband and I attended the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio area of San Francisco this weekend. You can read my overall impression of the museum here. But if you’re a writer or author, stick around, this post is for you! [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading... -
Amazingly Free Resources for Writers
Posted on November 9, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Writer ResourcesYes the best things in life are free. If only we could still get things for free in this worsening economy. Well I’m making Monday a whole lot better by letting you in on my secret stash of free resources for writers. After spending last week scouring the web, I compiled this Christmas list of [...]
No Comments.
Continue Reading...
hi there
