Have you always wanted to start a blog? If you’re a writer, it makes perfect sense: You can use a blog to serve as your author platform, market your work or find new freelance writing clients. Blogging is also a great way to experiment with your writing style. This is...
All my life, I dreamed of being a writer. But when I was a kid, I didn’t think it was a dream I’d ever realize. In my mind, making it as a writer was like winning the lottery — a goal with such out of reach odds that I might as well set my sights on something more...
Whenever a fellow writer or client asks me what I use to create ebooks or print editions, my first question is always, “Mac or PC?” It’s not my intention to raise my elitist, Apple-shaped nose at them. Rather, their response dictates my answer. PC users get the hard...
If you’re itching to write a book — or are stuck in the middle of one — join Jenny’s Book Ninja 101 course this month for just $97. Use code THEWRITELIFE at checkout. “Writing a book is hard.” In the last three years of working on Pivot — from the book proposal that...
Are you wondering how to stay grounded when much of life is uncertain? Keep reading. Brad Stulberg suggests six crucial practices for writers. How to stay grounded in the face of heroic individualismEnter: groundedness, a transformative path to success that...
As a literary agent in major trade publishing at the Trident Media Group literary agency, I often have to explain many of these key book publishing terms and phrases to new clients. Here are some book publishing terms you should know1. “It’s all about the comps”2....
Looking for the ultimate freelance writing for beginners guide? You’ve come to the right place. Keep reading. The writing industry is vast and many people will have, at some point, wondered if they should bother to pursue a career within it. With writing being...
If you’re tired of learning about interesting opportunities just a little too late, bookmark this list of annual writers conferences (both in the United States and international) for future planning, so you can join in on the mingling, learning, and inspiration. While...
You’ve finally gotten over the hump of telling people you’re a writer—and suddenly you’re re-thinking how awesome it is to talk to people about this lifestyle. But there are some things only writers understand about the writing life. Think about it. Any time you bring...
You’ve penned a book you’re proud of, and now you’re ready to share it with the world. But first, you have a question: Should you self-publish or get a publisher? Maybe you want to become the next Sarah Dessen of YA fiction, or perhaps you created a series you...
Writing is an amazing pastime, but for many, getting paid for doing it can feel farfetched and unrealistic. Of course, finding good freelance writing jobs can be challenging even for experienced writers, and breaking into the business can be opaque if not difficult....
Have you ever wondered how writing residencies could impact your writing career? There’s a ton of advice out there about how to carve out moments in your day to create time to write: wake up an hour early, write in 10-minute intervals to get something down, write...
When you dream about your writing career, do you picture yourself scribbling in notebooks about your world travels, hoping to combine your wanderlust with your creative flair to earn money for your adventures? If you have travel stories to tell, it’s time to...
Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Many require reading fees or prizes—like seeing your work in print—that you can only receive if you pay for it. Some legitimate contests charge small entry fees, but often a fee can be a red flag for a scam, so those might be...
