When I signed up for classes at my Freshman orientation, I knew I wanted to be an English major. There was never any doubt. As for my minor, I did what everyone told me I should do and chose Education. Freshman year, it didn't matter, because I was getting all my gen. eds. out of … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Love My Communications Minor
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Who Does No. 2 Work For?: The Editor, Writer Relationship
I recently got an interesting response back on one of my blind pitches. Through the pitch, I asked an author who had a mystery series in the works—let's call him M—if he would like a copy editor. His response was that he was interested but since he was the PIC, he wanted to be able to … Continue reading Who Does No. 2 Work For?: The Editor, Writer Relationship
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12 Things You May Not Know About Traditional Freelance Writing: Part One
Traditional freelance writing—querying magazines with ideas for articles—is something I have considered trying my hand at lately. Some freelancers make their living solely through doing this! However, the idea of constantly having to come up with fresh article ideas, querying, and waiting on magazine editors (who are notorious for taking forever to respond) … Continue reading 12 Things You May Not Know About Traditional Freelance Writing: Part One
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Know When To Move On Up
More specifically, know when to ditch that freelancing site and strike out on your own with your profession. There are plenty of freelancers who absolutely damn freelance sites like Upwork and Freelancer. However, I have noticed that many such freelancers are copywriters who started freelancing after leaving another full time job that gave them experience … Continue reading Know When To Move On Up
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Writing Prompt: Grab Your Shovel; Grab Your Gun
I recently visited my husband's family in New Mexico, and I heard a lot of stories. One of them goes like this: My husband's grandparents' house alarm went off while they were away. Their daughter and her son got the call and went to check on things. The back door was wide open, but when … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Grab Your Shovel; Grab Your Gun
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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
