From pitching story ideas to keeping your grammar in check, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite resources for writers.
Advice
How to Write More, Even if You’re Short on Time
If you’re reading this sentence, you can find time to write. Here’s how to write more, even if you’re busy (and aren’t we all).
What Bill Gates can teach you about writing
Bill Gates is famous as the co-founder of Microsoft, the richest person in the world, and as the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. While his wealth alone doesn’t mean…
I wrote an entire issue of National Geographic. Here’s what I learned.
Alex wrote a special issue of National Geographic. A lot of students and readers have asked what it’s like to write the issue. Here are some takeaways.
Why freelance writers have to think like entrepreneurs
It seems like everyone is an entrepreneur these days. There are solopreneurs, mompreneurs, teentrepreneurs. I recently joked with a friend that I’m a non-trepreneur. When it comes to putting myself out there,…
Forget “thick skin.” Writers need vulnerability.
Rejection and criticism are made to be pesky roadblocks on the way to bigger and better things, but it would be a lot more productive if we thought of them as pit stops: places to reflect, recalibrate, and improve.
Copyright for Creatives: An Interview with the Surf Lawyer
Ever wondered about the difference between a copyright, trademark, or patent? As writers, we need to protect our intellectual property. This interview, originally on Take Risks Be Happy, explains the legal principles…
Freelance writing rates: How to calculate what you can command
A client asks for your freelance writing rate, and you have no idea how to respond. Here’s a guide to help you figure out what to charge.
How and where to find freelance writing jobs
It can be tough to find writing jobs whether you’re a new or established writer. Here’s where, and how, to get started.
Juli Fraga on pitching publications and editors
Dr. Juli Fraga is a San Francisco-based psychologist and health writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and Quartz.
“Rejections can be disappointing, but I don’t take them personally. It’s part of the process.”