Writer\’s Block - Recover From The Writing Disease

May 30th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Among writers, there are often arguments about writer’s block and whether it even exists. However, all writers will experience it at some stage. Here’s how to handle it.

Writer’s block manifests itself on a continuum which ranges from mild resistance to writing at one end, to the complete inability to even think about writing at the other end.

If you’re experiencing resistance to writing, it’s the mild form of writer’s block. It often happens when you’re missing a step in the writing process. For example, you may not know enough about a subject to be able to write about it with authority. Do more research, and you’ll become enthusiastic and your block vanishes.


Read full post...

Write Articles Fast - Plan And Write More

May 26th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Want to write articles fast? The major secret is simple: it\’s planning. Let\’s discover how to plan your articles.

Your ability to write quickly is essential because content is king online - and offline too. As the Web becomes more competitive, site owners and businesses realize that the more content on their site, the better. Additional pages provide additional access points for site visitors.

Those additional pages are often in the form of articles, so if you can provide articles fast on demand, you\’re golden.


Read full post...

Write More - Time Management For Writers

May 25th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Want to write more? You can, even if you think you have \”no time.\” Many writers write a book a year, in 20-minute sessions. Everyone has 20 minutes a day.

In this article, we\’ll discover how you can make every writing minute count, so you can write whatever you want to write. You may well be surprised that you have much more time than you think you do.

So let\’s assume that out of your busy life, you can carve 20 minutes a day for your writing. During those 20 minutes, you won\’t browse news or shopping sites, or read your email: you\’ll write.


Read full post...

Writing With Confidence - Unlock Your Potential

May 23rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

The biggest bugbear for new freelance writers, and for some established ones too, is a lack of confidence.

Are you a confident writer? A confident writer knows his words have value, and enjoys writing. He also knows that since there are unlimited markets for his words, any rejections are just feedback, and blithely submits his words elsewhere.

When you lack confidence you:

* Procrastinate, because you\’re unsure of yourself;

* Charge less than you\’re worth - you overestimate each project, and underestimate your own resources and skills;


Read full post...

Writing - Become A Brand Name Writer And Succeed

May 23rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

Want to become a successful writer? You can, even if you\’ve never been published before, if you understand one thing: you need to build your name until you become a \”brand name\” writer.

Although you may never succeed in your brand-building efforts to the level of JK Rowling or Stephen King, as long as some editors and other buyers know your name, you will always have a long list of clients and will build a successful writing career.


Read full post...

Get Blog Jobs - Fun And Profitable If You Love Blogging

May 20th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Do you blog? I hope you do, because blogging can do a lot for your freelance writing career. For a writer, blogs are not only an instant-publishing tool, they\’re also an opportunity to find great writing jobs.

Blogs are a phenomenon. Although many \”A-list\” bloggers have been publishing for years and have built up strong audiences, it\’s only in the past couple of years that blogs have become mainstream.

Let\’s get definitions out of the way. What\’s a blog? A blog is just a Web site in which the site\’s pages are (usually) published in chronological order. Blogs are based on templates, and have a simple navigational structure, based on chronology, and on categories.


Read full post...

Freelance Writing - Get Started As A Web Writer

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Web writers are in high demand because Web sites\’ traffic and sales depend on a constant stream of fresh new content. This means that you can make money freelance writing for the Web, even if you\’ve never been published before.

I know several bloggers who are making triple their former \”day job\” incomes just from blogging. Ghostwriters who write articles are doing well too. Neither of these writing jobs required any technical expertise, just the ability to write effectively and regularly.

Every week I receive several \”How do I get started Web writing?\” questions from new writers.


Read full post...

Avoid Writing Income Disasters With These Five Tips - Part One

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

There\’s never been a better time to be a writer. You\’ve got the potential of earning an unlimited income. Writing jobs abound, on the Web and off it.

However, some writers manage to cripple their income, both by not understanding all the opportunities which are available, and by not understanding that their writing skills deserve to be well-recompensed.

So let\’s look at five writing income disasters, and how you can avoid them.

1. Not asking for a retainer

Sadly this disaster is very, very common, especially for writers who are used to writing for magazines and newspapers.


Read full post...

Avoid Writing Income Disasters With These Five Tips - Part Two

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

These days, writers can make an unlimited income. If you set your mind to it, you can make as much income as you choose. Many writers are earning six figures. You can too, as long as you avoid common writing income disasters.

In the first part of our article, we discussed three of the most common disasters:

1. Not asking for a retainer

If you don\’t ask for a retainer of at least 50 per cent, you have no way of knowing whether or not a client is genuine, or whether he\’s a scammer.

2. No writing services agreement


Read full post...

Write More, Write Faster - Plan Your Writing For Success

May 8th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Want to write more and write faster too? Let\’s discover the secrets of great writing habits, which completely eliminate procrastination and writer\’s block.

Great writing habits start when you realize that writing is a process. Although others\’ writing (including articles and books) may seem effortless - as though a piece of writing has been written in a single seamless session - that\’s always far from the case.

If you understand the writing process, and that it\’s messy and chaotic, then your own scrambled writing process will seem natural to you, because not only is it completely normal, but you\’ll realize it\’s essential.


Read full post...