If you’re a writer, and you want to make money with your writing, you need a portfolio. It doesn’t have to be fancy and it doesn’t have to be pretty, but it…
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How Do I Pick A Freelance Writing Niche?
In today’s post, we’re answering another reader question: How can I pick a niche for my writing? This is a question we got from a reader this week, and it’s actually a…
How To Start Freelance Writing: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
So you want to learn how to start freelance writing. Maybe you want to do it on the side, maybe you’re hoping to switch careers and become a professional freelance writer full-time.…
7 Media, Publishing, & Creative Resources For Writers Of Color
As a generally creative and progressive industry, the media and writing world might seem like a bastion of equality and social justice, but like most institutions, from the inside, it’s not. Writers…
The Ultimate Ingramspark Review
Ingramspark is one of the major players in online publishing. Along with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) it is one of the most popular ways to self-publish a book. With Ingramspark, you…
A Total Beginner’s Guide To Pitching Media
If you’re new to the world of pitching media, the process can seem impossible. What are the chances that your story and your pitch will get picked by some random editor? The…
How To Conduct An Interview For Your Writing
Interviews can be tricky and intimidating. Here’s a step-by-step guide for writers wondering how to conduct an interview for your writing.
Help! I’m Afraid To Put My Writing Out There
In today’s post, we’re answering one of the most common questions we get from writers: How do I get over my fear of vulnerability and put my writing out there? We got…
How To Start A Journal When You Don’t Know What To Write About
If you’re a writer, you need a daily writing practice. Scheduling time to write every day, or at least a few times a week, not only helps build your skills, but it…
7 Common Mistakes Writers Make When Pitching Ideas
You need to convince an editor or publication that your story is worth telling. Make sure you’re not making these seven common pitching mistakes.