Writers are in much higher demand than all those people who sneer at an "impractical" English degree believe. In the media age, people are hungry for content. Editing, though, is arguably in even higher demand. By editing, I mean any form: proofreading, copy editing, or substantive editing. The Average Joe often wants to write his … Continue reading Writer? Why Not Editor, Too?
Month: February 2016
Writing Prompt: Canine Instinct
Yesterday, I was walking my dog at the park, and I saw a guy who made me sort of nervous. He walked quickly, with movements that were almost violent. He was twitchy and erratic. He looked around at everything with his eyes, but never really moved his head. He kept putting his hands up beside … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Canine Instinct
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A Storyteller’s Tale
I found this post encouraging. Those rejection letters for your short stories and agent queries can begin to drag you down after a while. This may just help pick you back up.
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Rude or Not?
Every time I read an article on a website or a post on a blog and find lots of typos, I think about contacting the site or the writer, politely pointing out those typos, and asking if they would like to hire an editor. My brain is always on the lookout for freelancing opportunities these … Continue reading Rude or Not?
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The Heartache of Ghostwriting Done Wrong
I genuinely enjoy fiction ghostwriting because it never feels like a job. Yes, I have deadlines and instructions to follow, but it's basically like completing a writing prompt with the added bonus of a paycheck. However, my first excursion into the ghostwriting world had some truly heartbreaking moments because I was unfamiliar with the process. … Continue reading The Heartache of Ghostwriting Done Wrong
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Ghostwriting 101
When I tell people I am a ghostwriter, I usually get funny looks. It's not a job that is part of most people's vocabulary, but it should be in every writer's vocabulary, even if you decide it isn't for you. What is a Ghostwriter? A ghostwriter is usually hired by someone who has an … Continue reading Ghostwriting 101
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Upwork Review
NOTE: This post has been updated as of 2/11/2017. View #4 in the cons section for the update. Also, please note that this post is a year old and that I am no longer a user of Upwork. Before or after reading this review, I strongly suggest you read this post to determine if joining … Continue reading Upwork Review
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Step 2: Find a Freelance Site
**Update: Either before or after reading this, I strongly suggest you check out my post, Know When to Move On Up, as well. It will give you a better idea of whether a freelancing site is a beneficial step for you to take and help you recognize when you should cut ties with sites like … Continue reading Step 2: Find a Freelance Site
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Step 1: Land an Internship…or Several
To make money writing or editing, you have prove that you can actually do it. Listing how many manuscripts, short stories, essays, and articles you've written on your resume doesn't prove you're any good if they're all as-of-yet unpublished. But being unpublished doesn't mean you aren't good. It's a rather vicious cycle. Senior year of … Continue reading Step 1: Land an Internship…or Several
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How I Got Started
Hannah, The Novelist I've known I wanted to write since the 8th grade. My mother was astounded when, at a guidance meeting with a teacher before entering high school, I announced that I wanted to write books. My parents have always been supportive of that choice, and my mother's astonishment simply came from the fact … Continue reading How I Got Started
