Are You a High Stakes or Low-Balling Freelance Writer?

The debate around rate, specifically, what's too low and what's acceptable is an ongoing one. I even wrote an article on it entitled, Should Freelance Writers Have a Minimum Wage? I don't necessarily think it's about a rate, as much as it's about lifestyle. What do I mean?

How Publishers Decide to Publish a Book (or Not)

Have you ever wondered how publishers go about deciding whether to publish a manuscript? In this article you will learn the process publishers go through, and how to increase your chances your book proposal will sell.

Blank Books: A Writer's Best Friend

Blank books are everywhere these days. Whether you're drawn to the ornate, artsy variety in the gift department of your favorite bookstore or the spiral-bound type that are available in bulk at back-to-school time, or even the cheaper, dollar-store variety, blank books are a must-have for any writer.

How to Use Your PayPal Money to Advance Your Freelance Writing Career

When it comes to money, most of us don't recognize the value of small amounts. Following are three things you can do to advance your freelance writing career from the money you make online.

Things to Take into Consideration when Budgeting for a Voiceover

So you think your half hour script only takes a half hour to produce... How many times do voiceover talent (VO) hear this from prospective clients who assume a 30 minute finished audio file takes only 30 minutes of work to produce. Let's take a closer look at what goes into making a finished, polished 30 minute audio file that will serve the purpose you want it to.

German Translations

Growth and development in Germany has consequently led to availability of several economic opportunities. Germany plays a major part in international trade and business and indirectly influences lives of millions of people across the globe. This has necessitated many non-Germans to learn German language to be able to communicate with business partners and so on. Not all may be able to learn the language. Many people have started providing translations of written texts that help non-Germans access German technology, rules and regulations and so on.

Betty Ann Ross, Just Who Is That Woman

That same year on a Saturday afternoon we were watching the Oklahoma and Texas football game from her living room. All of a sudden my pager went off and I went to the phone and called the plant and learned that some equipment was down and the shift foreman needed my help. I told Betty I would be back in a few minutes and to let me know how the game ended. She said she would and I left. A couple of hours later I came back and asked her about the game and she said Texas won. The next morning we drove to a local restaurant to read the Sunday paper and have some breakfast and I immediately saw on the front page that Oklahoma had won the football game. I glanced over at Betty. “I thought you said Texas won the game.” She glanced up from the women’s section of the paper. “They did win, didn’t they?” “No!” I said, and showed her the score. “Oh!” She said. “I suppose I should have watched the rest of the game.”

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Writing Group

As any writer can tell you, writing is a solitary pursuit, and most writers are solitary creatures, quite content to work alone. Still, writers can often benefit by the company of others with similar goals and dreams, so many writers turn to writing groups. Whether meeting in local, public places or in an online format only, writing groups can be a blessing for a writer.

What Lance Armstrong Can Teach You About Writing Success

Lance Armstrong and Olympic athletes use self-motivational techniques to achieve their successes. Here is how you can adapt those insider techniques to guide you to success as a writer.

How To Write The Perfect Love Poem

For the cash-strapped, or romantically inclined, writing a sincere, well thought out love poem may be just the ticket to your loved one's heart.

Freelance Writers: How to Double (Even Triple) Client Response Rates

Marketing is the bane of every freelancer's existence (in fact, EVERY business owner's existence). Most of us hate it, but it must be done. Following the steps outlined below, you should easily double -- maybe even triple -- response rates on your next campaign.

What Are The Major Advances In Essay Writing Software

The essay writing software that is in the market has been seen as something that is little more than a glorified word process expect for the past few years. Some of the changes that have been seen, have been not just in the word processing, but also in the added functionality of the essay writing software.

Greatness Is Daring To Fail

A fictional account of one man's struggle for greatness based on true facts.

Freelance Copywriters: How to Turn Old Job Listings into Freelance Cash

Old jobs listings can turn into paying gigs if you follow the advice outlined below.

What are the Primary Strategies of Article Marketing

There are several distinct article marketing strategies, and if you aren't doing either one or the other, you are not as effective as you could be with your article marketing. Do you know what the strategies are and which are most effective? Read this now and find out....