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...
Have a long-form journalism idea? Here are some pitching tips from Nicole Dieker. When you’re pitching a complicated story, it’s important to provide enough background information to help an editor understand why this story needs to be told. But too much background...
If you’re keen to focus on a long-term writing project, but you aren’t sure how to fund your work, writing fellowships may provide the support you need. Writing fellowships usually consist of funding and space for writers to focus on a creative project rather than the...
If you’re a writer, you might find yourself completely at a loss when someone asks you what you want for a gift. Writers can be difficult to shop for and it can be hard to find gifts for aspiring writers. There are a few obvious choices (and we’ll talk about those),...
I love typing, but I have zero creative writing ability. ZERO. I’ve blogged before, but it usually means sitting for hours at my computer with a few clumsy sentences written and no ideas for how to proceed. When I got pregnant with my first child, I wanted to...
So many people want to learn how to be a lifestyle blogger, and for good reason. While there are plenty of people who just want to share their life, hacks, and findings with others like them, there are others who want to reap the financial rewards of a successful...
For anyone who saw All the President’s Men, dreaming of being a journalist or newspaper writer was a top goal for a lot of people. The industry has changed a lot since then and you might be wondering is writing for newspapers still a good career path? Is writing...
Want to start your journalism career by working in the media industry as a writer? You generally have two options: You can seek employment as a staff member of a publication, or look for freelance writing opportunities. As the number of full-time journalism jobs...
Citizen journalism, also referred to as collaborative media or grassroots journalism, is a form of journalism where citizens are involved in the collection, reporting, analyzation (and so on) of news. With so many people accessing information from smartphones, on...
Are you currently writing for content mills or considering writing for a content mill? Before you sign up please read this first-person case study from writer Adryan Corcione to help aid in your decision. Main Points About Writing for Content MillsMy quest for anchor...
If you’re a writer who has considered working with an agency then you’ll be interested in this first-person case study. Working with agencies isn’t for everyone but for some it can be the financial and career breakthrough you’re looking for as...
