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Is self-publishing more challenging today? The competition for readers is intense. Recently, in one of my writing classes, a writer reported that she was ready to give up. She’s published six books, followed all the “rules”, yet sales are slow. “There’s just too much competition,” she said. Self-publishing and competition: find readers Whether you’re aiming for traditional publishing or decide … Read more
Do you wish you could increase your writing income? Here’s a big tip: be yourself. Please stop rolling your eyes, this isn’t a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. Being yourself means that you enjoy your writing. When you enjoy it, not only will you be more creative, you’ll be more productive too. “Be yourself” applies: If you’re a freelance writer. Think about your … Read more
As you may know, I love ghostwriting. It’s been a major part of my writing for decades, starting when I wrote business books that were commissioned by the publishers Prentice Hall and Allen & Unwin. When lunching with an editor, I asked her what her greatest challenge was with her authors. “Getting them to deliver on time,” she said. Her … Read more
If you’re a new freelance writer, you’ve heard writers discuss their niche. So, what’s a writing niche? Should you focus on a specific niche, or go your own way? Basically, a freelance writing niche is a specialty. It’s an area in which the writer is knowledgeable and experienced. It could be a form of writing, such as copywriting, or a … Read more
You’re a solopreneur. As many creative folk do, you run your business on your own. Indeed, you may even have a couple of businesses—you’re a self-publishing author, let’s say, as well as a graphic designer. One of my friends has a copywriting business, as well as a bookkeeping sideline. When I conducted an informal email poll with my students, not … Read more