Word Magic
If you’re building a writing career, consider ghostwriting. As a career path, ghostwriting tends to be hidden. You can’t tout yourself as a ghostwriter who writes (whatever), because you’ve agreed to provide your clients with confidentiality. Above all, ghostwriters are discreet. But why would you choose to write books and other materials for which you can never claim credit? Ghostwriting: … Read more
Are you making enough money freelance writing? I know many writers aren’t, because they contact me for advice. Here’s what I suggest: do what works, do it fast, and do more of it. Freelance writing: do what works When you’re trying to get writing gigs, here’s what works: Letters of introduction (LOIs.) People must know about you and what you … Read more
When you’re writing to sell, you know that speed matters: you have a deadline. It may be a self-imposed deadline, or a client is waiting for your words. Either way, you haven’t the luxury of procrastination. Recently, in a chat about her novel, a fiction writing student said snappishly: “I wouldn’t procrastinate at all, if I could only get the … Read more
If you’re a new writer, you need a powerful workflow—one that works for any situation. Of course, established writers need good workflows too, otherwise you’ll miss deadlines, or you’ll waste hours each week in procrastination. When I mentor new freelance writers, I remind them that everything takes longer when you’re starting out. You’re learning. Within a month or two, you’ll … Read more
Want to develop a freelance writing business? As a freelancer, everything you do works together to help you to build your brand and platform. Freelance writing: build your brand and platform There’s a lot of waffle around brands and platforms. In a nutshell: Brand: your reputation; Platform: your readership. You’ll build your brand with everything you do, so aim for … Read more