Tag Archives: tips for writers
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Easy Ways to Increase Your Chances of Freelance Success
Posted on September 27, 2011 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Freelance Writers, Freelance Writing, Writer TipsWhile I’m hardly one to call myself a success (unlike this couple), I have picked up a few learn-as-you-go tips that have seriously change my career and my life. To be honest, my freelancing career started without any preparation, focus or long-term planning. I basically decided one day that it was time to stop waiting [...]
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Guest Blogging Today
Posted on April 19, 2011 by brandiwplogin in Guest BlogsHi guys! I’ve been busy in a good way lately. Wrote a few guest posts, working on an article for a magazine, essays, assignments for an online class and a few projects are still in brainstorm mode. {Actually, I’ve still got newsletters brewing in my head. Do any of you find it helpful for your [...]
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Past Guest Post for Carson Brackney Pt. 1: Bringing Passion Back
Posted on September 30, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Tips, Writing SampleEdward Cullen in Twilight said, “I don’t have the strength to stay away from you anymore!” Yet, there were more than warm and fuzzy feelings hitting hormonal teenagers and middle-aged moms. From some dark, deep and dreary place, stay-at-home mom and Twilight series author Stephanie Meyer drew a well and from it an empire of [...]
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Fun Friday Question for Freelancers (Say that Three Times Fast)
Posted on March 26, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Tipsphoto by: kevindooley It’s the end of another long week freelancers. And on this freelance Friday, I must ask, “What do you do to decompress?” I know how it goes. You’re toiling away at your computer, making phone calls, coming up with creative queries, networking, marketing your services and spending the spare time you have [...]
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How to Protect Yourself as a Writer
Posted on November 24, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Resourcesphoto by Dunechaser What’s one airline safety guideline we could all listen to as freelance writers? Take care of yourself first, then help others. It’s a rule that needs repeating especially since there are a ton of scams out there. It’s hard enough working as a freelancer, marketing your skills, and defeating your inner demons [...]
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What Being a Writer Has Taught Me
Posted on September 16, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing1. That you need be thick-skinned to handle a mind-blowing number of rejections but be thin-skinned enough to be an observant, sensitive, intuitive and honest writer. 2. Publishers can get away with a lot like promising to pay you and then suddenly disappearing into thin air. 3. That you need to have an insane amount [...]
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